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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-12-12
ROYALTY MAY RETURN CALL
Several European Rulers Plan Trip to
United States

New York, Dec 9.-The United
States government will have as its
guests in the near future President
Poincare of France, King George of
England, King Albert of Belgium, King
Victor Emmanuel of Italy and the
heads of any other nations President
Wilson may visit in his visit to Europe,
Stephane Lausanne, editor of the Paris
Matin, said just before he sailed for
France. NJ. Lausanne has been in the
United States several months on an
official mission.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-12-12
SENATORS CONFIRM GLASS
New Secretary Of the Treasury VIII
Assume Duties Dec. 10.

Washington, Dec. 9.-The nomina-
ton of Representative Carter Glass
to be Secretary Of the Treasury to
succeed William G. McAdoo was con
firmed by the Senate without objec-
ton.
Mr.. Glass Immediately will resign
from Congress, in which he has served
Is years, and will take up his new
duties Dec. 16.
Mr.. McAdoo will continue as direc-
tor-general of railroads under his sue
cessor for that position shall have
been appointed.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-12-12
SEVEN NAVAL MEN DROWNED
Lose Their Lives When Boat Capsizes
in Heavy Sea.

Paris. Dec. 9.-One officer and six
men of the American destroyer Lans-
dale were drowned when attempting
to rejoin> their ship, according to a
Tavas dispatch from Tangier
They were of a party of 80 officers
and men who had spent the afternoon
in the Moroccan seaport and we're re-
turning to the Lansdale when their
boat capsized in a heavy sea.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-12-12
GIVES POISON GAS AS CAUSE
Chicago Physician Explains Epidemic
of Influenza.

Chicago, Dec. Sin paper read
before the Douglas branch of the Chi
cago Medical society and now being
circulated by numerous medical jour-
nails, DR.. Albert J. Croft of Chicago
expressed the opinion that the epidem-
ic of influenza which has wept over
the world is caused by poison gas in
the air and that it is not highly con-
tagious and spread by the victims
coughing and sneezing as most ply
sicians contend, but is due to what he
describes as ''irritated atmosphere"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-12-12
SITUATION CARRIES NO PAY
w. G. McAdoo Will Work Two Weeks
Without Salary.

Washington, Dec. 9.-Secretary Nc
Adoo, who quit the cabinet because
his salary was insufficient, now faces
the predicament of working two weeks
for the government for nothing.
He will retire as secretary of the
Treasury Dec. 16, and his pay at the
rate of $4,000 year will stop.
Until Jan. 1, however. he will con-
tinue as director general of railroads
and for this job he receives not a cent,
although his regional directors receive
$4,000 a year.
Consequently from Dec. Is to Jan. /,
he will be off the pay roll.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-12-12
OPPOSES ACCEPTING GOODS
British Official Says Germany Must
Pay Debts in Money.

London, Dec. 8. - Sir Auckland
Geddes, president of the local govern
ment board, in speaking at Plymouth,
declared that whatever else Germany
might pay in discharging the cost of
the war, she must not be allowed to
pay in manufactured goods dumped on
Great Britain.
1t was better, he said, to run the
risk of Germany failing to pay part
of the cost of the war than to take
her manufactured goods, which would
crush out British industries and lead
to lowering of wages beyond living
limits
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-12-12
wurn to Confer With Hoover.

Amsterdam, Dec. 8. Emanuel
Wurn, German food minister, has gone
to Brussels, with consent of the En-
tente governments, to confer with Her
bert Hoover.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-12-12
ALIEN MAGNETIC FIRM SOLD
Bosch Company Brings $4,150,000 at
Forced Auction.

Springfield, Mass, Dec. 9-The
Bosch Magnetic company in this city
was sold at auction to H. c. Griffiths
of New York city for $4,150,000, the
sale being made by order of the alien
property custodian. A. Mitchell
Palmer. The sale includes the entire
capital stock, patents, plant and equip
ment
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-12-12
MEN QUALIFY FOR OFFICERS
Enlisted Soldiers Show High Order of
intelligence.

Enlisted Soldiers Show High Order OF
Intelligence.
Washington, Dec. 9.-Eleven per
cent of the 100000 enlisted men Of
the army subjected to psychological
tests were found to be qualified men
tally to become officers, while more
than 26 per cent of the men examined
were rated as above average intelli-
gence.
Eighty-three per cent of the officers
to whom the tests were applied met
the required standard of intelligence,
said statement issued by the War
department, giving for the first time
the data compiled by the division of
psychology Of the medical department.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-12-12
BAVARIA OBTAINS EVIDENCE
Foreign Office Documents Prove
Kaiser Instigated War.

Washington, Dec. Quotations in
the former kaiser's own handwriting
on important foreign Office documents
prove Wilhelm's personal responsible
ity for the war, according to Kurt Els
ner, Bavarian premier quoted in dip1o-
matte advices: These papers relating
to the start of the war will shortly be
published, Eisner said.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-12-12
FRANCE NEEDS RAIL STOCK
Delay in Delivery of German Equip
ment Brings Protest.

Paris, Dec. 9.-The regions Of
France invaded by the Germans and
recently reclaimed are in serious
need of rolling stock for the railways,
the minister of public works, Albert
Claveille, reports.
In this connection the Matin speaks
of the extraordinary slowness with
which the delivery of German railway
material is being carried out.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-12-12
PRESIDENT is INTERESTED

Reads ChurchiIPs DECLARATION Tor
British Naval Supremacy.
On Board the U. S. S. George Wash
ington, Dec. 9.-President Wilson read
from the wireless dispatches Winston
Churchill's renewed decoration for
British naval supremacy. The Presi-
dent evinced great interest in the bull
Ietin, but did not comment on it. 1t is
apparent that this subject is upper
most in Mr.. Wilson's mind, and he is
expected to express himself on it soon
after reaching France.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-12-12
BERLIN MUST CUT RATION
Will Be Only Enough Bread for
One-third Daily Allowance

OITC-LIEIIN D0IIy FNIIVWoIENCs
Copenhagen, Dec. 9.-An official
note concerning food reserves issued
in Berlin says that under the most ia
vorable circumstances there will be
only enough breadstuffs after Feb. z
for a daily ration of eighty grammes,
which is one-third the present ration.
The note says that the death rate
continues to increase in Berlin.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-12-12
WASHINGTON ENTERS DENIAL
Officials Have Not Considered Extra
dition of Kaiser.

dition of Kaiser.
Washington, Dec. 9.-The United
States government is still standing
aloof from the controversy in Europe
over the possible extradition of the
former German emperor for trial. It
was said at the State department that
this question has not been considered
in Washington and that the American
government had expressed no opinion
on the subject whatever.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-12-12
BOYCOTT ON GERMAN GOODS
South African Commercial Body Goes
On Record.

Johannesburg, South Africa, Dec. 8.
At a special meeting of the Wit
watersrand Commercial exchange it
was resolved to exclude from member
ship or representation on the exchange
any person or firm of enemy nation
atty. 1t also was resolved to urge
the government, the Chamber of Mines
and the Witwatersrand municipalities
not to purchase goods of enemy origin
for at least five years after the war
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-12-12
Ban On Grain Trading Raised.

Washington, Dec 8.-The Food Ad-
ministration has removed al restric-
lions on trading in corn, oats, rye and
barley.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-12-12

0UULIIG ALLFIEIIH NFNIItD
With Cuticura. Battle with Cuticura
Soap and hot water, dry and apply the
Ointment. This usually affords relief
and points to speedy healment. For
free samples address, ''Cuticura, Dept.
x, Boston" AT druggists and by mail
Soap %, Ointment % and 50.-Adv.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-12-12
ROYAL FAMILY NOT IMMUNE
Prussan Government Withdraws Spe-
ciaI PRIVILEGE.

Berlin, Dec. 9.-The Prussian gov
eminent has formally withdrawn the
privilege heretofore held by the mem
bers of the Hohenzollern family of i'm
munity from the law.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-12-12

1t is dull spark of human kind
ness that cannot brighten some ones
dark hours.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-12-12
TO STUDY BANKING ABROAD
Senator Owen VIII Visit London,
Paris. Madrid and Rome

New York, Dec. 9.-Senator Robert
L. Owen of Oklahoma, chairman of
the Senate committee on banking and
currency, announced his intention here
to sail to study European banking con-
ditions, visiting London, Paris, Mad
rid and Rome. He explained that his
undertaking is a private one
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-12-12

The woman who thinks all men are
angels had better remain single and
nurse the delusion.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-12-12

A woman would rather be idolized
than understood
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-12-12
Vnonortant 70 Mothere

More history is made than ever is
written.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-12-12
When Your Eyes Need Care
Try Murine Eye Remedy

No smarttng Just Rye Comfort 60 cents 40
Druggists or ma1l Write for FREQ Eye Book
MURINE EYE REMEDY co., CHICAG0
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-01-19
M'ADOO NAMES MEN
FOR WAGE QUESTION
Commission Will Investigate
Brotherhood Demands.

Washington. Jan. 1s.-Dfrector Gen.
erai McAdoo announced tonight the
appointment OF n railroad wage COM
mission of four public men to analyze
and recommend action on all wage and
labor questions pending before the
government railroad administration,
including the Runway brothers de-
mands.
At the same time the director gen.
eral put into effect n new system to
govern railroad administration by d.
viding the country into three operating
regions. east. south and west, and
placed a railroad executive mt the head
of each as his representative.
The wage commission consists of
Secretary Lane, Interstate Commerce
Commissioner c. c. McChord. Judge j.
Harry Covington, chief justice Of the
District of Columbia supreme court and
william r. Wilcox, who tonight an
nounced his resignation rs chairman
of the Republican National committee.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-01-19

It is a joy and comfort to know that
those much talked Of pains and other
tistresses that are said to proceed
child hearing may be avoided. No
woman need fear discomfort'if she will
fortify herself with the well known
and time honored remedy. Mothers
Friend.
This is a most grateful, penetrat-
ing. external application that at once
softens and makes plant the abdom-
inai muscles and ligaments. BY reg
ular use the muscles expand without
the usual strain when baby is born
and pain and danger at the crisis IL
consequently less
Women everywhere who have used
this famous remedy tell how they en-
tirely avoided nervousness. twitching
spells, bearing down and stretching
pains. and relate how they enjoyed en-
tire freedom from the many debili-
tating and distressing experiences
usually incident to approaching
motherhood.
Mothers Friend is recommended
only for the relief and comfort of
expectant mothers. thousands OF whom
have used and recommended 1t. II Ii
for external use only, Is absolutely
anl entirely safe and wonderfully ef-
Nc ahe Braxield Regulator Co,
c:S3 Lamar Bldg. Atlanta. Ga. for
their motherhood Book" 10 valuable
10 expectant mothers. and In the
meantime obtain a bottle OF Mother.
Friend from the druggist today and
thas fortify yourself against pain and
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The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-01-19
HOLIDAY TO TEACH
IN TRENCH COLLEGE
Former Montana Man Given
Overseas Position.

Word has just been received that
Professor Carl Holiday, recently of
the State University. expects to sail for
France soon. The y. Nj. c. A. has de-
cided to attempt to conduct college
classes for soldiers now in France, and
for this purpose some of the more
prominent eastern university men have
been selected as instructors. Among
these are President Shanklin of Wes-
leyan university, Professor John Frs
kline of Columbia, Professor Mayfield
Of Vanderbilt, Professor Holiday, and
several others. The purpose is to per
init the university men who have left
their undergraduate work to become
soldiers to continue their work at least
q few courses and thus. ii possible get
somewhat nearer the day OF gradua-
ton by the time that they return from
the war. Professor Holiday is now
head of the department of English
and acting dean Of the municipal uni
versity of Toledo, Ohio.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-01-19
FRUSTRATE ATTEMPT
TO BLOW UP VESSEL
Arrest German Steward as
Suspect in Case.

San Francisco, Jan. iS.-~An anon
ymous letter received by Collector OF
Customs John o. Davis advising him Of
what the writer said would be an at :
tempt to blow up the steamer Admiral
Schley, led to the detention here today
of Leo Michaelis. steerage steward. on
the eve OF the vessels departure for
Seattle, Wash.
A sketch of mechanical device n
package OF flashlight cartridges, q
camera and n roll of exposed. but un-
developed film was found in Michaelis
possession. according to government
officials.
Admits Spy Charge.
Michaelis was said to have been I'M
able to account for the alleged sketch
and to have declared he had planned to
use the Photographic apparatus to take
pictures In the engine room of the ship.
Michaelis also was said To have ad-
mitted that "A Stockholm address found
in his possession was n medium for
with persons in
Germany. He said he was born in Ger
many so years ago.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-01-19
Sailors Drowned When
Ships Strike Big Gale

Washington, Jan. lS.-Three men
were reported lost overheard from bat
tleships during the recent gales in dis
patches received today by the navy
department. Their names follow:
John w. Johnson, seaman, L. S. s.,
Texas, X. +. D.. No. !, Stockdale.
Texas; William +. Mackey, fireman,
u. S, s. s., North Dakota, Sherman.
Texas: Edward John Mattson seaman,
u. S. S., North Dakota, sherman,
The department also announced that
Chief Machinists' Mate Willis Martin
Goodrow OF Waterbury, Conn, was
killed January Is, by an accident to a
radio motor on board the L. S. s.. Row
an.
David, Clair kinner. fireman, is re-
ported missing from the L. S. s., Texas.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-01-19
n
CARROLL STORY
SHOWN IN FILM
"Alice in Wonderland" Given
With Rare Fidelity at
Bijou Theater.
CHARACTERS GENUINE
Tenniel Pictures Faithfully
Followed in Marvellous
Movie Play.
CHARACTERS GENUINE

Let all the sins of the cinema he for
given. At the Bijou theater today is
la picture which atones for all the
"vamping" and slap sticking of the
films.
tits Alice in Wonderland" a marve-
Ions reproduction o. Lewis CARROTS be-
loved story.
One hesitates before going to a mo-
ton picture adaptation of a favorite
story The hand of the director is not
always kind enough and seldom skilled.
But with the whimsical. delicate story
of Alice in Wonderland" some genius
of the camera world has exercised ten-
der care and rare good sense. The re-
suit Is one of the finest pictures ever
shown in Missoula,
Faithful to Text.
The producers Of the picture which
was shown at the Bijou theater yester-
day and will be repeated today, have
been scrupulously faithful to the text,
and have not tried to improve upon Sir
John Tenniers pictures. The characters
are all marvellous recreations Of the ia
miliar Tenniel creations.
Al the Characters There.
And az of the characters are there.
The White Rabbit Is an adorable being,
and the Dormouse Is as delightful as
one could hope for In his slumbers Mt
the mad tea party" Father William
stands, on his head and balances an
eel on his nose. The Cheshire cat, the
mock turtle, the ugly duchess-all are
in the picture, true to Carroll and
Tenniel.
See "Alice in Wonderland" by all
means. though there be blizzards. war
taxes and crowds. 1t is worth il.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-01-19
Government Can Produce
Own Steel, Says Report

Washington, Jan. Isl. p. Feather
stone of Beaumont, Texas. representing
the Texas Steel company. testified to-
day before the house naval expendi-
lures committee that pig iron can be
produced by the government. using its
own raw materials, at less than one
half the price the government is now
paying for pig iron under the presi
dents fixed reduced price of 1913 a ton.
He also said ships can be turned out
with a satisfactory profit to the build
er at 20 per cent less than the shipping
board is paying for them. Pig iron can
be produced by the government. Mr.
Featherstone told the committee at
1880 ton.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-01-19
DYNAMITE FOUND ON
16-YEAR-OLD GIRL
Carried Enough to Destroy
Chicago Station.

Chicago, Jan. H. Carrying enough
dynamite in two small handbags to
wreck the union passenger station. a
slim dark haired girl was arrested to-
cay as she stepped from a train from
Youngstown. Ohio.
The girl gave her name as Linda
Jose. l6 years old. She told OF being
given the explosion at Steubenville.
Ohio. and of carrying 1t across three
states in passenger trains to deliver It
to an uncle in Chicago. Defying the fed
eral officers. she refused to give the
name OF q Their the sender or her uncle.
The girl was held on charge Of
transporting the dynamite in violation
of the interstate commerce. law. Of
ficials believe the explosive belonged
to anarchists.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-01-19
Federal Weather Bureau
Predicts Continued Cold

Washington, Jan. 1S.--Temperatures
far below the seasonal average during
the next four days were forecasted by
the weather bureau tonight for the
territory east OF the Mississippi af-
fected by the fuel restriction order.
Intense cold now being experienced
in the Ohio valley and lake regions
will continue, the bureau said, while
in the middle Atlantic and New Eng
land sections, the mercury will fall
considera bly, in the next few days.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-01-19
Government Releases :.
Alleged German Agent

Baltimore, Jan. lS.--Frederlck II. c.
Spoermann. brother OF Walter Spocr-
mann. alleged German spy, held In Jail
here, and Marius Asci.. both of whom
We're arrested In Baltimore shortly aft
er Walter Spoermann was taken near
Newport News, Va, were liberated to-
day.
Assistant United States District At
torney Latane said the two men had
been arrested in order to get certain
information: that such information had
been obtained and the men released.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-01-19
.COdl
Red Cross Received Offer
but Wrong Address.

Chapter headquarters of the Red
Cross yesterday received q tele-
phone call from 1892 Toole avenue.
offering a donation of coal.
When a representative Of the
chapter called at that number no
one was on the premises. and he
came to the conclusion that a mis-
take had been made.
Mrs. Edna Ferguson, secretary.
said last night that if the would
be donor will send more definite
information, his kindness will be
appreciated
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-01-19
Federal Control of Oil
Steamers Causes Shortage

Portland. Ore. Jan. 1s.-Several large
users of fuel oil today received notice
from two oil companies cancelling Oil
contracts and patrons OF one company
We're informed that suspension Of de-
hveries under existing contracts may
be expected any day.
The oil companies base abrogation
of the contracts on the fact that the
government Is requistioning all the
tank steamers on their coast
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-01-19
Sergeant John Brown
Genuine, Says Officer

Sergeant John Brown, who was ar
rested in Butte as forger after he
had been feted for several weeks In
Missoula, really is a Canadian veteran,
according to Lieutenant j. =. Carter,
of the Canadian army. Lieutenant
Carter was in Missoula yesterday on
his way from Butte, where he investi
gated the Brown case.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-01-19
Yankee Doodle.

Father and ! went down to camp,
Along with Captain Goodn,
And there we saw the men and boys
AS thick as hasty puddin.'
CHORUS
Yankee Doodle. keep 1t UP.
Yankee Doodle dandy;
Mind the music and the step
And with the girls be handy.
And there we see n thousand men,
As rich as Squire David:
And what they wasted ev'ry day,
l wish it could be saved
And there ] see a swapping gun,
Large as a log of maple,
Upon q mighty little cart;
A load for fathers cattle.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-01-19
Potomac to Hold Rally
for Red Cross Tonight

A Red Cross rally, with speaking,
music and. dancing, will be held Sat
urday evening. in the schoolhall at Po-
tomac. An engine and caboose will
be run from Bonner at 1880 o'clock in
the evening, for the accommodation OF
visitors from the outslue. Attorney
Ronald Higgins OF this city will be
the principal speaker of the evening.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-01-19
GETS GOOD RESULTS QUICKLY.

These few lines from J. T.. Haynes,
McAlester Okla, deserve careful read
ing by everyone who values good
health: II find no medicine which acts
SO mildly and quickly with good results
as Foley Cathartic Tablets. They
empty the stomach and bowels, giving
all of the digestive organs q healthy
action" Missoula Drug Co.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-01-19
PoRkLEss WISCONSIN DAYS.

Madison. Wis. Jan. ls.--Porkless
Saturdays and one meatless meal each
day were decreed for Wisconsin today
In an order issued by State Food Ad-
ministrator Swenson. E-
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-01-19

Reform Is always intended for the
other man. Never was a reformer who
prescribed 1t for Columbia
Is. c. State.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-01-19
Food Prices
Food Administration Gives
County Quotations.

The following food prices for the
current week are supplied by the Mis-
soula county food administration COM
mittee-M. r. Marshall, Thomas Far
ley and II. u. Pugsley.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-01-19

These prices are variable, The list
will be published weekly and will be
revised with each issue.
These prices cannot be enforced by
law, but they are made public by the
administration to indicate what prices
the consumer should pay to allow n
reasonable profit to the retailer.
'Limit 10 lbs. to city buyers; 25 lbs.
to rural buyers.
'*Limit. 40 lbs. to city buyers, IS
lbs. to rural buyers.