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The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-03-15
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Phone 1900 or inquire lis Clay st
K. L. KlRKHART, AUCTIONEER, i2i
West Cedar. Residence phone 1885;
office Is Black.
Evening star., 1918-02-17
.ALEXANDR|AAFFA|RS
,ec;al Correspondence of The Star.

Special Correspondence of The Star
ALEXANDRIA. Va. February 10
This city will not celebrate Washing
tons birthday.
The George Washington Masonic Ma
tional Memorial Association will meet
here February 81 and f2. a wreath
will be placed on Washington's tomb.
In the opera house there will be speak
ing under the auspices of Alexandria
Washington Lodge of Masons. Admis-
sion will be by card only.
Under the auspices of the playground
committee of the Parent-Teachers' AS
sociation of the public schools arti-
fetal cherries will be sold on the
streets Friday
The banks and city and government
offices here will he closed all day. as
also will number of business houses.
The George Washington Birthday
Association at its annual meeting to-
night elected officers and decided to
place a wreath Friday on Washington's
tomb. They Will leave on a special car.
Officers are: II. B. Cation. president;
J. William May, H d. Kirk, f. A. Bay
liss, William II. Luckett, Harrfe White
vice presidents; II. Noel Garner, secre-
tary; Carroll Pierce, treasurer.
Chaifmen OF committees are as follows:
Harry Hammond, finance: Capt Con-
rad Johnson, military: Harrie White,
press n w. ogden. nrei A. a. FIul,
secret organizations; j. r Preston
civic; W. H Luckett. music; T. L. Hall
carriages. Thomas Chauncey. enter
| tainment: r. T. Downham, reception
W. w. Ballenger, decorations and H.
ID. Kirk. transportation.
The executive committee is conpos-
ed of the following former presidents:
+. j. Paf. A. D. Brockett. f., T., Down
ham, J. y. Williams. j. II. Trimyer, w
w. Ballenger. o. II. Kirk and Harry
Hammond.
With the steady growth of the city as
result of the coming of many new in
dustries here, including the big plant OF
the Virginia Shpbuilding Corporation
there is just now "A healthful realty mar
ket and during the past week many promi-
nent pieces of business property on King
and other streets have changed hands
The coming week will witness number
of other transfers.
Rev. Fathers Cronin and Fitzpatrick
Jesuit priests of South Norwaik, Conn.
will open a mission at st. Mary's Cath
olic Church at 7:i5 o'clock tomorrow
night, continuing through Sunday.
The collection thus far for the Saliva
tion Army war camp activities fund
amounts to about $500. The campaign
will end February %.
Following a preliminary hearing this
afternoon on charge of violating the
provisions of the state prohibition law
Aaron Jackson, colored. was held for
the grand jury.
Evening star., 1918-02-17
ENGLISH LABOR MEN HERE.
American and British Forces Unite
in War, Mr.. Gompers Saws.

A. unity of American and English labor
forces is pressing steadily forward in
tho prosecution Of the war. according to
6amuel Gompers, president of the Ameri-
can Federation of Labor, who yesterday
issued a statement on the visit Of four
British trade unionists to the United
States
At conferences at headquarters of the
American Federation of Labor between
Mr. Gonpers, other representatives of the
federation and the four unionists from
Great Britain every phase of labor in the
two countries affecting the progress of
the war has been dealt with, said Mr.
Ssompers- The four labor leaders named
by tho British governnent, who have been
IN Washington Ear week, are w. A Ap-
pleeon. Charles Duncan, James Walker
and William Moses On their arrival in
this country they were met in New York
ky q delegation OF labor representatives
Ne Goanpers is preparing an itinerary
aor the labor leaders from England IN
order that they make a tour Of the United
States. visiting employers and labor lead
Drs and bring a lesson OF encouragement,
and cooperation
Evening star., 1918-02-17
BRITISH FOOD INCREASES.
10000 New Plots of Ground Have
Been Put Under PloW.

LONDON. February 16.-The rush for
week end meat supplies began this
morning at an earlier hour than usual
Women began lining up in front OF
butcher shops in the Smithfield market
shortly after o'clock. BY noon one
shop had served more than 1000 per-
sons. The fish and poultry markets
were well stocked. but there were com
paratively few buyers, and there were
no lines of people waiting to be served
The board of trades Labor Gazette
gives the increase of food since July
1914, as follows:
Eggs. 245 per cent; fish, 21s: sugar
1S9; mutton. frozen, 1875 to 1853; beef
frozen. 110 to 1877 bacon, 142: butter
10s; tea. SO; cheese, 80; margarine, 81
bread. 54; flour. So; potatoes. SO; Brit
ish beef, 101: British mutton, 95.
Under the order placing unused lands
under cultivation 10000 new plots OF
ground have been put under the plow
during the last week.
Evening star., 1918-02-17
BELL JURY STILL OUT.
No Verdict Yet in Case Against
Former IndianapoLs Mayor.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, February 16-
The jury in the case of Joseph Z. Bell,
former mayor of Indianapolis, and
about thirty others charged with con-
spiracy to violate election laws. which
was tried in the federal court here, had
not reached verdict at IL o'clock to-
night and was locked up for the night.
The defendants in the case include
former city officials. policemen and po-
litical workers. The government al
lesed they conspired to prevent voters
from registering and voting for candi-
dates for federal offices and also to
keep votes from being counted as they
were cast. The defendants denied en-
tring into a conspiracy.
The trial started about three weeks
ago
Evening star., 1918-02-17
SAYS FUEL OIL PR0RL Ell
is ONE OF DlSIRlBUu0l
A.C. Bedford -Auuouncee<1QoSKu
Product -Are-CnutempIated. .sSS

NEW YORK. February 1k.-Nos fansAe
restrictive measures affecting fuea off0o
contemplated at TINS time, in the orAxlEn
OF A c. Bedford. chairman Of the bouSd
Of the Standard Oil Company Of fs0.
Jersey and chairman of the petroluuuDs
war service committee 81
Tho immediate problem is. one Of o.,
tribuflon which has been upset by u111s.
road congestion said Me Bedford IA -
statement issued here tonight, '.and a.
priority orders issued by the oil difocfor
of the fuel administration were dedgDo1
to regulate the requirements OF thooe
industries most essential to the progress
Of the war. a-Fi
Referring to the gasoline situation, M
Bedford added:
again the problem Is one OF dfstrfbAe.
ton, for stocks of gasoline are am1lD;
with transportation facilities limited Hut
there is no intention now Of putting an0
restrictions on gasoline industry. thouGA,
it must be admitted that should o6as
sumption Of gasoline this year show th<
same proportimate increase as occurred
last year it might develop that the 49,
duct could not be moved fast enOug4 to
meet the demand However, we win T.
fully prepared to meet that situation
should IL arise
Evening star., 1918-02-17
may Be WITHOUT COURTS
Dutch Minister Protests Against
Situation in Belgium Created
by German Acts.

AMSTERDAM. February 16.-According
to the Rotterdamsche Courant the Dutch
minister at Brussels has energetically
protested to the German authorities in
Belgium against the situation that has
arisen in consequence of the recent arrest
and deportation of the three presidents
of the Brussels court of cessation for their
action in opposition to the Flemish sepa-
ratist movement.
The newspaper asserts that the strike
inaugurated by the Brussels courts in
protest against the German action in ar
resting the magistrates will spread, leav-
ing the country entirely without courts
of justice
The Germans charge that the arrested
magistrates had received orders from
Hayre. and, therefore. had been involved
in prohibited relations with the Belgian
government.
Evening star., 1918-02-17
VISITS CAMP GORDON.
Secretary Baker Makes Unexpected
Call at Georgia Cantonment.

ATLANTA, Ga, February 16.-Secre-
tary of War Baker, accompanied by
William c. Gorgas. surgeon general of
the Army. made an unexpected visit to
Camp Gordon this afternoon. The Sec
retary and Gen. Gorgas left their train
at Chamblee, Ga, where they were met
by Brig Gen. William P. Burnam. COM
manding the SD Division. who motored
with them to the cantonment.
Although heavy rain fell during the
afternoon. it did not prevent Mr.. Baker
from spending more than two hours
visiting the quarters of various units.
Gen. Gorgas inspected the hospital
Mr. Baker said he had no statement
to make for publication regarding his
inspection of Camp Gordon.
Evening star., 1918-02-17
Police Conduct Gaming Raid.

Capt Williams and Lieut.. Conlon OF
the fourth precinct last night conduct
Cd a raid on the premises of Michael J.
Buckley. a pooiroom keeper. 907 Az
street southwest. and surprised a party
of alleged poker players and craps
shooters In a room on the upper floor
twenty-five men were in the rooms
Accordhg to the police. and most OF
them were summoned to appear in Po-
aice Court as witnesses against Buck
Rey. A charge Of permitting gaming on
bte premises Was preferred agzinst the
eDo9defor. SD hs deposited $15e- cn3
Evening star., 1918-02-17
LABOR ALLOWED TO MEET.
Only Gatherings Tending to Disor
der Barred in Porto Rico.

SAN JUAN. Porto Rico, February 16.
In letter to the heads of the police
and the mayors throughout Porto Rico
Gov. Wager advises that only those la
Dor meetings which might tend to pro-
mote disorder or intimidation should be
discouraged. Meetings at which work
ingmen wish to discuss conditions in a
peaceful manner and promote the move
ment for mediation and the settlement
of disputes, continues tho governor,
should, of course, be permitted, as a
matter of right"
Although no strike has been author
ized thus far, the governor urges the
sugar employers to meet the laborers In
a conference in an endeaHoe-4a- -corneEto
ranraHreeabla settleuaent
Evening star., 1918-02-17
Rubber Boots Needed in Trenches.

One thing which causes the soldiers to
grumble is the lack of sufficient rubber
boots. Any man in the trenches with
out a pair of such boots is out of luck.
Arrangements have been made to trade
off so that the men obliged to do duty
in the trenches, which are knee deep
in mud, will have boots to keep their
feet dry. When they are relieved the
boots are transferred to the men COM
ing in. An additional supply of foot
gear is on the way.
While the infantry and artillery are
doing the lighting other soldiers are
engaged in less spectacular but equally
important work in the field. The en-
gineer regiments toll in the dark hours
of the night rebuilding trenches, dug
outs and wire entanglements. In the
daytime they are constructing new
roads or resurfacing old ones back of
the lines. The American soldiers. on
the average. are taller than the French
Evening star., 1918-02-17
MERRIMAC HERO DEAD
Capt. Robert Wright Succumbs al
the Age of " Years,

RICHMOND. Va, February 16-capt.
Robert Wright, assistant engineer of the
Confederate Navy. who took part in the
battle between the Monitor and Merrinac
during the civil war, died today, aged
seventy-seven years He was born in
Norfolk. Va During the beginning of the
war his ship. the Jamestown, was seized
by the Confederacy and made over into a
gunboat, taking part in the memorable
battle of Hampton Roads, March SO, 1852.
Evening star., 1918-02-17
ASK FOR AN INCREASE
IN THE PRICE Of WHEAT
Farmers Organizations, Before Sen
ate Committee, Insist on s. a
Bushel sat Least"
Representatives. of west

Representatives of western farmers
associations appearing before the Sen
ate committee on agriculture yesterday
urged that the government price for
wheat to the producers be raised to at
least So a busheL One of the wit
nesses. John A. Simpson. president of
the Oklahoma Farmers Union, suggested
that if the committee wanted ample
production of wheat, the price be fixed
at 81. The price under the food control
bin is 81 for the crop of 1913.
Evening star., 1918-02-17
EXPLOSION ON UTAH Is DENIED
Report Followed Death of Lieut
Commander Bausch of Rattlesbin

The death of Lieut. Commander Rob-
ert O. Bausch. who died in the Naval
Hospital at Norfolk. Va, THURSDAY
from fractured skull received from
failing through an open hatch on the
oAtueship Utah, to which he was at
fached, resulted in reports that an ex-
plosion had occurred on the Utah.
Navy officials say there had been no ev-
P1osion on the Utah
Bausch was thirty-three years Old
onud leaves wife at Dallas. Tex.
Evening star., 1918-02-17
SANAT0RIUMS TO BE BUILT.
1ubercular Soldiers to Be Treated in
Connecticut and Arizona Institution :

Sanatorfums for the treatment of SOL
ddiers suffering from tuberculosis are TO
be established at New Haven. Conn.
and at Whipple barracks, Prescott.
-Ariz-. in addition to those to be built at
Asheville, \. c., and Denver, Col.
1t is understood that they will cost
about $550,000 each The medical depart
ments announcement gave no indica-
zion as to when work would be started
Evening star., 1918-02-17
CHESAPEAKE LINES TIED UP.

NORFOLK. February 1S.-The
Chesapeake bay lines to Baltimore were
today added to those tied up. owing to
ice gorges in the upper bay and itz
tributaries Omcials Of tho lines in>
volved See little hope Of the eituatao0
clearing before Monday oUTnaadax
Evening star., 1918-02-17
TOPUSH VOTE ON
j. 5. RAILROAD BILL
Senator Smith Asserts He WI
Seek Unanimous Consent
on Measure Tomorrow.
INSIST ON DEBATE

Every effort viii be made to put the
administration railroad bin through the
Senate this week Senator Smith Of South
Carolina. chairman Of the interstate COM
merce committee. in charge of the bill,
announced yesterday afternoon that to-
morrow he would seek unanimous con-
sent to fx time for voting on the bill
He emphasized the need for early action
on this measure, which he declared to
be one OF the MOST important that have
come before the Sonata
Senator Martin. majority leader OF the
Senate, also urged the debate be speeded
up. He said Director General McAdoo of
the railroads had called him on the tele-
phone to ask that something be done to
put through the bill without delay. Mr..
McAdoo, he said, was embarrassed by
the want Of the legislation which is
needed to enable the administration
properly to handle the railroad SITUATION
Il am not attempting to suggest the
bill should not be debated" said Senator
Martin, "but do suggest and I do ap-
peal to the senators to speed this bin to
final vote.
Evening star., 1918-02-17
Corn high and Scarce.

Mr. Simpson said the farmers in his
state are feeding wheat to hogs because
corn is SO high and so scarce owing to
a short crop. He said the farmers have
been discouraged since the government
began fixing prices of food products.
He told the committee that before the
government fixed the price of wheat the
farmers had been getting $2-S5 a busheL
Women must go to work on farms and
perform manual labor before an in
creased production can be effected. Mr..
Simpson told the committee
Evening star., 1918-02-17
CHAOS IN RUSSIA
MENACE TO JAPAN
R. T Nenaga, Noted Pub
Eist, Says Disorder Is
Spreading to East.
HINTS At INTERVENTION
. tfse ADsciatei Press.

By the A2scfated Press
NEW YORK. February 16---Dr. T.
1yenagA. a prominent Japanese pub
Hcist and director of the East and
West News Bureau. a Japanese organi-
/ ration. speaking at a luncheon given
by the Lawyers Club here today. said
/ that chaos in Russia is threatening
peace in the east and suggested the
possibility Of Japanese intervention in
gaestoring order in Russia
Tt would be foolish to predict that
fsro emergency Will arise when it viii
become the imperative duty of Japan
,uo sacrifice an at the altar of the COM
mon cause said DR.. Iyenaga- Such
I'm emergency. If it ever arises, viii
como from the developments in Rus
14A-
1T is not our part to interfere with
Nthe internal troubles OF another SOW
serefgn country" he continued I must
teay, however that the chaos in Euro
sspean Russia is gradually spreading to
the Russian possessions in east Asia.
This is the cause of the greatest meas
ea1se of anxiety op the part of Japan.
for. because of that cnsos. peace in the
s1cAr east is threatened"
Evening star., 1918-02-17
Hospital Organization.

In the case of the hospital organiza-
ton the movement is reversed. The
wounded are carried on the backs of
stout stretcher bearers to the frst-aid
the lines. Here the wounds are dressed
and the flow of blood is stopped. AS
soon as possible the injured are car
ried on stretchers to the regimental
does not lead dashing charges in these
days of trench warfare. Musicians
when at the front serve as stretcher
bearers in the lulls of the shelling.
Small ambulances. with a capacity of
three men lying and four sitting, take
the wounded to the division hospitals.
Each of these has room for 300 pa
tients and is equipped with two op-
Grating rooms. Three crews of doc
tors work twentyfour hours a day.
There are special wards for gassed.
shell-shocked. contagious disease and
vermin infested patients. AS fast as
the wounded are able to travel big
ambulances carry them to the evac-
uating hospitals at the rail heads and
thence hospital trains take them to the
base hospitals. which have a capacity
of 900 beds each.
1t is not necessary to penetrate the
trenches for one to realize that he is
in the danger zone. For miles back
along the now deserted highways there
are transparencies which are illumi-
mated nightly and which carry in
French a warning to army automo-
biles to "eXtinguish your lights" A
little farther on by day one can read
other signs. such as 'The enemy sees
you" The next sign is, Don't blow your
horns" In every village are signs ex-
planning that in case of gas shells be-
ing thrown tocsin will sound. The
tocSn is usually an automobile horn.
When the attack passes the church bell
will be rung three times. In most cases
the bell tower is empty and three shots
from
ing.
1t is expected that very Soon Afneri-
cans will be flying in their own aero
planes over the German lines. The
American insignia of red, blue and
white circles on the wings will replace
the French red white and blue, and
then the last link in our military or
ganization will be completed.
Evening star., 1918-02-17
Many Farm Hands Drafted.

"A larger percentage of farm hands
have been drafted into the Army than
from any other class" he said, ''and to
meet the shortage the services of women
must be had
A. A. Elmore of Idaho also urged that
the price of wheat be increased.
Evening star., 1918-02-17
Deplores Additional Burdens.

Senator Cummins deplored the inflic-
ton of additional burdens on the peo-
pie. which he said would be sure to
follow if such compensation is paid
the railroads
would it not be wiser il the own
ers of the railroads would recall what
is transpiring in Russia and what is
moving beneath the surface now in
Germany? 1t would help them to
sound judgment if their attention was
called to the unrest in Great Britain.
It is idle to think that America can
escape the spirit of unrest that now is
sweeping the earth. It's shock sure
to be experienced.
Mark my word, the great multitude
will believe that we are taking from
them SIZE. 600. 900 more than they ought
to pay. In days to come they will de-
eide that we have taken from them
this sum without reason, justice or
necessity and transferred it to Golfers
now overdowing with riches
Evening star., 1918-02-17
Cmmins Answers Smith.

Senator Cummins Of Iowa, replying
to Senator Smith. said there would be
no unanimous consent for a time to
vote until there had been full oppor-
tunity to debate the bill He then re-
sumed and continued his speech at
taclsinR the compensation feature of
the bill. which he began Thursday.
The bill, the Iowa senator contended.
would guarantee the New York Central
upon its capital stock a return of 1896
per cent; Baltimore and Ohio, 6-83 per
cent; Pennsylvania. 11.92 per cent;
Reading. 25.7 per cent: Jersey Central
eo.25 per cent; LAckawanna, $3.50 per
cent, and the Michigan Central 1S.4s
per cent He said he intended offering
an amendment to reduce by about SITS,
0O0, 900 the guaranteed compensation
to be paid eighty-six railroad systems
which carry from 75 to 80 per cent OF
the total traffic OF the country.
Evening star., 1918-02-17
Can Win Victory.

'If the Senate desires peace and con-
tentment among the people and de-
sires to preserve stability so we can
press forward for world victory and
honor. let's not do this unjust thing"
Senator Robinson of Arkansas, in
reply. declared that the compensation
provided is no greater than would be
fixed by a court, and pleaded for quick
enactment Of the bill so that the sit
uation resulting from the taking over
of control of the railroads by the gov
ernment can be clarified.
Senator Watson plans to discuss the
bin tomorrow and Senator johnson of
California will speak Tuesday.
Evening star., 1918-02-17
George Creel a Speaker.

George Creel. chairman of the COM
!1nittee on public information, another
speaker at the luncheon. discussed the
work Of the committee and its efforts
no combat German propaganda
throughout the world
The committees campaign of infor-
Snation. he said. had been extended
even over the German fighting line
and among the huge German prison camps
In Russia and in entente allied coun-
tries
TT is slow process Mr.. Creel said,
nut its unconscious cerebration is
slowly taking place. The Gerna n
troops on the eastern front, as re
9u1t of this campaign cannot be
brought to the western front without
serious injury to their morale
One of the most important functions
OF the committee. he continued was
to run down the rickeries of Gerula n
propaganda in the United States
You are not being lied to-" he de-
elared; nothing is being held from
you: and when you hear those pecu-
1farfy German lies that sweep through
your community. every time you lend
yourseh to this campaign of stupid
the kaiser
Addressing himself to the women in
the andience, Mr.. Creel said: 1T is
n women's meetings this gossir
spreads with the cliok-clack of the
Knitting needles
Evening star., 1918-02-17
UNIT IN TRENCHES
IS A COMPLETE ORGANIZATION
American Bodies Frightening Social Phase o.
Soldiers Life, Also Are Working at the
Front Aiding the Army Agencies.

and it is. therefore. necessary to deepen
the trenches. Besides the German guns
have habit of mussing up the defenSes
every day.
The men say the mail service iSbetter
in the front line trenches than in the
billets in the training areas. Each night
in the darkness mail is forwarded to
the battalions and distributed before
dawn. Farther back, in the regimental
post Office. the mail is sorted by
orderlies, according to battalions and
companies. Back of that a division Of
ficer is in charge of the post Office.
In general, the scheme Of organiza-
tion of the Army service resem bIes a
family tree, the branches spreading
out until they reach the trenches at
many points. The supplies come in
long trains as far as the rail heads
at each division headquarters, out of
range of the guns. Motor trucks are
strung along the roads and, lodging
chance shells. they carry the material
by day to the regimenta1 bases. By
night slower-moving mule trains haul
it under fire to the battalion bases
back of the trenches.