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"new bourgeOisic" and added that
the situation in petrograd is growing.
worse and that there have been n,l.
merOuS anti-bOlSheyik outbreaks,
However. the Russians claimed Thurs.
day that the soviet forces We're gain
ing continued successes along the
whole front from the Baltic to the
Black sea, and in southern Russia the
situation was such that the allied
troops We're constrained to abandon
more positions. following the cvac,a-
ton of Odessa, and it was predicted
that they would soon get out of Sc,
bnstopo.
Reports from Libau said the bolshe-
wiki were Systematically and swiftly
annihilating the bourgcoisie of Riga.
havin. shipped 10000 of them to the
Island Of IlaenS in the Dvina river and
forbidden the taking Cf food to them
That, it may be recalled was the
method adopted by Constantinople to
get rid OF it's horde Of pariah dogs.
On Wednesday strong German forces
surprised and overpowered the Lettisl,
troops in Libau. overthrow the LettiSh
provisional government and arrested
several officials. Premier Ullnan took
refuge with the British mission there
and insisted that his government would
resist the German demands.
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WANT TO HOLD UP.
PRIMARY Law VOTE
>oPPONENTS OF CONVENTION sYS.
ITEM WANT ELECTION POST
PONED A YEAR
NEWS OF THE CAPITAL CITY
Flying Circus Is Assured for Seven
Montana Cities, Says Riddick--
Attorney General Says Cities
Can Order in Crossings

llecna.-Instead of calling confer
FGce at Helena 10 make plans to cam
lGtign throughout the state against lhe
abolition OF the primary system in
She selection OF candidates for stat,
and federal offices. the opponents of
the proposed system have decided To
20 ahead and circulate referendum pc
1tiouS to hold up until the next gem
erul election the special referendum
election set for September next at
which time the legislature provided
the voters should pass upon the Ques-
don of retaining the present primary
law or of amending it to provide for
nominations by state conventions.
The refA'endum provision of the
constituting provides that the. opera
ti"n vi laws passed Ivy the legislature
may he held ny until the next gem
tral election by petitions signed by Is
per cent of the voters in Il majority
Of the counties.
The advocates of the present Sys-
t"m assert the constitutional referen-
dun powers control special legi>la-
tive rcferendulnS. Advocates of the
ll'nposed system doubt this. and it may
be that the supreme court will he call
ed upon to decide the que }tion.
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Germans Are Summoned to Ver-
sailIes to Receive Peace
Treaty on April rs.
TERMS NOT TOLD TO PUBLIC
His Poltcy--No Military lnterven-
ton in Russia, but Food if BoIshe.
Wiki Cease HostiIities - Conn.,
munist Government of Bava-
ria Fighting Hard.
Ey EDWARD w. PICkARD.

The peace treaty with Germany Is
completed and the German delegates
have been summoned to Versailles to
receive it on April 25.
The associated powers have agreed
vention in Russia, but that they will
send food to that country, under neu-
trail control, if the bolsheviki will stop
hoStilities.
Those were the outstanding features
of the news Of last week, and they bore
w:S progressing well in the great task
of settling the affairs of the world.
The delegation of Germans named
to 90 to Versailles Includes the most
prominent of the German statesmen
now active in the government, except
Count Won Bernstortf, and though they
will be given time to submit the treaty
to the national assembly at Weimar, it
is hoped they will have the authority
and the disposition to accept it with
out that formality, thus Obvinting de-
lay. 1t was asserted in Paris that the
allied governments would not wait be-
yond May Is for Il definite answer as
to whether or not Germany would sign
the pact. OF course the press and
public Of Germany are wailing with re-
newed agony as it is made more evil
dent that the Huns will be required to
pay to the uttermOst limit of their re-
sources. and repeatedly the assertion
is made that Germany will not submit
to the terms laid down in what is
called there a treaty of violence
Even Prince Lichnowsky joined the
chorus of protests. saying an unjustly
extorted peace can only bring forth
fresh armaments, and implying that as
a last resort Germany will go bolshe-
vik"
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Apparently the state of affairs in
Russia just now may he summarized
in the statement that b0lShevism is in
creasing in force but losing prestige
The director of the Moscow Red Cross
arrived in Copenhagen with contirlna-
ton of the predictions that Lenine and
Trotzky would soon seek an under
standing with the moderate elements.
He said bolshevism was giving way to
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For true blue, use Red Cross Ball
Blue SnOwy-white clothes will be
sure to result. Try it and you will al
ways use it. All good grocers have it.
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Eirst-Hand knowledge.

Relle-What'S the floor tax?
Nell-Why. the one they put on car
pets, of course.
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A Fact.

"What was that printer saying"
81 judge it was something about
there being the devil to pay
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Down in Mexico "A new revolt
against the government was nippcd in
the bud when CarranZa troops defeat
ed Il body of rebels near Chavaxtla.
Gen. Aureliano Banquet, who. with
Felix Diaz, headed the movement, was
killed
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In both Japan and~the United States
Il considerable number of newspapers
are busy trying to stir up trouble he
tween the two countries, or processing
to find signs of discOrd in current
events. The latest matter to arouse
them is the return Of Ambassador lShii,
though this may be fairly attributed to
the fact that the administration that
sent him to Washington has gone out
of power. Another possible reason is
that Japuns appointment of Baron
Ioshito Saltatani as financial adviser
United States. "A few days ago the
story was published that the American
troops in Siberia refused to help il
japanese contingent ut Habarovsk be
cause the latter had shot down Rus
sian women and children the japan.
csc detachment Was practically ami.
hilated. Now it appears the murders
were committed by Cossacks and that
the Japanese suffered while trying t.
defend them from another faction Of
Russians General Graves would not
Interfere because American operations
there are limited to the protection OF
property and of the railroad.
The anti-American campaign in the
Japanese press is especially lively, ant
Uncle Sam is accused of being aggres
sive. hypocritical and selfish, presum
ably because the Monroe doctrine
clause was included in the league OF
nations convention and the equality al
nationals left out. Japan is not cuttin:
quite such an important figure in The
Paris negotiations as she had eNpecte,
to, and the people are rather sore ~
IL result, But there is no fear in Off
cial circles that friendly relations vii
be ruplureM.
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Cities Control Crossings.

The petition of WhitefiSh. Flathead
county. for an order to require the
Great Northern Railway company to
construct an overhead crossing to con-
meet the two parts of the town by Il
! safe route has been dismissed by the
Montana Railroad commission, follow
ing the receipt of an opinion from At
/ pney General Ford to the effect that
Incorporated towns and cities have full
jurisdiction over railroad crossings
within their corporate limits. The at
torney general quotes subdivision 1.
OF section 1883 of the revised codes
which gives cities and towns the power
aud ss@-NideS thar il carriers fail to
comply With orders of the municipal
authorities the city may PUT in the i'm
provement and assess the expenses
against the company.
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All discussion of The treaty. outside
the peace congress, is based on unofi-
cial reports, for the allied delegates
decided that it would he foolish, if not
dangerous, to reveal the terms of the
treaty before it was submitted to the
Germans. The public, or considerable
parts of it, in England. France and,
to Il less extent, America, objected
StreuuOlrsly to this policy by which
The German national assembly would
get the treaty before the rest Of the
world; but it was sustained by the
French chamber OF deputies by Il vote
of 334 to lGG, and it was vigorously de-
Tended by Premier Lloyd George in
his speech in the house of commons.
The British leader argued chat if the
terms We're made public now there
would OF necessity be much spoken
and written criticism of them, since
it vas hopeless to satisfy everyone,
and that those criticisms. reprinted in
Germany, would give the enemy the
false idea that the terms were object
ed to by the British public as too
harsh. which would encourage the
Germans to refuse to sign the treaty.
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Workers Must Be sured.

ihftttNl "! lIt '>lAittll'n NSStiHblH Ill
the Workmen'S compensation law
every mercantile establishment that
has its own delivery system must en-
roll all its employees under the pro-
visions of the act. Many other bust
uesses. not heretofore under the law,
must come in.
IhiS amendment provides that san
= Yployer having any workmen engas-
Isl i'll any Of the hazardous works or
occupations herein listed shall be con
>dcred rs an employer engaged in haz-
arfous works and occupations as to
all his employees
Scores Of business houses had one
or two employees engaged in work
listed as hazardous, but under the
amended law they must nov take out
insurance for all their employees. a
department store, for instance. en-
plOying - girls and one delivery
wagon, must insure all the girls, it is
said.
1t is said. that some of the insur-
ance companies prevailed upon bust
ness houses to take out insurance for
employees in non hazardOuS work and
the effect of this amendment will be
10 permit those employers to elect
under which plan they will enroll,
to carry their own insurance. TO insure
with 4 liability company, or to take
state insurance.
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Affairs are not going smoothly in
Poland, and for this some blame may
be attached to the policy of the peace
delegates in yielding to Germany in
the matter of DanZig Though Cen
eral Haller's divisions already have
begun their movement through Ger
many to Poland. the paderewsk gov
eminent has lost prestige. for the PEG
pie fear that the seaport they 50 much
desire will not he awarded them by
the treaty, and even may not be inter
nationalZed. There is almost continu.
Gus fighting on the borders of the
PoSen district and it has spread to The
East i'ruSsian frontier. HaIler's troops
are passing through GerInaiy at the
rate of three trninoadS day. and
each train is accompanied by allied
officers and guards. The utmost pre-
cautions are taken to prevent conflicts
with the German popuIace.
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After having successfully subdued
the uprisin@> in Egypt. Great britain
now is confronted with II yet more
serious revolt in the Iun.aub. India.
Martial law was declared in some dis
tricts where the governor general said
open rebellion exists and mohs in one
city We're bombed and subjected to
machine gun fire from aTplunes
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Lloyd Georges speech was declared
to be one of the most eloquent and
sensational ever heard in the house of
commons. Primarily, he arose to de-
fend himself against the attacks of his
critics, and he not only did that. but
hurled defiance mt those critics. He
of eXacting full payment from Ger
many and Furnishing the former kaiser
and other guilty Huns We're To be
kept; that the peace commissioners
wanted Il peace that was just and
sternly severe but not vindictive; that
be a great blunder, but that the asso-
ciated nations would be ready to stop
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The state industrial accident board
! has begun sending out to employers
Sof more than 90 persons blank forms
on which they must furnish informal
ton relative to alien and illiterate en-
plOyeS. A law of the Sixteenth as
Sembly provides for this. and returns
must be made as to the citizenship
of aliens, the length of time they have
lived in this country, their age, how
RS long in their present employment,
married or single, and if any steps
have been taken by such aliens to be-
come citizens of the United States.
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Seven Cities Get FLIGHTS.

The flying circus which will tour
Montana in the interest of the Vic
tory Liberty loan, vii! make seven
flights in Montana, according to def
mite and conclusive information which
has just been received from Congress-
man Carl w. Riddick ut Washington.
These will be ut Butte and Missoula,
as originally scheduled. and at Lewis
town. Great Falls, Helena. Miles City
and Billings. In addition To this the
air squadron of army and navy avia-
tors when in the air at Butte will
fly over Anaconda. - miles distant,
and lombard that city with Victory
loan literature.
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No Homeseekers' Rates.

HOmeSeekerS' excursion rates prob
ably Will not be made SO long as the
railroads remain under control of the
federal government. Secretary Of
State c. II. Stewart is advised in a
letter from Edward Chamber direc-
tor of traffic under Director General
Hines.
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DEATH OF MRS. GUST ANDERSON
Formerly Boyer Lady Dies at Her
Home in OdeboIt on Thursday
Evening of Last Week

BOYER, Sept. 9-(Special to the
Review)-Mrs. Gust Anderson, OF
| Odebolt, but formerly of Boyer, pass.
ed away on Thursday evening of last
week. She had suffered for nearly
five years from the results of fall
which had rendered her helpless for
the past year or two. She displayed
much christian fortitude during her
illness and will be remembered as a
loving wife, devoted mother and
esteemed neighbor and friend.
Mrs. Anderson was born in Sweden
sixtyrtwo years ago on July 4th and
died at her home in Odebolt on Sep
TENDER 4th. Those Of her family who
are left to mourn her loss are her hus-
band and six children, namely: Mrs.
Anna Brown, Miss 'Hilma Anderson,
David and Joe, of Odebolt; Elwood
and Paul, of Boyer. The husband and
children were all present when she
passed away. A daughter, Tillie, died
at the age of fourteen years and one
little son died when six months old.
Funeral services were held on Sun
day afternoon at the Mission church
and were conducted by Rev. !Algott.
Interment was made in the family lot
in the Odebolt cemetery. The many
friends of the Anderson family extend
heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved
relatives in their sorrow.
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SIDE LIGHTS on NEXT SUNDAYS
Lesson for Teachers and Pupils
Edited by CHARLES X. MEYERS

mo comparison between rest in joy in
a place named by the blessed Jesus,
and one arranged by the most loving
earthly parent. Suppose there are
discouraging things in life, if it will
end in heaven Hard poverty, seem.
ing misfortunes, will be unconsidered
with the great object in sight of eter-
nal life with Jesus in anticipation.
The certain promise of eternal life
says that those who have been called
before, parents, wives, children, loved
ones OF earth can all be seen again.
i This being so, why is there hesita-
ton about conforming to the cOndi-
atoms and making the thing sure for
each one of us? The christian path,
while not devoid of cares and sorrows,
is the brightest and best through life.
Anger, hatred, desire for revenge, in
truth bring no joy, while love, kind
ness, forgiveness afford truest salts
faction. To be a christian means no
Outcast in our country, but the more
true consideration. Sometimes l think
that If a christian profession did
mean sacrifice, loss of manykthings
now held dear, there would be the en-
thusiasm which characterized the
early christians and those of foreign
lands now, where the converts make
huge sacrifices for their religion.
! The great Paul does not leave us
without words on immortal life which
are sparkling with power and hope
doomed UP. as a comfort to millions Of
hearts she said: Z. Il
~ For we know that if the
earthly house of our tabernacle
p be dissolved we have building
from God, a house not made with
hands,. eternal in the heavens"
How oft the reading of these words
have helped lift the gloom which has
come on the departure of loved one,
pouring in as balm on deep wound,
giving relief from suffering. Observe
that there is no doubt with Paul for
he says 1--WE know" What he knew,
we can know also.
The verse have given is not the
only one from the pen of the illustri-
GUS apostle on the subject of death
and eternal life. The reasOnableness
of the resurrection of the body, and
the changed condition are set forth so
we'll, based on the changes we see
about lis in nature. Going on and on
and rising in power of language and
triumphant vision, Paul rises from
height to height and finally laughs
and scorns the victory of mortal death
and in those immortal words, Death
where is thy sting? Grave where is
thy victory? Thanks be to God who
giveth US the victory throughout Lord
Jesus Christ One seems lifted up
3Dy such. words as to a mountain peak
beyond which blazed fort;, a gorgeous
sun set, with no obstacles between,
to robstruct the@full realization of the
beauties of the, scene. Thanks be to
God every willing, true follower of
His religion. is a joint heir with
Christ to the joys Of blessed immortal
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Sunday School Notes

Sept. 14-The Christians Concep.
ton of Immortality. John IA, Ito;
19, 20. Cor. 5, IA; John II, 1926.
Let not your hearts be troubled;
We believe in God believe also
| in me.
In my Fathers house are many
mansions; if it were not SO |
would have told you. ! go to
prepare place for you.
And if / go and prepare place
for you and receive you unto my
self; that where l am there you
may be also.
These are the most precious verses
in the bible to me. They were learned
from the lips of a sainted mother
over fifty years ago and have ever
been a guide for christian life. |
have often said tHat, If one could look
on his life as a preparation for an
eternal life with Jesus, it would solve
every question of human action. This
being so, let us think for time OF
what Jesus and what it means to you
On that eventful night in which
Jesus was with His disciples in the
upper room, when He founded the
Lords Supper, He said to this de.
voted band, and to us, some of the
most important precious words spok-
en- during His ministery on earth.
Not the least of these are the words
found in the fourteenth OF John which
make up the lesson verse for today.
He was about to leave the disciples,
and so gave them the comforting
words we are talking about. at ss,% L.,
The declarations Of Jesus on the
subject of eternal life are clear and
can not be, misunderstood. For this
we are all so thankful. His words to,
the woman at the we'll blaze out like
a flash of lightning from horizon to
horizon. WHOEVER LIVETH AND
BELIEVETH ON NE SHALL NEVER
DE- If the conditions for eternal
life were hard and only favored few
could comply that would be something
but thanks be to our God the way is
free. Life, ability to understand and to
have faith in Him, fulfills the require
ments and we stand with everlasting
life our very own.
How touching and beautiful is the
assurance that Jesus has gone to pre-
pare place for us, that in due time
at our death He will come and take
US to be with Him forever. If an
earthly father who had the means to
do so would promise that he would
go out from Iowa to California, buy
lot, build a fine house and in time
come and convey us to it, there to
live the rest OF our natural life, we
would be all attention, look forward
to the time of departure with joy,
plan clothing, education, reading,
with the view of perfect preparation.
II by any, conduct of life the right to
the California home might. be lost, it
is right sure such would be strictly
avoided. There would be no shrink
ing back, but anxiety to attain.
There is call that we act the same
as to the heavenly home as we would
in regard to an earthly one. There is
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BUCK GROVE ITEMS
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Mr.. and Mrs. Van Osdel and chill
dren, of Manila, were Sunday guests
of Frank Hahn and family.
Little Gayland Hahn met with what
might have been serious accident
Last Monday he went out to the barn,
| thinking his grandfather was there,
but he was not, and the little fellow
went in among the horses and got
kicked by one Of them, throwing him
out of the stall and bruising his arm,
but fortunately no bones were broken.
Mrs. H. A. Henderson and children
were guests of Mrs. J. P. Welsh and
family Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Zilleg and Mrs.
Henry Jensen, of Ainsworth, Neb.,
are visiting with Peter Greder and
family. Both families used to live
here. 1t has been twenty years since
Mr.. and Mrs. Zilleg have been here,
and they find many changes.
Miss Florence Anthony, of Sioux
City, came Saturday for visit with
Mrs. Paul Weatherby, remaining un-
til Tuesday.
The Buck Grove school opened last,
Monday with Miss Dorothy Ahart as
teacher.
Mrs. H. A. Henderson and children
were entertained Thursday at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Hahn.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dan Hemphill were
business visitors at Sioux City Fri
day.
Earl Hemphill has recovered from
his recent illness and gone to Colo
RADIO where he will now make his
home.
Rev. Father Schleer announced to
his congregation Sunday that he is
obliged to 60 to Hot Springs. S. D., for
his health. He is troubled with
growth beneath his tongue and will
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consult specialist in regard to it. His
length of absence is uncertain but his
congregation hope it will not prove
serious and that he will soon return,
restored to health Another pastor
will take his place temporarily.
Henry Hulsebus is in Dakota on a
vacation.
Mr.. and Mrs. Showed Thompson
were over Sunday visitors here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Morton are the hap
ply possessors of fine new player
piano.
Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Chase were Dow
City visitors Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Brewster, with
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hahn, autoed to
Woodbine Sunday to spend the day
with relatives.
An Altar society was formed at the
church. Sunday with twenty-three
members. Mrs. D. O'Brien is presi-