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Sixteen Pages BUTTE, MONTANA, WEDNESDAY MORNING, MAY 23, 1917 Sixteen Pages ESTABLISHED 1878. Ml pi nn ri 17 I Vi Vddsf mum EMBASSY COMPOSED OF FOREMOST FIGURES OF POLITICS AND BUSINESS June 5, Registration Day, Proclaimed Legal Holiday by Governor Samuel Stewart IRDER IN FIRST DEGREE IS TRE DECREE 1 ELENA, May 22. Gov. S. V.

Stewaxt issued a proclama Li tion today declaring June 5, Registration Day, a legal holiday, and 'suggesting that the occasion be utilized for Mission Is Headed by His Royal Highness Ferdinando di Sav-j aja, Prince of Udine, and Inc ludes Guglielmo Marconi, the In- i ventor Purpose of Visit Is to Discuss With American Offi- cials Many Problems Confronting the Government i Rome. patriotic demonstrations. The proclamation "Whereas, The president of the United States has designated Tuesday, the fifth day of June, A. 1917, as the date for registration under the provisions of the selective draft act and "Whereas, It is desirable that the people of Montana shall do all within their power to further the work of registration under this act: "Now, therefore, S. V.

Stewart, as governor of the state of Montana, do hereby declare and proclaim that Tuesday, the fifth day of June, A. 1917, shall be a legal holiday in the state of Montana. are regarded as much greater than those of her northern allies because she is so heavily dependent on the outside world and particularly America for raw materials, i She must have American coal to keep her factories in oper Washington, May 22. Italy's war mission, including some of the kingdom's foremost political and commercial figures, will reach Washington tomorrow for discussion with American officials along the general lines of war co-operation laid down in conferences with the British and French envoys. Headed by his royal highness, Ferdinando di Savoja.

prince of Udine, ami a member of the Italian reigning house, the mission's personnel outranks that of either Great Britain or France. Secretary Lansing and ranking officials of the state department will meet the visitors at the railroad station and they will be escorted to their headquarters by military and naval officers and two troops of cavalry. Besides Prince Udine, the mission includes Enrico Arlotta, minister of transportation, and Guglielmo Marconi, the inventor. Signor Arlotte already is in Washington. The other members, who arrived on this side of the Atlantic yesterday, will come on a special train accompanied by Breckenrldge Long, assistant secretary of state, who met them as a representative of the American government.

The scope of the work will take Into account many peculiar problems which confront the government of Borne. For one thing Italy's transportation needs "And I do earnestly urge upon the loyal citizens of the state to give such aid and assistance as may be within their power to the county and city registration boards on that day, to the end that the registration of our citizens under the terms of said act may be promptly accomplished, as further testimony of the spirit of wholehearted patriotism that imbues our people in the grave situation that confronts us. "Our people might with profit make the day the occasion of a great patriotic demonstration by the holding of public meetings, parades or gatherings of kindred nature, whereby the love of country that lies deep within the souls of all of us shall be given powerful expression and the world be made to see the devotion to our beloved land that animates us in the conflict upon which we have entered and to which we have dedicated our material resources and our lives, if need be. "I am firmly grounded in the belief that our people will not fail to observe the day in a manner that will entirely befit the solemnity of the occasion." CONTROL ROYAL RECEPTION IS READY FOR OLD HEROES DISTIUTl IN TANA ASKEDiMAXIM SAYS HE 19,900,000 1ST! ALLOTMENT OF TREASURE STATE AND Preparations Complete for Magnificent Welcome to Grand Army Guests and They Will Be Received With Open Arms Tonight at the Thornton Hotel All Trains Arriving This Evening Will Be Met by Committees. FOH MORE TROOPS 0 That the Spanish war veterans are ready to give a glad welcome to brother veterans at the Grand Army of the Republic encampment which will have a preliminary opening tonight in a reception at the headquarters in the Thornton hotel, was the consensus of opinion expressed at their meeting last night in the courthouse.

The four other organizations, the Grand Army of the Republic, the Sons of Veterans, the Woman 's Relief corps, and the Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic, likewise reported that the preparations were complete to give the visitors from all over the state a royal reception. Jury, After. Four Honrs Deliberation, Fixes Sentence at Death by Hanging in Case of Sherman A. Powell, Colored. SLATED FOR CALLOWS Charged With, Having Nearly Severed Neck of J.

H. Montgomery in Great Northern Diner on April 8, Last. "We, the jury, find Sherman A. Powell guilty of first degree murder and fix the penalty at death by hanging." Such was the verdict unanimously pronounced last night before Judge Dwyer at 9:00 p. by the jury in the case of Powell (colored), charged with.

-the murder of J. H. Montgomery (colored), at an early hour on April 8 in a Great Northern diner. Powell sat by the side of his attorney, James O'Flynn, grimly awaiting the fate that the jury was. to seal for him.

As the jury one by one filed into their-seats in the jury stand, he braced his broad shoulders against the back of his chair, and stared straight ahead. As the verdict was' pronounced by Clerk Leahy, he closed his eyes for a moment, but otherwise did not appear moved to any extent. Attorney O'Flynn that sen-Oontinned ea Page Fourteen Col. Ons. TO SEE ACTIVE FIGHTINB It Is Believed Only One Out of Every 20 Registered in Mon- tana Will Be Drafted.

(By Associated Press.) Helena, May ,22. Only one out of every twenty men registered in Men-tana June will be called for active service. It Is believed, although no of- ficlal word haa been Issued regarding Montana's quota of men that will be drafted. The war department estimates there re about 70,000 men In Montana liable to registration, or one man in ten. It is understood it is estimated one man out of every twenty registered, or 100 men, will be drafted In the state.

army is to be supplied under an. industry and the defense council at the prevailing market prices. meeting a scarcity of unskiHed follow. tne placing in service of th or more. meet here tomorrow to confer with ation and great quantities of iron and steel for war manufacturers.

i Lumber and selected hardwoods also are needed from America for war con-1 struction work. Chemicals are needed for the production of high explosives I and great quantities of cotton must' be imported for this country for making smokeless powder ind clothing for the soldiers and the civilian population. Copper, brass and rubber also must be had for war purposes. In the matter of food, Italy, is perhaps better off than the other allies, but she still is in want of great quantities of grain. The Italians are fond of Indian corn, which is the base of the famous national dish "polenta." Any surplus corn purchased in America could be gratefully received in Italy.

Italy's financial problems resemble those of the other entente allies. Already she has felt the great benefit of American aid in reduced exchange rates and in the moral encouragement of her population. With these bases for discussion, the mission expects to be busied here for at least a month. Inventor Declares That His Plan Will Render Ships Immune From Dangers of the Submarine; Not Net or Screen. New Tork, May 22.

Hudson Maxim announced today that he had perfected a device which will make ships Immune from the dangers of submarines. He said that torpedoes, even when fired at close range and striking their targets, would explode harmlessly against the hulls of their Intended victims. The inventor asserted that the Inventions soon will be demonstrated by the government. "The invention is practical for every type of vessel," he said. "It can be applied within a few months to the hulls of ships already constructed.

The only change necessary will be slight enlargement In their beams. My device Is of solid material and encircles the entire ship from bow to stem. It to no sense resembles a screen or net." Three Naval Officers and Civilian Say They Are on a Special Errand to Capital. New York, May 22 Three Russian naval officers and a civilian representing, they say, the new Russian government, arrived here today on their way to They said they were on a special mission, which they declined to discuss. The party contested of laeut, Leon Kagernikeff.

Nikola Pebkoff, Andre Misura and Vladimir Illiaschenko, Members of the party said they would not go immediately to Waehing- ton, but would remain in New Tork tot seme time. All oi mem, is understood, have been on diplomatic and military duty In England and France. EXTRA MEN ARE SENT TO FIGHT THE FOREST FIRES Knife River, May 22. Extra men were snt today to the territory near Cramer and Meredith on the Duluth Northern Minnesota railway, te fight forest fires which have increased in volume and area covered. The high northeast winds of Sunday and yesterday fanned the flames, necessitating- prompt action.

No rains have fallen in weeks. The brush and grass very dry. INVENTED Second of Administration Food Bills Introduced in House and Consideration of Measure Will Be Hastened. TO NATION'S EXECUTIVE ontrol of Necessaries of All Kinds and Price Fixing to Be Placed in Hands of President if Bill Becomes a Law. Washington, May 22.

The second of the administration food bills, revised to create an emergency agency to control under the president's direction distribution and sale of the necessaries of life, was introduced in the house to day by Chairman Lever of the agricul tural committee. The first bill aims at stimulation of production and calls for general survey of the country's food esources. The regulatory measure was re- (Contlnued en Face Eleven Cel. Four.) Every Section of America Is Expected to Unloosen Purse Strings and Buy to Its Limit of Liberty Bonds. EACH DISTRICT IS TOLD Plan Being Perfected by Which Persons of Small Means May Pay for the Bonds in Ten-Dollar Installments.

Washington. May 22. What every section of the country is expected to do In unloosening its purse strings for the Liberty loan was officially announced tonight by the treasury department. The figures made public are the minimum; the maximum. It is hoped, will be such an over-subscription a has never before been recorded in the history of any nation.

In framing the schedule, treasury experts have built a structure of figures) with the entire banking resources of the country as its foundation. They have baaed their calculations upon the nurnber of dollars to be found in the banks of each section. The program probably will be reshaped entirely by the response of the people, but as a guide It will show each district Just what the nation expects of It, Coincident with the announcement of tentative estimate of what each section should take, the federal reserve board announced tonight that it had availed Itself of the extraordinary powers, vested in It by congress and virtually had placed at the disposal of every-bank in the United States, member and non-member, the powerful machinery of the.rererve system to assist in making the lean an overwhelming success. In making publie its tentative allotments of bonds, the treasury department has adopted two bases of estimating a issue and one of 1 2,598,009. 009, the latter designed te meet the possibility of any one section failing te take the.

amount estimated. The tentative allotments, maximum and minimum, by reserve districts, Boston, to $399,609,990. New" York, 1690,909.909 to Philadelphia, 16.908,909 te Cleveland, te. Richmond. to $194,969,999.

Atlanta, $60,609,690 to $75,006,699. Chicago. to t325.000.60S. (Ctatlaaed Baft Rose Cel. Xhfe.) Another Regiment of Infantry and One Squadron of Cavalry, Less One Troop, Is Wanted by War Department.

Washington, May 22. Organizations ot cores of new regiments of national guard artillery, engineers, signal troops and cavalry will be undertaken soon to supplement the tactical formations necessary for the establishment of the 16 divisions of the guard pro-Tided for in the war department's plan. In the Twentieth division. Washington 1 asked for one machine gun troop cavalry, one regiment field artillery, one battalion engineers, one outpost company signal corps; Oregon, one troop cavalry, one battalion (less one battery) field artillery, one battalion engineers; Montana, one regiment Infantry, one squadron less one troop) cavalry. Regiment of Railroad Experts and Workers Will Be Among the First to Go to France.

Pan Franeteee. Kay 21s The ELgtith Reserve Engineers regiment, now organizing on the Pacific coast, will mobilize a American Lake, near Timid, Waeh about June 1. it wan announced here today by Cavanaugh, its eommander, Th Eighth Engineers -will be one ot otae regiments of railroad experts and workers which will be among the first American military organisations to go to France. lAeuC-Colonei Caanaugh announced that he would call the men June 1. If the regiment is not recruited to its required strength by then, others will be enlisted later.

It is the only voianteer organisation now forming on tills The Eighth regiment will ceniete of battalions of three companies each. It will' number more than 1,008 men. One battalion Is being erga- ftised in the nortnwesi ana anoiner in Fan Francisco and Los Angeles. INQUIRY INTO ALASKA'S REQUIREMENTS POSTPONED May 22. Congressional investigation of Alaska's legislative requirements for development ef the territory in conn eel ten with the war wag proposed in a joint resolution inr troduced today by Pelegate Eulxer of Alaska.

A commission would consider opening coal and oil lands, development ef fisheries, copper and rare metals, forest products, reindeer, cattle aad agriculture. EIGHTH ENClNEEiiS WILL Not a train will enter the city tonight, that will not be greeted by loyal members from all the organizations except the Grand Army men. Younger persons will 'take their place in lending a helping hand to the visitors. The Boy Scouts, 30 in number, also will be on hand during all three days to assist the encampment guests from the trains and direct them to their proper destinations. The reception tonight will be an informal affair, at which visitors from the different organizations about the state will be able to become acquainted.

Officers of the five organizations and of the state body will be on hand to greet their friends and make them at home. The committees which will meet the trains are the following: Sons of Veterans H. F. Waits. J.

T. Werti. Al Hauswlrth, C. J. Lawson, J.

A. Steinberger, G. S. Barnhart and L. Taylor.

United Spanish War Veterans Ed Morrlssey, Michael Mulltn, E. J. Lay, Joseph Barry, R. Van Orden, Walter Morrison and Ambrose Kunder. Ladles of the Grand Army Mrs.

Katherlne Burton, Mrs. Henrlette Bean, Mrs. Kate Knouff, Frances Carter, Pearl Brlsban, Mrs. J. Keane and Mrs.

Charles Joy, Woman's Relief Corps Sarah Gil-more, Mrs. Victor Bishop, Mrs. Bertie Kelly, Mrs. Sena Corby, Mrs. Jennie Duff and Mrs, Rose Pierce, At their meeting, the Spanish war veterans extended invitations to the patriotic people in Butte to Join in the parade Friday afterneon with them, They want the parade to be the best and biggest that has ever marched through the streets of Butte.

They suggested that as many citizens with automobiles as could spare them for such children as are rather small for marching, give them rides on that day in the parade. Attention was again called te the epen house which will-be kept by the Spanish wer veterans at 22 North Main street. They invited all members of the Grand Army and affiliated bodies not te hesitate te make free use of the rooms there at all times. Smokers will be held every night before and after the regular encampment evening programs. The advance guard of the different organizations from Great Falls, Hel ena.

Billings, union and other points are expected to arrive early this even ing. The reception tonight, which will be Under the auspices of the Woman's Relief corps of Butte, will be in charge ef the department officers, as sisted by members of the erganization. The chairman Is Mrs. Delia. Peets, the other members being Mrs.

Louisa Da vies, Mrs. Estella Worth, Mrs. Jose Bush, assisted by Mrs. Hannah Plesse, I CaatUufd ea Fas Far Cel. Fear.) Today' sMiner Paste One-Italian Embassy Doe Today.

Montana Asked for More Troops. Hudson Says Bis Device Spells Doom for Torpedo mi. Liberty Loan Progress. Ready for G. A.

R. Registration Day Holiday Proclaimed. Sherman A. Powell to Swing. Drastic Food Bill.

Death by Hanging for Sherman A. Powell. Page State News, Pave Thrum Telegraph Sfewa. Btate Page Fen auditorial. Pag Five Building Reforms.

Page Bin Churches Active. Railroad's Operating Coats Increase. Mining latitat Head Visits Smelter. Hearings on Internal Revenue Law. Page Saws cents Will Help.

Trasteee Helving. Invest Savings la Liberty Losn. Page EHaht Theaters. Page Kline Must Take Oath. Shrlnera Ready te Entertain Visitors.

Page Ten- Mere Registrars Needed, R'Jfal Biith Care for Was Members. Pace Eleven Red Cross Organises Today. Former Judge Bevcie ea Cabarett, Page Twelve linn, Page Thirteen Mining sad Markets. Page Fsartaen Want Ads. Page Fifteen Wsnt Ada.

Page Sixteen Leeal Kewn, MONTANA WEATHER Partly cloudy Wednesday and Thursday no decided chanee in temperature. BUTTE WEATHER; Fair, ARMY LUMBER BELOW PRICE. Washington, May 22. The minions of feet of lumber reqnired to build cantonments for the war agreement between the lumber from $3 $5 a thousand below TO MEET SCARCITY OP LABOR. Chicago, Hay 22.

The heads oi railroad systems operating ont of Chicago are discussing plans for abor which they beHeve will American amy of a -million men OPERATORS FOR SIGNAL CORPS. Chieago, May representatives of railroads 'operating in the middle western states will signal eorps officers of the central department of th United Stat-s army plans to. organize railway telegraphers into signal mi. Thera Js a possibility, it was said som of th mlro-Hs may be obliged to substitute telephone ssrvica iar tbt ol th telegraph..