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MISSOULA BACKS fl'M Chamber erf Commerce to Aid in Sale of Tickets for Interscholastic. DATES ARE MAY 7-11 Season Tickets Put on Sale Through Committee of Business Men. Definite steps towards support of the iiiterseholastic track meet next month were taken by the Missoula Chamber o.' Commerce yesterday when A. L. Stone, president of the organization, -named a committee of business men to sell tickets. The meet will bo hebt May 7 to 11 on the State 1'nicorsity campus. The committee is composed of Daniel Aims, Iiobert Pugsley and Fiank Keith, and the sate of tickets will commence at once with the view of having a large attendance at the track meet every day. It is estimated that the track meet tills year will cost $3,f,00, arid $2.r.00 of tt'l.s sum must be raised through the tale of tickets. This will necessitate e big sale and the committee from the chamber of commerce will appoint sev * :al sub-committees to aid in the work. According to present plans the tick ets will be sold for $2 each and will ad roit the bearer to all events of the week, including the declamatory cen tertfl In the evenings. The meet is held this year at the Follcltatlon of the high schools of the state and it Is hoped that through the roret a number of high school boys and girls will be induced to attend the university. British Hold Wytschaete After Brilliant Attacks (Continued From Page One.) offered to our positions in the salient from a. flanking movement. The with drawal was not dictated or governed toy the adverse course of events around Baillelil, tout toy more general consider ations. "What of the whole battle situation? Our army hus hern going through a very severe strain and that strain has been reflected at home. The situation has had its critical moments and still is decidedly anxious. But remember we have accepted the principle of a united front and must accept Die con- j sequences of that principle. We must look at the xvholp battle, not from our army's sacrifices and sufferings, but from the standpoint of the whole en tente. ooi.it. <i. WMVrtd JflD P'WWhAfi "The British army is playing the role which it often has played before. It is fighting a Waterloo, while Bluecher is marching to the battlefield. Multiply tlie battle of Waterloo a hundred-fold and the situation at noon in that bat tle corresponds to the situation now in „ the great world battle. "The British army is under a terri ble hammering, hut providing Bluecher is marching to the battlefield there is no reason for discouragement "The enormous task which the Brit ish army has performed amt still is performing may lie shown by a few figures. In this battle of Armentieres the Germans thus far have engaged 2K divisions, and since March 21 they have engaged 126 divisions. "Of these the British army alone has engaged 79, the French alone have en gaged 24 and the remainder, 23, have been engaged by the Britlsti and French together. "Of the German divisions which the British engaged, 28 have been fought twice, and one ttince. Of the German divisions which the French engaged, four have fought twice. Of the German divisions xrhicli the French and British together. If. have been fought twice and one thrice. "It is unpleasant business standing the hammering, hut so long as we stand it the only question to be asked is: •What is happening to Bluecher; what has become of the reserves?' "Although the French army is larger than ours, we have taken the strain of these battles off them. There is no reason to he in a state of despair if Children Cry for Fletcher's CASTORIA The Kind Ton Have Always Bought ha* borne the Signa tare of Chas. H. Fletcher, and has been made under his personal supervision for over 30 years. Allow no one to deeeive you in this. Counterfeits, Imitations and ••Just-as-good" are but experiments, and endanger the health of Children—Experience against Experiment. cJftau* relief of Diarrhoea ; tltute for Castor till, pare. It contains neither substance. For constant use for the Constipation, Flatulency, Wind Colie and Feverishness arising therefrom, allaying _ ____ and hv regulating the Stomach and Bowels, aids the as similation of Food ; giving healthy and natural sleep. The Children's Panacea—The Mother's Friend« Th« Kind You Have Always Bought Bears the Signature of 'Ir in Uso For Ovor 30 Yoars Dip situation is rptfarded from a broad point of view and if w* ronard our groat sacrificps rightly as a necessary part of Dip areat drama. " WITH FRENCH ARMY With the French Army in France, April IT. By the Associated Press. While the cannon continue to roar along the battle line there has for some days been a virtual cassation of Infantry combats, especially on the French part of the front. Xo one iu the allied camp, however, regards the German push as being terminated. It is believed that the lull will prove temporary, it is considered piobahle that the German staff is merely pausing to gather forces for an oth< r effort in the hope of eventually breaking through. Ally such effort is awaited confi dently by the allies. Almost without exception it is thought the present battle will have a decisive influence on the result of the war, hut it would he an error to regard it as the last battle. As far as it has gone, the German of fensive may lx* looked on os a failure, since none of its objectives have been attained and the allied armies are still intact, while the Germans now, owing to the diminution of their forces through casualties, arc in an inferior position to that which they occupied before the battle began. Announcements of the aecelerations of \merieans' departure from the other .side of the Atlantic are received with enthusiasm by all the other allied armies in the field. The y may, it is pointed out. lie called upon to play an Important part in the final phases of 1he struggle. FACULTY CONCERT PLEASES AUDIENCE Large Crowd Hears College Musiciarls. i Music lovers of Missoula were af forded a treat-at the concert given by the faculty of the school of music at the State Fnlversity last night. The program of classical music was of a caliber such as is rarely heard in any hut larger cities. Each of the musi cians who performed was an artist, j The audience was large, completely tilling the auditorium. Miss Josephine Swenson, pianist, Cecil Burleigh, vio- | hoist; lie Loss Smith, baritone, and E. ! (trio Bangs, tenor, were each accepted by the audience with applause. Each performed well. Mrs. De Ixiss Smith, accompanist, performed commendahly. This was tlie third concert of the kind which lias been giv^li by this group of musicians this year. One more will probably he given before sum mer. LIVESTOCK GROWERS FINISH CONVENTION Great Falls, April 17.— H. I*. Heren f Miles city xv.is elected president of lie Montana Livestock Growers' asso ciation at the closing session of the an nual convention here today. The other officers : E. (>. Selwav of Dillon, first vice president, W. K. Flowerree of Great Falls, second vice-president and W. D. Raymond of Helena, secretary treas urer. The hoard of directors will be named by the president. Mr. Heren starts his fourth term. The speakers today included Curtis L. Mosher of Minneapolis, Dr. H. C. Gardner of Bozeman. Dr. W. .1. Butler of Helena, C. A. Smith of Omaha and A. E. IH» Iticqles of Denver. The next session will he in Miles City. There were 344 mem* hers added to the association during the past year. SCHOOLS BAR GERMAN. Hutchinson, Kan.—Superintendent J. ('. Hall of the Hutchinson schools has ruled that, the German language will not he taught next year This action followed numerous complaints from scholars and school patrons. DISTRICT EXAMINER, Helena. April 17— Thomait Topping, district inspector of the federal labor bureau, announced tonight the appoint ment of Glonn L. Foster, a Helena newspaper man, as district examiner. NTH«»! mu um' COME Inhabitants Flee in Terror Before Hun Menace. (Continued From Page One* the lead of the milita r\ guides like sheep fleeing from a storm. A few cherished belongings arc all they carry with them and they cling to these ■ j ! j ! I ! I j j I I j | ! SPECIAL SALE OF MEN'S DRESS SHIRTS and NECKTIES THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY AND MONDAY ONLY Men who want to piece out this summer's supply of fine Shirts, or stock up for another season, will be here promptly, for these are excellent investments. They are new, fresh and the styles are correct; made of fine quali ty, plain and fancy striped madras and per cales; the color combinations are all very fine. These shirts have sold regularly at $1.75. Special price for Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Monday. Choice .... Mam Floor Sec Window Display $ 1.19 TALK ABOUT BIG VALUES IN MEN'S NECKWEAR We ve just caused something to 'drop in the Missoula necktie market that ought to set every masculine wearer oi ties to running our way. Nice large, full length, full flowing ties that are real beauties, every one of them newest patterns, ties like these never sell for less than 75c. Extra special price for Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Monday, only, each.......................................................................................................' Main Floor—Sec Window Display. 50c I - .1 Interesting News From the Spacious Second Floor You'll surely want one of these pretty new wash skirts. They're just the thing for spring and summer wear and will be most popu lar this season. A very large assortment to choose from. Made from piques, gabardine and satinette, with wide belts and patch pockets trimmed with pearl buttons; colors are white, plain and pretty wide stripes of blue and rose; priced from $1.75 to $5.00 New Arrivals in Wonderful Spring Hats - Rarely have hats displayed such Infinite variety both as to size, shape and style ; nor have hats held such a conspicious place in the costume ensemble as they do this season. Trimmings are not used lavishly, but every bit of it is used so cleverly and placed in such interesting fashion that they AC AA 01 A AA produce very spirited effects........................<0 J«W"^ lv«Vv More new hats for children are h ere. Such pretty effects in Milans, hemps, etc............ $1.00-57.50 Boys' and Girls' Koveralls Koveralls Keep Kids Klean" The long wearing, seldom tearing, never rip play suits for children. They save money, time and give chil dren a chance to really play in comfort and ages from 1 Garmen P ..............$ 1.00 r From 10 to 12 years. Garment "They Never Wear Out" $1.25 V s ! ' ■** \ 403 In more prosperous days, when economy was not so im portant, this sometimes was a complaint against NEMO CORSETS. Today, when economy is the watchword in every household, it's one of their greatest recommenda tions. With the increasing difficulty in securing corset mater ials, increasing care has been taken to insure Nemo dura bility. Every piece of cloth, steel or elastic, used in a Nemo Corset, is subjected to the severest tests for strength and wearing quality. The' same high standard of workman ship is maintained. As a result, the Nemo is comparatively a greater value today than ever before. There is a Nemo Corset for every woman—to protect her health, improve her style and help her economize. Nemo Corsets, for All Figures—$3.00 and Up. J My! But They Look Swell. These New SWEATERS The appearance they pre sent as far as fashionableness is concerned is all that any woman or miss could wish for. They are in open and closed styles; fitted with v necks, big pockets, big but tons, belts and sashes; dyed in the stunningest blues, greens, grays, browns, tans, purples and orange hues and combinations of these colors and striped effects you ever saw. Very reasonable prices. VISIT THE BASEMENT SHOE STORE r~ VISIT THE BASEMENT SHOE STORE ? ■ desperately as their last remaining pos- , j sessions. Hundreds of Flemish have been ! called to the French colors and for j these this has t>ecn a time of double terror. Home of the peasants clung to ! their cottages amidst the crashing of shells until British soldiers led them awuy. Some have died h> their own I hearths befnr, they could be removed. ! A host of these people must have real ized their danger, but numbers refused to be dragged itom the homes which jthey had been keeping so patiently I awaiting Ihr teturn of husbands or j brothers from the war. There were j many pitiful cases of homes in which I there were bed-ridden invalids, whom I their friends had no menus of remov ing without help from the soldiers, j The correspondent streut a night rc I ceiuly at a small hotel in a hamlet I ' ! j I i : j whose doom scoiner* to be sealed, grey-f the ready to leave. Her hnsband ls officer In the French army and she was left alone to plan, not only for her establishment, but for her three cliil dreti. Il was a touching sight to see her going satllx from room to room of the place which had been her home since the day she was married. The correstroiulent found tier at one time {gazing at a priceless pier*«' of ancient {oriental embroidery which had been in Itrieately framed and tiling on the wall, "UavV you a knife?" she asked sud denly. as she reached up and removed the treasure. The knife was produced. She stor'd the frame before the correspondent and said. "('ut it please. 1 will not leave this for the boche." And so the silken | ' 1 i : i j ! i i fabric was slashed from the frame. As jthe mut ron passed into another room, I she murmured softly to herself; ! "Oh, nix home, my home!" ENGINEER ENLISTS IN ARMY. l.loyd Zbfnden from the engineering department of the district forest office xx ill leave Monday for Spokane. Mr. /binden enlisted in the motor trans portation division of the army and will he assigned to his company In Spo kane. AGGIES TO BE OFFICERS. Washington, April 17 - The Montana College of Agriculture and Mechanic Aits at Bozeman has been alioted a limita, to bo fixed, or students to go to the fouit h officers' training camps. m j I'resident E. O. Sisson of th« {Mat« i niversily has received an invitation I to tour Indiana and North Dakota, de { liv< ring addresses on the subject "Win ! tiing the War for Permanent Peace." ; The invitation was extended by the j League to Knforce Peace. This is the 'second invitation of the kind which has : been extended to Dr. Bisson. A few I weeks ago the League to Enforce I I'eaec requested him to toe one of A j group of five prominent men of the na | Don to tour the east giving lecture* j on winning the war. it Is probable [that Dr. Sisson will accept the first I invitation, tout not the second.