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The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1915-03-12
NEW E E LIEN LAW.

NEW SEED LIEN LAW.
Crop failures in several northern
Montana counties suggested the de-
STABILITY of a new seed lien law that
was enacted by the the Fourteenth as
sembly, in which authority is given to
the county commissioners to supply
seed grain to needy farmers. The pro-
visions of the law safeguard the inter:
ests of the taxpayers by making the
cost of the seed grain a first lien upon
the real and personal property of the
citizen to whom the supply of seed is
furnished.
The official text Of the new law is
not available at this writing, but from
a. newspaper summary of its provi-
sions it appears that the county COM
missioners may issue bonds to provide
funds for the purpose indicated, but
before taking this action a petition in
writing, signed by not less than one
hundred f%reeholders, must be present.
ed to- the board. Another provision
authorizes the purchase Of seed grain
by issuing warrants upon the general
fund Of the county, but it is not ex-
plicitly stated that a petition will be
necessary under such conditions. It
is understood, however, that the new
law is intended to apply only to stu
ations Of general distress, and cannot
be used for the relief TO isolated cases
of misfortune. The more important
features of the law are to this effect:
All persons wishing to avail them
selves of. this act shall file with the
county clerk on or before April l an
application duly sworn to stating the
number of acres the applicant has
plowed or prepared for seeding, how
many bushels and what kind of grain
he will require to seed the ground
so prepared, how many bushels of
grain the applicant harvested the pre-
ceding year; that the applicant has
not procured and is not able to pro-
cure the necessary seed grain for the
current year, that he desires the same
for seed grain and for no other pur-
pose, and that he will not sell or dis
pose Of same, but will use the same in
seeding the land so prepared or to be
prepared for crop.
Said application shall contain a true
and full description of all the real and
personal property owned by the appli-
cant, and the membranes ahereon.
The cost of the seed is assessed ag-
ainst the real and personal property
of the applicant and the county also
takes a seed lien on the crops grown
by him.
The act provides that the commits
SiOners shall meet on the first Tues
day in March, or as soon thereafter
as possible, to examine and consider
separately each application for seed
and to determine who are entitled to
the benefits thereof, and the amount
to which each applicant is entitled.
One hundred bushels of seed is the
largest amount to be furnished any
n applicant. Selling the grain be-
fore paying the county the amount
indebted to it for seed is made a mis-
demeanor, and upon conviction thereof
the law provides the guilty party shall
be fined not less than $40 nor more
than 500. Or may be imprisoned in
the county Jail for a term of not more
than 80 days.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1915-03-12
FACTS AS TO WHEAT

FACTS AS TO WHEAT
''There is more nonsense written
about wheat nowadays than on any
other timely topic" says the Wall
Street Journal, land all because peo-
pie will not take pains to get at the
bottom of the situation
What is the fact? Simply that the
235yO00,00 bushels Of surplus from
Eastern Europe, which ordinarily are
depended on to meet the demand of
the deficit countries of Western Eu-
rope, cannot under existing conditions
be made available. That quantity last
year came from Russia and the Dam
ubian districts, but is out Of the ques-
ton for this season.
The result is that since wal shut
off the Eastern European surplus
North America has been the main
source Of supply. America has had
to meet the brunt Of the persistent de-
mand of 175, 900. 900 people which last
year took most of 665,224.44O bushels,
but which in the first half of the e a
son have been able to lay their hands
on noyl 223,624,O 900 bushels. That
amount was imported by Europe be-
tween Aug. 2 and Jan. 25.
Half of the season has gone and Eu-
rope has only one-third of the usual
supply of foreign wheat. As war
wastes and far more randi
ly than peace, it is not difficult to see
why price has become a secondary
consideration in the competition of
European governments for our rapid
~ disappearing surplus. The wonder
is that wheat has not long since gone
to 50 a bushel, as it did about as wears
ago.
But what about Argentina, India
and Australasia?
drought has made it necessary for
Australasia to import from 10 1000, 900
to 100000 bushels this year against
an average export of 5000 900 bushels
IN recent years. Australia has chang
ed from giver to beggar. India and our
west coast will have to take are not
only of Australia but of the Far East
n little of 1ndia's wheat this wear
will reach Western Europe. Argentina
wheat seldom arrives freely in West
ern Europe until March if she has free
shipping at her command, which is
not the case now by any means. In.
dla's free supply gets into the west
IN June and July. Between now and
then the Europeans have 2OO, 600, O0l
bushels to draw upon from North anf
South America at the rate of TO-.
100000 bushels a week. And Eur
ope's normal average takings are r..
100000 bushels a week"
But if this is a sound situation
some n asks, why has the pric,
within recent week broken as mucl
as II cents a bushel?
"Just because the wheat market i;
a t%wo-legged proposition-the spec
ulative leg and the cash Leg. Fear O,
government investigation caused tn,
burden of carrying our surplus to b,
shifted from the speculative to tn,
cash proposition, putting the Who'll,
supply on a strictly commercial bias
is. Prices broke in the shift, but recov
cred by the force of the rush of Eur
opean orders around the lower level
The speculative public is not carry
ing much wheat. The legitimate mer
chants and the farmers are doing that
A thousand days Of public hearin,
will not make one less hungry stom
ach to feed in desolate and pugnaciou
Europe.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1915-03-12
Mrs. Rapp Entertains Art Club

Mrs. Rapp Entertains Art Club
The Sunflower Art Club met on
Wednesday afternoon at the home of
Mrs. G. W. Rapp. The day was fine
and there was a good attendance of
club members, twenty-one being pre-
sent, with one visitor, Mrs. Knotte.
Alter the business meeting Mrs.
Hurd read a paper on "Women as
Hymn Writer'S, and the club showed
their appreciation of the same by their
applause.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1915-03-12

The hostess assisted by her daught-
sr, Mrs. w. w. Hurd served a very
appetizing lunch, after which the
guests departed, feeling that they had
added another enjoyable afternoon to
those spent by the Club this year.
The club will meet in two weeks at
the home of Mrs. H. M. Mcintyre.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1915-03-12

of Mrs. Frank Miller and were highly
entertained. Those present were:
Mesdames Jackline, Miller and John
son, Misses Peters, Sharman, Brander
Holt, Jorgenson, Messrs. Dennis, Jack
line, Anton, Miller, Paquin, Murray
and Miller. The club will meet again
next Tuesday evening at the home of
Mrs. Henry johnson.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1915-03-12
KILLS PARENTS AND SELF

Alabama Newspaper Mans Son Ac-
cused Of Murder.
Admission, Ais, March 1O.-J. A.
Cooper, a retired newspaper man, his
wife and their son, l.. A. Cooper, were
found dead in their home here.
The positions of the bodies indicat-
ed the son had shot his parents as
ted suicide.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1915-03-12
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THOUSANDS SEE BRITISH
COLLIER SINK,

London. March 1O.-The
British collier BengrOve, struck
either by a submarine torpedo
or mine, sank in the English
channel in view of thousands
OF spectators on the shore
near IlfracOmbe.
Other vessels came to her
assistance and her Grew were
rescued.
1t took the boat twenty-five
minutes to sink.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1915-03-12

You will find more of the leading
people of Montana registered at the
;lotel Radisson, Minneapolis, than at
my other hotel in the Twin Cities.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1915-03-12
might Riding" a Felony.

Nashville. Tenn, March 1O.-Govern.
or Rye has before him for signature
o bill of the Tennessee house of repre-.
sentatives making night riding a fel-
ony with the penalty of fifteen years
Imprisonment
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1915-03-12

On April third, the Congregational
sale will be held will be announced
and also have a bazaar. Where the
later. The ladies have been prepar-
ing fancy and useful articles
which will be very appropriate and
desirable for Easter. A choice as
sortment Of home cooked foods will
also be on sale.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1915-03-12

The members Of the Degree of Hon.
or, after a social evening Thursday
decided to have a surprise on Miss
May Henderson, State Organizer. They
met at Mrs. Hubbell's home and pre-
scented her with a souvenir spoon, with
expressions of their appreciation. A
fine lunch was served the guests by
Mrs. Hubbell.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1915-03-12

The Helping Hand Society Of the
Baptist church met with Mrs. Cecil
Dykstra on Thursday of this week.
Mrs. John Crouch, assisting. There
was an attendance Of 40 and a most
enjoyable time vas had by all present.
A bountiful luncheon was served and
all present voted Mrs. Dykstra and
Mrs. John Crouch royal entertainers.
The next meeting will be held with
Mrs. Thomas Markle.
On Tuesday evening March 9Th the
Wild Rose Card Club met at the home
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1915-03-12

Try a Courier Want Ad.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1915-03-12
Society News
Bu Our Society Edif0Y

On next Wednesday, March 18th,
the ladies of the Congregational Aid
will be entertained by Mrs. Richison
and Mrs. Baer at the home Of the
latter. A cordial welcome is extend
ed to everyone.
Mrs. H. D. Palmer entertained at
bridge, Wednesday afternoon at her
home on the south side. Mrs. l.. v.
Lockwood won the head prize and Mrs.
Lezie the second prize. A delicious
luncheon was served by the hostess.
The next meeting Of the Degree Of
Honor will be held at the home of
Mrs. E. A. Hubbell Thursday eve
ming, March 18th at 1880 sharp. All
members are requested to be present.
John M. McRell of Oswego, and
Miss Esther lick of ~Culbertson, were
married at the Congregational par
sonage on Wednesday, March 10th, by
Rev. A. U. Baer. They will reside on
their ranch south of Oswego.
The Elbert County tribune., 1915-12-31
SPORTlvE CAREER NEAR END
Mr.. PlpwiIIow Was in Position to
Prophesy With Confidence as
to kitty's Future.

Mr.. Pipwillow looked at his gar
den. shook his fist at his nelghbor's
cat. then. humming hymn of feline
hate. made his way to the nearest
drug store.
Ten minutes later he was tempting
the offender to his garden once more
with saucer of :uilk and something
which came from a bottle bearing a
red label.
"Halloa!" came his neighbor's voice,
blithely. over the fence. MY cat been
troubling you again. Ell? It's a play
ful little way o. cats to make a rae
ing track O. next-door's cabbage
patch"
81 suppose It is." said Pipwillow.
gently. as tabby was purring over the
saucer. Perhaps youes has nearly
finished his training gallops I
wouldn't be surprised If he's doing his
lest lap now%
The Elbert County tribune., 1915-12-31
DISTINCTLY A "WAR BABY
Kittens String Of Names Left No
Doubt as to the sympathies of
Its Small Owner.

certain little Philadelphia girl is
distinguished chiefly by her fondness
for cats and kittens. which she much
prefers to dolls.
Several days ago she was sitting on
the sunny steps of the front porch
tenderly nursing on her lap a coal
black kitten; very small as yet. but
sturdy and full of promise.
What a pretty kitteni" remarked a
nelghbor in passing. What do you
call him, my dearf"
Il call him Allies" was the reply.
"Alliesl think you must mean
Alice, do you not?" suggested the LADY
with smile.
"Oh. no. not Alice, His name is Al
lies" corrected the child. His right
name" proudly. is George Albert
Nicholas Peter Victor Emmanuel Jof
fire; but father says that is heavy
load for such little fellow to carry
SO l call him Allies for short"
AS the lady proceeded up the
street she heard chiidish voice say
tenderly: Come, Allies, we must 60
in. 1t is time for you to have your
rations."
The Elbert County tribune., 1915-12-31
plan.t Med the Rnli-

Two neighboring football clubs had
been drawn together Local rivalry
ran riot with the feelings of the play.
ers, and hard knocks We're the order
Of the day. At the end of the first
half each side had scored goal, and
several men had beer wounded and
winded in the fray.
Neither side being able to add to
the score, the game resolved itself
INTO a free fight. At last the ball col
lapsed, and someone volunteered to
go for a new one.
"Oh. never mind ball." shouted a
player from behind bundle of ban.
dages; Tets go on with the camel"
The Elbert County tribune., 1915-12-31

guard against a vessel attempting to
leave the harbor without clearance
papers it was arranged to have some of
the speediest torpedo-boat destroyers
In the navy stationed in the Narrows
off Quarantine and in the sound of
Whitestone. Cables were laid and at.
tached to a buoy, from which direct
connection could be made with one
of the destroyers on guard at either
station, so that it would be possible
to telephone direct from the custom
house to the commanding officer at
any minute during the day or night
Private telephones were also placed
at each pier around the harbor. max.
ing 1t possible for the mel on guard
to get into instant communication
with the collectors office
No Chance to Get BY.
Under this arrangement as soon as
a vessel has cleared at the custom
house notice is sent to the torpsio-
boat destroyer on guard. and no YES
sci is allowed to. leave the harbor un.
til the commander of the DESTROYER
has received word from the custom
house that clearance has been granted
The efficacy of this supervision was
tested when the steamship Pathfinder,
ignoring the signals to Stop. steamed
rapidly past Quarantine and was
down in the lower bay before the de-
stroyer got under headway The de-
parting boat was speedily overhauled.
but even then the captain refused to
stop until a solid shot was fred across
his bows. He thereupon decided to
take no chances on what might hap
pen next and returned as ordered
to the Quarantine station. where he
was detained until proper clearance
was produced. Several other boats
have been stopped in like manner.
The vigilance of the neutrality
squad" as Mr.. Malones army of
husky watchers has come to be known
among the harbor folk, IS evidenced
by several incidents. Two one-time
United States torpedo boats. the Por-
ter and the Winslow. which had a
speed of from twenty-four to twenty
air knots. had been condemned by
The Elbert County tribune., 1915-12-31

New York.-New York is a neutral
port.
1t is neutral despite the presence
here of vessels of all nations.
These vessels are free to come and
go as long as they observe the neutral
ity laws of the United States.
Dudley Field Malone, collector of
the port, is charged with the respon-
sibility for the enforcement CT these
laws.
Mr.. Malone has been without prece-
dent to guide him. No other collector
of this port ever had to deal with a
situation like that created by the war
in Europe.
From the outset he has been de-
ternined. so far as his district is con-
cerned, to prevent any act oE the
part of any of the belligerents which
would compromise the neutrality of
this country as defined in President
Wilson's proclamation. says the New
York Herald
The need for prompt and vigorous
action was emphasized by the kron-
prinz Wilhelm episode. The records
of the custom house show that this
vessel cleared in proper manner.
The authorities had no legal right to
detain it.
Becomes Commerce Destroyer
Vet the facility with which the
Kronprinz Wilhelm was transformed
from peaceful merchant vessel to
a commerce destroyer as soon as it
was on the high seas caused the gov
ernment to turn it's attention to the
activities which became manifest on
board other steamships that were in
the harbor
Mr.. Malone Immediately organized
a neutrality bureau, consisting of
about a hundred customs officials
These men were assigned to various
piers and stations where vigilance
seemed necessary.
Each man was held to strict ac-
countability. but Mr. Malone set them
n splendid example. for night after
night he was out in the harbor. in
wind, rain or cold, either on a torpedo
boat destroyer or one of the govern
ment's fast launches which have beep
assigned to neutrality duty.
The formalities attending the clear
ance of a vessel were made more
strict. closer inspection of the load
ing Of cargoes was instituted and to
The Elbert County tribune., 1915-12-31
MAN BAGS 52-PoUMD WOLF
Young Minnesota Hunter chases Ami.
NAL for Several Miles on
Motor Cycle.

Balaton, Minn.-Two- boys. Evold
Bylander and John Bollman. bagged
52-pound wolf recently in rather a
novel way.
They were out hunting-one boy on
the motor cycle and the other with a
gun in the side car-when they spied
the wolf and gave chase. After a
wild ride of several miles. they made
a successful long shot
The Elbert County tribune., 1915-12-31
HEAL YOUR SKIN TROUBLES
With cuticura, the Quick. Sure and
Easy Way. Trial Free

Battle with Cuticura Soap, dry and
apply the Ointment. They stop itch
Ing instantly. clear away pimples.
blackheads. rednesssand rouehness, re-
move dandruff and scalp irritation
heal red, rough and sore hands us
well as most baby skin troubles.
Free sample each by mail with Book.
Address postcard. Cuticura. Dept. L.
Boston. Sold everywhefe.-Adv.
The Elbert County tribune., 1915-12-31
In Willie,a DRAM

Wasn't that funny dream / had
last night?' said little Willie to his
mother.
Why. what did you dream, dear?,
she asked him.
Why, you krow; you went with me
everywhere" was his reply.
The Elbert County tribune., 1915-12-31
Her Mental Status.

That surely was peradox you
brought into the family, my desry'
What do yen msAnT
The cook y)r said yon got out OF
an Intelligence odice."
The Elbert County tribune., 1915-12-31
His Nav

she-Aren't you Just devoted to
animals?
He-Well, do like roast lamb whe1
It's well roasted and served with
mintsauce.
The Elbert County tribune., 1915-12-31
Not Gray Hairs but Tired Ev,s

make rs look older than we are. Keep
your Eyes young and you will look young.
After the Movss Murine Your Eyes. Don't
tell your age. Murine Eye Remedy Co,
Chicago. Sends Eye Book on request.
The Elbert County tribune., 1915-12-31

Smile on wash day. That's when you use
Red Gross Bag Blue. Clothes winter than
snow. All grocers. Adv.
The Elbert County tribune., 1915-12-31

Youth is going to do things to-
morrow that Did age didn't do yester-
day.
The Elbert County tribune., 1915-12-31
Piles Relieved by First AppIication

And cured in 6 ito II days by PAZo OINTMENT.
the universal remedy for all forms of Pu.e.
Druggists refund money If II fails. soc.
The Elbert County tribune., 1915-12-31

couple of powerful locomotives of
the latest pattern. and in part of mis-.
cellaneous freight. consisting of sup
plies for army use.
Lighters piled high with large
crates containing motors and automo-
bile bodies of various makes are in
evidence everywhere around the har.
Dor. The spaces between the piers
of the Bush Terminal docks are CON
gested with freight of this charac.
ter, and the scene is one of remaIka-
Bile commercial enterprise.
The Neutrality picks its way along
cautiously until in less crowded wa
ters, then makes a dash across the
upper bay to the torpedo-boat de
stroyers stationed at the Narrows.
The investigating party no sooner
chambers up on the deck of one OF
them than a telephone bell rings aft.
Lieut. George NJ. Lowry answers the
call and returns with a message for
member of the neutrality squad"
from the office of Mr. Malone The
destroyers have steam up and are
ready to make dash If the occasion
should arise.
Beyond the Narrows, in Gravesend
bay, in what has been designated by
the harbor authorities as the loading
ground for explosives, several ships
are taking on dynamite, tri-nitro-
toluol or some other form of high ex-
plosive in quantities sufficient to
make you shudder at the mere thought
of what might happen If one of the
boxes carelessly swung from the light
er alongside should slip from the
block and tackle and fail to the deck.
All barges carrying explosives arc
required by the municipal ordinance
to fly two large red flags. one at the
bow and one at the stern, and at
night to display two red lanterns.
City in Danger From Explosives.
3 Most of them paid little heed to the
regulation. They were travelling up
and down the harbor. each with
enough picric acid or other high ex-
plosive to raze the city, with no red
flag flying or other indication of the
dangerous cargo they were transport
mo hc dttchtion VI The
squad" was called by Mr.. Malone to
this carelessness.
The customs guards are also forced
to keep rigid watch to see that no
explosives are loaded on passenger
ships. 1t Is likewise ,art of their
uty.-under the law. to irevent ship
rsrs from loading goods snder false
classification.
In enforcing neutralit- Mr.. Malone
has not lost sight of The fact that
the motive of patriotism which impels
all aliens in the United States to
want to be of utmost service to their
respective countries is perfectly un.
derstandable. but it has been his con
stant purpose to compel the repre-
sentatives of all nations to realize
that they can only serve the cause
of their governments by keeping
within tie limits aud prohibitions of
our neusfailry laws
The Elbert County tribune., 1915-12-31
Very Much So.

What fresh complexion Miss
Gladys has,"
Yes; she's Just put it on."
The Elbert County tribune., 1915-12-31
PREVENTING BELL|GERENTS FROM
VIOLATING NEUTRALITY BIG TASK

Customs Authorities of the Port of New York Never Before Had
Situation to Deal With Like That Created by the European
Efficient Bay Patrol Assisted by Swift Destroyers
Keep Constant Watch Outgoing Vessels.
The Elbert County tribune., 1915-12-31
INTERNATIONAL
SIINDGySOlOOL
LESSON

10y y. .. SELLERS. Acting Director oI
rne sunday School Course of the Moody
Bihle Institute of Chicago)
tcop,riEht, 1915. Western Newspaper Union. ,
The Elbert County tribune., 1915-12-31
Freight Piled High.

Across the way another big steel
freighter. scheduled to steam for
Vladivostok. Russia. is taking on a
cargo that is of unique character.
1t Is composed in part OF steel rails.
the steel frames. and trucks of freight
cars and the dismembered parts OF
The Elbert County tribune., 1915-12-31

Full. the Japanese foster.daughter
OF Mrs. William B. Neader Adamson
OF Philadelphia, is not only a beauti-
ful. healthy and loving little Japanese
child. but is also the living exponent
by which the theory of the influence
OF environment over that OF heredity
is to be proved. The child is to be
given real American training and at
twenty-one to be permitted to decide
whether she wants to live in America
or Japan. Meanwhile all her inherent
characteristics are to be made mat.
ter of record.