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The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1917-01-05
CUSTER CASE IN HIGH COURT
oALLAIIN COUNTY COMMISSION
ERs APPEAL.
Suit Based on Alleged Misuse Of Funds
10 Of Considerable Importance-De-
cision TO Affect Other Cases.

Helena.-Appeals Of Nelson Story,
jr, G. w. Overstreet and Charles Cal.
laehan, the Gallatin county commits.
sioners who were ousted from office
by Judge r. Lee Word Of Helena on
September %, following proceedings
instituted against them by the state
through Gallatin county citizens, have
been filed with Clerk of the Supreme
Court John T. Carroll.
The proceedings against all three
commissioners, which were filed
separately, charged the misappro
priation of funds by the collection of
illegal, irregular and unauthorized
claims against the county for SER
vices rendered.
Case Is Important One.
The case which has officially come
before the supreme court with the fiji.
ing of the transcript of former court
proceedings in the Ninth judicial dis.
trict in Bozeman, and the notice of ap.
peal from the lower tribunal, is one
of the most important which has come
before the body recently.
Similar cases have come up in other
counties and the final decision in this
matter will decide whether action
will be taken against other county com
missioners of the state.
Recently alleged discrepancies as
charged in the Gallatin county case
were discovered in Lewis and Clark
county by State Examiner H. S. Ma
graw.
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1917-01-05
LIGHT MONTANA WOOL
CLIP BRINGS BIG PRICE
Production in 1916 is 100000 Pounds
Less Than in 1914-Average
Price 80 Cents.

Observation-Disclosures 1916 wool clip
is 21,000,000 pounds, decrease of g..
100000 from last year and decrease
of 100000 from 1914. Growers will
receive about the same amount of mo.
ney this year as last year, as the aver.
age price per pound for 1916 is 80 cents
as compared with rs cents per pound
in 1915.
The 1915 wool clip will bring the
growers s6,500,O00, the same amount
as in 1915. These figures are given
by e. A. Gray of this city, the general
agent of the Chicago e Northwestern
Railway company and acknowledged to
be the leading expert on wool condi-
lions in Montana for many years.
The lowest price paid this season
was equal to the average price of 1915,
according to Mr.. Gray.
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1917-01-05
Indian Taken to Federal Prison.

Helena. Stanley Little White Man.
an Indian from the Cheyenne reserva-
ton, has been taken to Leavenworth,
Kan, by Deputy United States Mar.
shall Pat Moore of Butte to serve ons
year and one day at hard labor. Little
White Man was convicted at Billings
where the federal court is now in ses-
sion, of having stolen cattle on the
reservation. He was indicted by the
recent grand jury at Butte.
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1917-01-05
Luck for Three Murphys.

Because they possess the name of
Murphy, three students in search of
an education are on their way to their
ambition, through the terms of the
will of the late William S. Murphy, a
Harvard alumnus who left 100000 to
the university, the income of which
Is to support scholarships for men of
his name.
AS there are no freshmen of that
name entered this fall, three scholar
ships were given instead to students
in the graduate schools, only one of
whom holds Harvard degree.
The holders are Clifton Murphy of
Georgetown, S. c., first-year student
in the law school; William A. Murphy
of Boston in his first year in the,
medical school, and Gardner Murphy
of Boston, a student in the graduate
school.
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1917-01-05
AGREES TO EXTEND SERVICE
g. N. Railroad is to Run Trains to
Choteau and Pendroy.


Great Falls.-Following hearing of
the state railway commission at Great
Falls on complaint made by citizens
of Choteau upon the service they have
been receiving, the Great Northern
railway has agreed to run a daily lex
cept Sunday passenger train from
Great Falls to Choteau and tri-
weekly passenger service to and from
Great Falls and Pendroy.
Chairman Hall Of the commission,
B. Rhoades was also present.
The country through which these
branch lines run is fertile and pro-
ductive. The extension of the Great
Falls-Bynum branch to Pendroy was
made this summer.
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1917-01-05
Investigate Murder of Drayman.

Miles City.-The sheriffs Office in its
Investigations of the murder of Paul
Schultz, the drayman who was killed
Thanksgiving morning in his barn, has
the matter worked down now where
suspicion is directed toward two stran-
gers who were in the city at the time
and who have not been seen since
the tragedy. The sheriff's Office is de-
sirous of obtaining information as to
their whereabouts or any information
which might lead to the ascertaining
of the route they took after leaving
Miles City.
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1917-01-05
Leioh Verdict Held compromi.e.

Missoula-It has developed that the
Jury that found Bessie Leigh, slayer
of her lover, Fred Hoffman, guilty OF
manslaughter was arrived at as com.
murder for several hours. Jurors say
that several then held out for second
degree and that the final verdict OF
granddaughter was arriver at as COM
promise. There was none, jurors
say, who favored acquittal. Mrs. Leigh
Is now in the state penitentiary at
Deer Lodge, where her husband, TIL
den Leigh, II serving sentence for
larceny.
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1917-01-05
DR.. J. n. RINDLAUB (Specialist),
Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat
Fargo, N. D.
The YOUNG Idea AGAIN.

The three-year-old son of DR.. B. s.
Potter, superintendent of the county
hospital for the incurable insane at
Julietta, has been with his father
often in his automobile when his ia
Their exclaimed: Now, I've killed It'll"
as the engine stopped.
The boy was watching his mother
use the sewing machine recently, when
the needle broke and the machine
stopped suddenly.
NOW you've killed it, mamma y he
exclaimed.
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1917-01-05
League Formed to Fight II.

League Formed to Fight n. G. Of L.
Butte, Mont.-Formation Of league
to investigate and If possible control
che high cost OF living has grown of
: massmeeting in the Butte court
house. Charles La Fleur is president
of the league and Ralph Dawson sec
Rotary. J. H. DAILY and r. F. Clarke,
together with the officers, constitute
the committee on organization. The
membership II said to be large. Local
labor unions are interested and one Of
the leaders Of the movement II Mrs.,
Margaret Rossa, prominent suhra-
glst.
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1917-01-05
FOREST FIRE LOSSES SMALL
Majority of BIazes Slight in Western
National District.

Missoula.-The fire loss in the dis
trict of the national forest, including
Montana, Idaho and eastern Washing
ton, was comparatively slight this year.
There were only sos forest fires the
last season, burning 1922 acres of tim
Der and doing damage estimated at
$4,327. Forty-seven of these fires were
aged less than 500 worth Of prop
erty. Only two fires did damage in
excess of $1,000.
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1917-01-05
Candidates Spent s4o,ess.

Candidates for various state offices
and judgeships of the district courts
In Montana spent an aggregate of $4O,-
6S3.51 In the two 1916 elections, ac-
cording to the official figures as emu
merated In the biennial report Of Sec
rotary Of State A. M. Anderson.
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1917-01-05
College Cadet Officers Named.

Bozeman.-Capt. H. G. Clark, Uni
ted States commandant at the Mon.
tana State college, has announced the
appointment of the cadet officers of
the infantry battalion of four compan-
ies, which is being formed among the
students. The drill is compulsory for
all able-bodied students except the
juniors and seniors in four-year cour-
ses.
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1917-01-05
HEAL YOUR SKIN TROUBLES
With cutIcura, tho Quick, Sure and
Easy Way. Trial FREQ

Battle with Cuticura Soap, dry and
apply the Ointment. They stop itch
ing instantly, clear away pimples,
blackheads, redness and roughness, re-
move dandruff and scalp irritation,
heal red, rough and sore hands az
well as most baby skin troubles.
Free sample each by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. L.
Boston Sold everywhere.-Adv,
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1917-01-05
STATE HUv TO PLAY GOPHERS
Faculty Agrees to Trip and Football
Game in 1917

Missoula.-The University of Mime
nesota has agreed definitely to meet
the University of Montana on North
rop field, October 81, 1917. Perry
Dean, graduate, manager of athletics
at the University of Minnesota wired
Coach Nissen to this effect. The uni
versity faculty here already has agreed
to the trip and there is nothing to
prevent the playing Of the game.
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1917-01-05
To Double Hospitals Capacity.

Observation-Disclosures Accommodations
for the tuberculosis patients of the
state will be doubled. with the compile
ton Of hospital pavilion at the Galen
sanitarium, according to DR.. A. ]. Mac
Donald, superintendent. Eve hope to
add 30 patients to the 80 or SO we
have now" stated Mr.. Macdonald.
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1917-01-05
Miuht Brush 'Em Up.

IT am literally securing the country
for plays" remarked the theatrical
manager.
"Why don't you scour some of those
you already have?" suggested the
dramatic critic.-Ton Topics.
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1917-01-05
POISON Gas Found In KeIp.

FUTSOn OdS QUITO III RNcfP-
In the ''fioaters" of kelp, or giant
seaweed of the Pacific, DR.. Seth G.
Langdon, instructor in chemistry at
the University of Washington, has dis
covered the poisonous gas carbon
monoxide. The total gas content of
these cells has from 8 to II per cent
of the carbon moDoxide.
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1917-01-05
Wholesale Houses In Montana Sold.

Butte.-The Lindsay wholesale
houses in Montana have been sold to
the Nash organization of fruit and
grocery houses with headquarters at
Grand Forks, N. D., for 100000.
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1917-01-05

A man may be in love without being
quite insane enough to occupy
padded cell.
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1917-01-05
Few Detectives Regain Health.

Only two per cent of the children
Of the state who are sent to the Boul
der school for the deaf, blind and de-
fective regain their normal mentality
before reaching age. This was. the
statement made concerning conditions
detectives by Superintendent Meme
meyer Of the Boulder institution, when
Queetioned by members Of the state
board Of education. Menzemeyer
wants q law to remedy the present
awtl Of releasing detectives.
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1917-01-05

Dresses are effectively trimmed with
bead embroidery.
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1917-01-05

Many blouses are made to wear out
side the skirt
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1917-01-05
Tho Psychology Of L.

II would rather have a sensitive
horse for hunting than any other
kind"
''Why q sensitive horse?"
Because he would be quicker to
take offence"
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1917-01-05
important to Mothers
The Mechanical Process,

''How did Bliggins get his reputation
as an art critic?"
Every time anybody calls his atten-
ton to a picture he drops his head to
one side and squints one eye"
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1917-01-05

Suits and hats are often made Of
blush lavender.
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1917-01-05

Paris has $4,000 trees in Its streets.
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1917-01-05
Bid For Bridge Contract.

Twelve firms from all parts of the
country bid on two bridge contracts
which were let by the Mineral coun-
ty commissioners, under the supervi-
sion of the state highway commission.
Both contract prices were within the
limit of the estimate as made by the
bridge department OF the highway
commission.
The Washington times., 1917-06-20
ITEMS OF INTEREST
IN And ABOUT CITY
What Has Happened, What Is
Going On, and Where.
HUMAN INTEREST OF STREET
Incidents Noted In Daily Round Of
National Capital.

For a glimpse OF the 1917 styles Of
sunburn and tan, take a trip down to
tidal basin any afternoon.
The favorite color of the early sea
son modes is red, shading to beautiful
tinges Of pink and maroon. The
forecast for mid-season styles says
brown will be quite de trop, a la
carte, vice versa. ct cetera, while late
in the season the dark hues will pre-
vail.
For mIlady who trots down to the
basin for a dip while the temperature
trots up, the tans are cut rather low
er in the neck than last summer and
higher on the arms.
Those who do not take to tans
have a choice OF a variety Of freckles,
guaranteed not to fade when washed
with wool soap. For men, there are
many styles, chief among them being
the sailors neck" Another is known
as the garden tan" This shade Is
not new, but it is being worn this
season more generally than ever be-
fore.
For the golf and tennis player, fash
ion designers have provided a sport
coat OF tan. The latter shade also
predominates with the motorists.
The Washington times., 1917-06-20
URGE BIRTH REPORTS
THROUGHOUT NATION
WOmen's Clubs Aid Census Bureau
in Statistics Campaign.

The vital statistics committee OF
the General Federation Of women's
Clubs OF the United States, OF which
Mrs. Josephine Rich, OF Washington,
is chairman, is cooperating with
Census Bureau officials in their en-.
deavors to obtain complete birth
statistics from all the States in the
Union.
At present less than 80 per cent
OF the States report births to the
Census Bureau. Washington is in
cluded in the forty cities which make
complete reports. The only States
which make the reports are Maine,
New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachu-
setts, Connecticut, Rhode Island. New
York, Pennsylvania, Minnesota, Mich
igan, and Maryland.
Officials OF the Census Bureau be-
lieve the time is ripe for an inten-
sive campaign in all of the States
which are not furnishing the Stats
tics. The necessity for accurate birth
statistics was emphasized on regis
tration day, and 1t is believed the dif-
ficulties encountered then will fur
nish such food for thought as to
bring the missing States into line.
The Washington times., 1917-06-20
Present. Opera To Aid Red Cross.

The women's Relief Association
ton, D. c. n. G.. assisted by the Brook
land unit of the Red Cross, will pre-
sent the comic opera, Priscilla" at
CTonzaga Hall, North Capitol and
streets northwest, Thursday evening
at o'clock. for the benefit OF the
soldiers of the District
The proceeds will be turned over to
the Red Cross to help swell the fund
for Red Cross week
Tickets for the opera can be secured
from Mrs. T. V. Walker, treasurer OF
the association, and from all members
OF the association. The purpose of
the organization is especially to aid
the families OF the soldiers OF the Dis
trict, and it is composed OF the wives
Of the officers OF the District National
Guard.
The Washington times., 1917-06-20
WILL PRINT BONDS
ON SCHEDULE Time
Director Ralph viii Have
Work Ready June Is.
100000 SHEETS OF PAPER
Bonds, Stretched End to End,
1,600 Miles Long.

The enormous task OF printing
Liberty loan bonds with a face value
OF 81. 900, 900 900, most Of them in the
smaller denominations to meet popu-
lar demand. will be completed on time
by the Bureau OF Engraving and
Printing. II was announced today by
Director Joseph z. Ralph.
Every one OF them will be ready
for delivery to subscribers when the
issue b made, June IS, according to
the statement OF Mr.. Ralph.
Thirty million sheets OF paper were
required for the printing OF the bonds.
This paper weighed 900. 1000 pounds
and filled 600 freight cars
Four hundred miles of brown
linen tape were required to bind
coupons to the bonds for the coupon
issue.
The bonds, IL placed end to end.
would make q ribbon OF paper that
would stretch 200 miles.
In addition to the huge bond task,
the Bureau is printing 81 SOC, 900 900
In new Federal reserve notes, the
usual run OF United States currency,
and revenue and postage stamps. In
addition, all of the Treasury certIfl-
Gates OF indebtedness Issued to care
for our loans to the allies were print
ed at the Bureau.
To relieve the pressure of work on
the Bureau, where employees are
working twelve-hour shifts, twenty
four hours q day, Director Ralph has
contracted with q Buffalo concern for
the printing OF 4 quantity OF internal
revenue stamps.
A big increase in the working
force at the Bureau has been made
to meet the rush Of war work. d.
rector Ralph Is loud in his praise Of
the loyalty and cooperation Of the
Bureau force, every man and woman
OF which, he says, Il doing his or her
bit for Uncle Sam In the war.
The Washington times., 1917-06-20

sons to obtain work, and will CO.
operate In putting employers in touch
with labor organizations trying to
place men in jobs. The employment
service OF the council will be free.
An executive committee, consisting
OF the officers OF the council and
twenty-five members, will work with
the Women's Federated Council, a
similar organization formed a short
time ago to assist in solving employ
ment problems for women.
The Washington times., 1917-06-20
Dental Society Elects Officers.

A review of the progress Of dem
tistry was given by DR.. Clyde NJ
Gerhart last evening at the annual
meeting of the District OF Columbia
Dental Society in the New National
Museum.
These officers were elected: Pres
ident, DR.. H. Janney Nichols; vice
president, DR.. Arthur B. Crane: sec
rotary, DR.. W. NJ. Simkins; treasurer,
DR.. Mark Finley.
The Washington times., 1917-06-20

Regulation army movements were
executed under the direction of United
States army officers at the regular
drill of the Young Mems Hebrew
Association in conjunction with the
service legion at Convention Hall last
night. Many new recruits were en-
listed
The Washington times., 1917-06-20
Policemen Hear Lecture.

The first of a series OF eight lee
lures arranged by Major Pullman for
the benefit OF officers OF the Police
Department, was given yesterday
afternoon at the National University
Law School by Assistant Solicitor OF
the State Department Albert II. Put
new
The Washington times., 1917-06-20

Bethany" a sacred cantata, was
presented last night at the Ninth
Street Christian Church by the COM
bined choirs OF Kellar Memorial
Lutheran Church and Ninth Street
Christian Church. Joseph Harrison
conducted the cantata-
The Washington times., 1917-06-20
WHOLE CLASS ENLIsrs.

MEDFORD Mass, June 20.-The
ITO members Of the graduating, class
Of Tufts College Dental School have
decided to enlist in a body. President
Bumpus announced at commencement
yesterday.
The Washington times., 1917-06-20
Outing For Letter CnrrIers.

The annual excursion of the Letter
Carriers Local. No. 161, to Chesa-
peake Beach, will be held tomorrow.
A feature will be the athletic events.
which have been scheduled to begin
on the arrival OF the 2 o'clock train.
The Washington times., 1917-06-20
Retailers To Meet.

will hold a special meeting tomorrow
night at s o'clock at the New Ebbitt,
to adopt wartime regulations as sug-
gested by the commercial economy
board of the Council OF National De-
tense.
The Washington times., 1917-06-20
To Pronhs.r for Grnduntes.

The future fate OF the 1917 gradu-
ating class OF the Washington School
OF Chiropractics will be cast in
prophecy, attempted by Mrs. Zaida
Brown Hates, at the commencement
exercises tomorrow evening at
o'clock in Pythian Hall. DR.. n. w.
Shenerman will deliver the address
OF the evening.
The Washington times., 1917-06-20
Pullman To Start Ball Game.

Major Raymond Pullman will toss
out the first ball at the game Satur-
day between the Shrine and Grotto
teams OF the Masonic fraternity. The
game will be played in the American
League Park.
The Washington times., 1917-06-20
rhrourh AtI.n,I. C,.~ r..

Through Atlantic City Express
Pennsylyania Railroad, all nail Delaware
River Bridge Route, beginning June a
Bunet parlor car. will leave WashinEton 100
p. M; and beginning June Is, will leave At
lantic City week days ais p. N. Be Inning
July ) through Express to Baltimore and
washington will leave Atlantic City sun
days 5:15 p. N.
The Washington times., 1917-06-20

Teachers Of ne johnson and Pow
ell Schools were given q reception by
The parents Of the Johnson-Powell
Parent-Teachers' Association at the
latter school last night.
The Washington times., 1917-06-20
Outing for Trade Committee.

The membership committee of the
Washington Board OF Trade will leave
Washington Saturday afternoon at
$50. and will motor to Richville,
where they will hold their annual get
together dinner.
The Washington times., 1917-06-20

The annual outing of the Washing
ton Elementary Graded Sunday school
Teachers Union, will be held at Vaca-
tion Lodge, Cherrydale, Va, tomorrow
Afternoon.
The Washington times., 1917-06-20
To Talk on FOOD Economy.

'The Economical Use OF Foodstuffs"
will be the subject of an address by
R. B. Handy, OF the Department OF
Agriculture at the services tomorrow
night at Douglas Memorial Methodist
Episcopal Church.
The Washington times., 1917-06-20

A Red Cross benefit performance
to be given at the Cosmos Theater on
Saturday morning at 10 o'clock will
be participated in by William T. Pier
son: Mrs. J. T. S. Neigh, sixty chill
dren from Neighborhood House; Ed
ward Muth, Gladys Price, and others.
The Washington times., 1917-06-20

At the annual summer rally OF the
Girl Scouts OF the District tomorrow
afternoon, Mrs. Albert Sidney Burle-
son, wife of the Postmaster General.
The Washington times., 1917-06-20
EducstIon Burenu Moving.

The Bureau OF Education is moving
from its old quarters in E street to
the Pension Office building, occupy
ing a portion OF the space vacated by
the Indian Office.
The Washington times., 1917-06-20
ARMY NEEDS WAREHOUSE
Baker Asks $4,000 to Rent Build
fnq for Medical Supplies.

Secretary Baker yesterday sent
to Congress a request for an appropri-
alton OF $4,000 to pay for the rent for
nine months on a hreproof ware
house in Washington for the storing
Of medical supplies.
Secretary Baker said the appropria-
tion is urgently necessary. as the
building is badly needed by the sur
geon generals department. He stated
that a contract has already been en-
tered into for the building at a
monthly rental Of $4,000 for six years,
beginning next October and ending
September 80. 1923.
The appropriation requested yester-
day would play the rent until July.