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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-20

San Juan--Porto Rico contribut-
ed $2,32,350 to the Victory Liberty
loan, making more than $4,000, 900
the island has invested in govern
ment war loans. Although the CEN
trail committee had set the island s
quota at 100000 it was not con-
sidered probable that this sum
would be subscribed and the result
obtained is entirely satisfactory to
those who have had charge of the
campaign.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-20

A Galena bank cashier was shot and killed
in a quarrel with a neighbor over a cellar trap
door which both families used The hot wealth
is having the usual effect.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-20

1t is estimated that $500 carloads of canta-
loupes will pass through Rock Island on the
way to eastern markets this season. There
ought to be one or two good ones in that lot
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-20

The strongest argument against the war de-
partment's plan for temporary army of 509-
300 is the fact that the Chicago Tribune is for it.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-20

All of a sudden he realized thai
he had not treated them just right
in allowing the ellis to poison mis-
mind against them.
Through the open window f1oated
the voice of his niece. Yes, NAM
ma, Orion is poor like ourselves.
but we love one another, and he is
going to the city to work and we
will both save and wait till better
times. l had an idea of going and
seeing Uncle Silas about buying out
for me the little millinery store of
fered for sale down town. He was
always very kind to me until he got
to living with the ellis"
Il hope they are genuine in their
interest in him." said Mrs. Leigh.
He is a good-souled old man and
deserves care and affection for his
many kind deeds"
Uncle Silas went to the door and
knocked. There was a pathetic re-
solve in his wan face.
Il reckon I've found a nest of
true hearts at last" he said to him
self, land I'll camp down here and
make these two lovers happy"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-20
Another Customer Saved.

The Enterprise owes an apology to Marth
Forsyth for leaving her name off the list o
graduates as mentioned in last weeks paper
The omission was unintentional one and w
prise
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-20

Beautiful Spy Kills Herself When Cal
tured. Headline. She was "a. She was hire
by Germany. She had gay time while it las
ed, but when she was discovered she WASH
game. Another victim of the kaiser's dirt
work
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-20

The Philadelphia Bulletin has discovered
that there is not a man in the city who will
admit that he wants to be the next mayor. A
mind reader could make some interesting dis
coveries, we'll wager.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-20

Villa is always taking something. He deal;
mostly in towns. For change the other day
he took bride. This is number three for the
Mexican bandit leader. Villa does not approve
Of long courtships. He gives a girl the once
over. If she looks good he tells her to grab E
pony and that's all there is to it. Villa ha:
such winning ways, you know. He rarely lose:
a battle.
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1919-11-18
COURT
TAKES OIL LAND
FROM SO. PACIFIC

Washington, Nov. II The govern
ment. BY an opinion today in the supreme
court. won its fight to have cancelled
patents for 6.000 acres of California oil
land valued at $10.000000, alleged to
have been obtained through fraud by the
Southern Pacific country.
In disposing Of the case the supreme
court reversed federal court decrees dis
missing proceedings instituted by the
government to have the land, which is
located within naval oil reserve No. i.
returned to the government.
The government charged that the com
pany at the time the patents were issued
in 1904 under a railroad land grant which
reserved mineral lands, knew the lands
to be valuable for oil, although it filed
alleged false affidavits to the contrary.
The federal district court held that
while there had been no actual discovery
Of oil on the land. surrounding eondi-
tions clearly indicated that it was valn-
able for oil and the circuit court of ap
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1919-11-18
COURT DASHES
CHICAGO HOPES
FOR WET SPELL
Federal Judges Decide
Wartime Prohibition
Constitutional.

Chicago, Nov. 1.-THE liquor inter
ests were given another setback. today
when Judge George A. Carpenter handed
down a decision in the United States
district court, which held that the war
time prohibition act and the Nolstead
enforcement act were constitutional.
Judge Carpenter announced the Judge
Louis Fitzhenry. Of Peoria, had concur
red in the decision.
In making his ruling, Judge Carpenter
denied the suit for injunction brought
by Attorney Levy Mayer. representing
Dannah and Hogg. wholesale liquor deal
ers. to restrain United States District
Attorney Charles +. Clyne and julius
+. Smietanka. collector of internal reve-
nue.. from enforcing the dry act and the
enforcement law.
Under the fifth amendment TO the con-
stitutien, which provides that legislation
restricting personal liberties of indiyidu
ais mays passed il the community as a
whole is benefited. Judge Carpenter
held that congress would be empowered
to pass the two acts involved in the
case,
He held thsx the war time act is CON
stitutional on the ground that demobili
cation of industries modified by the
war was not yet complete and the coun-
try was still III state of war.
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1919-11-18
Operators Postpone
Strike Conference

With the nations visible coal supply
rapidly diminishing the administration is
determined to bring about resumption of
production without delay, and intends
to hasten the settlement between oper
ators and miners. it was sadi.
Officials of the department of labor
state, however. that reports to the eff
feet that the government might take over
the mines an doperate them were with
out foundation.
Reports show that the court iniune
ton calling off the strike is not being
observed" said Thomas r. Brewster.
chairman of the operators scale commit
tee in the central territory.
John T. Lewis, acting president of
the United Mine Workers OF America
said this afternoon. smilingly.
THE mine workers have obeyed the
order of the court implicitly" be said
Its mandate required that the strike
order be cancelled and revoked That
step was taken
Judge Anderson's order Lewis said,
did not order the men back to work
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1919-11-18
RUSSIAN SOVIET
ENVOY PL0TTER
He TE[LSPROBE
His Testimony Sought
to Show Germany Up
set Gar S Regime.

New York, Nov. 17.-Ludewig G.. A.
Il. Martens, ambassador of the Rus
sian republic plotted in Germany aud
Switzerland with Nikolai Lenine and
Leon 1'rotzky for the overthrow of the
Russian imperial government. he testi-
fled here today He was deported from
Russia after serving three years i'm
prisonment for his revolutionary ae-
tivities.
'sThe Russian revolution was my life. >
Martens declared in telling the joint leg
islatiye committee investigating radical
activities in this county. the story of hs
relations with the Russian bolsheviki
He appeared before the committee I'M
der arrest for contempt after he refused.
Saturday, to submit to examination. He
maintained that his person and his pap
ers were entitled to diplomatic immunity.
The tale of the plot against the Ro-
manoffs, which covered many years, was
brought out by questions put to Mar
tens by Deputy Attorney General Ber-
ger.
AT the time Of his arrest in Russia
he was student at the chronological
institute in St Petersburg, where he
studied engineering.
1t was early in the '9o's he said that
he became associated with Russian stu
dent bodies and became interested in
socialistic theories.
He and Lenine Punished.
Lenine was member of the same
student body and both were imprisoned
for activities in behalf of Russian work
ers. be said Lenine was exiled to ST.
IBERIA and Martens deported to Germany.
off ,.,I
He testified he was one Of the leaders
If the revolution in Russia in 1906 and
1906 and directed the propaganda from
Berlin for the overthrow of the Cars
government.
Mr.. Berger brought out this testimony
n an effort to show that the collapse
Continued ON Page Twol
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1919-11-18

Washington. Nov. 1T.-There were
evidences of real progress today in the
wage scale negotiations between coal
miners and operators of the central com
petitiye field, although no meeting of
the joint wage scale committee was held.
The conference was postponed until to-
morrow at the request of the operators,
who spent the day preparing reply to
the demands resubmitted Saturday by
the workers.
The operators were in touch By wire
with owners not represented here for
the purpose Of obtaining their approval
Of the counter proposals which have now
assumed definite shape. Reports also
were prevalent to show what effect high
wages, taken in connection with the sus-
pension Of production, would have on
coal prices this winter
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1919-11-18

Fiume, Nov 17.-(By The Associated
Press Gabrielle D'Annunzio's latest
exploit appears to have made him mas
ter of the entire Dalmatan coast 1t
secured the adherence Of his side. it has
developed, Of Admiral Milo, commando
Of the Italian occupation forces in Dal-
malta, thus giving D'Annunzio a CON
tinuous command from the Austro- Italian
armistice line north Of Fiume, south
ward to Ragusa, just to the north of
Cettinje. covering all the approaches
to the Dalmatian coast. -Four warships
lincluding a dreadnaught and four tor
! pedo boat destroyers. have been added
to the D'Annunzio naval command, Civ
ing him formidable weapon with which
to maintaix his present position.
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1919-11-18
Big Guns for I.W.W.
Proposed in Spokane

Spokane. Nov. 17-0rders for the de-
mobilization of the two companies of
national guardsmen, held at their armory
here since last Friday night, was re-
ceived today. The guarlsmen were cal
led out after reports Of a general cor
centration Of Industrial Workers of the
World here had been received. The con-
centration failed to develop
4 resolution appropriating $1,000 for
the purchase. for use of the police de-
partment. of two heavy machine guns
and so riot rifles has been prepared for
introduction in city council.
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1919-11-18
PREMIER WANTS
To SHOVE RUSSIA
ON OTHER ALLIES
Speaking of Difficulty
for Britain, Bares Bull
litt-Wilson Secrets.

London, Nov 11.-tBy The Associated
Press. Premier Lloyd George, speak
ing in the house Of commons, today, dur
ing the course Of the debate on Russia,
dwelt upon the complexity of the Rus
sian problem.
In whichever direction we go.' he
said, I'VE are marching nto fog"
The premier was asked concerning the
testimony given before the senate COM
mlttee on foreign relations by William
4. Bullitt, recently attached to the
American peace comission and replied:
Il never heard Of Bullitt until he re-
turned from Russia. / never knew of
his existence until one day President
Wilson said to me: There is a young
fellow returned from Russia who might
be able to give you some interesting
views about Russia But he added that
| was not to attach too much Importance
to him.
Says BuIlitt Lied.
Il saw him, and that was all | have
to say about him.
Regarding the statements / described
MS tissue of lies, read them in Paris
III the Daily Mail They We're that /
gave written statements on Russia and
that | was prepared to send Lord Robert
'ecii to Russia. Both were untrue.
third statement was that | would have
sent LansdoWne to Russia had I not been
afraid of the Daily Mail. | leave that to
the house.
After declaring that Bullitt had ''be-
Irayed the confidence of Mr.. Lloyd
Georges secretary, Sir Philip Kerr
and stating that his secretary, saw
of people for him, including
Bullitt, and had never referred to Bul-
itt, the premier continued:
"Bullitt got hold of documents in the
office of the American delegation in
Paris and published them. No public
nan of England would have soiled his
'ingers by using evidence of that kind"
Reverting to the general question of
Continued on rage TwoJ
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1919-11-18
TREATy'S life HANGS BY SLENDER THREAD
WILSON WILL SHELVE PACT IF RATIFIED AS RESERVED
Danced Attired
in Talcum Powder
Earrings, Necklace

Chicago, Nov. l7.-AIthough the
nights are rather chilly In Chicago.
a shapeIy young woman took chance
In the open, attired solely In taIcum
powder. earrings and coral neck
lace. After the initial dash, she may
have added barrel to her wardrobe,
but data on this point is lacking.
In her haste she left pair OF
dainty slippers, silk hose, Teddy
bear chemise, dress, a fur coat and
hat. These we're seized by the po-
lice. who are anxious to interview
the late tenant.
All this resulted from a raid of
Haymarket Hall. following dance
in the pristine cuticIe by four young
female persons, notable chiefly for
their curves and dimpies. An audience
of more than thousand grew wildly
enthusiastic and then the police sifted
in. Three of the nude dancers we're
captured, but the fourth escaped. -.
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1919-11-18
D'ANNUNZIO MAKES HIMSELF MASTER
OF WHOLE DALMATlAN COAST; GAINS
ADMIRAL MILO AND SHIPS TO CAUSE

Admiral Milo declares that not one
Italian soldier viii leave soil included
in the pact of London.
The admiral wrote to Premier Nitti.
informing him of his action. The
premier replied:
Il am not astonished at the latest
D'Annunzio enterprise. However, ! am
sorry for your action"
1t is announced D'Annunzio will oc-
cupy all of Istria, including tie sections
comprise an independent state.
D'Annunzio returned here Saturday
evening from his expedition to Zara on
the Dalmatian coast. His arrival was
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Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1919-11-18
BASED ON DEVELOPMENT

San Francisco, Nov. 17.-The 5000
acres of California oil lands returned to
the government from the Southern Pa
cific company through cancellation of
patents by the supreme court, are situ-
ated in the Elk hills region of Kern
county. near the town of McKittriek.
They are part of grant made by the
government to the predecessors in inter-
est of the Southern Pacific company in
1906 for the promised development of
the region. Patents to the lands were
not perfected by the company until De-
cember l., 1904
Suit to return the lands to the gov
ernment was started in 1910, when it
was determined that they were partly
mineral, whereas the original grant COW
cred non mineral lands solely.
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1919-11-18
W. c. r. U. SEE CURE-ALL
FOR u. S. IN PROHIBITION

St Louis. Nov. 17.-Prohibition was
referred to as u panacea for the worlds
ills by speakers at todays session of
the National Women's Christian Tenn
perance union. in convention here.
Enforcement of the prohibition law
was urged as part of the Americaniza-
ton program of the union.
4 campaign to get 100000 members
to assist in the work will be launched,
it was announced,
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1919-11-18
BRITAIN ASKS SUPREME COUNCIL
TO FORCE u. S. TO TURN OVER LINERS
TAKEN FROM GERMANY IN u. S. PORTS

Paris. Nov, 1.-THE status Of the
lmperator and other German ships ag-
gregating 10000 tons, now in the pos
session of the United States, was dis
cussed by the supreme council. today, but
no action was taken
Great Britain has claimed that TIE
action Of the United States shipping
board in retaining the vessels violates
the agreement in the council that they
should be turned over to the British as
soon as they have finished transporting
American troopA
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1919-11-18
CANADA BARS
ALL COAL EXPORT

Nanaimo, B. G., Nov. 17.--Henry
T. Good, collector of customs, has re-
ceived telegram from Ottawa stat
ing a total embargo has been placed
on the expectation of Canadian coal
The message said license from
the Canadian trade commission here
after viii be required for each indi-
vidual consignment, including coal
used for bunkers on vessels sailing
out Of Canada.
Up to this time the state of Wash
ington has been able 10 get supplies
Of coal from the mines of Vancouver
island and other parts of British
Columbia.
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1919-11-18
LODGE PROVISOS
WOULD NULLIFY
PACT HE ASSERTS
President Takes
Sun in Wheel Chair
White House Lawn

Washington, Nov. f7.-President
Wilson was taken downstairs In a
wheel chair, today, and rolled out on
the White House lawn near the
south portico. where he basked in
the sunshine for short time. This
was the first time he had left the
White House since his return from
the western tour on which he was
taken Ill.,
Those who saw the president said
he seemed bright and cheerful aid
apparently was 'full of fight as the
result of senate action on the peace
treaty.
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1919-11-18

Centralia, Nov. 17.-John Haney. Te-
nlno. posseman, who was slain in the
hunt of /. w. w. murder suspects on
Saturday afternoon. died from the fire
of his own comrades, through an acci-
dental brush between the separated par
ties, it was learned, early tonight, when
the body of the deputy was brought to
the city.
Possemen who fired on Haney believed
that they were being approached BY the
fugitive radicals. armed and desperate.
Among the first of the possemen TO
penetrate to the Hannaford river head
waters country and the vicinity of a
hunters cabin. where three fugitive par
ticipants in the armistiee day crime were
believed to be lurking, was Haney, act
ing on orders by his companions. Preston
McDonals, Of Centralia. Morgan Davis,
chief game warden, for Thurston county,
and Ben A. King. game warden of
Olympia.
Victims Caution His Undoing. g.y~..s.rs
The first party to reach the cabin was
one Of the four men which had separated
from Haney and three comrades. They
approached the log house and discovered
ii 10 be untenanted Withdrawing q little
distance. they waited the arrival Of the
second detachment.
Soon Haney and his three companions
neared the cabin, with Haney slightly in
advance Of the others There was little
opportunity for Distinguishing friend or
foe ID the thick growth Of timber and
brush and members of the first detatch-
ment perceived only the form Of a man
moving cautiously nearer to the open
plot before the cabin
The possemen say that they cried ont
a command to halt At this Haney ap-
peared to be startled probably fearful
OF an ambush and turned to run for
cover. The posemen stationed near the
cabin at once opened fire and with the
first rifle crack. Haney plunged forward,
shot through the heart with high pow
cred bullet
A number of shots were exchanged and
the three members of the Haney posse
attempted to draw near enough to the
spot where Haney fell to recover his
body.
Possemen who returned. tonight. with
the body of Haney, say that they en-
countered no signs of Bert Bland. Ole
Hansen and the third T. w. W. vino are
on evidence and confessions, to
have fled into the fastnesss of southern
Thurston county and northern Lewis
county.
They heard considerable shooting the
possemen said, at remote points in the
heavy timber, but were unable to learn
whether the searchers were in touch
With the armistice day murder suspects
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1919-11-18

The British representatives explained
that England was crowded with meA
from the colonies eager TO return TO
their homes but whose return was being
behaved because the United States was
retaining possession Of the German
ships.
Use council decided that the oil tank
steamers Germany now IL surrendering
be taken to the Firth of Forth and en-
trusted to the guardianship of Great
Brit0in
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1919-11-18
500 OUT or 5000 GO BACK.

Seattle. Nov 1T-Not more than 500
of the 6,O00 coal miners striking in
Washington returned TO work today,
Ernets Newsham. secretary of district
No 10. United Mine Workers of Amer
lea, announced here today
Early reports of the results of voting
by the miners Saturday and Sunday indi-
Gated, Mr.. Newsham said, that very few
cast their ballots in favor Of returning.
Washington coal operators did not
agree with Mr.. Newsham today and as
serted larger number of the strikers
were going back.
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1919-11-18
Four Bank Bandits
Hold Up Staff, Get
Away With $4,000

Randolph. Mass, Nov 17-Four
bandits in an automobile raided the Ran
dolph Savings bank late today. escaping
with approximately $4,000, They
threatened the bank staff at the point
Of revolyers, tied them together in the
directors room and then cleaned out
the safe
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1919-11-18
Supreme Court Drops
Birth Control Case as
Lacking Jurisdiction

Washington. Nov. 17.-The supreme
court today dismissed, without an opin-
ion. for lack Of jurisdiction, the appeal
Of Margaret Sanger on the constitution
atty of the New York state birth con-
troF' act. Miss Sanger was sentenced
to 30 days Imprisonment for conducting
birth control clinic" in Brooklyn.
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1919-11-18
SUPREME COURT TO HEAR
DRY AND WET APPEALS

Washington. Nov. 17.-The supreme
court has agreed to hear arguments
Thursday, on appeals from two de-
csions rendered last week III New York.
upholding the constitutionality of the
A similar appeal from the Kentucky
wartime prohibition act
decision declaring the act unconstitution-
al will be heard on the same day.
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1919-11-18
.P0SSEMANS SHOT
/. BY YFRIE ends IN
/. |.W.W. MAN HUNT
Waiting for Fugitives
at Cabin, Fired on
Band Of Mates.
VICTIM IN TURN TOOK
OTHERS FOR FOE SOUGHT

Centralia, Nov. I7.-John Haney,
member of the posse which en-
gagged |. W. w. fugitiyes Saturday
afternoon on Hannaf0rd creek, north
east of this city, was shot and killed
by members of his own posse, ac-
cording to word received here today.