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The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1919-08-15
TARIFF COMMISSIONER KENT
SCORES LOYALTY" ATTACK
u D. ucia Letter to Farmers National Gathering Calls Pese-
cutlon of Nonpartisan League DisgracefuI

Wll1am Kent of the United States
tariff commission in writing his re.
srets at not being able to address
the kansas City convention of the
American Federation of Organized
PRODUCERS and Consumers, took oc-
caslon to roundly score the big in
terests for the wave of persecution
tney nave sent against the Nonpartisan
league. At the same time he ably
summed up the self-evident rights for
which the organized farmers are fight
ing.
Denouncing the framed-up charges
hurled against the organized farmers,
Commissioner Kent wrote:
Profiteers Father Acts.
The persecution of the Nonpartisan
league for alleged sedition is but typi-
cal OF much that is being done by
the piratical profteerfng patriotieers,
and by those who have, through their
ignorance, been used as cats'-paws.
THERE HAS NEVER BEEN A VILER
ABUSE OF THE SANCTITY OF THE
~-~~N AAA1A4N 10 ELL
THIS 'DENOUNCING' IN THE NAME
OF PATRIOTISM. The denouncing
is now being done by those fortified
with the power of money and privi-
!lege, but bears all the earmarks of the
same denouncing that appeared in
the French revolution under the aus
pieces OF the ignorant and the intoler,
ant. 1t is we'll that our agricultural
population is inherently careful and
conservative. 1t is also we'll that 1t
us progressive"
Commenting of the need of organi-
xation to secure forever the rights Of
which the people have been deprived
Mr.. Kent expressed himself further:
Demand Civil Liberties.
The persecution Of farm organi-
tsations, notably the Nonpartisan
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1919-08-15
BANKRUPTCY SCARE
Kositzky Juggles Funds and Spreads
False RumOrs-State Has Millions.

The Citizens Economy League, the
new organization formed to fight the
Nonpartisan League, is preparing to
send out to the voters statements
by Auditor Karl Kostitzky charging
the Frazier administration with hav-
ing bankrupt the state.
There is absolutely no foundation
for this attack Kositzky has aban-
doned a financial custom observed by
the state for over ten years in order
to juggle the funds in manner to
leave the state general funds low.
The custom has been to place the
money in general funds as it came in
and to draw on it later for the spe-
cial funds as it was needed. Kositz-
ky has broken all precedents, placed
incoming money in the special funds
and shouted bankruptcy"
ROBS GENERAL FUND
AS a matter of fact millions of dol
lars have been distributed among the
Sc special funds. Another fact the
state auditor has concealed is that
the railroads and the Standard Oil
company have held up hundreds of
thousands due from them in taxes by
Injunction proceedings. The oil tax
would have by this time put 100000
into the general fund. Taxes due
from the railroads amount to more
than 100000. A few months ago
there was due in 1917-1918 taxes,
Kositzky had failed to collect $780,
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1919-08-15
SURPRISE FOR REV. AND MRS.
KJER AT SCOBEY

Scobey Sentinel: The members of
the Lutheran church of this city and
the other local friends of Rev., Kjer
rendered a surprise for Mr.. and Mrs.
Kjer at the Fadness farm north of
this city on Sunday, August 8. The
affair was in the nature of a welcom-
ing event for Mrs. Kjer who comes
to Scobey as the bride of the pastor
of the Lutheran church. A fine pic
mic lunch was served and very en-
joyable day spent by those so for
tunate as to he present. A purse
was presented to Rev. Kjer.
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1919-08-15
WITHOUT FOUNDATION

JOU.14.
The lengths to which the state
auditor will go in subservience to the
opposition to put the present admin
istration in a hole is shown by two
recent incidents. He reported only
SGT 900 in the general fund. The
books that day showed balance of
$4,000 in the general fund. In an
other attack on the general fund ne
drew $4,000 out and deposited Il
with the CHAMBERS fund. The law
says that this $4,000 must cover a
two-year period. When Kosl1zky
was caught in this illegal act, he put
$4,000 back into the general fund.
KOSITZKY UNREPENTANT
State Treasurer Olson is doing all
that is possible to protect the gen.
eral fund. Unless something can he
done to counteract this political sab
Ctage the state will be embarrassed
in meeting it's current expenses. But
the situation is not serious. The audi
to1 can be forced by mandamous pro-
ceedings to cease his sabotage, or, if
necessary, the Bank of North Dakota
can finance the state.
Kositzky makes no attempt to JUS
t;fy himself When asked to explain
his actions, he said:
"Well, the treaSurer's Office is get
ting technical, and I am going to
show them that I can get technical,
too. I am going to get even with
Olson. If they want to make trouble,
I'll show them that | can make
trouble, too"
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1919-08-15
SHOWERS GENERAL
over MONTANA
Crop Conditions Improve; Pastures
are Coming Back and Irrigated
Crops Good an Some Dry Land
Harvest Fair.

Helena, Aug. 15.-Crop reports
from eighteen counties covering all
parts of Montana, except the south
ern section, received by Chas. D.
Greenfield, commissioner of agricul-
ture and publicity for the week end
ing August 2, show that there were
rains in the western, eastern and
central portions of the state but none
in the northeastern section. The
rains have improved pastures and
have had the effect of stopping the
expectation of cattle which had been
in evidence previous to the rains. The
rains are also reported to have been
a large amount of benefit to the corn
crop. In all sections of the state
where alfalfa is grown under irriga-
ton the second cutting is we'll under
way and it is reported as excellent
in quality and fair crop as to the
production. Only one county makes
any report on the oat crop and it is
to the effect that it will be short.
Winter wheat harvesting is general
throughout the state and where the
grain has been threshed, the returns
are from two to ten bushels an acre.
The following are the reports from
the counties.
Richland-Early spring wheat now
being harvested.
Dawson-A very small per cent of
the crops will be harvested. 1t is
probable the amount of seed produced
will not be enough to supply next
years demands.
Sheridan-No rain has fallen dur
ing week. Winter rye will probably
reach three to five bushels per acre.
Wheat and other small grains being
cut with mowers or headers.
Valley-Harvest is well under way,
but few fields have been threshed.
Rye yielding from four to six bushels
and wheat three to four.
Hill-Two light showers latter part
of week may help pastures and flax.
The Producers News-$2.00 a year.
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1919-08-15

The Producers News-s2.00 year
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-14
Rust WIN Gaze Dcinr 1r,ca

HARRiSONBURG. May l$.-During
the progress Of the Rust will case IN
Circuit Court here yesterday, the con-
testants placed nine more witnesses
on the stand. The object OF this suit
Is. 10 upset the VIII OF Frederick Rust.
OF stanton, who left an estate valued
Fl 100000 20 Virgil Reid and in their
attempt 10 do so, the relatives CT the
'eStator are leaving no stone ur-urn-
cd. The testimony OF these witne sse \
was practically a reiteratton OF that
given By the other witnesses intro
duccd earlier in the proceedings, being
the recountinE of Rust'a eccentric ac-
tions-one OF which was the purchase
OF 100 Florida bean watch fObs and
an attempt 10 purchase 1900 more.
The most interesting and Important
witness Of the day was Edward c.
Rust, half brother OF Frederick, a
mechanical engineer and general con
tractor, who. during the war was en-
ploycd I navy yard lie told OF an
Incident at his home in Lees burg, when
Frederick returned on furlough from
tho Western state Hospital in Staun-
ton IN 1875; of how he showed horl!-
c!dal tendencies and threatened TO cut
his fathers heart out
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-14
POTOMAC SYNOD MEETS
IN T|MRERv|LLE MAY "a
Question OF Raising Huge Fund Will
Come Up for Action Mt
Conference.
FOUR DIE IN FEUD FIGHT
Boys in Vicinity OF Pulaski Battle
with Fatal Result of Dispute.
Other News Notes From Various
Points in State OF Virginia.
IIARISlsnNEi-Hc

HARRlSJNBCRG, May i3.--Thc
eighty- hrst annual session Of the Vir-
ginia Chassis OF the Reformed Church.
Potomac synod. will convene in Tin-
continue tho rest of Tie week This
meeting VIII oG OF unusual importanc "a
aud interest - the Reformed peoDle
OF the valley, as the great forward
movement OF thc church. launched al
the special meeting OF The general
i SSnoi az Altoona,, "a, March 10, EN-
tfac!nS among other things tho rails
ing OF SS,OO0OO0 Will como before tho
Chassis Tor ratification or rejection as
Wen as the raising OF the full ap-
r"rponment Tor the first time since
,rnc organization OF the chassis In 1926
lFihltE conSrcEatiOa. which Will en-
te!iain the classis. is ono of the old
gcclesia:tical organizations OF Shenan-
back prior TO 1884, when. in all PROB
SphltY the congregation worshiDcd at
-" Narket IN church owned Jointly
~ them and the Lutherana Among
me prominent and well-Hnown minis.
are me Key. George w. Richards.
-. D. l.. H. ID, Eastern Theological
sImlnaFy. Lancaster, Pa: Tn. Rev
ShaFLes p Weh,cr u. D., acting Dresi-
uent OF Hood College. Frederick Ma .
sfoie ssor II. j. Benchon, \ NJ, presi-
IISock; va; The Rev. j. q. Rupp, d.
y. he!d secretary Of the board OF
foreign missions. J. s. Wise, treasurer
o! t.e BOARD OF home missions. Phila-
de!phia. and the Rev. A H. Smith.
superintendent OF the Hoffman Orphan
age and Industrial! School. Littlesto,l.
"a Iae territory ~ tho Chassis en-
braces the Valley counties from Au-
gusta 20 tho Potomac River with a
MISSION congregation q, Roanoke
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-14
Suit over Title 10 stee,

Pulaski! May 13.-One OF the in
Circuit Court. which adjourned yes
terday. was that Of = ii. Tyler YER
sus Wal! Flanagan. Tho case involved
me identity OF a Hereford steer, which
had been sold last season 10 packers
~ tho defendant. Tho plaintiff had
a steer 70 stray from his pastures and
i in the defendants herd The defen-
dant. rejo!ned that he had no more
In his. herd than lie should have had
IDENTITY Prominent men In the South
vest cattle industry We're called from
four. counties. PULASKI. Monts ON cry.
The Jury returned a verdict for thc
plaintiff, who suod 20 recover s2l4G5
FOR the steer, deducting SC from the
claim wAicA was allowed the d.fen-
dant tor pasture. The lit!rants were
al! well known men in the community.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-14
cral News.

Private Nelson II Markell. O. Dir
widdie. has returned from overseas.
and is recuperat!ng In a hospital a,
IN The battle OF the Marine. but was
able TO rsjoin his command The Sixth
Regiment OF marines, in the battle OF
The Argonne
Nathaniel H May, who died a, his
home in Philadelphia, waa n native OF
Petersburg. where ne had many
friends.
The Rotary Club of Petersburg will
entertain goo convalescent soldiers
from the base hospital az Camp Lee
a; = picnic AT Waite Bank, Cheste rfie!d
cry. on Thursday.
a supply Of oil for rse on the citys
improved streets has heen received,
and VIII be spread at once.
two days session OF the Altar the
War Institute OF this district Will be-
gin on Thursday n: the y. II c. A.
and VIII be closed Friday afternoon
with an address on the league OF ma
tons. Several speakers are 10 address
The conference.
AS she was attempting to cross the
Washington Street about s o'clock last
night. Dorothy, the -year-oId
daughter OF ]. G. Hitchcock, was struck
By an automobile, and was painfully
bruised and cut. Her injuries were
dressed at the hospital. and she vas
sent home. The accident was unavo!d
ole.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-14

wind. hall and electrical storms. ac-
G0mpanied by an unusually heavy
has been recorded hat '' the fa a!nrals
declare to be the greatest wet
May spell in years. Cons era BILE
damage has been donc 10 growing
crops, and whole fields have bee
washed out. Recessitatimg the replaut-
inS or same. All streams throughout
and many are impassable Families
living along the banks OF many Of
these streams were obliged to move
dwellings las the high waters threat
ened TO wash them out The greatest
damage reported was that at Shcn-
andohh city, where Il $4,000 dam. iust
nearing completion, was partly washed
away.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-14
oh.crven EIshty-NInth nlrthdn,.

SBUKG, May tents.
Robert Leavcll, of Spotsylvania. widor
Of the late B. l.. DsavelI, today cole.
brated her eighty min n birthday a,
nor nome. oak Grove" IN SDotsyl :
N1nian County, near this city Pc
fore her marriage She was Miss CAVE.
Of "Rosemon,,' in the same county,
and has lived all her life within n
few miles Of her ancestral home. Her
two children Mrs. Mollc Durre.t and
John T: Loavcn. We're with her. as
were also number If her grand
children and great grandchildren
Other relatives and friends called to
extend congratulations. Mrs Leavell
is in good health and retains all OF her
FACULTIES to Il remarkable de gree CON
sidcrinE her nEc
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-14
-Four Dead In Fcud Clash.

PUIIASKI, May l3.-Mc0gcr reports
have been received here OF a drunken
ieud which took place near the Car
ron and Floyd Counties line. in the
Blue Ridge Mountains. II seems that
ooys or the name of Jackson, Mole and
ward each other and desirnat.i tba
place for Sunday meeting To settle
their troubles. In the settlement fight
Two com UatantS We're killed outright
two were SO badly wounded that they
died. while NTH was seriously
wounded. Several others were sue
TO the reno eness OF the section de .
tails as TO names could not DO Sc
cured.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-14
MAY REMIT SENTENCES
Secretary Baker Authorizes General
PershinE to Take
Action.
rI'v Associated Press.

WASHINGTON, May l3.-Secretarv
Baker directed publication OF a gen
eral army order authorizing General
Pershing TO mitigate or remit amy
sentence which under tho articles O..
war requires confirmation of the Pres
ident before such sentence may be ex-
ecuted." The f:tieth article OF war
as originally written gave this power
10 the general commanding an army.
In the Held, but Il was not arendnS
before February IS. 1919. to acouira
such reference TO the President.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-14
Hold Roy for uomIc,d.

PULASkI. May ia homicide is
reported from the Fancy Gap section
name Of Jones, son of Mrs. Floyd Jones
shot and KILLED his playmate. Willis
woods. both lads being about thirteen
years old. The Woods boy was sho.
in the abdomen and arm, living until
the folio wing day. In a dyin state
lnent the LAD said Jones shot him pur-
accident. Jones is held in jail at Hills.
vile. awaiting the action OF the grand
woods where the boys had gone hunt.
inE.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-14
ALIEN CUSTODIAN TAKES
$4,253,337 HUN ESTATE
Property of Herman SicIcItcn, Rich
Merchant. Is Tukcm In
Charge.
rpv Associated Prsss.

NEW YORK, May 13.-The enemy
allen property custodian today claim cd
the si.253,337 estate left by Herman
SIclcken. former head OF the coffee
firm OF Grossman * Sic1cken. who died
an enemy alien in Baden Baden. Ger
many. in 1917. Under Mr.. Sielcken' s
viii. tho city OF Baden Baden was left
$4,000 ani hospital In the same city
Similar sum. The bulk OF the estate
vas benueathed 10 his wife, who lives
IN Baden Baden.
Payment OF any OF tho requests de-
pends upon the property custodian.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-14
Named Chief Mnr,bol.

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Nav i3-Th,
Ladies Confederate Memorial Associa
ton has appointed Major sidney Smith
Lee chief marshal for Confederate
Major Lee is now stationed at tile
marine camp at ouantico. in command
or the officers training school, bur
makes his home in fredericksburg.
He is Il great-nephew OF General Robert
T. Lee. and son of the late Captain
Dan NJ Lee
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-14
BODY Washes Ashore.

r NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. May l3.-The
body or an unknown white man was
washed ashore on Horn Harbor beach
Chesapeake Bay. In Mathews County.
lew days ago. On his person was
an open-face gold watch and S643t
were found IN his pockets. which were
turned over TO the county clerk Of
court, who VIII make an effort to locate
WAS on Ills clothing to Indicate the
Identity of tho deceased. He was APP
parently about forty years Of age and
Well dressed.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-14
Loun IL over,rb,crl,,.,

FOI-AShl. May l3.-Pulaskl County
ccvcrsubscr!bed the Victory Liberty
loan allotment by Sea, 200. each of the
four banks in the county having raised
its apportionment. The county Was
over the carly part OF the last week
OF the campaign, no strenuous cam
paignin being necessary to put il in
the victory column. The quota was
Sl33,soo, and the subscriptions TO the
committee reported to their credit
$4,000
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-14
President III Mexico .G Minutes.
fRn A,uocIa - -. wv

NEW YORK. May 15-Pedro Lascu-
ra In. former Minister OF Foreign Ar
fairs of Mexico under Madero and who
after the latter's assassination. was ad
Interim President for twentY-six min
utes on February 10. 1918 incidental
to Huerta's succession arrived here to-
day with his family aboard the Ward
liner Monterey.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-14
Sale. OF SAVING, s,nmu.

J statement made BY POSTMASTER
Johnston shows that for January to
April 30 OF this year sales OF war
savings stamps through the Petersburg
ana DinWiddie CITY Offices aggregate
ss,52&.55, the maturity value or which
is S-l.555. The sales through the
county, offices were s3G3.75 and through
Ss,s5s.90. In this connection il may
be stated that D!nwiddie County went
90 per cent over its allotment or $780,
600 or victory Liberty bonds. subscrib-
ing for $4,000 worth or these the
wonan's committee, OF which Mrs NJ.
q. Goode 10 chairman. sold about one
half
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-14
sent on for Trial.

Tho case OF II. Barron, proprietor OF
.hc Arlington Hotel, charged with sell
Ing cider containing more alcohol
than the law allows, was given a hear
Ing in the Police Court this morning,
and was sent on to the iiuatings Court
for trial. Barron's place ia North
Syco mono Street was raidcd by the
police some days ago. and nine bar
rels OF tho alleged illegal cider were
seized. Analysis Of samples OF the
cider is reported TO show that II con-
tains per cent OF alcohol.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-14
Asked to Christen ve,,cl,

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES May l3-Miss
Lucy Taylor Herndon. OF this city, has
received telegram and letter from
Roosevelt requesting her 10 act as
sponsor At the launching at Newport
News on May 81 OF the Hcrndor. a war
vessel. Tho ship is named for Com
mander William Lewis Herndon, of
this city who was in the United States
Navy before the War Between the
States, and died when his vessel sank
after saving the passengers at the cost
OF his own life. lie was an uncle
of Miss Lucy Hcrndon and Charles
Hernoon, OF this city. Commander
Hsrndon was among the first 10 cy-
plore the Amazon River. and was also
- author OF note. Miss Hcrndon has
ADOPTED the honor.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-14

Tho Social Workers OF tho Nurses Settle
nlent WIN hold their regular monthly lncct =
~ ms afternoon at o'clock al IlUi Yves,
Mrs william Robert Vawter reou.,,, all
S @He "9td neAess from the recent card party
70 como TO tho regular meeting this nom.
!rE prepared to make reports.
ne rsgular meeting of the board Of man
hSHiS OF the Retreat for the Sick viii be
m ,npi ia the hospital AT l. O'Clock Thursday
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-14
Aldermen Cnn,,,r

Tho Board OF Aldermen held irg
monthly meeting last night with eight
OF the twelve members present All
business was disposed Of in an hours
matters sent UP from the Council.
Among the appropriations concurreo
IN was an additional $500 for th.. use
or the health committee, Sli,6S2 for
street curbing and gutterlng $4,000
for equipment for the high school, sI4.-
600 for stone sewers and $500 for PLAY
GROUNDS IN the parks. The usual rou-
tine business was transacted
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-14

AT the meeting yesterday afternoon
az Frances. bland Randolph Chapter,
Daughters Of the American Revolution,
tho German helmet given oy the
Index Appeal to tho lady selling the
greatest number OF Victory Liberty
Wright. Single hg aided. Mrs. Wright
sold $l22.QG0. The worl: Of the chap
ter 81 the recent loan campaign WAS
the subject OF much favorable COM
.nent. It's sales reachin. z total OF
S.i3,775.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-14
lasler to Command Camp Humphreys

81
WASHINGTON. May 13.--AIajor-Gen-
commander of the Forty-second - DIwis.
lon, was today detailed TO command
Camp Humphreys. Va, relieving Briga-
uier-General Jay j. Morrow, who. after
reveriins to his permanent rank OF
lieutenant colonel, will be assigned 70
duty In the canal zone ~
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-14
HOLD GREAT RALLY ON EVE
Of CENTENARY CAMPAIGN
Petersburg McthudI.tn VIII Meet .rhIs
Evening In Washington
street Church.
ISnnn,n1 =. NJ 80

Pf.I EtSBUl;G, VA, May t3.-The
iast great rally OF Me,hodfa;s before
INC centenary drive begins win b.
n:id IN the Washington Street Church
wednesday, evening. .Tho purpose Viii
DC TO arouse enthusiasm for the task
or raising PctersDurgs quota of the.
great national FUND TO DC secured. The
sum allotted TO the Petersburg district
is $4,000. divided among the different
charges. Petersburg as an important
church center will be expected TO give
Literally. An attractive program has
been arranged for the evening, and
short ,snappy talks will. for tEe most
part. Nte delivGred by local laymel!
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-14
Sheriff. NOT Liable for Deputie.' Acts.

PENSACOLA, FLA. May I3-Sheries
cannot be held responsible to- defaults
or misfeasance az men en- ployed under
them unless they are present IN person
according TO a decision returned by
United States Judge William Sheppard
today in the case OF Mrs. Cora Howard
against Sheriff James c. Van PeIt and
The American Surety Company. OF New
York.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-14
WOMES'S MEETINGS.

lucky; aTsived yesterday to be tho guest Of
Mr.. william Ruffn Cox. at her home. sos
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-14
Storm washes out Dam.

SIUrIn "USNeA OUT Dnm.
HARRISONBCRG, April brock
ingham Shenandoah and Page Coun-
ties have recently been visited by