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The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1920-10-29
TRAINS IN A RACE
UPON SAME TRACK
STEAMBOAT MEMS SPORTING IN.
CLINATIONS CONTRACTED BY
ENGINE DRIVERS
Exciting Race Between Trains of Two
Railways Running on Same Track
Across Montana Made an interest
ing Days Journey for Passengers.

Time was, in Montana, before th'
operating rules and regulations be
came so strict as to prevent, wher
railroad trains raced upon the same
track, like the steamboats, of the Mis-
sissippi, the Missouri and the Ohio
rivers. From western Montana q
score of years ago came a story of q
race between two passenger trains
which sounded very much like the
description of steamboat race on
the Mississippi when negroes were
placed on the safety valves and the
stokers of the contending boats even
burned up the lard and bacon on
board to keep their boilers hot.
This contest was between the
Northern Pacific west bound local
passenger train No. 8, and the Bur-
lington system coast train which
used the Northern Pacific tracks
from Billings to the Pacific. The
race began in Billings and continued
until Missoula was reached, where
the Burlington, which had been in
thO iCdu, vas pdoSOQ ny Lie OluCi
train. The Burlington train had
left Billings a few minutes ahead of
the other, the Northern Pacific ha
wing arrived just last enough to give
its competitor the right of way. AS
both ran over the same track and
by way of Helena, the Northern Pa
cific could not hope to pass, except
where there were sidings, and the
crew of the Burlington took care
that this could not be done.
At every stopping place between
and Missoula the Northern
Pacific train tried to pass, but the
men in charge of the leading train
would not have it that way. At Hell
ana where a stop of several minutes
was made. the Northern Pacific pull
I'D into the station as the Burlington
was leaving it. Up Helena hill then
he race began anew. The Northern
Pacific, being the heavier of the two
rains lost more time, and the Bur
ington gained several minutes. But |
he Northern Pacific figured 1t could
BASS at Garrison, thinking that the
,ther would have to stop there so
hat it could be passed. The Bur-
ington men had thought of this and
When they whisked into the station
lad everything in readiness. The
nail was bundled off In hurry and
carcely had the train stopped ERE
was streaking out for the west once
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1920-10-29
Fall Cattle SAFE

Preparations for roundup sale
at the Montana livestock pavilion al
Great Falls were made at the meet.
ing of the pavilion directors held in
Great Falls last week.
All owners of dairy cattle who
have cattle for sale have been asked
to take part in the opening fall sale,
to give opportunity for exchange OF
good dairy cattle. Those wishing to
participate will write Chester G.
Davis, secretary, box 1925, Great
Falls, announcing entries. All sale
cattle must be guaranteed free of
disease.
If there are sufficient entries to
justify sale, another meeting of the
association will be called by Presi-
dent s. s. Ford and the sale date fix
ed. Four and possibly five sales,
two OF purebred hogs, are now In
prospect at the pavilion.
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THE WORLD

hegina-Fire in the business sec
ltion OF Wadena, Sask., destroyed Ii
stores and caused damage estimated
at 100000.
Washington - Internal Revenue
Commissioner Williams has ruled
that contributions for political cam
paigns are not deductible from tax
able income.
| Chicago - The economy wave
has resulted in transportation slump
with temporary laying off of $4,000
employees of roads running into Chi
cago.
shington-Immigran arriving
last fiscal year brought $32,95O,0O0.
The average possessed by heads of
families was $119, compared with
$46 for 1914.
Paris-France is being bled white,
financially speaking, by the terrific
drain of reparations and pensions,
which amount to more than 10000
100000 francs $4,000, 100000 at
normal exchange) per annum.
Clcyeland-TOtal receipts of seven
games of the worlds series between
Cleveland and Brooklyn was 1884,
1888, of which $293,433 goes to the
owners of two clubs, $214,876 to the
players and $56,479 to the national
commission.
Berlin-The reichstag will be ask
ed to pass budget calling for 49,
O00,000,000 marks for maintenance
OF American armies of occupation,
whereas the government had estimat-
ed an expenditure for this purpose
of 5000, 100000 marks.
Washington-The worlds produc-
ton of silver in 1920 will fall short
of the pre-war rate of production by
fully 100000 ounces. The esti-
mated 1920 output is 100000
ounces. In 1913 the amount pro-
duced was 100000 ounces.
Chicago = Cession of the former
German colonies in Africa to the
United States as part payment for
war loans made to France and Eng
land was urged by Senator Joseph l.
France of Maryland, in an address
here.
Washington Only four of the
governments war-built fleet of 285
wooden ships were wanted when the
shipping board opened bids. AS a
result Chairman Benson said that
200 of the vessels now tied up in the
James river will stay there indefin-
itely. Bidders offered s116,500 for
four ships.
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THE STATE.

Miles City-Articles of incorpora
tion have been filed here of the Mile
City Oil Refinery company, capital
lied at 100000.
Butte-Lewistown was selected a
the next meeting place by the Mon
tana conference of the Missouri sy
nod of the Lutheran church.
Hamilton-Will Bell, forest range
at the Elk summer station, made thu
largest kill of the season by bring
ing down the largest grizzly beal
that has been seen here for years.
Great FaIls-Wrecking of an auto
mobile on the hill leading down tt
the town of Belt resulted in the dis
covery of the officers of about 81
quarts of Canadian whisky which
was being transported in the car.
Moccasin-L. w. 10y of Ryegate
president of the Buffalo Highway as
ISOLATION, was in Moccasin recently
while covering the train from Cody
Wyoming, to Glacier Park, and has
arranged for marking the highway
its entire length this fall.
Great Falls-O. S. Warden, mem
Der of the state fair board and mana
ger and part owner of the Great Falls
Daily Tribune, was married in San
Francisco to Miss Florence Warden
of that city. The bride was cousin
of Mr.. Warden.
Helena-Lack of the signature of
the mayor of Deer Lodge to printed
notice announcing the intention of
the city council to create a special
improvement district and pave Main
street is sufficient to invalidate the
proceedings. according to the deci-
sion of the supreme court.
Great FalIs-Fred Saner of Butte
and Fred Elliott of Great Falls, have
been awarded the contract for con-
structing the irrigation system of the
Chestnut Valley irrigation district in
Cascade county. The project covers
5000 acres and the contract price is
100000.
Great Falls-Retail meat dealers
of Great Falls have announced a cut
of five cents per pound in meats.
Porterhouse steaks and beef roast
rolls drop from 40 to 35 cents per
pound. Prime rib roasts drop from
80 to 25 cents. The decrease follows
a wholesale cut of two cents per
pound.
Great Falls-An organized effort
is being made by residents of the
Milk river valley to secure the next
of the international joint
commission which has in hand the
controversy over the division between
Canada and the United States of the
waters of the Milk river and the
st. Mary's river.
Kalispell-The first killing frost
of the season occurred last week
and new record was established in
this section. With one exception, |
this has been the longest growing |
season here in the past % years, as |
shown by the records of Weather OBJ
server Grover. The growing season |
lasted 179 days.
Dillon-Thousands of head of |
sheep have been driven in to the To- |
cal yards for shipment to out of state
buyers. The lambs are in the best
in years, the average
weighing well over 70 pounds and
ire mostly consigned to buyers in
Idaho and Utah, where the demand
'or Beaverhead sheep has been phen-
,menal during the past two years.
Helena-Thursday, November IL,
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A Prominent
Druggist Testifies

Redondo Beach, CAM.-"I wish to call
ottention to my experience in the sale u
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Roller Mill
For Sale

One Nordyke & Marmon three pair
high. six roller mill, capacity forty
bushels per hour, will grind to any
finene8s.
One silver Greek" grain cleaner.
One wire rope Indicator.
One distributing spout
Two wood heads, and two wood
boots. together with two sets of ele-
vator buckets and chains.
The above makes q complete grain
cleaning, distributing and grinding
equipment, and with the exception
of power, will completely. equip I
feed mill. or corn meal mill.
e. l.. VINEYAAD
GREAT FALLS, MONT.
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LAND FOR SALE-Three and a half miles
north of Perma, Montana; milk cows
young cattle and machinery. Write Jesse
Lee at Perma, Mont, or call and ipsnect
the place
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1920-10-29

Montana 1920" is being distrf-
buted by Charles D. Greenfield, COM
missioner of agriculture and pub
licity of Montana and tho author OF
the states official publication. The
book this year is regarded as the
most attractive yet published by the
state. Mr.. Greenfield was assisted
in the makeup of the edition by his
son, Charles D. Greenfield, Jr.
mass of interesting facts about
"this land of opportunity is contain
ed in the booklet. Attractive pictures
of all the industries in the state are
shown to advantage. The facts con-
corning each county are set out in a
new way, which is particularly easy
reading and Is arranged SO that the
tourist, homeseeker or student may
quickly ascertain the important facts.
The history of the state is dealt with
IN the first pages, giving those who
are unfamiliar with the Treasure
state valuable information. Each in
dustry is taken up in detail and the
reader Is shown just what Montana
IS doing In each department, what
has been developed and what re-
sources are here for development. A
comprehensive report is made of the
irrigation and reclamation work
which has been done. Interesting
illustrations accompany this branch
also.
Tremendous Wealth
Montana's tremendous wealth pro-
duction for 1919 is shown in table
as follows.
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1920-10-29

6us to kidney d.
sass. After taking
1pur packages Il
Dr.. Pierce's Anurie
(snti-uric-acic)
TAh1ets I was fully
recovered. l con-
dor it . wonderful
Hedicins, / a1o
- d.. Piercs's
4lsnsant Pellets
vAsnu00r i IN
bRolls. and 0aU
ivs ilaalnsdliele -
; Qsat 0o1olnaI" "
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Population, 1920 Census 547,593
Purpose Of Booklet
A feature of this years edition is
the foreword which tells of the pur-
pose of the publication. The fore
word says:
1.-THE story of the growth of a
commonwealth such as Montana,
dealing as it does not only with ma
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1920-10-29

Dr.. Pierces Anuric
Tablets. / have never
sold an article that has
given such universal
sAtidaction. 1t seems
that every bottle sold
eslls another. l am
Wy much inclined,
Ike most druggists d
today, to sell the long
hot stun at q greater
profit, or something
lust a. good but in
suggesting Anuric for
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1920-10-29
To Have a Clear Sweet Skin.

Touch pimples, redness, roughness
or itching, If any, with Crticura ONT
ment, then battle with Cuticura Soap
and hot water. Rinse, dry gently and
dust on little Cuticura Talcum to
leave a fascinating fragrance on skin.
Everywhere 25c each.-Adv.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1920-01-16
NO LAW TO PUNISH

In the recent raids by the government in
which thousands of Reds were arrested only
aliens were taken into custody. Reds who could
prove American citizenship were allowed to
go unmolested.
The reason? 1t appears that there is no fed
eral law under which Red who conspires to
overthrow the government can be punished, if
he is an American citizen.
If this amentable state of affairs be true,
nothing is to be gained by crying over spilled
milk But we can at least prevent the milk
being spilled the second time.
The situation is grave as to demand i'm
mediate action by congress. Inaction at this
time may produce fatal results at later date.
Congress should Immediately enact law
sufficiently drastic to effectually dispose of any
person who conspires against the peace and
security of the government, whether that per-
son be citizen or an alien.
This is not political question. 1t is a vital
matter of safety to every law abiding citizen of
the United States
Speed up, gentlemen government that is
worth having is worth safeguarding.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1920-01-16
SILVER DEMAND GREATER


A writer in the Magazine of Wall Street re-
marks about the future of silver: Demand
will continue for at least two years more, NAM
ly for coinage and to provide a metallic reserve
to cover the greatly expanded note OF clrcula-
ton in India am inclined to the opinion that
some kind of bi-metallism must eventually
come The world supply of gold has passed
its apex and in time silver will replace paper,
in some measure, currency and more ana
more gold will be drawn out of circulation as
reserve for note issues When bi-metallism
actually comes, the value of silver will depre-
ciate assuming, of course, that community
prices advance or remain constant, but, other
wise. I believe that as a commodity the price
of silver will not show any sustained decline
from present levels for some years
This writer fails to consider the increased
demand from the arts, which in the United
States alone more than equals so per cent OF
the output of silver.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1920-01-16
BRIGHTER OUTLOOK FOR COPPER

According the Wall Street Journal the sales
of copper for the months of November and
December amounted to 625000,000 pounds.
This was a deep cut into the surplus stocks
which has estimated at one billion pounds
With production at a little than half
normal it will be seen that few more month
ly sales equal to the past two months would
wipe out all stocks ON hand and start produc-
ing companies into limit operations. According
to the Journal Germany is already taking con-
siderable American copper, but that country
would no doubt be- glad to take great deal
more of the red metal if desirable credit be es-
tablished which cannot be done until the peace
treaty has been ratified by this country.
Washington dispatches yesterday were
couraging for an early ratification of the treaty
The outlook seems to be very favorable for
this and it is to be hoped that compromise
servations will be agreed to so that the
treaty and the league of nations will have been
disposed of before the closing of the month.
With the ratification of the peace treaty we
shall expect to see the copper industry greatly
heartened and this will be an assurance of
greater activity in all the producing districts
in Arizona.-Douglas International
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1920-01-16
SEMESTER EXAMINATIONS

Clifton High School is all hustle
of books and papers this week. The
semester tests are coming off Thurs
day and Friday. These tests are to
decide the fitness of the students to
continue to be members of their re-
spective classes. The questions are
turned in to the office to be typewrit-
ten. After the examinations, the
corrected papers are to be filed in
the office for reference. In this way
everyone will be checked up and
no one who has not done creditable
work during the first term will be per-
mitted to continue thru the second
semester.
All the classes are reviewing the
work covered during the past four
and one-half months so that important
parts of the subject will be in mind.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1920-01-16
VICTOR BERGER

The case of Victor Berger, again excluded
from the House of Representatives by vote
Of 32S to 6, is wholly unlike that of the five
Socialist Assemblymen suspended in Albany.
pending inquiry.
The reasons for Berger's exclusion are per-
sonal He is convicted of crime. While his ap-
peal is pending it is improper for him to sit as
a Representative and if he cannot see the in
delicacy of so doing, the House has a right to
act. Independently of the court record, it
has convinced itself of his guilt by patient and
painstaking inquiry, and he has aggravated
his offense by assuming attitude of defiance.
One complaint Berger might justly make,
not against Congress which suffers with him
self-but the courts. But for the lamenable, the
inexcusable delays which mar American juris-
prudence his guilt or innocence might long ago
have been finally established. His place is in
congress or in the penitentiary. If justice were
more promptly administered, the controversy
which second adverse vote does not still could
never have arisen. AS it is, the House was
forced to act, and there can be no question of
the propriety of it's action.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1920-01-16
sHoPGIRLs AND sic SHOES

The prediction that shoes, already dearer
than at any previous time in American history,
are to cost so per cent more in the near future
is accepted as logical" by manufacturers and
dealers AS a remedy Federal Administrator
W !iiams is quoted as recommending greater
economy by consumers The public, he
saws. ssmust be educated to more economical
buving. have learned that shopgirls and 9TH
ers with incomes advanced by the new condi-
lions have been paying $15 and SIG for their
Shoes This should be discouraged. p"
The right of a shopgirl to pay $40 for shoes
seems to be as well guaranteed under the Con-
stitution as the right of miner to wear silk
skirts and silk socks. The propriety OF the
indulgence may be open to question. But
there is no aristocracy of consumption, and one
buyers dollar is as good as anothers. 1t is not
the very rich who mainly purchase the most
expensive apparel, and no doubt with workers
whose access of incomes leads them to indulge
in ,unwonted fnery the tendency to extrava-
gance will correct itself in time.
But here again it is the consumer who gets
the blame for the price increases, and it is on
the consumer that the duty is imposed for cor
recting them by self-denal Is there no re-
sponsibility resting the manufacturers and
dealers to keep costs down? Why is it Sac-
cepted as logical that shoe prices must IN
crease so per cent above the existing high lev
ell? Are hides and leather and labor and rents
about to advance so per cent? The fact that
come people are buying $40 shoes who never
bought them before should not be taken as
justifying an arbitrary increase of price for the
whole shoe industry There are still large num-
bers of conservative Americans with old-fash-
toned ideas of value who want good shoe for
a fair price and who are not disposed to be
penalized for the frivolity of the few.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1920-01-16
the women

E. [. Tinkham, Post American Legion, is
named for a young aviator who died in the ser
vice. Forty-nine of its fifty-nine members have
signed petition urging that the United States
''may celebrate no triumph until it enters the
''solemn international engagement for wars
prevention, and meanwhile is guilty of ''be-
trayal of those who at it's command suffered
and died for great ideal'' With statesmen
in search of campaign issue such appeals do
no count.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1920-01-16
FRESHMEN ENGLISH CLASS

The Freshmen English Glass is now
studying augmentation. They de-
cided that the election of leaders was
necessary and held an election for
that purpose. Marjorie Newell, Ruth
Hildreth Ellen Martin, Amy Rhea, Bill
lie Wallace, Lois Doss and Bessie
Stephens were the seven leaders
elected from the first division. Those
elected from the second division were
Corrine Christian, Ruby Billingsley,
Josephine Rodriguez, Willard Marsh
al, James Neal and Roderick McLeay.
The leaders then drew the names of
the remainder of the class to make
up their teams. Each team will
choose the subject they wish to dis
cuss. They expect to have some
good arguments soon.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1920-01-16

All the girls of the Smith-Hughes
department wish to thank Mrs. Air
heart, who so kindly assisted in ar
ranging in the display case of the A.
C. Store, the exhibit of Smith-Hughes
garments to such good advantage.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1920-01-16

Now that the women have secured the bal
lot there is rush to do them homage. 1t
would be unbind perhaps to quote some of the
remarks made not long ago by the very men
who are now seeking the political support or
the women.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1920-01-16
FRESHMEN ELECT PRESIDENT

Upon the resignation of Willard
Marshal, president of the Freshmen
Glass, meeting was held Thursday
evening to decide who should be his
successor. 1t resulted with the ell
ection of Bradford Cotey who took
the chair soon after his election.
Bradford made good speech accept
ing the position of president. The
meeting was conducted in a very or
derby fashion.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1920-01-16

in this paper that there would be an
exhibition at the A. c Store of the
Smith Hughes Work. This exhibit
consisting of garments from this de-
partment, has been on display this
week and there has been great deal
of favorable comment on the work.
The girls have received many Offers
from persons wishing to buy the gar
ments.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1920-01-16
THE GAME AS REPORTED BY A
WITNESS

A large crowd attended the fast
and interesting basket ball game play
ed Friday night at the Auditorium
between the Clifton High School team.
and the ella Academy team.
Every one of the Clifton boys play
ed a good game. John Campbell, our
| forward, shot practically all the bask
cts the first half. But when the sec
ond half started John must have been
tired for he told Milton Penn the Cap
tain of the team. Nov you shoot
some. From the score at the end
of the game, which was 80 to % in
favor of Clifton it seems as though
Milton did shoot some.
Following the game, luncheon was
served to the two teams by the Fresh
men Domestic Science girls. After
having eaten to their hearts content
the boys spent an enjoyable evening
dancing.
Oh! Mr.. Halberg, how about that
JUNIOR present!
On account of the Christmas holi-
days the school notes have been sus-
pended for several weeks, but we are
back again and expect to continue
them until tn end of the term.
The Clifton High Schools Barney
Oldfield met with another accident the
other day when his front wheel slip
ped in the mud. Nothing was hurt
but the road, Charlie being lucky
enough to escape without scratch.
! The Clifton High School basket
ball manager is arranging a game
with Los Angeles Polytechnic High
School. The Los Angeles team is
touring the southwest to try and win
the southwestern championship. What
if we should beat them? Where would
that place Clifton?
| Now that the Christmas vacation is
over the pupils are settling down to
! the good hard grind of nearly five
months.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1920-01-16

Mrs. w. D. Baker and daughter,
Harriet, have returned to Clifton af-
ter several months residence in Calf
ornia. The Clifton High School well
come them and hope to have Mrs.
Baker a frequent visitor at school.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1920-01-16

'EMan is the more intellectual of the sexes
and his will must prevail, vociferously pro-
claimed curbstOne orator to bunch of down.
hearted, browbeaten and furtive looking au-
ditors. His wife had just died.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1920-01-16

The South Clifton Grammar School
pupils are hard at work on an oper-
eta pied Piper of Hamelin". The
work being done gives promise Of
making this lively and entertaining
affair.