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j. S. TO REORGAN|ZE
NATIONAL GUARDS
State Units Will Be Reformed
According to War Depart
ment Plans.

Immediate recognition OF the Ma
tional Guard viii be undertaken. the
War Department announced today.
The Teorgsnixations will call for
the forming of National Guard troops
OF 200 men for each Senator and
Representative in each State. This
number will he Increased annually
until there are 500 National Guards
men for each senator and Repre-
sentative. The State allotments are
nov being made. The total strength
OF the guard has been set at $4,000
by June, 1924
Reserve and National Guard OIL
GERS on duty with the general stan
have been ordered to visit the corps
areas to confer with comma nders and
state authorities relative TO the re-
organization of the guard.
The policy of the War Department
will be to offer every assistance to
State authorities In the formation OF
the new national guard. II was stated.
The localization OF the authorized
units will be worked out with State
and city authorities after the allot-
ment OF each State has been formally
approved.
IL is planned to have one complete
tactical division OF national guard
for each army corps area.
Those troops which are not desig-
mated for other duty will be organ
lied as infantry.
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ROOTS COURT PLAN
ADOPTEDBYLEAGUE
viii SIT at Hague-CIauses
Granting Obligatory Powers
Are Eliminated.

BRUSSELS, Oct. 25.-The so-called
Root plan for an international court
in connection with the League OF Ma
lions, with few notifications has
been adopted by the League Council,
in session here, IL was learned today.
Leon Bourgeois. president OF the
council, confirmed the adoption or the
plan.
The council agreed TO eliminate the
clause In the Root plan which con-
ferred upon the court obligatory pow
ers. The council decides that the
League covenant gives the court no
authority to call litigants before IL
against their will.
The seat OF the court will be at
The Hague and the body will begin
its deliberations next year, Bourgeois
said.
The Council OF the League of Ma
tons decided to refer back TO The Su-
preme Council OF the Allied Powers
the question OF Armenia. II being I'M
able to accept mandate for the
country. The council decided. how
ever, to accept the guardianship Of
minorities in the territories transfer
red under the Austrian and Bulgarian
treaties.
The League Of Nations military mis-
sion that went to wilma after It's oc-
cupation by General Zeligouskrs
troops. has reached Brussels and was
heard by the council in special ses-
sion yesterday Not even the con
fidential secretaries were admitted.
II is expected the council will soon
discuss the report OF Tomasso Tittoni.
former Italian foreign Minister in
which warning Is given against the
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de VALERA BOWED
BY DEATH NEWS
Former Governor Folk Says
Irish Mayor Has Not
Died in Vain.

Prominent Americans and Irish
Americans in Washington. when in
terviewed today on the death of
Lord Mayor Meswiney, Of Cork.
were Of the opinion that the death
Of McSwiney will have AN i'm Sort-
ant bearing on the future policies
of Ireland and all Of them stated
that his death will bring closer the
recognition Of Ireland.
DE VALERA OVERCOME.
President DE Valera, of the Irish
republic. when seen this morning 1T
the Wardman Park Hotel, was over
come with emotion and refused TO
comment on McSwiney's death at
that time. He said that he would
issue a statement this afternoon.
ES-Gov. Joseph W. Folk. of Mis-
souri,, who IL one of the committee
OF 100 Americans which will begin
an investigation Of conditions In
Ireland mex tmonth, when asked to
comment on the death of the Irish
patriot, said:
Lord Mayor McSwlney has sscri-
uNtu HlnHNli MS county 4
do not believe that he Will have died
greatest of Irish patriots. No man
can show greater love for the cause
than he who gives his life for Il.
Such spirit. manifested by the en-
tire people, must result eventually
In that independence for which they
pray"
r. st. John Ganney. ten years
consul general OF the United States
to Munich and Dresden. Germany.
who arrived in this country from
Europe two weeks ago. said:
THE death OF McSwiney brinRs
closer the recognition OF the Irish
republic. He Is the greatest martyr
In the history OF the world. cause
must succeed in which the leaders
starve themselves for conscience
sake. McSwiney's death is the great
est blow that can be struck against
British imperialism. / hope that this
awful tragedy will arouse American
public opinion to a proper under
standing Of the Irish cause and to
the appalling conditions, at present
prevailing in Ireland.
Il received letter yesterday
which informed me that recently the
BLACK and tans" invaded a village
at night, took the people out OF
small house, then set fire to II. bound
the hands and feet of the owner and
threw him bodily into the flames to
burn alive. No such atrocities oc-
Cured in Belgium as have taken
place in ireland during the past year.
Lord Mayor McSwiney's death has
moved be very much" declared Rosa
F.. Downing, president of the Pat
rick Pearse branch of the Friends OF
Irish Freedom.
But is was to be expected. His
death has done more to bring the
cause of the Irish people to the civ
ilized world than anything that has
happened in the past century. / hope
that the American people will be i'm
pressed by his noble spirit AMI !
know that the cause of Ireland will
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-10-25
TWO HURT WHEN AUTOS
STRIKE ELECTRIC CARS
Motorman of Trolley Taken to
Hospital After Collision.

In a collision between a street car
and an auto truck at Sixth street and
Massachusetts avenue this morning.
John Brown. motorman. 625 Four
teenth street northeast, suffered a
compound fracture of the left leg and
several bruises about the body.
Pierson Tablet, operator OF the truck.
received treatment at the Casualty
Hospital for minor injuries. The
street car and machine were badly
damaged.
A motor truck owned by Nathan
Prizgrin. 303l Eleventh street north
west and driven by Thomas Robin
son, colided with an eastbound street
car on Pennsylvania avenue near
Eleventh street today Robinson. IL
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MISS ida STALKER
DIES AT AGE OF 26
Active Christian Worker Sue.
cumbS After 3-Year Illness.

Miss Ida Lee Stalker, for twenty
six years a resident OF the District,
who died yesterday after an illness
of more than three years. will be
buried tomorrow afternoon in Con-
gressional Cemetery. Prior to the
interment services will be held at
the home OF her sister, Mrs. Charles
A. Meyer. 1917 + street northeast.
Miss Stalker was born in Prince
william county, Va, thirty-six years
ago. She was an active worker In
the Vermont Avenue Christian
Church, and was affiliated with
Esther Rebekah. No. 5, I. @. o. f.,
and the Women's Relief Corps Of
Gen Phil Sheridan Post of the G..
A. r.
Besides Mrs. Meyer. she is survived
by another sister, Mrs. William T.
Redman, of Brentwood, Md.
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BRITISH PREVENT FLAG
SALUTE AS CORK MOURNS

CORK, Oct. zb.--A pail of gloom
settled down over this city today when
news was received OF the death OF
Terence Aes~iney. the lord mayor In
Brixton Jail Business was suspended.
ttAgs were rown at half-mast Homes
were drapcd In mourning. Prayers
Tor the reposs Of the late lord mayor.
soul were said In the churches.
Al effort to lower the mas on city
hail TO hsif-mAst was frustrated by
British troops. Soldiers occupied
Mansion House. the Official reside acc
OF the lord mayor.
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be greatly advanced because OF his
martyrdom,"
The Friends OF irish Freedom issued
the following statement:
Terence McSwiney and Michael
Fitxxerald have given their lives foi
the same ideal for which American
soldiers died In France. The Irish
hunger strikers, like our own soldiers
seek the reign Of law based upon
the consent OF the governed and sus-
tanned by the organized opinion of
mankind. Their sacrifice will not be
In vain. The names OF Fitzgerald aud
McSwiney are now added To the H.
lustrious role OF the martyrs In the
cause Of liberty made by the nation
which burned Joan OF Are at the
stake and hung oliver Plunkett from
Tyburn tree-by the nation which
was the executioner OF Robert Emmett
and the hangman OF Nathan Hale,
The Lord Mayor Of Cork is an eN-
ample for the whole world. He In
the sort of martyr who burns with
q very bright and steady flame"
special meeting OF the Patrick
Pearse branch or the Friends OF Irish
Freedom. - take action on the death
OF Lord Mayor Terence McSwiney
viii be held at & o'clock Thursday
night at COL Il street northwest
Rossa r. Downing, president OF the
branch, will recommend that sol
emn high mass OF requiem for the re-
pose Of the soul of McSwiney be cele-
brated in the Catholic churches OF the
city next week.
At a meeting last night Mr.. Down.
Ing was requested to notify President
De Valera that the Patrick Pearse
branch will pay the expenses from
Ireland TO any witness to appear In
the investigation of the British
atrocities In Ireland. The investiga-
ton will be held by the COMMITTEE
Of One Hundred" selected from
prominent men In the country and
headed by Ex-Governor Folk, OF Mis-
souri,.
The Rev. p. J. O'CaIlaghan, head of
the Apostolic Mission House, in an
address last night characterized Nc
Swiney's hunger strike as new
moral weapon In warfare and added
that the dead lord mayor has not
failed his people.
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was said. was driving the vehicle
without the permission 81 the owner
y large crowd OF shoppers gathered
az the scene OF the collision.
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4 KILLED, 10 INJURED IN
BLAST ON FRENCH LINER

CHERBoURG, Oct. 25.-Four mem
bers of the crew OF the French liner
France were killed and ten others
were injured by a boiler explosion.
II was announced this afternoon.
None OF the passengers were injured
The accident happened after the
liner had left Havre for New York
on Saturday. The France halted off
this port for transfer Of the dead and
injured and then proceeded on her
way after about thirty hours delay.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-10-25
BUREAU THIEF GETS HAUL.

Samuel Smolovitz, 30l q street
northwest. reported to the police that
a thief stole from a bureau drawer
on the second floor 500 and two dia-
mond rings valued at $500.
Clothing worth ST. was taken from
the home Of Mary Davis. 1907 Seven
teenth street northwest, early this
morning.
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Brandy Vas Poison
To IrelandPs Mayor,
Says Great Doctor

LONDON. Oct. 2o.-Dr. Josiah
oldneld, famous dietieian, writ
ing for the Central News today,
claimed IL was wrong 10 feed
Mcswiney meat juice and
brandy.
lie said that while wine might
be considered food, brandy rs
poison TO a man in extremis.
who Is susceptible to poisons
after a long fast"
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DOsNLD GURLEY STUART.

Funeral services for Donald Guriey
Stuart secretary Of the Eastern Rail-
way Association. who died Saturday
in his office, GA f street northwest,
of heart disease, will be held tomor-
row morning from Gawler's chapel,
1924 Pennsylvania avenue northwest.
Interment will be in Glenwood
cemetery.
The Powder River County examiner and the Broadus independent. [volume] (Broadus, Mont.) 1919-1935, 1920-05-21
QUOTA FOR COUNTY At
STATE TEACHERS' MEETING;

Plans are being made for the next
meeting OF the State Teachers as
ISOLATION 10 be held at Billings next
November. Trustees are requested 10
attend. Statistics have been COM
piled giving to each county its mini
mum allotment. The quota for Pow
der River county is IS
\ committee to see that the num-
Der assigned are sent and as many
more as possible has been appoint
ed, CONSISTING OF Miss Ninona Lewis,
county superintendent. chairman.
Rroadus Mrs T. c. Jensen. Powder
Vile; e. Y. Tiede. Sayle: Miss Flor
ence Fitzpatrick. Broadus: Almore
Harper. Graham.
If better teaching conditions and
a better supply of teachers are TO he
expected there must be united effort
TO arrange a program of legislation
that will improve school conditions.
The Powder River County examiner and the Broadus independent. [volume] (Broadus, Mont.) 1919-1935, 1920-05-21
y. u. PAYS THE BILL

From the published reports of con-
ditions in North Dakota it appears
that taxes have increased III the
neigh borhoou Of 300 per cent in the
past two years Of Non Partisan
league rule.
The league plan of socialism and
state OWNERSHIP is nov costing the
people heavily. \ farmer gets no
more for his produce than farmers
in adjoining states and a loaf OF
bread or meal costs Just as much
in North Dakota as elsewhere.
A costly political machine has been
built up a the expense 81 taxpayers.
and investors steer clear of North Da-
kota where an autocratic class rule
in the interest Of a privileged few
endangers the safety OF all kinds Of
investments. The league IS making
a determined fight 70 extend its in
fluence 10 other states at coming
elections.
The Powder River County examiner and the Broadus independent. [volume] (Broadus, Mont.) 1919-1935, 1920-05-21
PONDER RIVER
HOTEL ARRIVALS

Dick Richardson, Bill Richardson.
poNdersille. Dominck Barbero, John
Robinson, Boyes: Ole Tresherg, krt-
ger. Mr. Beck. Bud Serruys, Broad
us; f, G. Shireman Pinto: +. l..
FunkenhUSch. Ranch: A. Hendrix.
Bismarck. n H.: l.. Wilson. ranch.
George stroud, Miles City: Mr.. and
Mrs Robert Ecc,es. Biddle; Eugene
Beck, Boyes: Roy keaton Eastfork
John Wells. Miles Brown. Powder
vile, Chas. Dolan. BoyeS: Miss Ger
trGde Brayton, Stacey: Mr.. and Mrs
r. G. OSeooa. poWtlerville: Q. V.
Glasted, J. i. Campbell. Pinto. Mr.
and Mrs. II. {. Groat. Rroadus. W
+. Woodcock. Henry SaWtell. Viii
liam Sawtell, Miles city: J. W Craig
finiele: John Broaddus Pinto; Mr.
ano Mrs. Frank 7. Kelsey, Moor
head, CLYDE Leonard. Ridge: Ghas
tiaHser Miles cit, w l. Melcch, st.
Paul; Ed. ". Whitbeck, Man Fred
erick. Miles City: Mary Miller. Butte:
Paul L. Taylor. Miles City; Ray Fra
2ier, Eoyes:s Morton Fulton. Fred
Ross Pinto: o. \. Carlson. Mime
apolis J. W l.ans,N. Helena p. e.
Jensen PoWderyille. Mrs. &. II. Rue.
Miss Helen +, hae, Biddle; " T.
Waite, Rraadas; Mr.. Narsten. Pow
derrille: Ray G. knnason. Me Rid
ing. Miles City. Mrs. NJ. Harper and
family Mrs. serruys. Broa,las Fred
kiader. BidAle
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FEDERAL SINGLE TAX BILL.

And now the federal government
is to attempt a single tax experiment
A bill has been introduced III con
sress to raise revenues by a tax ON
land values.
II is entitled hill 10 tax priyi-
leges for the use and enjoyment OF
large holdings. Lands Of large val
ues are derned to he holdings Of
$4,000 and all over that sum.
A farm or ranch OF $4,000 is not
considered = Very large holding in
this age
Under the it'll improvements
which are the result in Whole or in
part Of the application Of labor 10
land are not taxed, This is single
tax.
Holdings Of $4,000 or over are
to he taxed one per cent or ten mills
The Powder River County examiner and the Broadus independent. [volume] (Broadus, Mont.) 1919-1935, 1920-05-21
DELAYING WESTERN DEVELOP.
MENT

III western states 10000. 900 horse
power of possible Lyt}ro-electric de-
veiopment IS lying unused while We
burn other fuels.
The utilization Of this energy
would mean enormOur industrial ex-
pansion.
In the coming years there is bound
to be a great slump in employment
when power development would take
up the slack.
Development of this unused power
rushing down from our mountains
and watersheds means increased pro
duetion
Millions Of acres Of neglected and
nnproductive lands would come into
fertility in the west and southwest.
Further congressional action to re
lease the unused waterpowers should
not he longer delayed.
The Powder River County examiner and the Broadus independent. [volume] (Broadus, Mont.) 1919-1935, 1920-05-21

President " /. Pe.rihiu Of the
Great Western Sugar company Of
Colorado in an interview SAYS.
The beet sugar industry as "a
Whole. both from manufacturing
and an Agricultural viewpoint. is
facing the most speculative period in
its history. This is true largely he
cause the industry is now facing its
highest costs both in mauufaeturins
and in agricultural work
The western beet sugar indusir, is
the saving feature Of present sugar
shortage and is holding sugar from
going completely out Of sight in the
west
Farmers will receive record brea L.
ing prices for beets this year-pro1,-
ably from three TO four times pre-
VAR price or III other words in pro
portion to advance in price of sugar.
The Powder River County examiner and the Broadus independent. [volume] (Broadus, Mont.) 1919-1935, 1920-05-21
NORTH DAKOTA POSSESSES
CNEATHOMED MYSTERIES

Bisnlark. n. D.-Two of the great
est mysteries III the state OF North
Dakota are the inner working of the
Bank of North Dakota and the work
men $ compensation bureau.
Neither one Of these state owned
institutions has any direct supervi-
sion hy elected state officials, such
as the state auditor and ever since
their organization last year. their
operations have been shrouded in
mystery.
Recent decisions Of the state SUI
prcme court have prevented any re-
sponsible check OF the financial con
dition Of either Of these two under
takings Karl kosii2kv, state audi
tor, once attempted to examine the
books Of the Bank Of North Dakota
but after Hostility had pried into the
bank $ secrets for a. day or two, he
was kept out OF the institution ~
court order
When the bank and the bureau
We're i'll need of funds 10 pay their
employees when they first commenced
operations they received their pay
rolls in the customary manner thru
the state auditor and state treas
urers offices. This regularity ceased
in the bank case on November 20
1919 and III the case Of the bureau
on October 81 1919 Since that time
the responsible state officials are ut
terry in the dark as to expenditures
or receipts by either ot these two
state departments.
1t is regarded as a certainty that
through the influence OF :. 5. Nc
Donald. surviving member of the
Worhmen 5 compensation commission
and +. W. tathre. director general
land manager OF the Rank OF North
Dakota. that the employees OF those
state activities are among the best
paid in the capitol, The expense ac-
counts Of these two institutions. il
is believed. would also stacger the
farmers who have 10 foot the bills.
The Powder River County examiner and the Broadus independent. [volume] (Broadus, Mont.) 1919-1935, 1920-05-21
COUNTY TEACHERS TO
ATTEND SUMMER SCHOOL.

The session Of the Eastern Mon
tana summer school begins at Glen
dive Monday June I. The follow
Ing Powder River county teachers
will he III attendance; Misses Anna
Ford, Eva crane. Martha Steadman.
SchWinit. Florence NcCnllough Mae
Moore. Bessie DALEY. perle Ronitield.
Mabel Hayes. Carrie NJ Russell
Thelma ScriNen, Mrs. Mvra Harris.
Mrs, G. Stewart. Mrs. Anna Champ
ney. Elroy Worner, Gerald Stout
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Ac|DOS|S IS NAME
Of 4 NEW DISEASE

Washington.--The high cost Of |
food is killing thousands of Ameri-
cans and undermining the 1ealth OF
thousands Of others
This is the deduction made by
scientists connected with the govern
ment. whose job is to figure out just
what kinds of foods are necessary |
to sustain the human body.
The reason for the II. c. l.. cas-
ualty list is that the most expensive
foods are the ones most necessary to
COOL health. Economical shoppers
select the cheaper foods. and thereby
deprive themselves and their fami-
lies Of DEMONSTRATING elements.
The disease that develops is called
acidosis. 1t is not a new disease.
but its prevalence in America has
developed in the last five years. The
word 'acidosis' is SO new that it
hasn't gotten into the dictionary.
The disease is more prevalent
among children. 1t was the malady
that killed Vice President and Mrs:
Thomas Marshall's adopted son. That
child had been properly cared for
after the Marshalls adopted him, but
he was undernourished before he
fell into such fortunate hands and
several years of proper feeding failed
10 restore his health.
Bread and other starchy foods
Noegtlin. professor Of pharmacolugy.
government hygienic laboratory, for
this reason they are consumed more
extensively. They are the foods that
used 10 eNess, bring on aidosis.
The principal symptom of acidcsis
Is abnor,nality in breathing. The res
uiration is more difficult because the
lungs are trying TO eliminate the
excess of poison.
Wha, is the preventative or rene
dy Tor acidosis?
Sometimes doctors give bi-carbon
ate O: soda or masnesia alkalines
that HeutraliZe the acts--to prevent
acidosis after operations after ether
anesthesia or relieving established
acidoss or da betes
But to keep from getting acidosis,
there is a better way. The necessary
alkaline> can he taken into the body
in d mixed diet. containing green
vegetables. fruits and milk.
"One cannot emphasize too much
the value OF milk. fresh vegetables
and traits. declared Dr. Noeetlin.
i From these foods one gets sodium
and potassium carhonates and other
Inorganic salts that are absolutely
necessary III neutra'izinG the acids il
one is 10 Keep Well. The juices con-
tain the alkalines the body needs.
Ne should have them regardless Of
cost for il Is not economy TO save
money and ruin Your health.
The starchy foods, such as cakes.
pies. hominy, not cakes biscuits
bread and potatoes should be much
less. if possible. People should cal
lettuce. cabbage, spinach, carrots
turnips. onions. apples, pears grape
fruit. oranges and other fruit and
segetab les
String beans contain apout The
light portion OF foods and We should
cat all we can get of them. The peo-
pie now eat a half pound of meat a
day per capita. Which is loo per cent
too much. Sugar is a luxury that
could be entirely eliminated With no
bad effects. The best rule to follow
is a mixed diet. With emphasis, es-
pecially now that summer is near.
on the green vegetables and fruits
and milk and its products. and eat
plenty Of food at regular intervals.
The Powder River County examiner and the Broadus independent. [volume] (Broadus, Mont.) 1919-1935, 1920-05-21
HERE'S \ BIRD"
OVER EIGHT FEET

New York.-John Van Albert Of
Amsterdam, Holland is the taIlest
man in the world eight feet five
inches from heel to head. He has
just arrived in New York and will
soon join circus. His limbs and
body are in proportion With Ills
height John wears II glove. ga
hat and No y shoes.
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nnpatriotic. notwithstanding the I'M
favorable position. or light. in which
they have been placed by the actions
Of the convention.