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The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1920-10-07

Communities on the route of the
National Park-to-Park highway, in
Guiding many towns in Montana,
have a direct commercial interest in
the proper representation, through
delegates, at the forthcoming con-
vention of the National Park-to-Park
Highway association, in Denver No
vember lib, in which the National
Parks service and the American Au-
tomobile association will also parti-
cipate. This assertion, made by the
members of the official party dedi-
eating the $500 mile continuous
scenic wonder way, is substantiated
by Pacific coast states which are
familiar with tourist business.
Spend So a Day
Automobile tourists bring an av-
erage return each of IS a day to the
merchants, hotelmen and distributors
of gas and oil in communities visit
ed in their c-ross-country travels.
There are ~7,456,6O7 automobiles in
use in the United States, according
to available statistics, averaging Ii
car to each IA persons.
Ben Blow, manager of the good
roads bureau of the California State
Automobile association, declares that
100000 coo a year is spent in Cali
fornia by automobile tourists from
other states averaging $40 a day for
a party of three OF four persons. The
United States government, prior to
the inception of the high priced pc
riod, made an estimate based on
three persons in a car, allowing $12
a day az a fair average expense. Re-
vision to conform to present day
costs would make this at least SIS a
day for each person.
Travel is Increasing
Greater accessibility in reaching
the IL national parks in nine western
states is one motive for defining the
National P~ark-to-Park highway,
bringing increased automobile pleas
ure travel and later on industrial
and agricultural travel, and the
choice of going the northern route,
through Wyoming, Montana and
Idaho to reach the Pacific coast tier
Of states, and returning through Ari-
IONA and New Mexico to Colorado,
the starting point, or reversing the
order of travel.
The official touring party, speak
10 large meetings III every place,
is maintaining it's schedule. Cover
nors of every state are giving Off
cial recognition to the movement,
which is to be put on a permanent
in the Denver convention,
when a stupendous program will be
aunched calling for the expenditure
Of 500, 600, 900 for half-surfacing
he dirt roads that go to make up
his wonder highway.
Caravan Touring Coast
The automobile caravan started
rom Seattle down the Pacific coast
by James Allen, state high
vay commissioner, and Douglas A.
manager of the Automobile
Tub of Western Washington, as
veil as F. L. Wolf, personal repres-
~ntative of Governor Louis F. Hart
f Washington. The official party's
isit is resulting in greater enthu-
iasm for good roads generally
throughout the west, in coast cities,
already enjoy the benefits of
he 800 miles of hard-surface roads
long the Pacific coast, and includ-
d as part of the route of the park
onnecting highway.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1920-10-07

NOLONEL Thompson's father, William Thompson, was one
of'the best known of the Montana pioneers and was once
mayor of Butte. The life of the elder Thompson was filled
with the romance of the pioneer days of Montana. His parents
were among the first settlers of Yankton, Dakota territory, and
they arrived from that point in Virginia lily in II August, 1868,
first kit of carpenters tools into Virginia City and at once en-
gagged in the manufacture of window sash, hewng the material
from pine poles and charging so cents per light for each sash.
He, with a partner, burned the first kiln of lime produced in
Alder Gulch. He also engaged in building during the winter of
1864. The next spring he went down to the Yellowstone river
with a small party, and in that wilderness, where death lurked in
every thicket, he built thirteen mackinaw boats to transport
miners and others who wished to return to the states. In those
days, it must be remembered, steamboat traffic on the Missouri
river had not reached the great proportions of a few years later.
In 1868, for instance, there were only two steamers that attempt
ed to ascend the Missouri, and neither of these reached Fort
Benton. In 1864 only two boats reached Fort Benton, while one
other got as far as Cow Island and a fourth reached the mouth
of the Mar1aS river. Persons going down the river, therefore,
had to use small boats of the mackinaw type, for the most part.
1t was the plan to take the boats down the river together in
a fleet, in order to have sufficient strength to stand off the hos
tile Sioux along the river. On October 10, with all in readiness,
the boats, carrying 168 men, started with Thompson as captain
of the expedition. They reached the mouth Of the Yellowstone
without being molested. At Painted Woods a band of Santee
Sioux attacked the party after Thompson had refused to land,
but there were no casualties. They visited Fort Union, Fort Blu
ford, Fort Rice and other river points, and on the whole had a
most interesting and enjoyable trip. They reached Sioux City
on the 18th of November, having been 80 days on the trip.
Thompson spent the winter in Minnesota, Michigan and Canada,
and in the spring returned to Fort Benton by river on the Vel
lowstone, the FIRST boat up that year. He went on to Helena and
Virginia City and at the latter place resumed building with his
partner, one Griffith. In 1866 he went to Helena and engaged
in building, but later returned to Virginia City, where he engaged
in the lumber and sawnill business. He went to Butte to live
in 1878, and in 1884 had 10 steam SaWmills in operation. Thomp-
son was a prominent member of the Vigilantes, and built the
store building in which five road agents were hanged at the same
time, which still stands as an object of interest to the tourists
who pass through Virginia City.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1920-10-07
Silver Bows Birth Rate

Up to and including September "a,
1920, there has been reported to the
city health department 938 births in
the city and county, and in that same
time there have been Al deaths
among babies of the city and county.
In 1919 there was born in the city
and county 1877 babies, of which
662 were males and 655 females. Of
these babies 844 were born in the
city, and 473ai in the county outside
of the city. In the same year there
SO deaths among babies in
and Silver Bow.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1920-10-07
MEANS MONEY FOR
MONTANA TOWNS
CENTERS ON PARK-TO-PARK
HIGHWAY GET REVENUE
FROM TOURISTS

Automobile Tourists Leave an Aver
age of So Per Day With Merchants,
Hotelmen and Dealers in Automo-
bile Supplies; Is Big Sum in the
Aggregate.
New Britain herald., 1920-08-23
TO BATTLE ON SUFFRAGE
Two Factions in Tennessee House Widen Breach By Preparing Today for Legal Fight.

Nashville, Tenn, Aug. 2.-Both factions in the Tennessee suffrag ge fight prepared today for legal battle over the legislatures ratification of the federal suffrage amendment. Suf- fragists and their opponents were of tho. opinion that the next step in the controversy probably would be the hearing on the temporary writ of injunction issued Saturday by Judge Laneford restraining state of ficials from certifying ratification to washinGton
 Ii was believed that the case might be heard late today or tomorrow. The writ is returnable within five days.
 The Tennessee constitutional league which brought the suit on the grounds that the legislature under the state constitution had no right to ratify the suffrage amendment, has announced it will carry its fight, if necessary. to C. s. supreme court. officials of the league predict the in- junction will prevent women of the nation from voting for at least IS \ months.
 SuffraGists exprssed the belief that ratification by Tennessee would be upheld m time for women to vote in November.
New Britain herald., 1920-08-23
CITY ITEMS

Exclusive agents Stetson Shoes Besse-Leland Co.-advt.
 A Ford Csr driven by Frank w. Humphrey and a motorcycle ridden by Philip Morse. col,ided this noon at the corner of Walnut street. Slight damage was done to the motorcycle
 Smith Bl siness school opens Sept. First.-adV1
 Open Monday evening until D. m. BeSsc-Leland Co.-Advt.
 James Palmieri was notified this morning to bc ia police court tomor- row morning for leaving his automo- bile in the restricted district on Com mercial street.
 Smith Business school opens Sept. First.-advt.
 August clearance sale at Eesse- T>ela nd's.--advt
 An important meeting of tie Catholic Women's Benevolent Legion, tomorrow evening in St. Aary's school hall at >' o'clock. Full attendance is requested.
 Lot of boys tennis and scout shoes s1.9s al -Leland's.-Advt.
 The F.. B. C. club. well known local organization, will hold a dance tomorrow evening ur l.ako Com bounce.
 Mems R. V. ID. and Athletic shirts and drawers 45c at Besse-Leland's s. Adyt.
New Britain herald., 1920-08-23
MAY GET BRITISH GIN.

New London. Aug. 23.-A month ago Mayor F.. Frank Morgan of this city sent a letter to the lord mayor of London, asking if it were possible for this city to get a gift of gun captured by the British in the world war F.. C. Cooper. the lord mayor of ondon, has replied stating:
 II shall try and get you a gun from our war office. but I do not know what their rules and regulations are So far. they have not given the city of London anything of the kind"
New Britain herald., 1920-08-23
PERSONALS

NIT. and Mrs. James J. McAleer of 25 Sma1ley street. have returned after a trip to Niagara.
 Attorneys William M. Greenstein and Josiah Greenstein have returned from a two weeks auto trip to Atlantic City and Asbury Park.
 Mir. and Mrs. James H. Curtin and Miss Agnes Curtin have returned from Block Island.
 Dr. and Mrs. w. T. Stockwen and family of Newington, MT. and Mrs Frank \. Wells and Mrs. Myron D. Stockwell, will return tomorrow from Maine.
New Britain herald., 1920-08-23
FALSE ALARM SOUNDED.

The fire department was called out at To o'clock this morning from Box S9 at the corner of High and Broad street. and on responding they found that there was no need of their ser vices. Owen Curry. who, from ap- pearances, has been indulging in the fluid prohibited by the eighteenth amendment. it seems went to the home of his son on High street, and when admittance was refused he be- came overcome with a delusion that the place was on fire, so he accord l. ingly sent in the alarm. Curry was taken to the police station and later removed to the town home to under go medical treatment.
New Britain herald., 1920-08-23
ACCIDENT AT N0ANK
New York Auto Party Headed for Boston Has Machine Demolished Three Severely Injured.

Noank. Conn. Aug. s3.-Ben ia min.
 Samuel. Catherine and Sarah Green wald. adults. of 1905 Beach avenue,
 Bronx. New York. were more or less seriously injured when a touring car in which they were riding from New
 York to Boston was demolished just before midnight Saturday. The driver failed to see q corner in time to make a turn towards this village and crashed into tho rocks between the street and the shore of North Cove. One woman and the driver were seri- ously injured while the others were badly cut and bruised. An infant Ameron Greenwald. escaped unin- jured. All the injured are now at the homes of Eugene Burdick and Her man Fisher under medical treatment.
New Britain herald., 1920-08-23
TO RELEASE CAPTIVES
Foreigners. Including Americans, Taken By Mexicans Will Be Given Freedom shortly.

Washington, Aug. 2@.-Responding to an informal communication from the American embassy at Mexico City. the Mexican foreign office has announced that steps have been taken 10 ef&t the prompt release of for eigners. including Americans, report cd to have been kidnapped at Ciale, JaIisco by bandits under the leader ship of Zamora. The state depart ment was advised today of the em- ba ssy's action and tho Mexican reply.
 According to the Mexico City news papers. 5000 federal troops. under Gen. Enr.cue Estrada. are in pursuit of the bandits.
 Excelsior. Of Mexico City. stated that II Americans and a British citi- zen were being held by the bandits
 The American embassy reported that the British legation at Mexico City was notified that the captives in cluded Mir. and Mrs. Charles Hoyle, Harry D. Gardner. three other Ameri- cans named Hereval. Culvert and Dietrich. and British subject named w. F.. Johnson.
New Britain herald., 1920-08-23
DEATH OF MRS. MARY FAY
Mother Of Father John F.. Fay Of P1ainvillc InaSser Away Sunday Evening in Rockville

Mrs. Mary Fay of Ellington. widow of the late Michael Fay of Rockville, passed away at the home of her daughter and snn-in-l law, MT. and Mrs. Davis Fahey of 65 Mountain street, Rockville last evening from old age. She was S1 years old. She is surviv- cd by II children. Rev. Father Fay Mrs. Margaret and Anna Fay of Plainville, Matthew Fay of New York, Joseph Fay of Hartfcrd. Andrew Fay of Norwich. Mrs Rose Brown of Pennington, Mrs. Davis Fahey of Rockville. Sister Mary Raphael of Merden, Sister Mary Ambrose of Nor walk and Sister Mary Bertrand of Milford. Mrs. Fay is also survived by 14 grandchildren and one great grand child. The funeral will be held from the St. Bernard church in Rock vile. Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock. Her son, Father John E. Fay will officiate and burial will be in the St. Bernard cemetery Mrs. Fay was resident of Rockville for the past 13 years. She was of very lovable nature and had a large circle of friends. Her death will be mourned by her many friends
New Britain herald., 1920-08-23

to get money Saturday night Shum- ski. he said, was not in on the plan.
 Chilicki was the only other de- fenuant who cared to say anEthmg 'o the court. On the way to the witness stand he passed the chairs occupied by the two young men who had furn- ed states evidence. AS hc did so he muttered under his breath. Prescott tor klett asked that he repeat wha. he said and he reiterated. TheN' re squealers.'
 klctt Sums up Case
 summing up his ease, Prosecutor George w. Eleat cha Ctcrized 1t as the most fiagrant of its type that has come before the New Britain court in the quarter of century that he has been the prosecutor. He offered a mo- tion that the accused be bound over to the next term of the superior court in bonds of s..50O. Judge William F. ManEan. who appeared r. ''"" n:'lie asked il a .hc bond he lessened but the prosecutors motion was accepted.
 Kirkham Remarks
 In passing iudCemerc. Judge John Fl. Sirkham rcmarked:
 Tt is q, very sad thing that in Now Britain there arc such men as these who have been before the court many times: they have been sent away to reform schools and reformatories but they don't seem to profit by it. It is an exanIpl" uT what C'hnr boys may como to-
New Britain herald., 1920-08-23
WITH SENATOR HARDING.
Harvey and Knox Are Conferring With
 Him et Marion.

Marion, O.. Aug. 23.-Col. George Harvey of New York continued to- day the conference with Senator Harding and his advisors which be- gan Saturday. It was indicated that his visit had to do with the League of Nations on which Senator Harding g is preparing a speech to be delivered here Saturday.
 Frank Knox of Manchester. N. H.. who was floor manager for Major Gen. Wood at the Chicago conven- tion saw Senator Harding today and assured him of the support of the Kew England states.
 "Since the national convention"
New Britain herald., 1920-08-23
SUES TO FORECLOSE.

Tho Meech, Stoddard company of Middletown, through Judge G. B. Carlson. has brough< foreclosure suit against Sam Schneider, and prop erty on Smalley street has been placed under attachment. The pa pers were served by Deputy Sheriff M. D. StockweIl and the suit is re- turnable in the superior court on the first Monday in September. The ac- tion is based on a note transaction involving sS,0O0 which the plaintiffs claim Harry s. kevorkian is the hold CT. Kevorkian it is claimed has since transferred the property to Schneider.
New Britain herald., 1920-08-23
FAMILY TROUBLES
 SETTLED IN COURT
Spring Agrees to Have Wife Draw
 TWo-thirdS Of His Wages

Henry Spring. charged with non support in police court this morning, agreed to pay two-thirds Of his weekly wages to his wife through Probation Officer F.. C. Connolly. The case has been in the hands of the prosecutor for some time but efforts to settle the case out of the courts have been of no avail. Disagreements as to who will exercise authority over their two children and real estate held jointly by husband and wife. causes tho trouble. Spring claims. He is making an effort to sell his half of the home but she blocks him. he claims.
 Rodcnski Fine
 Peter Rodenski was fined $25 and costs for passing a standing trolley car and s1o and costs for operating a motor vehicle without a drivers license His car knocked Miss Mary Woods to the pavement on West Main street yesterday afternoon when she alighted from a trolley near Lincoln street.
 Tenement Fight
 Annie Fatclli and Mary Brunelle were fined S10 and costs each and judgment was suspended upon the payment of costs, when the two were arraigned on charges of assault. An aIterCatlOn Tn a. F ran Kim street 1Cn- ement house yesterday resulted in the arrests.
 Another Assault Case
 A fine of s15 was imposed upon Edward O'Brien for assaulting Mary Van Gordon. The complainant testi- fled that O'Brien followed her Satur- day night after she demanded DOT tion of the sidewalk to walk upon. She claimed he was under the intlu- ence of liquor
 Drunks Monday Review
 Frank Ramsey, Michael Arvis. John Rebo and John LenoN, plain trunks, were fined SIC and costs each.
 AutOist Fined
 W. T. Jones was fined s2O on breach of the peace charges and judgment was suspended on charge of oper- ating a motor vehicle while under the influence of liquor. Judge William F. Mangan appeared for him. Edward McMnrray was fined S10 for breach of the peace. The men had trouble yesterday afternoon with Careta aker Lawrence of Shuttle Meadow reser- voir when he attempted to put them off the grounds.
New Britain herald., 1920-08-23
TO HOLD CORN ROAST

The new cafeteria manager at the Y w. C. A. plans a corn roast to be held at Sunset Rock on Thursday af- ternoon. The regular evening meal at the Hungerford Court institution will be omitted and the members and others who care to will frolic at the open air feast. There will be lots of corn widh butter and salt. hot dogs. ice cream and all the rest that goes to make such an entertaining outing.
New Britain herald., 1920-08-23
AT MIDDLE BI

The Misses Doroth Helen Bonney, Anna EIinor Corbett, Madeli Carolyn Conlon, Mary R Weston. Helen McAlee Bonney will spend the weeks at Middle Beacf Miss Mollie Hackett is the party.
New Britain herald., 1920-08-23
PULLAR < & NIVEN
Guards Protect Workmen
 Against K. R. Striker>

New York, Aug. 2a.-Armed guards brought here from New Haven, New London and Waterbury today pa trolled tho yards of the New Haven railroad to protc [ workers against strlkcrs. whom tho company claims have assaulted more than score of employees during tho last few days. Five workers were said by the com pany to be in hospitals suffering from severe injuries.
New Britain herald., 1920-08-23
OUTING HELD SATURDAY

The first annual excursion of em- ployes of the Commercial Shirt Co.
 was held Saturday at Momauguin- There were "a members of tho plant in attendance. During the afternoon there were athletic contests and after bathing and other forms of recres tion the party enjoyed a good shore feed.
New Britain herald., 1920-08-23
PRINCE ARRIVES IN \. Y,

New York. Aug. 23.--Crown Prince Carol of Rrmania who has travelled across the United States on his trip around the world. arrived here to- day for a visit before sailing next Saturday for Europe on the Aauitania. A dinner In his honor has been ar ranged for tonight by James ". Ger ard former ambassador to Germany
New Britain herald., 1920-08-23
said Mr. Knox, "I have

or less continuous c, with the men who led Wood in Chicago and ccption they are Loyalty ly and enthusiasticall, Senator Harding" ator Harding."
New Britain herald., 1920-08-23
AutOist Fined
EIGHT PAPERS SIGNED.

New York, Aug. 23.-Benny Leon ard and Eddie F'itzsimmons were signed today by Tex Rickard for a 15 round bout for the lightweight championship at Madison Square
New Britain herald., 1920-08-23
City Advertisement
Layout of Rueu Street.


 Clerks offiee. City of New Britain. Conn. Aug. a. 1920. gA Whom Tt May Concern:
 Notice is hereby givon that the ifo.rd of Compensation and Assess ncnt of tho Cry of New Britain. has made the following apprnisement of damaxes and assessment Of benefits caused hy the layout Of Buell. street. fNpm South Main street to Bassett street and defining of the street. grade and building lines thereon. viz:
 North Si,1c.
New Britain herald., 1920-08-23

Total ............S2 S22i.I0 s224.IO And it finds no damages. or special benefits or hcttermcnts to any other person or party. And the Board rec ommends in connection with this re- port and as part thereof. that the dscd given by Buell. II. Bassette and Franklin r.. Basscttc. executors of the will of Elm ,linc E. Bassette to the City of New Britain, dated Dec. Is, 1913. bc recorded in the New Brit aln Land Records.
 Accepted. Adopted. certified from record and published twice by order of the Common Council. - Attest,
 ALFRED L.. THOMPSON.
 &o.1 City Clerk.
New Britain herald., 1920-08-23
Arrested saturday Night.

Tn" youths were rounded up Sat urany night by a squad of police under the direction of Sergeant John ]. King when information furnished inc authorities pointed to them us responsible for tho hold-ups. They compose what is known as the "Brond Street Gang" and have given he police considerable trouble.
New Britain herald., 1920-08-23

Children's Tsompcrs.
New Britain herald., 1920-08-23
DrunkS Monday Review

Frank Ramsey, Michael Arvis. John Rebo and John LenoN, plain drunkS, were fined SIC and costs each
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-04-19
BUSINESS ON CARY STREET
WAS IN SLIGHT CONFUSION
Strike OF R~nilrondcrs Threw Things
Out OF Gcnr-IJctter Outlook for
'rhIs llcnL

The ra!lroader's strike that threw
shipping into all kinds OF confusion
last week. upset things on. Cary anu
Thirteenth Streets where the whole
sale produce dealers: and the COM
mission merchants distribute coun-
try produce and some other things for
Richmond people to cat.
h effects OF the strike were
varied. Some things were more pien-
tirul a the country shippers
could not send the stun beyond Rich
:nond. Some other things were scarce
because they had TO cone through
Washington. something that'was hard
The early part OF the week all man
week wore away the receipts became
very large and the prices ON hens
weakened decidedly. with prospect OF
going still lower this week. Spring
chickens continue in light receipt and
the prices Keep up. Hens were quoted
at tho close of the week at IS to
~ with prospects for decided fall from
those figures this week. Chickens
were going ut 80 to 60. Spring
chickens were scarce at 80 to SO cents.
Ducks were strong at 40 cents. Geese.
not much In demand, at - TO IS cents!
Old BOOSTERS sold down to % TO 2S.
Eggs were 4 little slow at IS to 10
with prospect o. lower figures this
week.
On Saturday quite a Number OK
crates of hens were shipped 10 Balti-
more by automobile truck. because
OF the railway strike poultry was