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The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1920-09-02
1T WAS "A WOMAN WHO BETRAYED PAT GR0vE TO BUTTE POLICE:
DETECTIVE WHOSE GUN MADE OUTLAW YIELD TELLS THE STORY

against the northumberland was be
hind the plan, according to Grove
This confederate was to put ur
$4,000.
A threatening letter to young
Rockefeller, according to the plan
was to force him to fork over So
100000, the penalty for refusal to be
the sight of his fathers body washed
up on the Euclid bay beach, Cleye-
land. Grove had figured he could
transport the money by boat to Lon
don, Ontario.
Plotted to Steal Rockefeller
1t was a grand conspiracy, the way
Grove tells it, but something hap
pened. The vengefu1 oil mans feet
grew cold, Grove says, but whatever
1T was that barred the way or whose
feet it was that grew frigid, the great
Rockefeller kidnapping case ended as
it began-a dream.
Soon the Grove fancy took another
amazing flight. His mind began to
grope for possible means of laying
hands on the original copy of the
Declaration of Independence. Learn
ing from a newspaper that it was
kept in a case in the department of
state at Washington, he picked a con-
federate who was to obtain a job in
the state building. This mans part
was to find a way to let Grove in at
an opportune time. The child-steal-
er would Gift the paper" and then
write a letter to Uncle Samuel offer
ing to sell it back to him for ST.
100000. Somebody's feet grew cold
again. Grove says it was the other
fellows, and to use his own words,
he "blowed the job" and the guard
ians of the declaration never knew it
had ever been in peril.
Meantime Grove had been relieved
of n great fear, for the Cudahy re-
wards had been withdrawn, follow
ing a futile trial of Ed Callahan, one
of his alleged aids in the kidnapping
That was the last heard of Grove
until Saturday night September 80,
1905, when Captain McGrath and I, |
then city detective of Butte, Mon
tana, picket up his trail in that city.
making u rounds we met a wo-
man known as Bert Adams. She
told us of her experience with a des-
admirer whose attentions she
had placed her in deadly peril
Of her life.
"He has been coming here for sew
eral days." she said. '"The first time
lie came he carried two big pistols in
holsters, suspended from his shout
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1920-09-02

ders. The next night he rolled in
drunk without the guns and fell
asleep while he was talking to me.
The neck of his shirt vas open and
I noticed that he wore a white string
around his neck. I pulled the string
and out popped an amulet, and on it
vas engraved the name Pat Grove"
The promised to betray
him into our hands, but not until
we assured her that if he resisted we
would fight him to a finish. Fur
Their, we agreed to arrest him out
side; she didn't want the house all
wrecked, she said. So the three of
us agreed on a plan. McGrath and I
would camp in an empty house across
the street, and when Grove came she
would turn the light in front of the
door on and off three times in quick
succession.
The next night we lay in wait until
long after the time that Grove usual
ly made his appearance. After we
had concluded he would not show up
and had taken a walk around town
we drifted back to our post and call
ed out the Adams woman. Grove
had come and gone, she said, but
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1920-09-02

would return the following night
sure, as she had agreed to go out
with him to meet a pal. He and this
man, he said, we're trying to raise
money to buy horses and other things
necessary for a big job-the robbery
OF a large shipment of bullion which
would soon be going over the Union
Pacific railroad.
We got into our hiding place at 6
O'Clock the next evening determined
to stick there until he Showed" If
we had to wait till morning. We
turns watching from the win
dow. 1t was my trick when a man
that answer the description of Grove
given by the woman stepped up to
the side door and rang the bell. 1t
raj Grove sure enough.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-06-23

disc, amount claimed s22.5C; allowed
$2250.
2495-fIay e. Tucker, meat, amount
claimed S77OO; allowed $7700.
-Claycomb & Anderson, desk
amount claimed $50; allowed $50.
2497-W e. Atchison, blacksmith
ing, amount claimed $l9.15; allowed
$l9.15.
Keystone Groc. Co, merchan-
disc amount claimed $40; allowed
$40.
2499-Pear Steam Laundry, laun'
dry, amount claimed $1S; allowed
$1S.
25oO-Rock Island Tran. Co.,
freight, amount claimed $S.55; al
lowed $3.55.
25O1 T. j. O'Neill, stamps and tel.
amount claimed $500; allowed $500.
2502-Mary A. Nichols, care OF
pauper, amount claimed 500; al
lowed 500
25O3-C -Chckasha Gas & Elec Co.,
lights amount claimed $685.. al
lowed $69.55.
25O4-Frank Taylor, fees, amount
claimed S5c; disallowed S5c.
25O5-Henry Wood, project No. H.
amount claimed $4O,5s9.1O; allowed
$4O,5991O.
25O5-A. c, White, salary and ex-
penses, amount claimed $3.50; al
lowed $3.50
25O7-J. w. Rose, merchandise,
amount claimed $40. allowed $40.
25OS- First National bank school
warrant amount claimed $1O46.95;
allowed $1O46.95.
25O9-Tignor & Seaton's mecrhan-
disc, amount claimed $40; allowed
$40.
2511 Cottage hospital care OF
pauper, amount claimed $40; al
lowed $40.
2512-T. T. Montgomery, service
amount claimed SIS; allowed SIS.
2513-Lillian Shuster service, amt.
claimed SIS; allowed SIS.
2514-M. H. Shepard, service, amt.
claimed $15; allowed SIS.
2515-J. B. Sampson, repair work,
amount claimed Toe; allowed 75c.
2516-Magnolia Pet Co, oil, amt
claimed $S696; allowed $S6.96.
25l7-Harlow Pub. Co, supplies,
amount claimed $3.50; allowed
1880.
Observation-Disclosures Lumber
Co, amount clairAed $3.50; allowed
$3.50.
observation-disclosures Lumber
Co, lumber amount claimed, $3.50;
allowed $3.50. s0
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Lurmber
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-06-23

2551--W, r. Borden, road work
claimed $3.50, allowed $3.50
2552-Roy Hill, road work, claim
ed .$125, allowed $125.
2553--J. II. Hill road work, claim
ed 1913, allowed 1878.
255A--Dude Fitzpatrick, road work,
claimed $162,75, allowed $162.75.
Matt Sankey telephones,
claimed 1895, allowed 1885,
2556-H. F. Allen. expenses, claim
ed 1864, allowed 1864.
2557-J. c. Clayton, printing,
claimed $780, allowed $54.60.
255S-W. II, Thomas, right of way,
claimed $780, allowed $50.
2559--Dave HILL hay, claimed
s76.19, allowed S76.19.
256O-Matt Sankey, boarding pris-
oners. claimed $275.95, allowed
$275.95,
25e1-C. L. Smith, boarding pris-
opers, claimed $3.50. eIloewd $3.50.
2562-Edith Hammonds, analyzing
beer, claimed SO, allowed So.
2563-Matt Sankey, stamps, claim
cd 50, allowed S..
2564--D. A. Wilson, expenses,
claimed $40, allowed $40.
2565-Western Union, kilograms,
cleimed S9.6S, allowed $96S.
2566-Nettie Coryell, salary, claim
ed $3.50, allowed $3.50.
256T-Csroline Jones', salary, claim
ed $3.50. allowed $3.50.
25es-J. A. Arthur, road work,
claimed $5S, allowed 5S.
2569-Mrs. e. l.. Davis, allowance
claimed $40, allowed 500.
In witness whereof the record OF
these minutes have been read aloud
adopted by the board, signed by the
chairman, and attested by the county
clerk, this 7th day of June, 1920.
Upon motion regularly made and
seconded the board adjourned.
j. A. Temple, Chairman.
Attest-R S. Cox, County Clerk.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-06-23
Co., humber, amount claimed $497. .35; |;

Co, lumber amount claimed $497.35;
allowed $497.35.
2521--M. G. Phillips, repair work,
claimed $3.50, allowed $72.5Q
2522-Henry lancaster repair
work, claimed $40, allowed $40.
2523-T. II. Phillips, repair work,
claimed 1892. allowed 1892.
Observation-Disclosures Lhr. CO..
lumber, claimed $2147.55, allowed
214755.
2525--Stephenson-B Browne Lbr. Co.,
lumber, claimed $265.05, allowed
$265.05.
-Stephenson-B Browne Lbr Co.,
lumber, claimed $l9315, allowed
$19315.
2527-Stephenson-Browne Lbr. Co.,
lumber, claimed $55.S5, allowed
S55S5.
252s-Stephenson- Browne Lbr. Co.,
lumber, claimed 5415, allowed
$54.15.
Observation-Disclosures Lbr. Co..
lumber, claimed $103.40, allowed
$103 40
25sO-W. f. Gilmer expenses,
claimed $3.50, allowed $3.50
2532-Citizens Nationa bank, as
signed claimed. $29, allowed $29.
25S3-Citizens National bank, as
signed claimed 1913, allowed $473S.
2534-Citlzens National bank, as.
signed claimed 1923, allowed 1928.
2535-Citizens National bank, as
signed claimed $35 allowed $S5.
25S6-Citizens National bank, as
signed claimed 1884, allowed $1S.54.
2537-Citizens National bank, as
signed claimed, $50, allowed 500.
253S-Roy Hill, road work, claim
ed 500, allowed $1O5.
2539--B. II. Ford, road work, claim
ed 1884, allowed $S4.
25iO-Dude Fitzpatrick, road work,
claimed $105, allowed $lO5.
2541-W. T. Borden, road work
claimed $65 allowed $50.
2542-J. NJ. HILL road work, claim
ed $3.50, allowed $25.60.
2543-J. H. H;u, road work, claim
ed $225.5O, allowed $225.5O.
2544-J B. Moncrief, road work,
claimed $131.25, allowed $lS1.25.
2545-B. H. Ford road work,
claimed $99.75, allowed $99.75.
2546-Roy Hill, road work, claimed
$1O5, allowed S105.
2547-J. M. Hill, road work, claim
ed $S5.75, allowed $S5.75.
254S-J. B. Moncrief, road work,
claimed 1926, allowed $131.25.
2549-M. H. Hale, grading, claimed
$42. allowed $42.
2550-Rock Island Trans. Co, dray-
age, claimed so, allowed so.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-06-23
Mr.. FARMER

Are you going to make a change?
If so, by all means see the lower Rio
Grande valley. No better soil to be
had; climate right, and if you buy
land from the w. E. STEWART
LAND CO., you will have abundance
of water under the best irrigation
system in America, with no chance
for crop failures. Water important
as land. Don't be misled. Join us
Tuesday. We show you all systems
in the valley; you be the judge.
Let's talk it over A. N. Woodbridge.
Tel. 1858 or 2S6; 326 Chiekasha Ave-
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-06-23
T.ypewriters

1t will pay to investigate the FOX
before you buy. Many exclusive fea'
utres. The Fox is made in standard
and portable models; prompt deliv-
cry at present. Oakes Typewriter
Exchange, state dealers, .2O7 West
Second street, Oklahoma City. See
machine at Daily Express.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-06-23
r r. Erwin Regarding His. Troubles.

"A year ago last winter ! had an
attac.; of indigestion followed by
biliousness and constipation. Seing
Chamberlain's Tablets so highly rec.
ommended for stomach troubles
bought a bottle of them and they
helped me right away" writes X. f.
Erwin, Pere. Ind. If you have any
trouble with your digestion give
these tablets a trial. They will do
you good.
Evening journal., 1920-01-03
DANIEL AFTER
LOCAL RADICALS
Department Of Justice Agent
Makes Investigation in
Wilmington
HAS MADE NO
ARRESTS AS YET

While an investigation has been made
as TO the activities OF Radicals In the
Wilmington district In connection with
the nation vide roundup being CON
duced under Federal supervision. no
arrests have been made to date.
A local Federal official this morning
admitted that an investigation has been
made but said II was in charge OF
Todd Daniel. division superintendent Of
the Department OF Justice with head
quarters In Philadelphia. Any informa-
ton he said would have 10 come from
Mr.. Daniel
Mr.. Daniel was located by telephone
at his oflce In the Federal building
Philadelphia. and when asked by a rep
resentative OF The Evening Journal II
any arrests had been made In the
Wilmington district in connection with
the raid on the Reds" replied: r
"Not yet"
Mr.. Daniel said general lnvestieston
Is being made In this as well as other
districts and as fast as evidence Is gath
cred that warrants II, the Radicals will
be arrested. eve are going to keep this
Investigation mp until we get them ALL
Mr. Daniel added.
Evening journal., 1920-01-03
KOLCHAk ARMY
UNDER siege,
.LONDONHEARS
Forces of All Russian Anti
BOIsheviki Government
Hard Pressed
JAP FORCES TRY
TO AVERT CONFLICT

LONDON. Jan. 3. UNITED Pressl.-
Admiral Kolchak's headquarters was
declared In a state OF siege on Christ
mas Day. according 10 a news agency
dispatch from lrkutsk today.
The forces OF the all-RuSsian anti
BOlshevik government were hard
pressed by the red armies, according
to the dispatch.
japanese forces in Siberia were try
ing to prevent further conflict, the dis
patch said and had expressed determin-
alton not 10 allow the red forces 30
cross the Angara River, taking the stand
the Japanese sphere OF influence would
be menaced by further red advances.
Meantime wireless dispatches from
Moscow indicated the Soviet govern
ment was continuing its peace often
sive.
NJ Tchitcherin. the Soviet foreign
minister, sent a wireless message to
VittOrio Sclalia, Italian foreign minister
proposing an Immediate resumption OF
relations between Italy and The Soviet
government. the Moscow dispatch said.
The Bolshevik official, according 20
the dlspaach, pointed out capture OF the
entire Block Sea coast by Red armies
Is imminent, and that pacincation OF
this territory by the Bolsheviki will
open n sea route TO Italy.
The Soviet government today claim
ed continued success in its campaign
against General Deniken's forces in
South Russia.
Evening journal., 1920-01-03
NO NEW CLUE TO
PRICE, FIVE DAYS
OUT OF PRISON
Grand Jury Which Meets on Mon
day is Likely to Inquire In t o
"WaIk Out" of Condemned Muir
derer Who Still Enjoys Liberty.
Fugitiue Successfully COUers His
Tracks.

grand jury by formal instructions OF
course is not known. Resident Judge
Herbert L. Rice went out to the work
house on Wednesday with J. Frank Ball
secretary of the trustees, TO lock over
the situation there.
Attorney General Reinhardt announced
today that in event OF Price not being
recaptured berore January Q, he would
ask Governor Townsend to grant a stay
Of execution OF Price for a few days.
That such action might be taken was
forecast d 10 these columns on Monday.
TO meet any legal objection that Price
was officially dead" II he should not
be executed on January and a respite
not being granted by the governor.
Mr. Reinhardt said he felt reasonably
sure he could go into court at any time
and ask for a rescnteuce OF Price, but
10 avoid any legal tcchn'calities would
ask the Governor TO issue a stay Of exc
cution. The stay Of execution will be
asked for, for a brief period ,nch re-
curing time until Price Is recaptured.
A report spread through The city
today that Price had been quietly cap
tured and taken back TO the county
Continued on Page Two
Evening journal., 1920-01-03
MANHATTAN OPERA
CO. TO RESUME

The Manhattan Grand Opera Com
pany will return 20 Baltimore the latter
part OF January to complete the series
OF operas recently Interrupted In that
city by a strike OF part OF the orchestra
and chorus men, At that time the
company went 10 New York. but did
not dlsband, as was reported from Bal
tlmOre. New men were engaged 10 re-
place the striking musicians. and the
company will resume It's tour. New
hackers have come 10 the support OF
the organization. which with the neces-
sary financial guarantee, now expects
10 lnaugurate a thoroughly successful
season.
Artists OF worldwide fame, as well
as young singers who give promise OF
great careers, are in the personnel OF
the Manhattan Company. The four
operas given IN this city proved the
right OF the company 10 a place in The
front rank Of musical organizations.
Baltimore critics gave unstinted praise
to the one performance given in that
city by the Manhattan Company before
the strike OF It's orchestra and chorus.
RiccardO Martin. Henrieite Wakefield,
Giorglo Puliti. Greek Evans, and all
the other pplncipals will remain with
the company.
Evening journal., 1920-01-03
NO FORMAL PEACE
UNTIL JANUARY Is

PARIS. Jan. 3. UNITED Pressl Sign
ing OF the protocol and final exchange
Of ratification to make the treaty OF
Itace with Germany probably will not
take place sooner than January i3, II
was indicated today.
The plan to complete the long peace
negotiations on January 6 virtually has
been given up 10 was said owing to
the illness Of Kurt Won Lersner, the
German emlssary and the fact that
Premier Clemenceau is on vacation in
the department OF War.
Lstest advices here said Clemenceau
has consented 10 become an honorary
member OF the Senate but still refused
10 announce whether he would be a
presidential candidate.
The supreme council today author
izcd Premier Clemenceau to issue pre-
tlminary call for the first meeting OF
Inc league Of nations council, direct
ing President Wilson to issue a form Il
cali as soon as the Versailles treaty be-
comes effective.
Evening journal., 1920-01-03
RUSSIA CENTER
OF WORLD PLOT

WASHINGTON, Jan. 3.
UNITED Press) A complete
revelation of the dangerous work
ings of Bolshevism throughout
the world with the directing force
at Moscow is in possession of Con-
gress it was learned today, inn
mediately following the round
UP of more than 4S00 red ag ts-
tors.
The report which was compiled
by the Russ an affairs division of
the State Department, has been
sent to the Senate foreign rela-
tions committee and the House
foreign affairs COMMITTEES by Sec
rotary Of Ssa.e Lansing and is ex-
pected to be made public soon
WASHINGTON. Jan. , UNITED Press).
More than $500 'reds" viii be in jail
when the government completes its
coast 10 coast roundup Of revolutionary
radicals, il was estimated today at the
Department of Justice.
The raids were still In full swing To-
day. Rifles and bombs have been taken
In some OF the "red" dens. High ex-
Continued on Page Two
Evening journal., 1920-01-03

ARENOW At WORK
Beginning of Taking Of the
Fourteenth Census Pro-
crosses Smoothly
WORKERS ARE MAKING
GOOD PROGRESS

TWO hundred and fourteen census
enumerators were started on their two
weeks tour Of the city early yesterday
morning. and as no complaint Of any
kind was received by Supervisor VIII
liam II. Wei ch, Il was assumed that
none has experienced any trouble.
Their work must be completed within
two weeks, but the result OF their
labOrs will not be known until April,
when the census authorities at Wash
ingtOn, TO whom reports are to be
sent, have completed their tabulations.
The enumerators working in con-
gested oenters, as we'll as those near
the outskirts, move from house to
house afOOt, but in the suburbs re-
Gently annexed, where much OF terri
tory Is made up from lands and where
buildings are far apart, the workers
are using cOnveyances. The people
have been so well informed, that the
workers are expected to have no trouble
and Mr.. Wei IN is confident the book
will all be turned in within the time
limit. II at any time there should be
backwardness in furnishing the de-
sired information the inspector in
charge Of the district will use his in
1uence on the recalcitrant.
Those In charge Of the work expect
Wilmington TO make an excellent show
ing, but they are not so certain that
the returns will give the city pOpula-
tlon exceeding 10000. II IL reaches
this number, they say they will be
satisfied. Wilmington, unlike New
York, has not much OF a floating popu-
lation, the aliens here having steady
employment. IL is with this class the
enumeratOrs may have some difficulty
in dealing, as quite a number do not
speak the native language. The gov
ernment is, however, insistent on a
thorough census OF this class, and
where the enumerator cannot make any
headway an interpreter will be called
upon 10 assist him.
Those entrusted with the work an
tlcipate a backwardness on the part OF
some women giving their ages. This
question has always interfered with
quick action, but 1t is one that must
be answered, and II a refusal Is ad-
hered to, the enumerator will be justi-
fed in making a guess. As a rule,
when this is impressed on the subject,
she usually toes the mark.
No report will be turned in until
the enumeration is completed and then
II will be held until all are ready for
transmission TO Washington.
Evening journal., 1920-01-03

|. IS new JUDGE
OF FCITYCOURT
Gov. Townsend Announces
Appointment of Promi-
nent Lawyer
FORMER MEMBER OF
STATE SUPREME COURT

Governor Townsend at Dover early
this afternoon announced the appoint
ment Of former Judge Daniel o. Hast
ings 10 be Judge Of the Municipal
Court, 20 fll the vacancy caused by
the death Of Judge Philip o. Church
man.
The appointment Is for a term of
twelve years Following a conference
with MFR. Hastings at the State House,
the Governor announced that Mr.. Hast
ings had accepted the Iudgeship.
MIR. Hastings is a Republican, former
Judge OF the State Supreme Court and
one OF the foremost lawyers OF Della
ware. That he is well qualified for the
duties OF Judge of the Municipal Court,
which position had been lifted TO a
high plane by the late Judge Church
man, Is generally conceded, and the ap-
pOintment by the Governor and the ac-
eeptance by Judge Hastings give wide
spread satisfaction.
Governor Townsend. In announcing
the appointment, made the following
statement:
Il am delighted at the acceptance.
Wilmington is, feel. 10 be con-
graduated. Mr. Hastings ability,
his legal training and experience as
judge Of the Supreme Court made
him the logical choice. He was my
first thought and no other was
considered until rendered him the
appointment on Monday.
He at that time was reluctant to
Continued on Page Two
Evening journal., 1920-01-03
OVERCOME BY GAS
dies IN HOSPITAL
Alexander Valentine, Over
come in King St. Rooming
House, Passes Away
TURNED ON JET BY
ACCIDENT, is BELIEF

Alexander Valentine, who was found
overcome by gas fumes in a rooming
house at No. PIG King street. Thursday
morning died at $50 o'clock this morn
ing in Delaware Hospital. He was "a
years old and a rigger by trade. Six
brothers. who are said TO reside in Del
aware survive him. one Of these,
Harry Valentine. OF No. 1908 Lancaster
avenue. this city, took charge Of the
body and will arrange for the funeral.
Isador Janosky. who conducts the
rOoming house in King street, discov-
cred Valentine in an unconscious cOndi-
tlOn and called the police, who rushed
the man 10 the hospital In an effort to
save his life. Valentine was lying
partly on the floor and il was believed
he had Tried to get out OF bed and reach
the door OF his room. There were two
gas jets in the room. and II is believed
Val milne turned one on by accident
when he retired Wednesday night.
Evening journal., 1920-01-03
WILL NEED FLEET, NOT
"ARK" TO DEPORT REDS

NEW YORK, Jan 3 UNITED Pressl-
The government began to move swift
ly today 10 depOrt alien Reds seized In
the nationwide roundup last night
md this morning.
With Isolated raids still continuing
here. scores OF aliens were hurried 10
Ellis Island. where preparations were
made TO rush through these hearings.
A same time special trains were being
made ready 10 bring in hundreds OF
Reds from 0iheT cities for hearings at
ELS Island
Il was believed that another 'anar-
chlst ark"-or possibly an entire fleet
would be ready 10 sail for Europe
with hundreds OF deportees within a
few days.
or the ESQ men and women arrested
here. all but POI were released today
Il believe we have succeeded in break
ing the b7ckbone OF the radical revo-
utionady movement In the United
States" William J. Flynn, chief OF the
bureau Of investigation OF the Depart
ment Of Justice, who drectaed the raids
here, declared early today
These raids mark the beginning OF
he end OF organized, r0bld revolution
aryism In this country. We planned
this move very carefully. and the re-
suits exceeded our expectations"