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Great Falls daily tribune., 1920-02-07
BUTTE LABOR FIGHT
WITHOUT DECISION
Neither Side Shows Inclination
to Compromise; Unions Doing
Outside Work.

Butte. Feb. 6-The sixth day oi
strained relations between the boss con
tractors in Butte and unions affiliated
with the Building Trades council u ihe
city found the situation tense without
apparent inclination towards compromise
by either side The local labor condi-
ton is one without precedent in the his
tory of the community. This IS the first
time that the employers have been SO
we'll organized Both sides are holding
daily meetings and conferences.
Three unions have now declared Their
readiness to work direct for the pabllc
the electricians. the carpenters and the
painters. There is no embargo on the
sale of materials and supplies for build
ing purposes today. it has been an
nOunccd.
Following the lead of the inside cleo
tricians union, the painters union last
night voted to. suspend working rules and
until further notice TO do work direct
for the general public with materials
purchased any place or of any person.
Hitherto unions rules restricted work to
the service of master contractors ard
to material purchased Of members of the
master contractors association.
Manager John II. Mcintosh of the As
sociated Industries denied that an or
der had been issued to stores prohibit
ing the sale Of building materials t. un-
ion men. His denial followed reports
that the building trades council had on
gagged lawyers to attempt the prosccu-
ton of the Associated Industries as a
combination in restraint of trade.
Great Falls daily tribune., 1920-02-07
Two Foreclosure Suits
Filed in District Court

Two foreclosure suits directed
against f. J. Ball, president of the E.
j. Ball company. and others and involv-
ing. in part. the same real estate. have
been filed in district court. The Phoe
nix Mutual Life Insurance company is
plaintiff in one action of Robert Craig
and Jane Craig in the other.
Both plaintiffs seek to foreclose on
$50 acres Of land in sections 20. 20.
20. 81, and -. township II north Of
range seven east. the Phoenix company
alleging that the property was given
alleging that the property was given
loan of $500 and the Craigs claiming
that, on October -. 1919. Ball and his
company caused deed TO the land to
be given to Robert Craig to secure a
portion of the purchase price of an
other tract.
The Phoenix company alleges that
the $500 note was given Jointly by
+. j. and Mollie r. Ball and Claude w.
and Maude Row. the paper to mature
December J.. 1922 Foreclosure is
sought for the reason, it IS stated. that
the defendants have defaulted in an
interest payment
The right to foreclosure is claimed by
the Craigs on the ground that the
defendants allegedly failed to pay the
taxes on the tract in 1918.
Great Falls daily tribune., 1920-02-07
Stanton Acquires
Interest in Merkle
Coal Plant at Belt

Belt. Feb. 6.-Through the purchase
of considerable block of the treasury
stock. of the G.. W. Merkle Coal com
pany of this city by George H. Stan
ton of Great Falls the latter part of the
week. The company in turn is assured
Of the continued control Of Mr. Ston-
toms coal land, adjoining that Of the
A. c. NJ company, which the Merkle
company is operating under lease. The
coal company has heretofore held q
lease on the Stanton property. and
while the purchase of the stock BY Mr..
Stanton does not include any transfer
of coal land. it assures the mining com
pany of a continuous operating priyil-
ege on the property.
At the present time the Merkle com
pany is operating piece Of the Stan
ton property through the A. G. NJ.
company opening. while living between
this and other Statnon lands are 100
acres of unworked A. {. NJ. coal land
which it is the intention of the operating
company TO work through before again
entering Stanton property. These two
holdings give the Merkle company more
than 1000 acres of unworked coal lands
besides the original A. {. NJ. mine
proDerfy
Great Falls daily tribune., 1920-02-07
Noted Lecturer Here
on Thursday, Feb. 19

DIR. Frank Bohn. lecturer of inter
national repute, will speak at the Grand
opera house on Thursday evening.
February 10. DR.. Rohn has been before
tne public as lecturer for more than
20 years and is declared by press and
public to be one of the best informed
men on social conditions on the lecture
platform today.
He has gained wide popularity in the
northwest and has stirred audiences
ranging through the entire social scale
from the men of the lumber camps to
the assembages of teachers and club
women Of the largest cities. He has been
called d true interpreter of American
life.
Manager William Steege announces
that since this is one of the educational
numbers in the Lyceum course. he pro-
poses to make it especially attractive
to the boys and girls Of the schools Of
the city.
Great Falls daily tribune., 1920-02-07
WHOLESALE THEFT
Of CATTLE CHARGED
Big Horn Man Said to be at Head
of Gang Engaged in Ship
ping Stolen Stock

Hardin, Feb. Cone of the biggest
cattle stealing cases in recent years in
Big Horn county has been brought to
light through the work Of the officers
i'll this county. Several prominent cat
tie men of the eastern part of the coun-
ty are said to be implicated and from
the evidence submitted it appears the
case has sufficient foundation to make
it one of the most sensational ever
known in Big Horn county.
According to information that has
been given out it is alleged that GER
tain cattleman and others running cat
tie in the eastern part Of the county
have shipped something over $50 head
belonging to other stockmen to the st.
Joe, Mo-, market and there sold them.
receiving. it is said. the money and
afterwards dividing the spois. This
man, it is reported, had the cattle ship
ped in his own name, accompanied the
shipment to the market himself and re-
ceiyed the money in person. The other
persons implicated are not known, as
the hearing will not be had until the
coming week.
The defendant has not been located
but the sheriff is searching for him in an
effort to have him in court for a pre-
liminary hearing. set for next Tuesday.
Great Falls daily tribune., 1920-02-07
Five Trucks Kept
Busy Hauling Rigs
to the Oil Fields

Special to The Daily Tribune
Roundup, Feb. 6.-Five big trucks
are, kept constantly busy hauling rigs
and material to the Devils Basin pre-
paratory to the big drilling campaign
which will be initiated very shortly
With the bringing in of the Roundup
well the guaging of the production OF
the Van Duzen well. oil development
Will have substantial basis from which
TO work. Manager Shaniro of the Van
Duzen company states that the tanks
are now connected. ready for the 24-
hour test. and that the results of the
test will be published as soon as known.
Estimates of what this will be vary
from 300 to 1000 barrels. but until
the hole ic pumped no accurate guess
can be made. The Roundup company
Is drilling steadily and getting nearer
Great Falls daily tribune., 1920-02-07
TRAINS AGAIN RUN
ALONG milwaukee
With Return of Strikers Elec'
trio Trains Resume Oper-
alton in Montana.

Butte. Feb. 6.-After an interruption
Of two days. due to strike of shopmen
at Deer Lodge and sympathetic strike
of electricians at the sub-stations along
the electrified portion of the line between
Harlowton and Avery. electric trains
moved over the Milwaukee today.
An official statement was given out
at the Butte office of the Milwaukee
at noon today as follows:
Employees on the Rocky Mountain
and Missoua divisions have returned to
work. All passenger and freight move
ment on the Milwaukee is back to norm
al
For the first time in two days trans
continental Milwaukee trains passed
through Butte today, close to Schedule
and under electric power. Passenger
train No. II, westbound. was "n time
and No 49, eastbound was only n lit
tie behind the schedule.
Great Falls daily tribune., 1920-02-07
Whaley Brothers,
Arson Charge Trial
Changed at Missoula

MissouIa. Feb. IN l.. Whalny and
&. L. Whaley. who are charged with set
ting the fire which destroyed a large
portion of the business district of
Stevensville, will be tried in Missonla
according % a decision given by Judge
II. Lee Met tulIoch at Hamilton. The
date of the trial has not been announced.
Fourteen buildings were destroyed by
the fire which started in mid afternoon
of September 26. while large majority
of Stevensvlle's male population was at
Hamilton attending the Ravalli county
fair. but few men being in town to fight
the blaze. The damage was estimated
at quarter of a million dollars. The
fire. first discovered in the attic Of the
Stevensyille hotel, owned BY the Whaley
brothers. destroyed three buildings in
that block, then leaped half block To
the Faulds building. and in short time
swept down both sides of Main street.
Great Falls daily tribune., 1920-02-07
Chamber Of Commerce
Formed at Shawmut
Special to The Daily Tribune

Special to The Daily Tribune.
Shawmut. Feb. 6.-The business men
Of Shawmut and some Of the farmers
in the vicinity have organized the Shaw
NUT Chamber of Commerce. The objec.
of the organization is to promote the
industrial. commercial. agricultural and
professional interests Of Shawmut and
vicinity: TO create a better community
spirit and to foster higher standard of
citizenship.
+. r. Rurmeister, one of the oldest
citizens OF the town. was elected pres-
dent: y. y. Peterson. assistant cashier in
the state Rank Of Shawmut. first vice
president; F. B. Perry. second vice
president: Charles f. NJ. Bauer, manag
ing secretary. and p. NJ. Peterson. man
ager OF the Montana Lumber company
treasurer
Great Falls daily tribune., 1920-02-07
Shawmut Dedicates
New School House

Special to The Daily Tribune.
Shawmut. Feb. Ga modern school
building was dedicated at Shawmut Sat
urday evening. Jan. 81. A fitting pro-
gram was rendered early in the evening
and after social hour refreshments were
served in the basement by the ladies Of
the community.
Work has been delayed for some time
on account of being unable to secure
materials. The building is in the mission
style and is built Of solid concrete. There
are four large class rooms. Another
teacher has been added to the faculty
Plans are being made for the addition
of courses in manual training and do
mestic science.
Great Falls daily tribune., 1920-02-07
STOMACH UPSET?
Get at the Real Cause Take
DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets

That's what thousands of stomach
sufferers are doing now. Instead Of
taking tonics, or trying to patch up a
poor digestion, they are attacking the
real cause of the ailment-clogged
liver and disordered bowels.
DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets arouse
the liver in a soothing, healing way.
When the liver and bowels are per
forming their natural functions away
goes indigestion and stomach troubles:
Have YOU a bad taste, coated
tongue. poor appetite, a lazy, don't
care feeling, no ambition or energy;
trouble with undigested foods? Take
Olive Tablets, the substitute for calomel.
DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets are a
purely vegetable compound mixed with
olive oil. You will know them by their
olive color. They do the work without
gripping, cramps or pain.
Take one or two at bedtime for quick
relief. Eat what you like. l0c and &c.
Great Falls daily tribune., 1920-02-07
Midland Oil Company
Resumes Drilling

Special To The Daily Tribune.
~kygate. Feb. 6.-Driling in the Big
Coulee district by the Midland Petro-
,eura eanlrah" has been resumed. fol-
lowing the successful fishing out Of a
broken bit. which has delayed the out
fit for several days. The drilers ex-
pect to reach the oil sands in about
four weeks With ordinary luck. Inter
es. is being shown in the new Fish
Creek structure which was located b7
Gordon Campbell. and which will be 6e-
veloped during the coming year.
Great Falls daily tribune., 1920-02-07
States Cash Balance
at Close of January
Over Three Millions

Helena, Feb. 6.--On January 81, 1920,
Montana had balance on hand of 3d.
OS2. .29S.62 in all funds. according to the
monthly report which has been compiled
BY State Treasurer H. i. Hart. The
balance on December 81, 1919. was 81.
13S,9S9.67, with receipts Of $685., 1877 .233 %
and disbursements Of $719.17S22
The investment account shows that the
state had invested on January 81, 1920,
1858. .OO3.85, a decrease from Sill
O79,228.51. the total on December 81,
1919. During the month the state re-
deemed bonds, warrants and all indebted
ness against the state by purchases of
securities tOtaliing SSOj, 1862.
Great Falls daily tribune., 1920-02-07
WOMAN OF BIG FLAT
DIES At BONNER'S FERRY

Harlem, Feb 6--Word was received
here Tuesday that Mrs. Fred Dionne,
who was a former settler on the Big
Fiat. died of heart failure at Boomers
Ferry. where they had been making
their home the past few months.
The Dionne family was among tie
first settlers on the Big Flat and took
up fine half section of land between
Twete and Silver Bow. Last spring they
sold out here and went to Bonners
Ferry in hopes that the change would
be benefit to Mrs. Dionne's health
Mrs. Dionne was 33 years of age and
Great Falls daily tribune., 1920-02-07

to the valuable deposits. Several hold
ers Of leases near this well are waiting
un;a the results are known before
making contract for development.
Such contracts are being made on de-
sirable leases are on $3.50 basis,
while on tracts at greater distance
less
Great Falls daily tribune., 1920-02-07
Disfgurine Growths OF
Hair Entirely RemoUed

II you are afflicted with a growth Of
superfluous hair, 80 to your druggist at
once, get a stick Of phe,a ctine. follow the
simple instructions-an have the pleas
antest surprise OF your life! With your
own eyes you will the hair come out,
roots and alI-quickly. easily, leaving
your skin smooth and hairless as
ba abe's.
Phela ctine is not to be compared with
the usual depilatory electrical methods
1t Is new and entirely different. II is cd
orless, non-irrtating, and so harmless
a child could safely eat it,
Great Falls daily tribune., 1920-02-07
is GIVEN JUDGMENT
IN AMOUNT SUED FOR.

Special to The Daily Tribune.
Lew;stown. Feb. 6.-In the case of
Joseph koutensky against Frank Vaclla.
both Of Danvers. in which the plaintiff
sought to recover $1,000 paid by him.
as he alleged. Oh deal that was pend
ing and which fell through. jury in
Judge Ayers court last evening found
for koutensky for the amount claimed
Great Falls daily tribune., 1920-02-07
Lewistown Raises
Ban on GATHERINGS

Special to The Daily Tribune.
Lcwistown Feb. G.-Owing t. tho
fact that there are very few cases Of
influenza in Lewistown and all of those
Of mild type, the local health authar-
tiles last night lifted the ban against
public gatherings and dances and the
Elks decided to carry out their original
program and give their annual charity
bal next Monday night.
Great Falls daily tribune., 1920-02-07
COMES FROM BELGIUM
FOR MONTANA VISIT

Cascade. Feb 6-Mr. and Mrs Theo-
dore Wander Stepen have arrived here
from Brussels, Belgium. for an extended
visit at the Belgo ranch near Ade. Mr..
VanderStepen served for five years in
the Belgium army, during the world war.
and his wife was a nurse for the same
length Of time.
Great Falls daily tribune., 1920-02-07
Big Building Program
in View at Whitefish

Special to The Daily Tribune.
Whtefish. Feb. 6.-Extensve build
ing operations are being planned for TIE
coming spring. and it is expected that
quite a number Of business blocks will
be erected. as we'll as many dwelling
houses. and architects and contractors
are very busy drawing up plans and blue
prints.
Great Falls daily tribune., 1920-02-07
Washington Favors
Yellowstone Lake
Conservation Plan

Livingston, Feb. 6.-Officials of the
department of the interior appear to
view with much favor the efforts Of the
Yellowstone Valley Irrigation associa-
tion to construct dam in the Yellow
stone National park for the conserva-
tion of flood waters. to be used in irri-
eating land in 10 eastern Montana coun-
ties. according to Jerome G. Locke,
who has returned to Livingston after
comforting with national officials in
Washington.
Great Falls daily tribune., 1920-02-07
HEARS DIVORCE ACTION.

Special 10 The Daily Tribune
Lewistown. Feb. 6.-Judge Briseoe
last evening heard and took under al
visemenr the divorce case Of Chris
Baker against Eva Baker deserton be
ing the ground upon which A decree is
asked. The parties were married III
Missouri in 1903
Great Falls daily tribune., 1920-02-07
Howelis LYMPHlNE Tablet,

Restores lost nerve force. creating new
life Improvement comes to stay guaran-
teed free from Chloral, Cocaine, Morphine
or other narcotic drugs. Write for book
let. Each package contains 30 days treat
ment, by mail 81. G. H. Howells e. Co,
80 Church St, New York. Sold by Model
Pharmacy, s12 Central avenue. Cascade
Pharmacy, 11o Third St So. Great Fails
Drug Co. wholesale distrbutors.-Adv.
Great Falls daily tribune., 1920-02-07
Blaine County Quits
Buying Seed Wheat

Special to The Daily Tribune.
Harlem Feb. 6.-The county has dis
continued buying seed wheat. 50 that
the elevators are now paving only the
regular market price. The price of
$3.50 per hushel for No. | Marquis
wheat was discontinued February /.
Great Falls daily tribune., 1920-02-07

eral months and tried other remedies.
1 had read of Lydia E. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound and decided to try it.
After taking twelve bottles I found
myself much improved and l took six
more. l have never had any more
trouble in that respect since. I have
done all kinds of work and at present
am an attendant at State Hospital
and am feeling fine. l have recon-
mended your Vegetable Compound to
dozens of my friends and shall always
recommend LILLIAN THARP, S24
S. 9Th St., Carrollton, Ky.
If you have any symptom about which
YOU would like to know write to the
lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co., Lynn.
Mass, for helpful advice given free Of
charge.
Great Falls daily tribune., 1920-02-07

son to Mr.. and Mrs. A. j. Schwartz at
Port Orchard. Wash, on January 10.
Mr.. Schwartz was employed in tfe
Blaine county abstract office when Ev
ing in Chinook and Mrs. Schwartz was
q deputy III the county assessors Of
flee
Great Falls daily tribune., 1920-02-07

was married to Fred Dionne il years
ago. TO this union five children were
born who are left to mourn.
Great Falls daily tribune., 1920-02-07
Livingston to Vote
on Finance Matters
snecial to The Daily Tribune.

Special to The Daily Tribune.
Livingston. Feb. 6. At the April
election. this city will vote on a one
to twomill levy for support of the
public library. three mills for general
city expenses, and $4,000 for the pur-
chase and Improvement of a public
park. The city is advertising for bids
for the paving Of 40 blocks and all
street intersections.
Great Falls daily tribune., 1920-02-07
LIFE WAS 4
MISERY TO Her
Saws this Woman Until Re-
lieved by Lydia E. Pmkham's
Vegetable Compound.
Carrollton, Ky suffered almost
two years with female weakness. |

~ N&A - -
distance, ride or
take any exercise at
all without resting.
If I swept the floor
or did any kind of
work it would bring
my sickness on. !
was weak and lang
uid, had no energy,
and lifewasa misery
to me. / was under
the care Of a good
physician for sew
Great Falls daily tribune., 1920-02-07

DIED

in New York City alone from kid
ney trouble last year. Don't allow
yourself to become q victim by
neglecting pains and aches. Guard
against this trouble by taking
Great Falls daily tribune., 1920-02-07
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Great Falls daily tribune., 1920-02-07

BIRTH IN WASHINGTON
TO CHINOOK PARENTS.
Special to The Daily Tribune
Chinook. Feb. e. = Announcements
have reached here of the birth of a
Great Falls daily tribune., 1920-02-07
Mems S Cotton Union
Suits $2.49

Medium weight, perfectly
fitting white garments, Just
the weight for this kind of
weather.
Great Falls daily tribune., 1920-02-07

For regular values up To s. .m
pair. About ~ pairs Of
various styles Blucber Shoes
of excellent qualities. Every
pair bargain at this price.
Great Falls daily tribune., 1920-02-07

Plain white Middies in
smart styles. at s1.95 each.
Smocks with pretty colored
trimmings. at only 1895. All
sizes for women and misses.
Great Falls daily tribune., 1920-02-07


Your will
to
good quality corduroy pants-good
Great Falls daily tribune., 1920-02-07
Mems Good Quality
Hose 23c

Large assortment af col
ors, double heels and toes.
Special values at this low
price.
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1920-12-14
Department Asks
Million to Fight
Forest Fires, 1921

WASHINGTON. ID. C. Dec. IA
Legislation and an appropriation OF
81, 200. 900 to enable the department
.of agriculture, through the forest ser
vice. TO cooperate with the states In
protection and other for
estry work In the next fiscal year has
been asked for by Secretary Mere
dith in a supplemental estimate sub
mitted to congress through the treas
uhy department. with the approval
OF the president. This amount is need
ed. Secretary Meredith feels. In or
der to enter on broad program for
conserving the forest resources OF
the United States.
For some years the forest service
has had sl25.O00 annually for CO.
operation with states to protect the
watersheds OF navigoble streams
against forest fires. II the new rec
are adopted, the work
will aim ut the protection OF forest
lands generally with view TO in
suring their reforestation.
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1920-12-14

task OF garnering feed crop that
might otherwise go ungathered. Sta
tisties show that Oregon cattle prof
Its are made from the range running
OF cattle rather tnan from the feed
lot. This year might show a, much
better spring balance than is now
looked for. The Oregon cattle pro-
ducer has materially improved the
quality OF his animals by the bring
ms in and use of pure blooded bulls
on the range and with good feed. q
high and desirable type OF animal
will be offered the range states feed
ers and shippers.