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The Butte daily bulletin. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1918-1921, 1920-01-24
COAST CITIES SHOCKED
I BY EARTH'S "sH|MMY|NC"
Especial United Press Wire. }

(SpeClaI united PfeSS Wlfo.)
Seattle, Jan. 24.-The earth did
'shimmy" hereabouts last night OH
three different occasions. 1t was
shocking" late stayers-up reported,
and "even windows ratified in pane"
AS if to hide her iniquity the
earth appeared at daybreak clad in
d garment of pure white. The snow
began falling at 8 O'Clock this morn
iEg. The earthquake shocks were
felt in Bellingham and Anacortes,
where few brick walls were cracked
and windows shattered.
Vancouver reports the shaking
continued for q minute and a half.
Victoria felt it for five seconds.
According to f. Napier Denison.
chief observer at the dominion OBJ
servatory at Victoria, the center of
the disturbance was in the Straits
OF Juan de Fuca or the Strait of
Georgia.
The Butte daily bulletin. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1918-1921, 1920-01-24
THREE: BURNED TO
DEATH I'M r. n.
WRECK
Especial United Press Wire. J

Salt, Lake City, Utah, Jan. pa
Three men are dead and several in
jured as the result of a collision of
a freight train and work train on
the Denver & Rio Grande railroad
at Midvale, Utah, last night.
The wreckage caught fire from an
overturned engine Clifford Hoag
land, brakeman, was burned to
death in plain view of his would-be
rescuers when caught in the wrecked
caboose Henry Spencer, head brake
man was scalded to death.
G.. r. johnson, one of the engi-
neers, was crushed to death beneath
carload Of steel rods which were
carried over his engine by the shock
OF collision.
The Butte daily bulletin. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1918-1921, 1920-01-24
Knight Objects to Rewarding
Officers for Losing Vessels

ceive the distinguished service med
al when their conduct in the face of
disaster is meritorious. He suggested
a revision of the entire system OF
awards. He suggested as temporary
eXpedient that bars be warn with
the medals stating whether they were
granted for "valor" or for "meritor-
ious service"
Admirals Coffman and Badger also
testified before the committee. They
stated their belief that the present
controversy over awards would have
no ill eject on the morale OF the
navy.
1t is expected that the testimony
of Secretary Daniels who will appear
before the committee, probably
Tuesday, will close the investigation.
The Butte daily bulletin. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1918-1921, 1920-01-24
(special United Press Wire }

Rome, Jan. 24.-Premier Nitti is
in complete accord with Clemenceau
and Lloyd George in an effort to set
tie the Adriatic territorial dispute
between Italy and Jugo-Slavia, ac-
cording to an official communique.
The statement did not confirm the
Paris report that Jugo-Slavia had ac-
cepted the proposals in the recent al
lied note to the Belgrade government
The communique said the following
points were decided at the Paris con-
ference:
First, the pact of London is valid
and binding and Italy may ask its
enforcement at any time. Second, an
agreement with Jugo-Slavia in set.
tlement of the Adriatic question is
The Butte daily bulletin. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1918-1921, 1920-01-24

ing the majority of the state board
of equalization, yesterday afternoon
went ''to the bat" again for the corr
porations and succeeded in holding
down the increase in assessment from
$40,OOO,O 900, as demanded by Attor-
ncy General Ford, to $3,5OO, 900,
thus saving to the companies taxes
on the difference between $34 ,5OO,-
OOO-tlc figure at which they are
now to be assesseti-and SSO,OOO,-
900, which the attorney general con-
tended was the actual valuation OF
the properties.
Early last fall, Attorney General
Ford and State Auditor Porter, com
prising a minority Of the state board
of equalization, protested that the
assessed valuation of $31, 100000,
placed by the majority of the board
on the Anaconda company's sub
sdary power companies property,
was inadequate Attorney General
Ford contended that the figures on
which the companies should be as
sessed for taxation purposes should
equal the figures submitted by the
power companies to the state public
service commission as a means OF Sc
curing their authorized rates for ser
vice, which valuations aggregated
100000.
The matter was taken into the
courts with the result that the equal
ization board was ordered to recon-
vene and revise upward its assess
ment on the power companies prop
erty. The meeting yesterday was the
result.
Through action of Governor Stew
art, Secretary Of State Stewart and
State Treasurer Hart, the boards ma
jority, the assessed valuation OF the
companies property was increased
approximately $3,500,000 bringing
the total valuation placed on the
property to $34,500, 1000. Attorney
General Ford and State Auditor Por-
ter, comprising the minority OF the
board, voted against the majority
action and insisted that the increase
should be over $40, 100000, thus
bringing the total valuation to $780,
100000.
It was asserted by the attorney
general that the valuation as flXeC
by the power companies on theil
properties when they appeared be
fore the public service commission
to have their rates for light, gas ant
power service fixed, aggregated $50,
100000, but that when they appeared
before the equalization board in the
matter of fixing the amounts OF
which they should be taxed by thu
people, their figures had undergone
a sharp revision downward.
An interesting feature Of the ac
tions of the majority of the equal
ization board in the matter was thel
retention of Attorney John G. Brown
Il noted corporation attorney, a
counsel for "the people"
H. l.. Hart, who voted yesterda,
to allow the power companies t
escape taxation on over $45 100000
valuation, had previously announced
his intention of running as dele
gate to the republican national con
vention.
The Butte daily bulletin. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1918-1921, 1920-01-24
(Continued on Page Tilree.)
Bolsheviki Insisted on Publicity
I'm Negotiations With Esthonians
(By the Federated Press J

London Jan, 23-The Bolshevilsi.
insisting on full publicity in their
peace negotiations with Esthonia,
sent a shorthand report Of their rc-
cent conference to the hotel, where
the foreign correspondents were as
sembled. Griffin Barry, staff cor
respondent of The London Daily Her
aid, who was at Dorpat during the
negotiations gives an account, part
Of which follOys:
'This document gives the armis-
tice proposal drawn up by the Mos
cow war council. The frontier which
it draws up is a provisional
one, to last only during the armisticc
lCnntinupd ON Papa Thraa
The Butte daily bulletin. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1918-1921, 1920-01-24
italy TO REWARD
SCABBlNG IN
STRIKE:
Especial United Press Wire, J

Especial United Press Wlre.)
Rome, Jan. 24.--The striking ltal-
ian railway workers were ordered by
the government to return TO work
before January 27, or be discharged.
''The strike continues, but the situ-
alton is improving in northern and
central Italy," the official bulletin
stated.
The cabinet to pay indemnticS to
all "faithful employees" All fire
men now acting as engineers will be
promoted permanently to that work.
The extremists are becoming more
reckless as the strike progresses, ad-
vices Indicate. Fearing sabotage, the
government has increased the num-
bero of guards.
The Butte daily bulletin. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1918-1921, 1920-01-24
rauds in contracts for ship construc-

frauds in contracts for ship construc-
ton.
Captain Blain is the first official
of the board to be indicted. AS dis
trict manager for the United States
shipping board, he directed the gov
ernment's great shipbuilding program
in Oregon and Washington shipyards.
The indictments charge the cap
tain with receiving communications
from the Stewart company of New
York on sales the company made to
the shipping board.
The Butte daily bulletin. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1918-1921, 1920-01-24
''W0 billy" TRIAL
JURORS DON'T
Agree

Spokane, Wash, Jan. 24.-
After 24 hours OF deliberation
the jury i'll the case of the 38
alleged /. W. w. who were
charged with criminal syndical-
ism late yesterday reported to
the court that the members were
unable to agree ON Il verdict.
The jury was dismissed.
John Grady, local secretary
of the I. W. w, when asked i'm
the closing hours of the trial:
"You're attempting to take over
the railroads, aren't ynn?" re-
piled:
"M'hy, we're going to take
over the world.
The Butte daily bulletin. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1918-1921, 1920-01-24
ANOTHER YELLOW SCARE.
Especial United Press Wire.

San francisco, Jan. 24.--With all
Japanese census enumeratOrS SuS-
pended, the census count Of japanese
here is continuing with redoubled
energy. Although it is believed
there are 10000 Japanese here, the
first count made by Japanese enum-
orators, disclosed under 1000. An
investigation of charges that the
Japs purposely avoided the census
has been started.
The Butte daily bulletin. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1918-1921, 1920-01-24
KAISER BILL
NOT TO Be
TRIED
Holland Gives Wanted An
swer to Allies Demand
for Wilhelm. Refusal Is
Based on British Law.
Especial United Press Wire. J

NoDEC1dI U1IlCeU tess WIFE.J
London, Jan. 24.-Based on pre-
cedents established by British law
the concensus of opinion here seems
to be that the expected negotiations
as the result of Hollands refusal
to eXtradite the former kaiser will
result favorably to Hollands atti-
tude and that the kaiser will be
delivered to the allies only in event
of his voluntary surrender.
The Butte daily bulletin. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1918-1921, 1920-01-24
Senators Borah and johnson
Start Revolution Against Lodge


Especial United Press Wirc.)
Washington, Jan. 2f.---The in-
SurrcCtion against Senator Lodge
started by Senators 'Borah and
johnson and their group of
treaty opponents, has brought
the treaty ncgotions temporarily
to Il Stans!StiiI.
The sessions of the bipartisan
conference were called Off to
give Senator Lodge chance to
convince the insurgents that he
is not sulrcndcring to the demo-
Gratis
The Butte daily bulletin. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1918-1921, 1920-01-24
Surgeon General Blue Advises
PEOPLE Not to Become Panickv

Especial United Press Wirc.)
Washington, San. 2l.--Sur-
gcon General Blue Of the United
States public health service to-
day warned the country not 10
hcomc panic'ly at influenza
situation, despite the Increased
number OF eases.
"NowIlcic," he said, ais there
any indication that the disease
is beyond the abilities of local
authorities to fight it.
Surgeon General Blue re-
cciycd telcgraphic reports as
follows:
New yor!;-t ,33::s3 eases OF in
f;uenZa, 2;s deaths; pneumonia,
400 cases, no deaths.
Utah-Scmc Increase in the
disease in Ogden.
Observation-Disclosures spread
ing, but in mild from.
NyominG-f53 cases, ono
death.
The Butte daily bulletin. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1918-1921, 1920-01-24
JAP NE|GHBORS TAD0OED
BY COLORADO'5 FARMERS
Especial United Press Wire. J

Denycr, Jan. ~Characterizing
the Japanese in the United States as
"disloyal heathens unfit to be neigh
bors." the Colorado Grange demand
ed that the next session of the Nstatc
Legislature pass a stringent law pre-
venting the Japanese from using land
in this state. Great inrOads by Jap
anesc farmars in certain sections of
Colorado were reported by delegates
to the convention.
The Butte daily bulletin. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1918-1921, 1920-01-24
SAYS PAL MER HAS COLD
FEET" ON sED|7|ON BILL
Especial United Press Wire. J

Washington, Jan. 24.---"A plain
case of cold feet" is the way Repre-
sentative Rodenberg characterized
the apparently changed views OF At
torney General Palmer on the sedi-
ton bills, when the house rules criti-
cized Palmer for his failure to appear
before the committee in support of
the proposed sedition legislation.
The Butte daily bulletin. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1918-1921, 1920-01-24
|, .T||,O CO. ORL)INAT|- 7 T. T. T:
F FORCEEt5j F OR
FREEDOM l.
Organized Labor and Other
Bodies to Join in Move to
Protest Repression of Lib
erty and Justice.
(By the Federated press.)

Chicago, Jan. PA giant mass
meeting in protest against the recent
assaults upon the nations civil liber-
ties will be held here Feb s under
the auspices of the American Free
dom Foundation, organized labor
and numerous groups of liberals.
At least $4,000 persons are expected
to gather in the auditorium on tina,
date to hear addresses by prominent
libertarianS.
An effort to crystalize and CO.
ordinate all defense movements in
behalf of those taken in the recent
raids and an opportunity for all ele'
ments Of the population to protest
against not only the raids, but other
depriyations Of constitutional liber-
ties, will be the purpose Of the
dem OnStratiOn.
The Butte daily bulletin. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1918-1921, 1920-01-24
BORAH AND JOHNSON WR4ATuY

Especial United Press Wire.)
ashington, Jan. 24.-Report%
tlat q treaty compromise was about
to be reached in The bipartisan con-
ference in Senator Lodges office
yesterday afternoon, aroused Sena-
tors Borah and johnson and their
group of adherents to a high pitch
OF indignations against Senator
Lodge.
They declared they had notified
CONTINUED on Page Ttlree)
The Butte daily bulletin. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1918-1921, 1920-01-24
TO START
ITS OWN Big
BANK

(SDecial United pross Wire.)
Cleveland, ,gan. 2i.---E4abor
here may withdraw its deposits,
tctalling $4,000, eco, from local
banks and launch Il ssco-orcrativo
bank of it's oWn,' Warren Stone,
grand chief OF the brotherhood
OF Locomotive Engineers said.
"'rhis $40, 100000 might just as
we'll work for labor" he added.
The Butte daily bulletin. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1918-1921, 1920-01-24
A. C. M. SUBSIDIARIES ESCAPE
TAXES ON over $45, 100000
BYDECISI0N OF GOV. STEWART
Especial to The Bulletin.)

Helena JAM 24-In the face of court decisions requir
ing them increase the assessed valuations they had
fixed the property of the Montana Power COM
pany, the Thompson Falls Power company and the Great
Falls Power company all subsidiaries of the Anaconda
Copper Mining company Governor Stewart Secretary Of
State Stewart and State Treasurer IT, L. Hart compsis
The Butte daily bulletin. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1918-1921, 1920-01-24
At TORNEY NOLAN ASKS
WRIT Of HABEAs CORPUS
Especial to the Bulletin. J

Helena, Jan. 24.-The petition OF
John Hakala for a writ of habeas
corpus was taken under advisement
by Judge George NJ. Bourqnin in
federal court here today. Hakala is
held unjustly. he alleges, as an un-
desirable alien. Attorney r. r.
Nolan of Butte, appeared for the
petitioner
The Butte daily bulletin. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1918-1921, 1920-01-24
WILSON NOT TO
IEAVE: WHITE:
HOUSE

Especial United Press Wire.)
Washington, Ban. ..+i.--Sccrc-
ta,y Tuniulty today denied Il
widely circulated report that the
president was to leave soon for
Virginia, later going to Caiitor-
MIA for Il long rest.
"ThSre'S not a word of truth in
it," he said. When asked il the
president was contemplating i.
trip at all, he said he had not
"heartl anything about it,
The Butte daily bulletin. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1918-1921, 1920-01-24
GERMANS UNWILLING
(Snecial United Press VIII

Especial United Press Wlre.)
Berlin, Jan. 24.-Germany will
decline any request to urge Holland
to extradte the former kaiser, the
Boursen Gazette said. Germany, the
pointed out, did not
promise under the peace treaty to
follow any such course.
The Butte daily bulletin. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1918-1921, 1920-01-24
CAPTAIN BLAIkl INDICTED AS
result OF ALLEGED FRAUDS
IN SHIPBUILDING CONTRACTS

Seattle Jan. "a Charged with obtaining commits
sions aggregating $4,000 from the Stewart Davt &
Equipment company sales Of material made by that
company to the shipping board, Capt. John F. Blain
during the district manager here for the federal
shipping board yesterday was indicted by the federal
grand Jury which has been investigating charges of
The Butte daily bulletin. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1918-1921, 1920-01-24
BIG TRADE BALANCE.

Especial United Press Wire.)
Whasington, Jan. 24.-The Unit
ed States piled up foreign trade
balance of S4,01S,000,OOO during the
year 1919, the federal department
of commerce announced.
The Butte daily bulletin. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1918-1921, 1920-01-24
MAIL CLERK SUICIDES.

Missoula, Jan. 24.-W. D. Lane,
so, a railway mail clerk, shot ana
killed himself here yesterday. De-
spondency caused by i'll health is
ascribed as the cause.
The Butte daily bulletin. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1918-1921, 1920-01-24
A. u. II. REMNANT ABOARD.
(Cpoo;,1 IIoitaI pracc NNirn \

Especial United Press Wire.)
New York, Jan. 24.-The trans
port Northern Pacific, carrying Gen
eral Conner and the remnants of the
A. e. f. from France, 27l passen-
gers from the disabled transport
Powhatan, arrived off quarantine
early this morning.
The Butte daily bulletin. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1918-1921, 1920-01-24
pOWHATAN AGAIN ADRIFT.

Halifax, N. S., Jan. 24.-A wire
less message from the steamer Pow
hatan said the hawser by which she
was being towed into Halifax by the
steamer Lady Laurier had parted,
and that she was again adrift.
The Butte daily bulletin. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1918-1921, 1920-01-24
Mitti, George and 1.-THE Tiger
Reportedin Complete Accord

inadvisable. Third, agreement be-
tween the interested nations is es-
sential to prevent opposition by the
United States.
The Butte daily bulletin. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1918-1921, 1920-01-24
.POWHATAN'S s PASSENGERS
LANDED; SHIP IS ADR|F I
(Special United Press Wire. }

New York, Jan. 24.-The 271 pas
sengers of the disabled transport
Powhatan landed here today from
the Northern Pacific
The Butte daily bulletin. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1918-1921, 1920-01-24

CYRUS TOWNSEND BRADY DEAD
New York, Jan. 24.-The Rev.
Cyrus Townsend Brady, d noted
author, died here today Of pneu
nuniu.
The Butte daily bulletin. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1918-1921, 1920-01-24

Continued on Page Three.)
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fContirued on Page Three.>
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-09-10
ACASE In POINT

A practical instance of the way
in which the recent special ses-
sion of the legislature saved the
state was brought to the atten-
ton of the Daily News yesterday
by a school committeeman Of
one of the rural districts of Gull
ford county. The pride of this
mans district for years has been
its excellent high school, which
is maintained by the state for
six months, and by a local tax
for the other two of the eight
months term that is essential If
a school is to be rated as a high
school. The people voted this
special tax on themselves, and
have paid it cheerfully, for they
knew that they were getting the
worth of their money. The rate,
under the old valuation, was 80
cents on the hundred; but since
property was revalued that rate
was cut to Is cents. Even so,
under the new values, that rate
would raise more money than
was raised last year, but more
money is essential this year, be-
cause the state has standardized
teachers salaries, and of course
the district has to pay for two
months the same salary that the
state pays for the other six.
However, the people were will
ing to pay Is cents, even under
the new valuation. and all was
well.s
But Saturday afternoon the
county superintendent called the
assemblymen together and ex-
planned to them the working of
the new law. Under that statute
they learned to their amazement,
not only are the county, state,
and city authorities forbidden to-
collect more than 10 per cent ad-
ditional revenue. but so are
school districts. Therefore this
district win have 10 cut It's levy
from IS cents to 10 cents, which
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-09-10

will not be enough to pay the ex-
penses Of the school.
Is it necessary to add that the
assemblyman in question is hot
under the collar? At any rate,
he is. He declares that he has
voted the Democratic ticket all
his life, but when it comes to
sacrificing his children's educa-
ton to save the Democratic party
his enthusiasm suffers a sudden
chill. What, he inquiries in Ian
guage considerably more pic
turesque than conventional, has
the legislature of North Carolina
to do with it if his school district
wants to tax itself Is cents on
the hundred, or a dollar on the
hundred, for that matter? 1t is
the districts money, spent on the
districts school, and he doesn't
appreciate it in the least when
Raleigh steps in to forbid him to
tax himself for his children.
Evidently, the plan has gone
wrong in this instance. 1t was
designed to curry favor wi tn the
people for the dominant party;
yet here is a life long Democrat
going around with blood in his
eye for the state Democracy.
Well, it is characteristic of plans
born of panic to 60 wrong. The
abolition of the general property
tax was another measure born of
panic; and it is strangling the
states institutions as this un-
justified extension of the 10 per
cent provision to local taxes has
has strangled this high school
Gentleman of the general assem-
bly, will find in the long run that
It pays to deal honestly and fairly
with the people, even though it
may require some courage to do
20. = Greensboro Daily News
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-09-10

If no other end than death will
possibly please Mr.. McSweeney,
we think the British Government
is strongly to be censured for not
properly accommodating the
gentleman.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-09-10

Now if that fifteen millions
were safely and properly slowed
away in the Democratic war
chest for perfectly legitimate
purposes, what a great difference
it would make.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-09-10

If the women vote in the CON-
ing school bond election, as we
presume they will, a landslide
in favor of the bonds is practi-
cally inevitable.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-09-10
elephants Indispensable

II Is said that Slams teak forests
could not be worked without the 40.
sistance Of elephants, AZ hauling ma.
chimes could not be used In the mac
cesslble places where tee" trees grow.
One elephant can handle from fifty 10
seventy logs in a season,
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-09-10
All communications should be
addressed to the Herald Publishing Co.
Persons wishing return of mss. must in
oil cases enclose stamps.

All cards of thanks, resolutions of re-
spect, etc., ETC.. will be charged for at
the rate of ten cents per line. cash
must accompany article in all cases ex-
cept here customer has regular &C.
count. No insertions made for less
than rs cents.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-09-10

From the looks of the fields it
will not be much longer before
King Cotton will resume his
thrown.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-09-10

School days in all their pristine
horror now impinge violently
upon the subconscious mind of
the small boy.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-09-10

The Tennessee Legislature
does not seem to be able to tell
when an issue becomes defunct.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-09-10
Friday, September 10, 1920
Eight weeks to election!
One thing about our subma-
rines, they can certainly sink.
Our idea of the extremity of
variation is the Harding position
On the League of Nations.

Probably the reason Nc
Sweeney refuses to eat is that he
is fed up on the Irish stew.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-09-10

Entered a. Second Glass Matter April
3, 1914. at the Post Office at Roanoke
Rapids, North Carolina, under Act of
March 3, 1879.