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Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-07-09
CREW S[UGGED,
ENGINE RUNS
VV|[D,EXPLQDES.
Locomotive Driver Is
Murdered, Fireman
Thrown From Train.
reight Is Wrecked
When Boiler Blows
Up; Hobo Is Blamed.

Ell Paso, Tex, July s.-william
Bohlman, engineer, was murdered early
Friday, and his fireman, Charles Rob-
ertson, was slugged and thrown from
a freight train 10 miles west of AL
pine, Tex, according to information
received by officials of the Galveston,
Harrisburg & San Antonio railway
here. After the crime the train ran
four miles before the boiler exploded,
wrecking the engine.
Robertson was knocked off the en-
gine some time before the explosion
occurred at 5 a. M, and he did not
regain consciousness until 5:45. He
said that during the trip a man was
riding in the BOX car just behind the
coal tender. He said the last thing
he remembered was sanding his en-
gine near Toronto, on steep grade.
Earl Stirman, brakeman, started to
the front of the train as it began to
slow up and was within four car
lengths of the engine when the exnlo-
sion occurred. He reported seeing
man running from the engine just be-
fore the explosion.
The force of the explosion blew the
boiler and engine about 80 feet and the
cab approximately 200 yards. Only the
trucks of the engine were left stand
ing on the track.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-07-09
u. s. Insists
on Open Door
ChinaPoicy:
Envoy Told

Washington, July 8.-Formal
declaration of the intention of the
United States to continue its sup
port of the principle of the open
door is contained in q note from
the state department to the Chi
nese minister here in respect to a
contract entered into with the
Chinese government by the Fed
eral Telegraph Co., an American
concern, for the erection of wire
less stations at Shanghai and other
points in China.
The note, which is dated July /,
was in reply to one of June 9
from the Chinese minister inquir-
ing whether the United States in
tended to withdraw it's support
from the Federal Telegraph Co.
in it's rights accruing under the
contract with the Chinese govern
ment, in view of protests which
have been made by the British,
japanese and Danish governments.
viii Not Withdraw.
The reply of the state depart
ment not only makes it clear that
the United States does not propose
to withdraw from the position
hitherto taken in support of the
rights of the American company as
a result of the protests of the
three government, but carries the
assurance that "it is the purpose
of this government in designated
regions of the territories of China
or which nigh seek to create any
such monopoly or preferences as
would exclude other nationals from
undertaking any legitimate trade
or industry. or from participating
with the Chinese government in
any category of public enterprise"
For Marconi Company.
The protest of the British gov
ernment lodged against the entry
of the Chinese field by the Amer
ican company was in behalf of the
Marconi company and asserted
that the concessions granted to the
latter were of monopolistic char
acter and that the contract be-
tween the Chinese government and
the Federal Telegraph Co. was an
infringement on the Marconi rights.
The japanese and the Danish gov
ernments also protested in behalf
of companies organized in Japan
and Denmark.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-07-09
Kings Plea
Starts Move
Resulting In
Peace Truce

London, July S.-King George
accompanied by Queen Mary, at
tended the opening of the Ulster
parliament on June %. The king,
in an urgent plea for peace in Ire
land and Cancellation between. the
people of that country and the en-
pire, urged the Irish to forgive
and forget
Il appeal to all Irishmen," said
the king, 'to pause, to stretch out
the hand of forbearance and con-
ciiation, to forgive and to forget,
and to join in making for the land
which they love new era of
peace, contentment and good will
Invitation to Craig.
This was the first impelling
force of the present progressive
movement. 1t was followed by. an
invitation from the British prime
minister to Eamonn de Valera, the
Irish republican leader, and Sir
James Craig, Ulster premier, to
attend conference at London to
discuss a settlement.
The British government. Mr.
Lloyd George declared. was deeply
anxious that the king appeal for
reconciliation in Ireland should not
have been made in vain.
This invitation was accepted by
Sir James Craig, but the premier's
proposal was declared by Mr.. de
Valera to be impossible of accept
ance in the form which it had been
received. In his reply to the prime
minister ON June 2S, Mr.. de Val
era said:
De valera's Reply.
I'VE most earnestly desire to
help in bringing about a lasting
peace between the peoples of these
two islands, but see no avenue by
which it can be reached if you
deny Ireland essential unity
The republican leader added that
he was consulting with represent
atives of the Irish people and
would later give definite answer
to the invitation.
General Smuts about this time
jumped into the breach, and on
flying visit to Dublin conferred
lengthily with Mr.. de Valera and
his associates. The nature of the
discussions has not been disclosed
as to details.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-07-09
Sun Is Bombarded
by Meteors; That Is
What Makes It Hot

Vallejo, Calf. July 8.-The ex-
traordinarily warm weather of the
present summer is caused by an
unusual downpour of meteors on
the sun, increasing its radiation
and effective surface temperature,
Is the belief of Professor T. j. j.
Zee, government, astronomer at
the Mare Island navy yard.
Professor Zee voiced this belief
In a statement issued Friday night.
He said It was based on extensive
research work.
Citing the fact that ususuaiiy
warm summers occur every ten
or eleven years, he said, that "now
for the first time. by profound re-
search, astronomers are able to
throw some light" upon this great
mystery
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-07-09
Chouteau County Man
Convicted as Stacker
Before Court Martial

Fort Smelling, July S.-Four men
have been convicted as draft evaders
out of total of fifty cases handled
by court martial here since the round
up of dodgers began recently, it was
announced Friday night at the fort.
Thirtyfive of the so voluntarily
surrendered and none of these cases
went further than preliminary ex-
animation. Many listed as slackers
actually had served in the armed forces,
investigation revealed, it was said
Those convicted and whose names
have been sent to Fort Crook for
final examination include: John II.
Pangrac, of Chouteau county, Mont,
convicted and sentenced December 10.
1920.
Eddie Hyland Thief River Falls,
Mimi, convicted and sentenced Feb.
17,1920.
Approximately 200 men in Minnesota.
North and South Dakota and Montana
have been listed so far as slackers,
according to government records.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-07-09
Yellowstone Park
Travel Is Double
That of June, 1920

Bozeman, July s.-Figures made
public Friday night by Yellowstone
park officials show the total number
Of motor cars entering the park ir
June this year to be 1916, carrying
6,349 passengers, as compared with
1923 cars in June last year. carrying
3,416 passengers, or nearly double the
traffic of year ago.
On the other hand the number of
people at the hotels and camps who
made the trip by railroad was 3O51
in June this year compared with 1862
in June last year. decrease of 5S1.
The total number of tourists this
year in June was 9,676 compared with
7,1S7 in June last year.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-07-09
OCEAN
CANAL PLANS
ARE FEASIBLE
u. S. and Canada Head
Engineers on Survey
Report Favorably.
Initial Cost Will Be
242 Million From On
tario to Montreal.

Detroit, July s.-Reportiny favor
ably on the feasibility of the proposed
Great Lakes-St. Lawrence waterways
project and estimating the initial COS,
Of making the route navigable to deer
sea vessels at $25e, ,7282o0. Col W. P.
Weolen, United States army engineer
of the Detroit district, and W. A. Bow
den, chief engineer Of the Canadian
department Of railways and engineers,
have submitted their report to the in
ternational joint commission at Wash
ington that is in charge Of the pro-
ject. Colonel Woolen made the report
public here Friday.
The estimated cost is based on a
channel depth of 25 feet with provision
in the permanent improvements for
increasing the depth to so feet if desir-
able, at an additional cost of $17,9S6,
$50.
For Nine Locks.
Maintenance would involve an annual
cost of $780, 600, the engineers esti
mate.
The improvement program recon-
mended provides for series of nine
locks, for 33 miles of canals. 40 1-2
miles of lake channel and los miles of
river channel. The total fall from Lake
Ontario to Montreal is given as 220
feet.
The recommendations provide for
development of power plant with
1 AGA 900 horse power through a great
dam at Long Sault Rapids, near Og-
densburg, n. Y, this being about 40
per cent of the potential power in the
st. Lawrence river, according to the
engineers.
Market Doesn't Exist.
Discussing this phase of the prob
lem, the report suggests the develop
ment of the full potential power, esti-
mated at 4, 100000 horse power, is
not sound economic figuring, because
the market for such an output does
not now exist
The engineers have been engaged"
in their survey for IS months. They
divided their problem into five sepa-
rate divisions, each of which is given
individual treatment.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-07-09

own rules with its own employees.
President Goode, of the Pennsylvania
federation, declared that 37,297 voted
to have the union committee represent
the shop employees in negotiations with
the company. Later the company pro-
duced evidence to show that a smaller
number of men were in the shops when
the ballot was taken.
After attacking the boards decisions
in several instances, E. T. Whittier, as
sistant to the vice president, declared
the policy of the road in allowing en-
ployes to select their representatives
by ballot of all employees had been a
success and the road proposed to con-
tinue such methods.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-07-09
Senate and House
Agree Upon Naval
Appropriation Bill

Washington, July s.-After a meet
ing of senate aud house conferees on
the naval appropriation bill late Fri
day, it was said that the senate would
drop it's fight for retention of certain
amendments opposed by the house.
These include provisions for aviation
stations at Sand Point, Ida, and Camp
kearney, Calf; improvements at the
Bremerton navy yard and construction
of two airplane carriers.
The house conferees yielded to the
senate on other minor amendments
so that an agreement was reached on
all distant points. The bill is expected
to be submitted to both bodies Mon
day.
By the conference agreement it was
expected that the bill. delay on which
has caused technical lapse in navy
funds since July /, would be in Pres
ident Harding's hands by next Tues
day or Wednesday.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-07-09
WAR IN IREL land HAL rs m0NDA'
MOVE TO DELAY BONUS GROWS
Dempsey. May Fire
Kearns as Manager,
Take on Ed Bader

Atlantic City, N. j., July 8.-Re-
ports were in circulation here Fri.
day that Mayor Edward Bader OF
Atlantic City, would displace Jack
kearns as manager of Jack Demp-
sey. The mayor would neither con-
firm or deny the rumors, stating
he would "prefer any announcement
In the matter to come from Demp-
sey."
Asked If he would like to man.
age the champion Mayor Bader
said:
"Yes, I would be glad to do any,
thing for Dempsey; he is such a
fine fellow"
During Dempseys training here
for his fight with Carpenter the
mayor was very close to him and
was tho champions guest at the
fight. Mayor Bader said 1t would
not be necessary for him to resign
as mayor in order to become Demp-
sey's manager. Kearns did not ac-
company Dempsey on his trip west.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-07-09

Crihcising the position of the Dem
ocrats, Mr.. Fordney said they had ac-
cused the Republicans of drafting q
measure which would cut off, rather
than encourage trade when the cardinal
policy of his committee had been to
build a set of schedules which would
restore commerce and industry to
health. The committees work always
was actuated, he declared, by the knowl-
edge that business now was in a
slump and should be given protec-
ton which would save it from the in
roads Of foreign competition.
Compromises necessarily have been
put in the bill, the speaker said, add
ing that all such contested points would
be put before the house for its ap-
proval or rejection. At any rate, he
informed the house, the committee did
the best job of which it was capable
and he was willing to stand behind it
to the finish.
"God bless you, boys" Mr.. Fordney
said, turning to the Democrats, in
closing his speech. II hope all Of you
will come here on July 21, dressed in
your best protection clothes and make
this thing unanimous"
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-07-09

Hearing on the criminal libel charges
filed by the majority members of the
committee against George A. Totten,
deposed business manager of the pa
per and c. K. Gummerson, the deposed
editor, was continued until July Ia at
the request of MIR. Lederbach's coun-
sell Both sides agreed as neither had
time to prepare its case.
Hearing on charges Of embezzlement
of $102.7O of league funds, filed
against Totten last week By Ole Kali
der, treasurer of the recall cempaign
fund il set for July Is.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-07-09

Chris Levang; and the two minority
committeeman, Walter Maddox and
r. H. Walker.
Chairman Liederbach at the close of
the day session declined to state what
the points of disagreement are. The
Courier-News at the time of the prep
aration Of the sensational story Tuea-
day night, was being published under
the direction of Mr.. Maddox, state
director of publications of tho league.
At 11:3O p. m. the committee was
still in session and Maddox and Walk
er stated it was probable q decision
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-07-09
Oil Wage Mediators
Will Hold Hearings
on California Scale

San Francisco, July Sc. P. Marsh,
of Seattle, and Captain G. It. O'Con-
nell of Los Angeles, members of a
mediation commission to negotiate a
new wage scale and working agreement
between the 22,OOO oil workers in Cal
ifornia and the employing oil COM
panies, arrived here Friday. Hearings
will start about August l, it is said.
Marsh was a member of the presidents
MIA oil industry during the war. The
commission which is to meet in August
war formed in place of the wartime
body.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-07-09
No Split in Nonpartisan League
From North Dakota Row, Is Claim

Fargo, N. D., July 8.-The state ex-
ecutive committee of the Nonpartisan
league continued it's deliberations Fri
day without reaching, any agreement
on an answer to the charges published
by the Fargo Courier News, league
newspaper, that the $50 600 dollar fund
collected to fight the recall election
has been dissipated through misman-
agement.
The committee met again Friday
night in hope of compromising the diff
ferences which exist between State
Chairman ia. A. Liederbach and his
majority members, Ole Kaldox and
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-07-09

Discussion of the tariff bill also
got into senate hearings on the Truth
in Fabrics" bill
Former Representative Rucker of
Colorado, representing the American
National Livestock Association, de-
scribed the plight Of wool growers who,
be said, relying on the Republican party
for protection from foreign wool, had
received only the "monstrosity" Of the
wool schedule of the "Fordney bill"
"Wen, the tariff bill will be over on
the senate side in two weeks" said
Senator Watson of Indiana, a Repub-
ican member of the senate finance
committee. 'Then the days of recon-
struction will begin"
Pleas for. the enactment of the
French -Capper Truth in Fabrics" bill
were made to a senate committee by
retail clothers. The bill would require
that the pure wool content of fabrics
be plainly indicated.
George 3. Briggs, New York, rep
resenting the National Sheep and Wool
Growers bureau, said such law would
drive honest dealers and manufactur-
ers Of textiles out Of business"
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-07-09
Farmers Cut Prices
on Foodstuffs at
San Francisco Mart

San Francisco, July S.-A farmers
public market opened here Friday for
the announced purpose of eliminating
the middlemen," quoted onions in 40
pound sacks at 25 cents, as against
the 45 cents market quotations, and
potatoes at % cents a box, as against
the $1.50 quotation on the outside.
Housewives crowded the market all
day. Other prices included pears at
50 cents for 65 pound boxes. as against
$1.75 on the outside, and sugar $5 a
hundred pounds.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-07-09
Labor Board Defed
by RennSylUaniaLine
in Negotiating Rules

Chicago, July 9.-Notification that
the Pennsylvania railroad would con-
tinue negotiation of rules in it's own
way, was served on the railroad labor
board at the conclusion of charges
brought by the Federated Shop Crafts
that the Pennsylvania had failed to
comply with the boards orders.
Charging failure of the road to en-
ter conferences with the Pennsylvania
system federation, the unions protested
that the roads subsequent election of
committees to negotiate rules, disre-
garding the union committees, was in
violation of the boards direction of
April IA to each road to negotiate its
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-07-09
SENATE DEBATE:
DRACS ALONG;
SCORE ATTEND
McCumber Denounces
Procrastination; De-
mands Measure Pass.
Bigger Expenditures
Bring No Objection,
Says North Dakotan.

Washington, July 8.-Debate
on the soldier bonus bill drag
ged along in the senate Friday
while the list of senator's favor
ing indefinite postponement Of
action on the legislation
through recommittal of the
measure to the finance COM
mittee steadily grew in pro-
portions. Leaders said they
were assured Of enough votes
to put through such a program.
President Harding win send a special
message to congress next week re-
garding the bonus bill and the pressing
of tariff and tax legislation, but the
been determined Definite action is ex-
pected to follow reading of the mes
sage.
Less than score of senators follow
ed the days debate on the floor, mark
ed by criticism by Senator McCumber.
Republican, North Dakota, the chief
propOnent of the bonus, Of Secretary
Melons letter declaring such legisla-
ton to be inadvisable at the present
time in view of the condition of the
treasury.
Party Should Make Good.
Senator McCumber referred to the
visit of President Harding to the capi-
tol and, asserting that the chief diff
ference Of opinion with respect to the
legislation seemed to be on the point
as to when it should become effective,
added:
II have heard neither the president
nor the secretary of the treasury de-
clare that to have it become opera
tive July /, 1922, as contemplated in
the pending bill, would be too early a
date
"The Republican party should make
good" declared Senator McCuhmber,
"even if our party platform had not
contained a pledge to the soldiers OF
America.
.Despite the pleading of the secre-
tarv of the treasury. despite the earn
est plea of the president not to enter
into new fields of expenditures, this
congress has appropriated millions to
60 into new enterprises. 1t appears
this congress seems bent on spending Ill
of the money that can be raised by
taxation. 80,
Why Not Other Bills.
Why, then, should we expect tidal
wave of construction to sweep the
country if we pass bill that will
take 100000, 600 two years from now
and varying amounts thereafter and
after thirty years no appropriation
whatever?'' i
Senator McCumber read accounts OF
,the proposed $500,OOO,O0O advance to
the railroads and declared mo one has
been scared by that" Reading over
a list of expenditures required under
several pending measures such as the
Townsend road bill and the Norris
farm export bill Senator McCumber
asked "why has the secretary of the
treasury not looked upon these with
concern"'
"There is ample opportunity to re-
duce our expenditures enough to take |
care of any annual payments under the
bill" he asserted. Il.
Republican leaders in the movement
to send the bill back to the committee
said the party strength, with the pos
sible exception of six or eight senator's,
would vote to recommit the measure.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-07-09

would not be announced before Sun
day.
Committeeman informally expressed
the opinion that the libel suits against
Totten and Gummerson will be dropped
if they win withdraw the charges
against the chairman and majority
members
Spokesman for the league empha-
sized the point that there is no pros
pect Of a split in the league, nor any
internal fight involving the league.
They indicated the present dispute is
q personal ons between Chairman
Liedsr rbach. and Totteu.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-07-09
Install New Head
of Salvation Armv.
Montana Division

Helena, July S.-The installation of
Staff Captain r. NJ. McClelland and
Mrs. McClelland as commanders of the
Montana division of the Salvation army
took place here Friday evening. For
mer Governor 8. " Stewart presided
at the meeting.
The address Of installation was made
by Commander A. Clifford. command
er of the army in the west. Colonel
J. j. McGuinness, speaking for the
American legion, made a short address
MS did Jack Stewart. representing the
knights of Columbus.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-07-09
Germ Proof Wedding
in Canada, Bride
Has Scarlet Fever

Vancouver. B. c., July 8.-Love
refused to be swerved by illness
when Miss Kate O'Brien of Phil
adeIphia, and Charles Barker of
Vancouver, were married at Moose
Jaw, Sask., according to word re-
ceived here. On the date set for
the wedding Miss O'Brien was in
a hospital at Moose Jaw with
scarlet fever. Nothing daunted,
the couple had the ceremony per-
formed in either side of germ
proof sheet of glass. The priest
read the service into a disinfected
speaking tube. Medical attendants
said the bridegroom would have to
wait six weeks before taking the
bride away for the honeymoon.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-07-09
SIDES TO STOP
HOS7ZLITES AT NOON
Eam0nn de Valera Accepts
Invitation to Peace Parlev

London, July 8-(By The AS
sociated Press)+Eamonn de Va
lera, the irish republican leader,
has written to Premier Lloyd
George accepting the latter's invi-
tatIon to participate In a confer
ence in London. The letter of
Mr.. de Valera reads:
"Sir: The desire you express
on the part of the British gov
ernment to end the centuries of
conflict between the people Of
these two islands and to estab-
Iish relations Of neighborIy har-
mony is the genuine desire of the
people Of ireland. I have con-
suited with my colleagues and Sc.
cured the views Of representatives
Of the minority of our nation in
regard to the Invitation you have
sent me. In reply, ! desire to say
! am ready to meet and discuss
with you on what basis such a con-
ference as that proposed can reas-
onabIy hope to achieve the object
desired"
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-07-09
Riddick Recommends
r. E. Jones, Harlowton
for State "Dry" Job

Special to The Tribune.
Washington, July 8.-Robert e.
Jones. of HarIowton, is slated to
become prohibition director of Mon
tana.. His recommendation has
been made by Republican C. w.
Riddick. Mr.. Jones was secretary
Of the republican state committee
during the last campaign with head
quarters at Helena. The recon-
mendation was in recognition of his
services.