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Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1921-07-01

Ingly. "Not muchI But we've got
them all right, as you'll find out If you
balk and force us to use them"
At this point l could see that some
thing In the persistent assurance of
the man was getting under the boss
skin and giving him a cold chill What
If 1t were not the colossal bluff 1t had
looked like in the beginning? What
If j. Like a blaze of lightning out
OF a clear sky a possible explanation
hit me under the fifth rib, and l guess
II hit the boss at about the same In
slant. What II President Dunton and
the New York stock jObbers, believ-
ing as they did that nothing but legis-
lative favor would give them their
trading capital in the depressed stock.
had cut In and done this thing with
out consulting us?
The boss stirred uneasily In his
chair and picked up the paper-knlfe-
little unconscious trick of his when
he wanted time to gather himself.
perhaps you would be willing to
give me the name of this brlber, Mr..
Hatch7" he said. after little pause.
"As IL you didn't know It'll" was the
sc0fIing retort. "There were two of
them; one who was hired to do the
talking while the real wire-puller
stood aside and held the coin bag.
Wen skip the hired man." Then he
turned u the ex-sheriff: "Write out
the name of the bag-holder for him.
Dedmon," he commanded. tearing a
leaf from his pocket notebook and
thruSting 1t, with stubby pencil. into
DedmOn's hands.
The man from Arrowhead county
bent over his knee and wrote name
on the slip of paper, laying the slip
on the drawn-Out slide of the boss desk
when he had finished the slow pencil
Ing. The effect of the thing was all
that any plotter could have desired.
saw the boss face 60 gray, saw him
stare at the slip and heard him say,
half to himself. Howard Colling-
wood"
Hatch followed up his advantage
promptly. He was afOot and strug-
Cling into his overcoat when he said:
You've got what you were after, Nor
cross, and II has got your goat. We've
known all along that you we're only
bluffing and sparring to gain time.
We've nailed you to the cress. You
let this deal with Marshall and his
people stand as it's made. or we'll
show you up for what you are. That's
the plain English Of It."
"You mean that you will go to the
newspapers with this?" said the boss.
and 1t was no wonder that his voice
was a bit husky.
"Just that. Wen give you plenty
Of time to think 1t over. The joint
deal with C. S. & W. goes into effect
tomorrow. and It's up to you to sit
light In the boat and let US alone. II
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1921-07-01

scheme of locally owned elevators and
warehouses and coal and lumber
yards and ran us out of business. But
I'm here to tell you that your fine
haired little deal to rob US began to die
about as soon as II was born"
slow SOP inquired the boss.
TT wasn't month before your little
local stockholders began TO get to-
gether and swap stock and sell it. In
a very short time the control OF the
whole string of local plants was in
the hands of a hundred men. To-day
it's in the hands of less than twenty.
with John Marshall at the head Of
them. Citizens Storage & Warehouse
Is now a consolidated property, and
John Marshall, Henckel and control
a majority Of It's stock. How does
that strike your"
at strikes me that the people most
deeply interested have been exceeding
IL foolish to sell their blrtlirIght. But
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1921-07-01

an affidavit to the fact that railroad
money was offered him. They don't
say whether or not they accepted 1t,
mind you, and that doesn't cut any
figure. They have sworn that the
money was rendered. That let's them
out and lets yOudn. You dop't believe
lit I'll show you" and Hatch whipped
a list Of names from his pocket and
slapped 1t upon the boss desk. go
to those men and ask them; If you
want to carry 1t that far. They'll tell
you"
| could see that the boss barely
glanced at the list. The glib story
of the bribery was like the bite of
a slipping crane-hltch-slOw to take
hold. So far as we were concerned,
OF course, the charge fell fiat; and
upon any other hypothesis 1t was
blankly incredible, unbelievable, abb
surd.
"The afEidavits themselves would be
much more convincing" | heard the
boss say though even then | should
wish to have reasonable proof that
they were genuine"
Hatch was sitting down again and
his grin showed his teeth unpleas-
antly.
"Do you think for minute that I'd
bring the papers here and trust them
in your hands?" he raped out insult
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1921-07-01
CHAPTER XIV
The Dead-Line

| hN 1NaA~A@AhA0
We found the three disappointed
afternoon callers already on hand when
we reached the headquarters. The
boss said. "GOod evening, gentlemen
as pleasant as a basket of chips, and
invited the waiting bunch into the
private office, swapping on the lights
as he opened the door.
No introductions were needed. One
of the pair Hatch had brought with
him was a lawyer named Marrow,
whose home town was Sedgwick; a
sharp-nosed, ferret-eyed man who flg-
ured as one of the many 'local coun-
sells" for Red Tower. The other, Ded-
mon, was a political place-hunter who
had once been sheriff of Arrowhead
county.
you've kept us cooling our heels
in your waiting-room for just about
the last time, Mr.. NOrcross |" was the
spiteful way in which Hatch opened
fire. "We've come to talk straight
business with you this trip, and 1t will
be more tc your interest than ours
II you'll send your clerk away"
While they had been dragging up
their chairs and sitting down, ! had
heard Fred May lock up his typewriter
and 60 and had been listening anxi-
ously for some noise that would tell
me Tarbell was on deck. ! thought
heard the door of the outer office
open again just as Hatch spoke and
it comforted me whole lot.
The boss didn't pay any attention
to Hatch's suggestion about sending
me away; acted as If he hadn't heard
1t. Opening his desk he took a box of
cigars from a drawer and passed It.
With this concession to the small hos
pitalities the boss swung his chair to
face the trio.
my time is yours, gentlemen" he
said; and Hatch jumped in like man
fairly spelling for fight.
"tor six months, NorcrOss, you've
been moving pretty VIDE swain out
here in the tall hills. You've been
posing as a little tin god before the
people of this state. and al the while
you've been knitting and slugging and
black lacking private capita. and pri-
vate business wherever and whenever
they have happened to get in your
way. Now, at the end of the lane, by
Jupiter, we've got you dead to rights
you and your id railroadI"
Cut out as many of the personali-
ties as you can, and come to the
point" suggested the boss quietly.
"You think l haven't any point to
come TOT" barked the CRATER, with
rising anger. "Ill show you! You
thought you were the only original
trust-buster when you started your
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1921-07-01

to the house, afte'ward, IL you have
time, and tell me Pm a false prophet,
sub; / hope you may"
The boss promised plenty cEeerfully
as to the calling part, as you'd know
he would since he hadn't seen Mrs.
Shella for I don't know how long; and
a few minutes later we were on our
way, walking briskIy, to keep the
Fred May engagement with the chief
OF the grafters.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1921-02-12
Tulsans May 90
to o. &. Mason Meeting

Tho Oklahoma grand lodge mcrt-
ing Of free and accepted Masons has
been set for February %. % and a.
this year, the sessions to be held Iu
Oklahoma city a number Of Tulsa
Mnsons will 30 over 10 tho capital
city for the meeting which II is cN.
pected viii he one 81 the largest
attended TN several years. owing 10
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1921-02-12
mt M T.. q. Politics.

tho revival which Masonry Is cx-
norlcncing
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1921-02-12

WhSI1%GTON, Feb. li.--Elimi-
nation of poli,ics IN tho administra-
tIon uf postoffice department nffair7
WAS urged today in the hous" by
Chairman Madden ~ the subcom
mlttcc, which framed tho posioffiCo
bill Employees can
not bo expected to cooperate with
tho heads OF the departments 10
there is discrimination In salaries
ana promotions. he snid
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1921-10-07
FEDERAL AGENT IS NOW
COLLECTING ON LOANS
Half of Amount Borrowed in Mon
tana Placed Where Crops Are
Largest. -.

One half the 100000 loaned to
Montana farmers last spring by the
government for the purchase of seed
was placed in Portions of the state
which this fall are returning the larg-
est yields, according to C. w. War
burton, agronomist in charge of the
federal seed loan, who was in Great
Falls Wednesday after a trip through
the north country.
81 am finding that a government
collector this fall is not so popular as
when he was placing loans last
spring." said Mr.. Warburton, "but at
least one-half the territory where seed
loans were made has a big crops this
fal. The northeastern part of the
state has an immense crop and it was
here that about half the total sum
loaned in montana was absorbed. In
that portion of the state known as
"the Triangle" yields are averaging
lower"
Mr.. Warburton stated that where
there is satisfactory proof Of a short
crop, the borrower is permitted to re-
tain enough seed for another year, but
the government is asking security in
the form of a mortgage on the 1922
crop. MI. Warburton said that the
government has no intention Of donat-
ing the amount of the loan in any case
and that the obligations of borrowers
are being handled in a business way.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1921-10-07
TRAINS COLLIDE
MANY KILLED
Hundreds Trapped in Tunnel-Fire.
men Unable to Give Much Aid
to Victims.

Paris, Oct. 6.-Many persons are
believed to be dead and burning in the
wreckage of a rear end collision of
two suburban trains in the half mile
tunnel leading to the st. Lazare rail-
road station.
AT a late hour the total known dead
numbered 16. Twenty persons are
known to have been seriously injured
and 60 others were slightly injured.
This, however, gives no idea of the
extent Of the disaster, because the
firemen and others engaged in the
work Of rescue have been unable to
get any distance with the tunnel, ow-
ing to the gas fumes.
Seventeen coaches were burning, and
firemen almost helpless, were cutting
a hole through the roof of the tunnel
through the pavement of Rue de Rome,
hoping to create an upward draft in
order to allow the smoke and gas to
escape. Both trains were filled with
homeward bound commuters and au-
thorities say that anyone remaining
in the tunnel is almost certain to be
dead.
1t is feared that those who were
trapped in the burning wreckage may
never be identified, as they surely
would be burned to a cinder in the in
tense heat, yet unreached by the fire
ment, who were directing streams of
water from both ends of the tunnel.
The firemen under Colonel Hivert
were not prepared for the barrage of
poisonous fumes which assailed them
as they reached the scene. At no time
could they get closer than 500 feet
from the inferno. Nevertheless, every
now and then a passenger with black
ened face would come struggling out,
begging the helpless firemen, police
and soldiers to enter the tunnel and
save those dying within.
An American Red Cross unit was
among the first in the relief work.
The accident is said to have beer
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1921-10-07
REGULAR LEGION MEETING
HELD WEDNESDAY NIGHT

Considerable business of Importance
was handled at the regular monthly
Legion meeting Of the Local Post at
the chamber Of commerce rooms last
Wednesday evening. A new member
ship campaign vas initiated, the or
ganization Of a Womens Auxiliary
was ordered, a big program and dance
on Armistice Day planned and arrang-
ed, and many items of minor import
ance were discussed.
After the business session the boys
adjourned to Alsop's tea rooms where
they had a fine lunch and smokes.
After the refreshments all enjoyed
themselves by singing old army songs
and recalling army times and events.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1921-10-07
LIFE SAVING CORPS
. ENROLMENT 10000

Growth of Red Cross Life Saving
Corps throughout the country con-
tinued undated during the last fiscal
year, a summary of the years
achievements by that Red Cross Serv.
ice shows. There are now 100 Corps
with a total membership of more than
10000 members, of which 1876 are
sufficiently skilled in the work to act
as examiners. Among the outstanding
achievements of the Red Cross in this
field during the last year was the or
%ganization at the United States Naval
Academy, Annapolis, Of what is per-
haps the largest life saving corps in
the world.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1921-10-07
Assyrians Employed Tin.

The tin used in the composition Of
bronzes from Assyria was probably
obtained from Phoenicia, and 1t is be-
lieved that this was exported 5000
years ago from the British isles. The
Assyrians appear to have made an ex-
tensive use of this metal, and the
degree Of perfection which the max
ing Of bronze had then reached clear
ly shows that they must have been
long experienced in the use Of 1t. They
appear to have received what they
used from the Phoenicians. Some
think the Celtic tribes were acquaint-
ed with this metal previous to the ar
rival of the Phoenicians upon those
shores.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1921-10-07
MeDS il!
0ndAb0ut
TOUn

Mrs. George Birmingham will be
hostess to the Baptist Ladies Aid at
her home Thursday, October 18th.
Buy your coal and kindling wood at
the Grogan-R Robinson Lumber Co.
Phone 90. 24-4tc.
Mrs. J. L. Slattery left Saturday
evening for Great Falls where she
will join her husband and they expect
within a short time to make a trip
to California points.
Emory Lundquist of Bainville is a
business visitor in town this week.
Mr.. L~undquist is now connected with
the insurance department Of the A.
O. U. w. and is writing fraternal in
surance.
Ladies Home Journal Patterns at
the Fair Store. 8 If c.
Howard ~Isaacs, proprietor of the
Howard Mercantile Company at Glen
tana, was a business visitor in Glas-
gov Wednesday on his way to Popla,
for a short business visit. Mr.. 1saacs
is very optimistic over the future Of
the north country and if confident that
a railroad will be built in there with.
in the year.
DIR. Kroner of Helena, eyesight
specialist, will again be at the Shan
non hotel, Thursday, October 20. DR.
Kroner is a skilled specialist in eye
sight and is noted throughout Mon
tana for scientific examination of the
eyes. 23-4tt
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1921-10-07

due to the breaking of an airbrake pipe
on the first train, and it is thought
that the train following came into COL
lision through faulty working of the
signals.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1921-10-07

FOR SALE OR RENT-My farm of
154 acres, 5 miles West of Glasgow.
Known as the Toote place. Address
M. Todd, care Todd Becker Drug
Co., Sioux City, Iowa. 22-3t. pd.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1921-10-07

Got Her Good Health Out of a Bottle.
Mrs. Edward ~Raifsnider, Wabash,
Ind, say that she owes her good health
to Chamberlain's Tablets. She suf-
fered from distress after eating and
constipation and was completely cured
by the use of these tablets.
Advertisement.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1921-10-07

CANARIES FOR SALE-Have a few
good singers for sale, $500 and up.
Write Mrs. c. Schenkenberger, Wolf
Point, Montana. 24-4t pd.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1921-10-07
C2QSSifedBuSineSS
Locals

LOST-Signet Gold Pencil, Eversharp.
Please return to Mrs. G. M. Hill,
Glasgow, Montana. 24-1t pd
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1921-10-07

FOR RENT-Thoroughly modern, five
room furnished cottage on south
side from November 1st to May 1st.
to responsible parties. Phone 17OR.
24-tf-c
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1921-10-07

The Artful Trader.
"Would you condescend to cheat a
neighbor in a horse trade"
mo, sir" replied Farmer COrntos-
sci. "The fine work nowadays is bein'
done with fivvers, not with horses"
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1921-10-07

WANTED-Horses to winter. Heavy
grass, good water, shelter and fenc-
ed. 5000 acres. First class man in
attendant. $1.50 per head per
month. G. S. Weaver, Nashua. 21-6tc
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1921-10-07

WANTED-Tenant for 800 acre farm.
Rent free for term Of years for care
of property. w. w. Wolfe, Glas-
gov, Montana. 21-4tc
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1921-10-07
Local BreDitieS

Ladies Home Journal Patterns at
the Fair Store. 8tf c.
Attorney Verdine R. Hall of OPP
helm was a business visitor in Glas-
gov yesterday.
County Treasurer w. L. FREEZER was
a business visitor in Hinsdale the fore
part of the week.
Mrs. F. G.. Houstan will be hostess
to the Baptist Ladies Aid at her home
on Thursday, October 18th.
Rhoda Jane Dickinson, pastor of the
Congregational church, was a visitor
at Helena a few days this week.
Chester T. Taylor, a prominent far
mer of the Nashua district, was a bust
ness visitor in Glasgow yesterday.
Buy your coal and kindling wood at
the Grogan- Robinson Lumber Co.
Phone SO. 24-4tc.
Sam Grossman Of the Grossman
Motor company returned Monday from
a business trip to Minnesota and North
Dakota points.
E. j. Neuman of the Art Metal
Construction company was a business
caller in Glasgow the fore part of the
week.
Mrs. Puppy and children are getting
nicely settled at the M. E. parsonage.
The lady says the door bell will always
be wired and never cease to ring a
welcome to all.
County Commissioners Carl J. Ander-
son, Andrew Stiley and C. H. Pippin
were in Glasgow this week attending
the regular, monthly meeting Of the
board.
W. T. Herbert, an attorney of Lam.
bert, Montana, was a pleasant Gale,
in Glasgow yesterday. Mr.. Herbert
may decide to locate in Glasgow ir
the near future.
J.. T. Rowe of Hinsdale and L. H
Sheldon of Nashua, members of the
Valley County Fair Board, were ii
town Wednesday to attend the meet
ing of the board.
Mr.. Puppy regrets that he was no
able to meet with the local Legion
Wednesday evening. He is hoping tina
the next date of the Post will be NOR
convenient. Sorry, boys.
The Courier news columns are some
what scant this week due to the alb
sence of our city editor. We hope t.
be back to normal again by the mex
issue.
B. A. Mcfarland, who has a splen
did farm on the south edge of tow
threshed out some splendid crops thi
fall. His wheat crop averaged 2
bushels per acre and his oat crop 8
bushels per acre.
Matt Murray, of Glasgow, and Gee
Roberts, Of Chinook, prominent sheep
men, who have big bands on the res
ervation, were in Poplar last Satu1
day attending the meeting of tn
meeting with Supt. Kitch of the res
ervation.-Poplar Standard.
Nels Tandberg left this week fo
Northwood, North Daokta, where b
will spend the winter months. M,
Tandberg has a ranch near Tampic
and is one of the oldest subscriber
on the Courier subscription list.
8. j. Rumble of the Rumble Land
Abstract company, returned yesterda
from Sioux City, Iowa, where he
now in charge of the company office
at that point. Mr.. Rumble predicts
heavy rush of land buyers into cas-
ern Montana in the spring of 1922.
The Epworth League of the M.
church are planning a hike Frids
evening, the 7th. All young Peep
who can be happy in a crowd are il
vited. A rally and business session
planned at the Kampfer home. Star
ing place, M. E. church; time, 7:30
M; equipment, light -i~"-hi2C cr5-r
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1921-10-07

membership during it's Annual Roll
Call, to be conducted this year from
November II to "a.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1921-10-07

FOR RENT-Three 4-room houses
with bath. All modern except heat.
$500 per month. Log House. 23-2tc
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1921-10-07

FUR WORK-of all kinds, new and
old, can be done at the Nifty Tailor
Shop. 23-tfc
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1921-10-07

FOR RENT-House with water and
barn. East end 4th Ave. North.
Call SOW. 23-2t pd
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1921-10-07

County Commissioners Carl j. Ander-
son, Andrew Stiley and C. H. Pippin
were in Glasgow this week attending
the regular, monthly meeting Of the
board.
The Arvada enterprise., 1921-11-24
STEWARD LET DOWN LIGHTLY
In View Of silly Assertion. One Would
Have Liked to See Him More
harshiy handled.

A hotel steward said to he known
from the Atlantic to the Pacific. and
tor forty years mn observer Of pe0-
pie who eat In public dining rooms,
ls reported IN saying ut u convention
of public food purveyors that "Ainer.
lean women have forgotten how to
cook" The gentleman speaks with.
out knowledge Of the facts. We may
excuse him only because he has been
penned up In public eating places for
30 many years that he has lost all
sense Of proportion ind lacks facts for
comparison. American women have
not forgotten how to cook. Their
good. wholesome. well.prepared food
for home dining room feeds. and feeds
amazingly we'll. 80 per cent Of the pop.
plati0n. so general In good home
cooking thut every man forced by cir.
cunstances to get his meals at public
places regards himself as unfortunate
because he cannot always eat ut home.
OF ut somebody else's home. This no.
tel steward In full Of-Mlxln formal it,n
Chicago Journal Of Commerce.
The Arvada enterprise., 1921-11-24
EnDANoERs SECURITY OF U. s.
Manhattan Pest es Legion Condemns
Aetisn u Navy Department In
Releasing 1000 Members.

That the security Of the United
States Ia endangered by the release
by the Navy department Of nearly
100000 members Of the naval reserve
force. IL The opinion of members Of
Manhattan naval post. American
Legion. New York, who have adopted
4 resolution terning the dropping Of
the reservists a. "breskinE the back
Of the reserves."
The Manhattan post In composed Of
former navy enlisted men and on
csrs. The post has made = careful
study Of naval affairs snd has main.
talned . policy favoring complete
naval preparedness.
The resolution points out that with.
out the maintenance Of 4 complete
naval reserve force. the government
lacks sufaclsnt trained men to man
the ships and stations Of the navy
In time Of war.
The Arvada enterprise., 1921-11-24
EASY THING TO PLACE HIN
ceiersd Man Might Have Thought He
Was Lion Tanner. but Com.
radss Knew othsrWles.

Three negro soldiers In France were
engaged In tho great American pas
time Of singing II.
"Will JOhnson. wat yO' business
back In de Statea7"
"Ah runs do biggest allcviatah N
Washington"
"Sam Jeffason. wat yo' do In Dc
Statesr"
''lse de ciampeen crapshO0tAh -
Richmond, vahKinny."
"Yo' niEgas mighty po' class, sSah
nuR." said 10 Jackson. "Ah's . lioN
tRinah f0' do circus. An takes dem
fresh. fierce lions an twists EN- by tai,
until they turns round an tries to snar
me. Den grabs dar tongues and palIs
'er ont. No dat when they tries 10 bite
me. dey bites dur own tongue. and dat
away All taiues ll0n In bout foh
hOuahs."
"Go 'way. Iso. yo' amt no lion tamsh
-yo' In " Iyin' niggah. h."-The Howe
Sector.
The Arvada enterprise., 1921-11-24

were llned up on the staSe Of the con.
ventioa hail at Fremont. and ave
women decided their fate. based on
the uproarious applause that greeted
each of the contestants a. he aro~e.
The second honors went 10 I.um Doyle.
state boxing commissioner Of Ne
braska.
II an deeply sensible Of the unique
honor conferred upon me by the con-
ventiou." NJ. CofRey said. "Some Of
the other contestants could hardly be
eiassed a. matinee idols. but feel
that was elected entirely upon my
merits"