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The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1921-02-16
Long Training Not Popular

Ihe wave of sentiment in favor of
compulsory military training which
swept the country before we entered
the war, has not only subsidized, but
most OF its former Supporters are now
DIRECTORS. We have had ample oppor
tuntty to note the effect of millions
Of our young men transferred from
normal productive life to military
camps. We don't like it. The bovs
themselves, most OF all, are opposed
to 1t in times OF peace. The public
also has better realization of the
cost in dollars to maintain a vast
training system. Before, it had no
conception whatever. Even a mini
mum Of training for a comparative
handful runs into millions; the war
department figures it will cost over
$26,0O0,00O to give 100000 men a four
months military training. Moreover
it would not sound well for the natlo,
loudest in it's voice for universal
peace, to embark on a huge new
scheme OF soldier making The propos.
al to reduce the size of our standing
army win be approved by an over
whelming majority of our people.
This does not mean they are ready
to go foolishly to the other extreme
which at present is equally absurd.
The proposal of President-Elect Hard.
ing to shorten the term of enlistment
in our Army from three years to one
year, is both sensible and practical.
Naturally the drillmasters will have
to work much harder with a one-yea-
instead OF three-year term. On the
other hand, one year win yield all the
recruits necessary, doubtless NOR.
There should no longer be necessary
to carry on a constant campaign for
men. 1t would be unfair to say that
for years-barring the period OF the
Spanish war-the methods Of securIng
men to fill expired terms almost DO
dered on shanghaiing, in some OF GU
larger cities. Certainly many a D.
woke up from drunken spree to tind
himself pledged to shoulder rifle for
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1921-02-16
AS TO DISARMAMENT

Various individuals and agencies,
each with the Dove Of Peace" perch
ed alcft on their shoulders, are busiIy
engaged in spreading the propaganda
OF disarmament, and in default of
that then a heavy reduction in the
size Of the standing army and a big
cut in naval personnel and expendi-
lures for new warships
Whether this doctrine is the work
of enemies within or of pacifists, is
not definitely known 1T has succeed
ed to certain extent, however, and
may finally attain its end. No greater
mistake could this government make
than to surrender to the demands Of
fhe class who foolishly believe that
war is at an end and that the sword
Is forever sheathed among the ma.
lions of the world.
The United States commands the
respect Of every government on earth
today. We stand in a class by our.
selves, and our financial power is a
wall Of defense that few dare assail
There is nothing decadent about our
people mad they stand ready to pour
money and blood in unegtimated quan.
dties in order to maintain our pos;
don and defend the integrity of the
uation.
II would be suicidal to lend a list.
ening ear to the oily tongued apostles
of peace who would have us junk Our
navy and disband our army. We
nave spent too many billions to Just
1fy its junking now, and to cease
building the greatest warships afloal
and to stop the recruiting of an army
mat viii forever guarantee the safe.
~ of nation and people wuld be NAV
Tag into the hands of our enemies on
other shores. Because we have a now
erful fleet of the finest fighting ships
afloat; because we maintain q form
liable army Of braWny young Amari
cans; because we continue to man
Rfacture weapons of war in endless
quantity, is no warlike challenge rc
the world. Possession Of these ipstru
ments Of defense or offense is inst
a positive assurance OF future paaca
Tor being so prepared Is proof agains,
. attack by any enemy-preparation for
war in case It comes is warning to
the one who would fire the first gun
This government holds second place
among nations in naval strength. We
are rapidly approaching the head OF
column, and to surrender now TO thp
miserable doctrine that we cease
building fighting craft for self protec
ton, if nothing Else, would be an Cd
en- acknowledgement that we are
ready at ali times to be slapped in the
face by any first-class power Of the
old world, and not be able to or pre-.
pared to resent the insult
The red-blooded American can moi
forget the admonition Of George Wash
ington: ''In times Of peace prepare
for war" 1t is just as true today as
&c was then, and it viii remain true un-
iii the end of time. Let any wall.
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1921-02-16

Notice is hereby given to all prop
erty owners and occupants of prop.
erty to cleanup their premises and
put same in a sanitary condition.
All persons living within the sew.
erage district are notified to connect
with the sewerage system by April l,
1921.
Maintaing open closets within the
sewerage district is prohibited.
By order Of the,
CITY BOARD OF HEALTH.
feb is 1t
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1921-02-16

say. He said he had no more home
and had been living at West side
rooming houses and ran out OF money
so he had to pull off another job.
His head swathsd with bandages,
his body aching from numerous and
sundry cuts and bruires, and his cloth
ing still bearing the stains OF the
detective bureau bemoaning the fate
which let him pick out the Kriz home
in which to ply his trade.
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1921-02-16
suck CANAL WAR BRIDGE
TO BE WRECKED

In accordance with an agreement
made at the time it was built, the
Kantara bridge across the Suez Canal
connecting the railway lines Of
Egypt and Palestine, is to be wrecked.
It was installed to facilitate commun-
ication during the World War, but is
considered menace to peace time
shipping. A tunnel to take its place
is to be designed by the French en-
gineer VIII obuilt the bridge, after a
study OF similar tunnel problems in
the United States.-From Popular
Mechanics Magazine for March.
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1921-02-16
NAVAL SHIPS AND NAVY
MEN MAKE KNOTS

The above picture shows some of
our rockies taking knot instruction"
at one of the naval training stations.
Thousands of young men are now at
the several training stations in many
parts of the country learning the rudi-
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1921-02-16

Mr.. o. c. Tatum, the popular ticket
clerk at the Gulf Coast Lines, has
been called home to Newton, Texas,
on account Of illness of his father.
Let us hope that he will soon be back
on duty.
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1921-02-16

ments of thei rduties before gOD, .
ships which will make the lo,sr
cruises next June. Although TIE nD
Of tod-day is a mechanical instiusa
the knowledge Of how TO tie I'M
and splice is still Of great valus
board ship and every embryo sail
is instructed before he joins The IL
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-02-02

The luncheon and program were ar.
ranged by the bankers of Helena
Thomas A. NARROW, of Helena, chair.
man of the directorate of the branch
bank. presided.
Governor Dixon, one of the princi-
pal speakers, voiced confidence in the
future of the state, outlined its prob
lem and paid tribute to the bankers as
a class for their part in the upbuild-
ing of the commonwealth.
Roy A. Young, governor of the Min
neapolis parent bank, praised the cour-
age and resOurcefulness with which
Montana bankers have grappled with
problems Of recent years and predicted
better times in future.
Chairman NARROW recorded his own
and his associates gratificatio for the
large and representative attendance of
visiting bankers. and read telegram
OF congratulation from John II. Rich
IN behalf of himself and his associates
On the Minneapolis bank.
Montana "Come Back" State.
John Clay of Chicago, speaking es-
pecially from the standpoint of the cat
tiemen and wool grower, declared that
Montana, IN previous years of stress,
has proven the best come back" state
in the country and that. as in years
past, the stockmen will recover from
the adverse conditions of 1920. It will
take two or three years, however, for
this. he said Labor must meet the
new conditions, he said. just as the
small herdsmen and flockma sters must
reduce their own salaries
Governor Dixon spoke of the need of
economy in government operations,
and for modern system of taxation
to replace "the indiscriminate, shotgun
methods which for years have been
in vogue in state and county govern
ments. 1--WE have been joy riding the
government affairs too long" he de-
clared. "and the time has come when
We must get down to safe and sane
basis OF revenue and expense" This
was the governors first public utter
ance since his message to the state
assembly, and he was given thoughtful
attention.
Young is Optimistic.
Governor Young of the Minneapolis
bank gave general outline of the
Helena branch banks powers and func-
tions; and on the subject Of the pres
ant and future business and industrial
conditions in the ninth district and
throughout the nation, he noted the
Early phases of an improvement which
le believes, will continually. gradually
Increase as the months of 1921 go by.
The cooperation of the parent bank
will be given in every possible way to
he Helena branch, for which institu-
ion he predicted successful career
n every particular.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-02-02
John D., Jr., Lunches
at Y. w.; "Forgets"
Change of $1O0 Bill

New York, Feb. i.-After lunch
Ing with friends Tuesday In the
Young Women's Christian Associa-
tion cafeteria, John D. Rockefeller
Jr., gathered up the checks tota'Itng
$4.54, paid them with a $500 bill and
"forgot" to get his change.
The young woman at the cashiers
desk didn't recognize the young mil.
lIonaIre and had also forgotten that
the days receipts Of all the assoc'a-
tIon's cafeterIas in the country were
to be uiven to the European relief
council for the hungry children OF
central and eastern Europe.
"Say, Mister" she shouted. "come
hack and get your change"
Mr.. Rock efeller turned, lifted his
hat and said: ~
"Keep II, please which still fur
ther puzzled the girl until she
learned his identity and the reason
for his apparent reckIessness.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-02-02
WANT MONTANA
To JOIN PLEA
Dakota Asks Fed
eral Aid to Get
Spring Seed.

Bismarck. n. D., Feb. IA con-
current resolution memorializing con-
gress to provide federal aid to farm
ers of the northwest to assist them
in obtaining seed wheat and other
grains in the spring was adopted by
the North Dakota house Tuesday. The
senate passed it Monday. Legislatures
of South Dakota and Montana will be
asked to take similar action.
A bill introduced in the house would
prohibit assemblages for the purpose
of advocating criminal syndicalism,
advocacy of crime, sabotage, violence
or other unlawful methods of terror
ism as means Of accomplishing in
dustrial ends" Penalties Of fines and
Imprisonment are provided.
Hit Reserve Bank
The annual report of the condition
of all state owned and operated in
dustries was filed Tuesday with the
secretary of state and copies present
ed to the house and senate by the
secretary of the state industrial COM
mission.
The industrial commission criticised
the ninth district reserve bank OF
Minneapolis.
''The bank of North Dakota has
USED ltS resources III an eIIOfC 10 pre-
vent disaster from falling prices on
the financial institutions within the
state" saws the report. This is in
marked contrast to the motion Of the
federal reserve bank Of this district
which forced vast amounts of liquida
ton within the state of North Dakota
at a time when it was extending fur
ther credit to other sections in the
same district.
Credit Refused, Charge
"The reserve bank also refused to
extend credit to enable the farmer
to hold his crop for a reasonable price
at the same time that it was extend
ing credits in such a manner that the
milling interests of the Twin Cites
we're enabled to use those credits to
hold the same crop after it got into
their hands,
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-02-02
RAIL RATE REDUCTIONS BARRED BY s AGREEMENTS wilson T0[
Body Of Unidentified
Yankee Burial at
Arlington Approved

Washington, Feb, THE re-
turn from Flanders fields of the
body of an unidentified Ameri-
can soldier for interment in the
new arnphitheater at Arlington
National Cemetery was approv-
ed Tuesday by Secretary Baker,
General Pershing and Major
= General John A Lejeune, COM
u,andant Of the marine corps,
and a war time commander of
the famous Second division of
Marines and regulars.
In a letter read to the house
military committee considering
a resolution for this purpose,
Secretary Baker said he could
conceive Of no more fitting in
auguration of the use Of the
amphitheater than to place there
the body of a soldier whose
name and identity are lost, but
who will typify and represent
the imperishable part of the sac
rifice which he and his COM
rades made for their country and
their country's cause.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-02-02
FEARED
WILSON PARDON
Would Have 'Snirched'
His Record, Says
Socialist.

Atlanta, Ga, Feb. 1.-Eugene v
Debs, socialist leader now serving {
10 year sentence in the federal prison
here for violation of the espionage law
was not surprised nor disappointed
over the presidents refusal to com
mute his sentence. according to state
ment he issued Tuesday through his
counsel Samuel W. Castleton, of At
lanta.
1t was my only fear" the statement
said. that might be indebted for my
liberty to Woodrow Wilson. My record.
good or bad, is at least consistent and
that is the only way it could have been
Flaws President.
The statement referred to the pres
ident as ''the most pitiful figure in
history"
mo man in public life in American
history" it said. "ever retired so
thoroughly discredited. scathingly re-
buked, so overwhelmingly impeached
and repudiated as Woodrow Wilson.
Shortly after the November election.
his private secretary made a pitiful
plea for him. saying that all he craved
was the love Of the people. This plea
was stamped by the American people
with the one word Denied the one
word he wrote on the back Of the
Recommendation for my pardon"
Health 10 Good.
After stating that he was never in
better physical condition in my life
than am at this hour" the statement
continued:
'Mr. Palmer called attention to the
fact that l shall be eligible to parole
August IL. 1922. In answer to this I
have to say that shall not apply for
parole, nor accept it. I shall serve NV
term to the last day or leave here with
an unconditional pardon. I came for
my convictions and / shall not betray
them for any paltry consideration such
As nAr0le"
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-02-02
INDEPENDENT
RAIL UNIONS
GAIN VICTORY
Admitted to Hearing
Before Labor Board;
Brotherhoods Baked.
Clerks and Station En-
ployes Pact Attacked
by Respective Roads.

Chicago, Feb. 1.-Seven independent
employees organizations, despite the
opposition of the railroad brotherhoods
affiliated with the American Federation
of Labor, were Tuesday admitted as
parties to the hearing on rules and
working conditions before the railroad
labor board. The Independents will
have full opportunity to present testi-
mony covering their contentious for
the boards consideration in rendering
decision on the case.
The boards decision was hailed as
distinct victory for the independents by
their officers. Opposition to allowing
the seven organizations to participate
in the hearing was voiced in the en-
ployes' opening statement several
weeks ago by B. NJ. Jewell, president
Of the railway employees department of
the American Federation of Labor. Mr..
represented the employees as a whole
and asked from the board the right to
negotiate agreements in the name OF all
employees.
Rap Brotherhoods.
Officers of the independent organiza-
tons characterized the brotherhoods'
contentious as an attempt to be the
"czar of the employe" They declared
10000 men were represented in their
organizations and denied the right of
the brotherhoods to speak for these
men,
The boards resolution states that
since the seven organizations ARE ma
terially and directly interested in the
matter and their interests necessarily
affected by any decision the board may
make it is ordered that all such or
CARNATIONS now heretofore formally
made parties shall be allowed to inter-
vene by filing a written application
stating their positions"
Against National Aqreemeats.
The entire days testimony before
the board was given over to objections
of the railroads to the national agree
ments between clerks and station en-
ployes and the roads.
The organizations admitted to the
hearing in addition to the brotherhoods
are: Railroad Yardmasters of Aneri- |
"a, Order of Railway Station Agents,
of Railway Employees, In
Order of Railway Employees,
of Railway Trainmen, Na-
tional Order of Locomotive Firemen,
md Railwaymen's International Indus |
nal association.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-02-02
Vatican Is Stirred
at Possibility of
New u. S. Cardinals

Rome, Feb. 1.-"There will be new
American cardinals?" is the query
circulating in the Vatican world, es-
pecially since it has been learned that
Archbishop Patrick j. Hayes, of New
York, has landed at Naples and is
about to arrive in Rome to be re-
ceived by .he pope. The archbishop
is understood to have with him for
presentation to the pontiff one of the
most important reports brought from
American by any member Of the epis-
copate. ............
It now seems definitely settled that
the next consistory will occur at the
beginning of March and that a con-
siderable number of cardinals are to
be appointed. By some it is believed
! one new American cardinal will be
created and among the names men
toned are those of Archb;shon
Dougherty " Philadelphia; Archbishop
Mundelein Of Chicago, and Archbishop
Hayes.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-02-02
BANK RETURNS
TOTAL s175,998;
MILL IS LOSER.
J Despite Small Grinding
Plant Farmer Derives
a Substantial Benefit.
Financial Institution Is
in Soundest Position
of Any in the u. S.

Bismarck, n. D., Feb. 1.-The an
nual report Of the state industrial
commission, submitted to the secretary
Of state and the North Dakota legisla-
ture late Tuesday, show net profits of
all state owned and operated Industries
combined, total $116,427.75 up to Jan
uary l, last. The report was submitted
by II. A. Paddock, secretary of the
commission.
The gross profits Of the Bank of
North Dakota is given as $1O3, 3,967.23,
from which are deducted $24 4.1OS.O7 of
the appropriations used; 100000 due
and paid as interest on $2,OOOOOO
bonds, and less reserve for deprecia-
left the net profit $175,99S.5O, the re-
port said
The Drake Mill & Elevator associa-
ton showed net loss of $17,66S.31.
Other items reducing the profits were:
Other "Red Ink" Items.
Home building association, $1,000,
expense of the industrial commission.
I $11, ,814.35; mill and elevator associa-
ton field work, $15,OSS.O9.
In a summary, Mr.. Paddock says
that the net profit 'is over and above
all expenses. property depreciation,
market losses, organization and devel-
opment costs" -.
Regarding the Drake mill, the report
points out that the books showed a
profit on July Is, last. but that after
that time the rapid decline in grain
prices resulted in loss which caused
the Northwestern Miller, Minneap-
oils publication, to state on January
IL, last, that any mill (which closed
it's account on the right side Of the
ledger can be congratulated"
Optimistic Over Results.
"The experience with the Drake mill
has demonstrated, the report reads.
''that even with a small mill, expen--
sive to operate, the farmer can be paid
a price for his wheat higher than the
market at elevators, in addition to
paving him for his screenings, and |
flour which will show a good return on |
investment in a large modern equipped |
mill. such as is being constructed at |
Grand Forks, vastly better returns are !
positively assured.
Regarding liquid assets of the Bank /
Of North Dakota, the report contends |
that the state owned bank. is in the
best position of any bank in the state, |
asserting that the largest of privately |
owned state and national banks of the /
state at the last call reported liquid
assets of 40 per cent while those of
the Bank of North Dakota were TIE
per cent.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-02-02
MRS. W|THERELL
WILL TESTIFY

Los Angeles, Feb. Mrs. Gladys
Witherell, kidnapped and held for ran
som for six days in a lonely hut, will
take the witness stand Wednesday when
her abductors, Arthur W. and Floyd
Carr, cousins, appear for sentence, it
was announced by the district attor-
ney's office late Tuesday. The purpose
Of calling her, it was stated, was to
show she had been roughly handled on
the night of January ., when she was
lured from her home.
It was announced Tuesday night
that $1,000 in rewards offered for in
formation leading to the recovery of
Mrs. Witherell would be paid to four
telephone operators who located call 6 I
made Sunday night to the Witherell
residence by Arthur Carr. The op-
orators flashed word to detectives, who
arrested Arthur Car as he was com
pleting his conversation. His subse-
quent confession led to the discovery
Of Mrs Witherell and the arrest of
Floyd Carr.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-02-02
States Crops Worth
78 Million in 1920
Says Federal Agent

Helena. Feb, IF. W. Beier, Jr.,
OF Helena. federal crop estimator for
Montana. in a report issued Tuesday,
puts Inas the value Of Montana crops in
l920 at $7S,O42,OOO. The average for
the past five years is $S6.111, goo.
prlnc'pal crops follow, acreage and
Corn, 10000 acres: twenty bush
els. Oats, 100000 acres; Is bush
els. Spring wheat. 1.45O.OOO acres:
IL bushels. Winter wheat, 354.54O
acres; IL bushels. Tame hay. S4o,-
600 acres: is tons.
Cattle holdings decreased 16 per
cent in the year and 2S per cent in the
past two years. Sheep fell off 90 per
cent in two years, while swine in
flcaily the same. Totals show 1885,
600 mich cows, 91S,OOO other cattle,
creased II IL per cent in a year
and horse and mules remained prac-
2.45O,OOO sheep, 2OO.OOO swine, 52O,-
O0O horses and 5000 mules.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-02-02
Presidential Salary
Of Harding $4,000
Less Than Wilson's

Washington, Feb. I.-Warren G.
Harding, as president Of the United
States will receive something like
$4,000 less compensation from the
government annually than Woodrow
Wilson has received. The treasury
will pay Mr.. Harding the same
amount that 1t pays Mr.. Wilson,
$4,000 annualIy-but internal reve-
nue. bureau officials say that Mr..
Harding must return nearly one
fourth of this in income tax.
President Wilson was exempted
from the income tax under supreme
court ruling because he came into
office before enactment Of 1918 rev.
enue laws under which taxes were
sought to be imposed on salaries Of
the president and federal Judges.
Revenue bureau officials say that
Mr.. Harding Of course, will be al
lowed the usual exemption Of $4,000
a year for a married man and may
claim certain business exemptions.
Placing his exemption y. $1,000
yearly, however, they figure his
normal income tax at $5,480, and
his surtax at Si2,40, total OF
$i8,42O.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-02-02
Wyoming Official
to Have Charge of
Montana Oil Field

Washington, Feb. 1.-Montana's oil
fields will be supervised by federal an-
thorities from the Wyoming office, A.
". Ambrose, chief petroleum technolo-
eist. told the house appropriations COM
mittee in a hearing Tuesday.
."Thc Montana production" he ex-
planned, "is a sort of negligible factor
at present. AS soon as they get any
appreciable production in Montana" he
lob because companies will wish to run
the oil and they cannot wait several
days for a government man from Cas-
per."