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The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-10-05
FAKE AGENTS
RESUME FRAUD
Sell Options" on Dodge Broth
ers Cars in U. S. Service,
Then Disappear-Pub-
lie Warned.

Although a number Of arrests have
been made as result Of the fraud
dlent practice, the War Department
reports that persons in various parts
of the country are still being victim
lied hy individuals who pretend to be
! able to obtain Dodge Brothers Motor
+, Cars from the government at bar
gain prices. The usual method. it is
sad, is to sell Options" on the cars,
which are represented as being still
in the original shipping crates, the
war having ended before they were
used. Once the "option" price is OBJ
tanned, of course, the agents never
reappear
As Dodge Brothers Motor Car was
selected by the government as the
Official car Of its class for service
with the army during the world war,
an enormous number of these cars
were equipped for the American train
ing camps and expeditionary forces.
At the conclusion Of the war the
various branches of tbe army had
fully 10000 Dodge Brothers Cars and
almost Immediately it was rumorcd
that these cars were to be sold at
r:dculously low figures by the gov.
eminent. 1t was a great opportunity
for crooks. They went from town
to town, pretending that they had
acquired options on large. stocks of
the cars, all in first-class condition,
and were prepared to sell these OPP
tions for $25 or $50, sometimes more.
The result was that both Dodge
Brothers and the War Department
were flooded with inquiries as to when
ard where the cars might be obtain
ed. Warnings were issued, arrests
were made and for time the fraud
died cut.
Recently, however, it seems to have
been renewed, as Dodge Brothers say
they are constantly receiving letters
and kilograms on the subject. The
matter was taken up with the mill
tary intelligence division of the War
Department. A letter just received
from this division by Dodge Brothers
includes the following definite state
ment:
81 am Informed by the director OF
sales of the War Department tina!
no sales of new Dodge Brothers Cars
have been made by his office, He
also informs me that arrests have
recently been made in Philadelphia
and New York bv the Department of
Justice Of individuals who were fraud
llently attempting to sell options on
government cars"
As matter of fact, the great ma
ority of Dodge Brothers Cars acquir-
ID by the army have been apportioned |
10 various branches of the govern
nent service. A few auctions have {
.cen held at some of the army camps, q
1t which government cars which had
een hard service were disposed Of G
~ individual bidding, but there have L
,een no options and anyone represent
ng himself as in a position to obtain Y
cars should be reported to f
he authorities fer investigation. e
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-10-05
TAX BOOKS ACCEPTED

Tax Assessor B. G. Hull informed
the Dispatch yesterday that the State
Tax Commission has accepted the
summary of the assessment rolls,
both for real estate and personal pro-
perty, of Lowndes County, and the
taxes will be collected in accordance
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-10-05
MIR COOKE AROUND AGAIN

Mr., Carey Cooke, who was serious
ly injured about six weeks ago when
he jumped from a springboard into
Luxapalila Creek, striking his head
on the bed of the stream, has so far
recovered from his injuries as to be
up and around again. Mr. Cooke is
beng cordially greeted by his many
friends.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-10-05

cal location entities us. No invest
ment pays larger dividends than an
investment in good roads, and every
dollar judciously expended in the
construction of public highways win
make big interest
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-10-05
MISSISSIPPI AND EucATIoN.

Since the close of the worlds war
Mississippi has led all the states III
the Union, in proportion to her tax
able wealth, in. educational recon-
struction, A million dollars is now
being, spent on improvements and ad-
ditions to her agricultural college
She lis devoting million dollars a
year to the maintenance fund of her
higher educational institutions, and
four millions a year to her common
schools, this latter in addition to the
Lhree-mill levy of the counties. The
last legislature authorized the sale
Of FIVE million dollars worth Of five
and one-half per cent bonds for I'M
proving state institutions. This re-
cord is all the more remarkable in
that Mississippi is an agricultural
state and has no large~cities where
wealth proverbially accumulates.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-10-05

War die out, taxation will be lowered
along with other things. In the
meantime all should pay their taxes
with as great degree of equanimity
as they can comamnd.
The New York herald., 1921-07-10
PetticOats
Drawers

MlGSTs Third Floor. Rear.
The New York herald., 1921-07-10
Clearance Sale of 159
Coats, Capes, Wraps
For Women
;$z6.74
Formerly up to S39.75
Summer coats and capes of satin, taffeta twill serge
Formerly up to S39.75

Summer coats and capes of satin taeta, twill, serge,
velour, tweed, polo cloth and sport checks.
Knitted coats and capes in lovely colorings
Excellent quality fabrics. The seasons best STYLES
Suitable for immediate and early fall wear. Many
are full silk lined
Not all sizes in every style, but all sizes in the lot.
Sport shades, navy and black
Mng'S-Thrd o
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-04-20
British Criticism
Of u. S. Consul in
Nicaragua Answered

Washington, April 19.-Secretary
Hughes has informed the British gov
ernment that if the American consul
at San Jose used influence to have the
new government in Costa Rica annul
concessions covering potential oil lands
obtained from the old Tinoco regime
by company in which British capital
was interested. che did so without
authority from the state department.
At the same time. however. the sec
retary Of state is understood to have
said that the United States had never
recognized i any of the acts of the
Tinoco administration and that even II
the consul did use his influence. as
had been intimated in the British
house Of commons. the American gov
ernment could not understand how any
such action during the period prior to
the annulment would furnish neces-
sarily an occasion for criticism by the
British government.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-04-20
G0MPERSFLAYS
GARY ATTITUDE

Toronto. April 19-Samuel Comp
ers, president of the American Fedora
ton of Labor, bitterly attacked Ebert
Fl. Gary, chairman of the United
States Steel corporation, for his atti-
tude toward union labor in an address
before the Empire club here Tuesday.
'Thc offices Of the American Fed
GRAFTON of Labor are in Washington.
Mr.. Gompers said. II challenge Judge
Gary for the selection of committee.
half to be appointed by him and half
by myself, to make an investigation
of both the United States Steel cor
poration and the federation"
Referring to Mr.. Gary's statement
at a meeting Of the corporation Mon
day that reasonable control through
government agencies would prove a
solution to labor union problems, Mr..
Gompers charged the steel head did not
know his own men and that he relied
on the reports of his detective agencies.
'sThis powerful spokesman of auto
cratic industry declares the labor
unions must be regulated or controlled
so that industry and government may
NOT be destroyed" he said. Il ask you
gentlemen, employers of labor, what
chance there would be for an individual
or a foreigner to redress grievance
were he left to his own resources2'
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-04-20
COLOMBIA PACT
ADVOCATES To
|V|N,F0RECAsT
Senate Poll Shows 40
Republicans, 3ODemo-
Gratis for Ratification.
Ransdell Suggests Pay
ing Republic $50, 0,000,-
900 for St. Andrews.

Washington, April 19.-Ratification
| with votes to spare was the forecast Of
administration leaders in the senate
| on the eve of tomorrow's vote on the
long pending Colombian treaty. Op-
ponents of ratification for the most
part Tuesday night conceded defeat
in their efforts to bridge about rejec-
ton of the S25.OO0.OOO pact.
Polls taken by advocates of ratifi-
cation were said to show that approx
mately 10 Republicans and 30 Demo-
Gratis would vote in favor of the treaty.
This would be half a dozen more than
the necessary twothirds.
Discussion of the treaty. which has
occupied the senate to the exclusion
of practically all else since congress
convened eight days ago, will close at
p. m. Wednesday under an agree
ment. Then will come votes on amend
ments. the first of which were offer
ed Tuesday by Senator Ransdell.
Democrat, Louisiana, and the final
vote.
The Ransdell amendments, as put
before the senate provide for $780,
100000 payment to Colombia for the
loss of Panama instead of $25.OO0.-
600 payment contemplated by the
treaty: for the loan of S25, 100000 to
Colombia by the United States: for
cessation by Colombia, of the prov
ince. st. Andrews and contiguous is
lands to the United States: for con-
struction of no canal through Colon
bian territory without the assent of
the United States, and for formation
of an alliance between Colombia and
the United States. Administration
leaders Tuesday night predicted the
defeat of the Randell amendments.
Discussion of the treaty Tuesday
under the agreement limiting speeches
to an hour brought forth diversity
of views. Senators Shortridge, Of Cal
ifornia, and McCumber, of North Da-
kota, Republicans, and Senators VOL
colt of Delaware. and Ransdell, Demo
crat. urged ratification. while Senator
Reed. Democrat, Missouri, opposed ac-
ceptance of the pact.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-04-20
CR0NN|ND0RSES
POLICY IN ERIN

London, April 19.-The British gov
ernment approves fully the general
policy of the military governors in Ire
land, it was declared in the house of
commons Tuesday by Austen Chamber
lain, the government leader. Asked
whether policy existed of official
reprisals by the crown forces in Ire
land, Mr.. Chamberlain replied:
1T is within the discretion of the
military governors in the martial law
area to direct the carrying out Of pun
lshment in the districts in which out
RACES have been committed. The i'm
position and collection Of fines is a
legitlmate and recognized feature Of
martial law, but as far as my informa-
tion f; goes the occasions on which such
1lneg les, are imposed are very few.
Inc general policy pursued by the
military governors in ireland has the
full approval Of the government"
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-04-20
LINES CONTINUE
WAGE PLEAD|NGS

Chicago, April 10.-The United
States railroad labor board waded
through another avalanche Of figures
today as more than a score Of roads
presented column after column of fig
ures in their plea for revision of
wage schedules. Reduced cost Of living
and decreases in wages paid similar
labor in other industries have made
present railroad wages ,njustifiable,
the carriers contended, and several
roads made gloomy predictions of re-
ceiverships and bankruptcy if the stu
alton was not remediel at once.
The comparison Of hourly rates a
year ago and at present brought forth
discussion between a. q. Wharton,
labor member Of the board, and J. II.
Higgins, secretary Of the Association
Of Western Railways. Mr.. Wharton
pointed out that the difference in
hours between 1917 and the present
time might reduce the total earnings
Of laborers to an equality, even though
the hourly rate might be higher.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-04-20
British Mine Owners
Submit 9 Proposals
forNew Negotiations

London, April 19.-(By the Associat-
ed Press) The mine owners late
Tuesday night completed proposals
which, it was believed, may go some
way toward the settlement of the coal
strike. This was the outcome of a
conference held at the board of trade
between the owners and government
officials. where a revision of their pre-
vious offer to the miners was fully
considered. The new proposals are:
First-The establishment of
national wage board.
Second-The application Of ma
tional principles of wages in each
district based on the financial con-
dition Of the industry in the re-
spective districts.
Third-The periods for ascer-
tanning district results to be set
tied nationally.
Minima National Wage.
Fourth-The point below which
wages shall not be automatically
reduced to be determined nation
ally.
Fifth-To turn over as wages to
the workers, in addition to these
rates, the whole of the surplus
revenue available i'm each district
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-04-20
WOOD, HAR[OWT0N,
NAMED PURCHASING
AGENT BY GOVERNOR
Special to The Tribune.

Special to The Tribune.
Helena. April 19.-J. E. Wood
of Harlowton is to be appointed
state purchasing agent within
few days by Governor Joseph N.
Dixon. No official announcement
of the appointment has been made
but at a meeting of the state board
of examiners held Monday Cover
nor Dixon notified the board that
he intended naming the man this
week.
It is generally understood at the
capitol that Mr.. Wood will re-
ceive the appointment. J. b. Wood
is manager of the Golden Rule
store at Harlowton and for sew
eral years has been the purchasing
agent for all of the Golden Rule
stores of the state.
The legislature fixed the salary
of the purchasing agent at S5.WO
a year. As the bill was originally
drawn it gave the purchasing agent
exclusive power in the matter of
all state purchases but before it
made its way through both houses
it was amended to read that all
purchases are to be made with the
consent and approval Of the state
board of examiners. This leaves
the purchasing power in the same
hands that it has formerly been.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-04-20
BANK
RESOURCES LESS
ST, 900, 5000 Drop Is
Noted in February
Statement.

Washington, April 19.-Resourees of
the national banks showed reduction
of $1.O6O, $4,000 in February compar-
ed with December, and reduction Of
81. .:64, $3.50. 600 as compared with Feb
ruary of last year, according to state
ment issued Tuesday night by Comp
troller of the Currency Cressinger.
summarizing the reports Of the banks
to the last call for conditions on Feb
ruary q.
New York national banks reported
the greatest reduction in resources in
The total deposits Of the bank were
eco, which was $799. .403,-
600 less than the amount reported in
December and reduction since year
ago of 81, 1856, 76S. 600.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-04-20
Scion of Wealth
on Trial Charged
With Attacking Girl

Chicago, April 19.-Herbert Prem
tice Crane, Jr., son of wealthy manu-
facturer. was placed on trial Tuesday
on serious charges preferred by 13
year old girl.
Crane, according to the story told by
the girl, attacked her and a companion
while they were on their way home
from skating party. Crane denied
the charge,
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-04-20

may present through the reparations
commission new proposals which the
German cabinet is said to be busily
engaged in formulating.
=, There is an inclination, especially in
liberal and labor circles in England,
to watch closely any new movement on
the part of France against Germany,
not so much, it is said because they do
not desire to see Germany be made to
pay the full reparations, but on account
Of what the further occupation of Ger
man territory is likely to cost the
already overburdened British taxpayer
With view to overcoming this, a
statement from French source was
issued Tuesday night to the effect that
the occupation Of the Ruhr region
could be accomplished solely by French
troops; that annexation is not antici-
pated and that the cutting off of Ger
many from this source of her coal sup
ply would bring her to terms.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-04-20
Oil Seepage Found
by Spokane Man in
Cellar of His Home

Spokane. Wn., April ia
seepage of heavy oil is reported
in the basement of the home of
Alfred L'Ecuyer. on Southeast
boulevard here. Since last Sun
day the flow, according to
L'Ecuyer. has totalled many gal
Ions, 1t is heavy crude and exam
ination has shown it to contain a
high percentage of gasoline.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-04-20
BRAND and George TO Confer
on Reparations Enforcement
Plans; MiIifarisfs Watched

London, April 19.-(By The Asso-
ciated Press s.)-Owing to the inability
Of Premier Lloyd George to leave the
country during the present industrial
crisis, Aristide BRAND, the French
prime minister, will cross the channel
next Saturday for a preliminary con-
ference with Mr. Lloyd George at
Hythe, England, prior to discussion
Of the allied plans on the question Of
German reparations. Italy and Bel
GUM have been invited to send dele
gates.
The proceedings are expected to be
short and confined to what the allied
action shall be in the face Of the ex-
pected failure of Germany to carry out
by May / the reparation terms Of the
Versailles treaty.
NJ. BRAND will explain in detail the
plans already decided upon in Paris
to enforce the terms Of the treaty.
1t is thought possible that Germany
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-04-20

during the existing abnormal per-
iod
Sixth-To satisfy the workers
representatives in each district
that the district is proposing to
pay all the wages it can bear.
Seventh-To confer with the
workers representatives with a
view Of dealing with the wages of
lower paid men.
Eighth-To seek an agreement
with the workers of national
basis regarding the relations be-
tween wages and profits for the
future.
Shortage Grows Serious.
Ninth-Providing for joint
audit Of the mine owners books.
After the board Of trade conference
the president af the owners associa-
ton said:
Eve are hoping that the miners will
meet US on the wage question very
soon"
1t is possible. therefore, that the next
"a hours may see the reopening of ne
gotiations, ALTHOUGH the miners thus
far appear desirous of awaiting the re-
suit of their delegates meeting Friday.
Meanwhile, the situation arising
through the shortage of coal is grow
ing more serious.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-04-20
IALT ALIEN FLOOD--HUGHES
Different Marketing System Is Urged for Livestock
General Liggett, Disguised
in Overalls, Aids Legion
Boys Fix Up Clubrooms

San Francisco April ia vitehaed elderly
Tuesday building being
clubhouse for the American Legion looked
curously accosted the charge
workers.
you fix things for opening party
April 27" he said "Can help?"
"Sure. Pitch in" the
elderly pitched in" with hammer
hours he worked in silence the volunteers until
he interrupted by the hail:
"INhy, General how long have you been here?"
soldiers looked wondengly
overas Then they recognized Major General Hunter Lg
field commander Of the first American
and until his retirement several weeks commander Of the ninth
army corps
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-04-20
Immediate Recognition
Of Ireland Is Asked

Chicago, April Immediate recog-
nition BY the United States Of Ireland
a. free and sovereign state was asked
in resolutions adopted Tuesday night
American. Association for the Rscosn1.
ton Of the Irish Republic
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-04-20

Mf. dugneS report SAID:
Our restriction on immigration
should be so rigid that it would be.
impossible for most of these people
to enter the United States.
Jews Eyade Army.
Particular reference was made to
undesirable classes from Balkan cities,
Armenia and Georgia.
The report said 6O6.692 passports
We're granted by American consuls in
Europe for the year 1920, denoting
desire in most European countries to
grafton laws were proposed. The prin-
cipal restraining influence was said to
be lack of funds due to deprecated
currency values.
The report adds:
The director general of police
of Rumania, has issued an order
excusing all Jews from military
service and permitting their dis
charge from the army il they
desire to emigrate to America.
Thousands Wait Ships.
In Rumania, 1900 persons were
awaiting examination for permission to
come to the United States, it was said,
while tremendous pressure" for pass
age was reported by officials III Poland,
where $4,000 awaited thirdclass ac-
commodations.
Let's and Lithuanians leaving the
Balkan states. Mr.. Hughes said, were
largely from the slums, the vast major
ity of them Jews of an undesirable
type"
In the Russian Caucasus. sit may be
fv~,Vo 4P
Hughes said, shat every Armenian
away. or is not impregnated with boil
shevism, will ultimately endeavor to
emigrate to America. Russians and
Georgians are likely more and more
to emigrate to the same haven.
Bulk Highly Loathesome.
The great bulk of emigrants to
the United States from this dis
trict are highly undesirable as
material for future American
citizenship.
In making his recommendations, Mr..
Hughes said:
Our restriction on immigration
should be so rigid that it would be
impossible for most of these people
to enter the United States. Refer
ence is especially made to Armeni-
ans, Jews, Persians and Russians.
all of which have been driven SO
hither and thither since 1914 that
they cannot be regarded as desir-
able populations for any country.
Germans Double.
The report said 5000 Armenians and
10000 Syrians were waiting passage
from Bagdad and that despite diff
culties of emigration from Germany.
the number desiring to come from that
country had doubled in the last year.
compared to any similar period since
the war ended.
Senator Jones, Republican, Washing
ton, introduced an amendment to the
bill in the senate Tuesday
which would compel all immigrants to
the United States to take passage only
on vessels flying the American tag.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-04-20
Judge Frees Sheriff
on Bribery Charge

Sand Point, Idaho. April 19.-Pro-
1a1e Judge 9, II. Martin late Tuesday
dismissed Sheriff William Kirkpat-
rick. OF Bonner county, from custody
following the close Of his preliminary
nearing on charge Of having accepted
300 brlbe from liquor runners. The
decision vas met with wild applause
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-04-20
Sinn Feiners Lose
S Killed on Drill
Ground Near Dublin

Dublin, April ia fight which re-
suited in numerous casualties occur
red Monday evening near Balymurphy,
county Carlow, when patrol of crown
forces surprised party of armed civil
lians drilling. according to an official
statement Tuesday. Five Of the civil
lians are believed to have been killed
and two wounded, while six were cap
tured, together with quantity OF
arms. The ctown forces. says the
statements sustained no casualties.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-04-20
Mother Seeking Lost
Daughter Shot Her
Friend in Anaconda

Anaconda, April 19.-Mrs. ]. A.
Hendricks of Sipe Springs. Texas,
mother Of Mrs. Ernest LaCasse, who
has been missing for several weeks
from her home in Butte, is held In the
county Jail pending the outcome of
Mrs. Mary Il. French, who was shot
twice at her home here Tuesday after
noon. Mrs. French. who is in a critical
condition, alleged Mrs. Hendricks shot
her when she declared she did not
know where Mrs. LaCasse is staying.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-04-20
RECALL IS FAILURE

Sioux Falls, s. D., April 19.-Ef-
forts to recall Mayor George w
Burnside proved unsuccessful when
voters continued him in office by
4,674 to 4,OOS votes cast for his ep-
ponent, Roy Marker,
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-04-20
Farmers Gift Corn
Gathered, on Cars

Chicago, April 19-The last carload
Of corn for the American Farm Bureau
federation's gift corn project has been
gathered, it was announced Tuesday.
Four hundred and thirty-one carloads
of shelled corn-of 100000 bushels,
were contributed by American farmers
to feed stricken areas Of Europe.