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Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-02-27
AIM To RAISE
THREE MILLION
BY NEW LAWS
Pending Measures Will
Swell General Fund
Says Senator Booth.
Dixon Forces Rap Shell
ley for Supporting
Rankins ''Spy" Bill.
Staff Correspondence.

Staff Correspondence.
Helena, FeD. 26.-Reyenue bills now
pending before the legislature will in
crease the money in the general fund
of the state more than $4,000, 600, and
bills that have either passed or are
fairly certain of passage, will raise the
revenue of the general fund by 81 ,25O,-
600, according to a statement made m
the senate Saturday by Senator Ed
Booth of Fallon county. The bills that
will raise the 81 ,250.OOO he enumerated
as the tax on gasoline, on oil produc-
ton, coal mines and cement manufac-
tured.
He further asserted that the tendcn-
cy of this legislature has been to pre-
serve the general fund by striking
down the funds of the counties and
school districts.
Aimed at Incurables.
Booth made this statement in COM
mittee of the whole while opposing H.
B. 237, increasing the charge for care
of non-indigent patients at the state
tuberculosis sanitarium to 81 day.
The senate, however, took the posi-
ton Of w. r. Church OF Lewis and
Clark county that raising the charge
would have a tendency to reduce the
number of incurable patients sent to
the sanitarium and thus make more
room for durable patients.
After fayorably recommending for
passage Fl. B. PIT, for the payment of
the expenses Of delegates to Republi-
can and Democratic national conven-
tons Of 1916 and 1920, on motion Of
7. P. Stewart Of Deer Lodge county
the bill was segregated from the re-
port and on motion of Larson indefi-
nitely postponed. The vote to segre-
gate as - to Is and the motion to
moved reconsideration If his original
motion. Heron Immediately moved the
motion to reconsider be tabled and this
carried, thus preventing the measure
from being resurrected third time.
1t is reported the Dixon forces were
opposed to the bill because 0. Fl. p.
Shelley, national committeeman from
Montana, favored. its passage. taking
this means Of evening up Shelley's ac-
tivity on behalf of Attorney General
Rankin in forcing through Sub. Fl. b.
IS, vetoed Friday.
After long discussion, II. B. "a,
prohibiting the making of false and in
furious statements concerning banks, |
and Booth to include along with banks |
insurance companies, cooperative |
stores, individuals, copartnerships and |
corporations was rereferred to general |
file for Monday.
II. B.. 1872, limiting increases in tax
levies by counties, cities and school |
districts to 3 per cent over the pre-
vious year, was also rereferred to the
general file, after being favorably rec
commended, senators insisting the bill |
would compel some school districts to |
suspend operations.
After passing H. B. 1866, for the
sale of bonds for the purchase of ad- |
senate reconsidered that action on mo-
ton of Donlan. The result was a tie,
20 to 20, which President Story re-
solved in favor of Donlan The bill
was then rereferred to the general file.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-02-27
America Moves
to Avert Crisis

Washington, Feb. 26.-Faced with
the seriousness of the situation, state
department officials began Saturday
night consideration Of steps in case
1t should be necessary to attempt to
avoid war between Panama and Costa
Rica.
Official confirmation that President
Porras of Panama. had gone so far as
to sign declaration Of war was lack
ing.
Just what measures will be adopted
had not been determined tonight and
will not be, it was said until an the
facts are officially communicated to
the department It was admitted. how
ever, that despite the awkward pre-
ncament presented In the laying out
OF any course upon the eve Of change
OF administrations some decisive &C.
ton might be necessary il the two
countries should engage in hostilities.
The obvious remedy Of landing
american troops to avert clash was
dismissed by those who believe both
governments could be induced to listen
to friendly council and, II not, to
stern warning they said the depart
ment was prepared to issue II neces-
sary.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-02-27

2 When the Dill came up in committee
Of the whole Harvey Blomquist Of Cas-
cade county moved to amend the enact
| ing clause to read "state Of North Da-
kota" in place of Estate of Montana u
| He said he proposed that amendment
because he believed the bill. .was slated
for the graveyard and if the assembly
intended to kill it, it should be killed
at once and save time. He said he was
opposed to the bill and that the COM
mittee had been unable to give any
figures as to what revenue it would
produce. although an estimate of $4O,-
600 had been offered. He explained
the vast amount of work which would
be required in administering the meas
ure, the necessity for at least one
more deputy in each county to handle
the work and explained that it would
prove extremely costly Of operation.
Amendment Was Killed.
His amendment was defeated where
upon he moved to refer the bill to the
committee on appropriations, which
likewise was lost.
K. G. Dillavou of Yellowstone county
then moved that the bill be reported for
passage and the motion carried.
Substitute for S. B. 81, creating the
state purchasing department, also
brought out considerable discussion on
the floor in committee Of the whole.
Edward Scharnikow, of Powell county
succeeded in amending section 2 by
adding provision that "the state
board OF examiners be authorized to
create a contingent fund for each de-
partment, board, commission, institu-
ton or official in order to meet the
emergency expenses"
IN reply to an objection by Alex
Falrgrleve of Carbon county he said
tnat this department was not curtailiny
.he expenses of the state one nickel
out that it merely centralized authority.
Graft. Says Mrs. Hathaway.
He admitted he was not in favor of
the new department and claimed it
would not prevent the bringing in of
deficiency bills at every session of the
iieslsiat!ire as the state had to support
us institutions or else abolish them.
). Y. skulason Of Sanders county
moved concurrence whereupon Mrs,
Hathaway of Ravalli county said:
This is bill creating another office
"a $4,000 job. 1t makes the biggest
graft job know of. I am opposed to
putting into the hands Of one man the
power to control the purchase Of all
the supplies used by the state"
okulason explained that this was one
OF the governors measures and was n
tended SO that one man. appointed BY
tne governor, might supervise the pur-
cnase OF supplies now being bought by
scores OF departments and institutions. |
Urged as Saving.
He said it had been estimated by
the governor and by the special com
mlttee which had conferred with the
governor that it would effect more of
saving to the state than any other
legislation passed by the assembly. The
measure was then concurred in by an
almost unanimous vote.
The house adjourned at $50 until
Monday morning.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-02-27
ROOSEVELT, JR.,
WILL Be AID
To NAVY CHIEF.
Denby Will Begin Ad-
ministration With Pol
icy Well Defined.
President-Elect Ends
Work, Starts for Mar
ion on Sunday.

st. Augustine, Fla, Feb. o8.-Edwin
DENLY, gunner's mate in SIMPSONS
fleet, and sergeant OF marines in the
world war, formally accepted the port
folio OF navy in the next cabinet Sat-
urday with a pledge to maintain the
naval fighting machine ''at the highest
peak of power ready for battle with
any nation
AS his assistant he will have Theo-
dore Roosevelt Jr., son of the former
president, and he viii begin his admin
istration under a policy that calls for
adherence to the present naval building
program until such time as the ma
tons may be brought into q definite
agreement for the reduction Of arma-
mentS.
Continue Navy Program.
Continuation of the capital con-
struction program for the present was
announced formally as an administra-
ton policy by President-elect Hard
ing at the same time that he made
known definitely the final designation
of Mr.. DENLY as secretary Of the nayy
and Of Mr.. Roosevelt as assistant sec-
retary.
His conference with Mr.. DENLY
ended Mr.. Hardins's work here and
be will leave Sunday night for Marion,
where his neighbors will give him .
farewell celebration on Thursday. He
expects to reach WashingtOn Thurs.
day. the day before the inauguration.
The definite confirmation Of M.
Denby's selection, which has. been
known unofficially here for several
days. followed 4 long conference in
which he laid before the President
elect his opinion Of what the next adj
should do with its navy
and marine corps.
Policies Withheld.
Afterward he would not discuss de-
tailed policies, saying frankly that he
felt he had much to learn about the
greater cogs in the national machine Of
sea defense but he approached his re-
sponsibiities confidently. with
trained soldiers devotion to duty.
!. Although he came into the cabinet
Iineup at the last minute as a dark
horse selection. Mr.. DENLY brings to
The secretaryship an unusual back
ground OF naval strength. Mr.. Denby
having been an enlisted man In war
lime in both navy and the marine
,orps, he has served as q member Of
he house naval commission and has
galned through close contact q knovl-
.dge OF conditions beyond the insular
possessions in the Pacific. where more
han once the Washington government
las cast questioning eye. A lawyer
y profession, he now holds the title
It probation officer Of the criminal
.Ourt In Detroit Mich.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-02-27
WAR DECLARATION
SIGNED, WITHHELD

Panama, Feb. 26.-(By the
Associated Press.)-It was
learned officially Saturday af-
ternoon that President Belisar-
10 Porras has signed a procla-
nation declaring war against
Cost Rica, but is holding it tenn
porarily in abeyance. The
president, assured that the en-
tire country is behind him, con-
templates taking over dictator
ial powers for the defense of
the republic, relying upon the
national assembly to confirm
his action. The present inten-
ton of the president is to con-
woke a special session Of the
assembly on Tuesday for the
purpose of ratifying the dec
laration Of war and the presi-
dents dictatorial powers. A
sweeping order was issued Sat-
urday afternoon by Eusebio
Morales, secretary of the treas
ury and the interior, abolishing
the constitutional provisions
reagrding freedom of the press
and establishing a strict GEN.
sorship over Panama-Costa
Rican developments.
Troops flushed to Border.
While nothing has been learned re-
garding the status of hostilities in tho
Coto district near the Pacific frontier.
Where Costa Rican forces on Monday
occupied territory held by Panama. Il
was learned authentically that hurried.
~ gathered unorEanized forces were
Delng sent from Panama in the direc-
ton of Bocas del Toro, whence come
reports that the Costa Rican Rarrisons
across the boundary are being rein
forced.
Lack of arms aud munitions with
winch to equip the Panaman forces
"nlch the government continues to or
game stu is proving an insurmount-
aoie difficulty. The belief is strongly |
relo r IN official circles that the United |
otates government is in duty bound |
10 furnish the Panaman forces with |
necessary arms, since the country dis |
armed after completion of the Panama !
,anal treaty and has since been in a |
condition
Ihe Panaman government is urg-
ng upon the canal zone authorities |
md the United States legation here |
me advisability of recommending that
the United States war department is
sue the necessary war materials and |
has expressed confidence that such |
recommendation viii be forwarded to
washington. The United States lega-
;lon ; is still without instructions from
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-02-27
R, c, Ab0L|SHES
FIVE DIVISIONS

New York. Feb. 26.-Locations of
the five divisions Of the American Red
Cross to be abolished under plans to
place the organization on a peace basis
which call for absorption by the re-
manning eight divisions in the nation Of
the states affected were announced
Saturday.
= The divisions designated in the state
ment are the Pennsylvania Delaware;
the Potomac; the Gulf; the Mountain,
consisting Of the states of Utah, wy
oming and New Mexico, and the North
ern. comprising Minnesota, North Da-
kota, South Dakota and Montana.
Under the new proposed alignment
of divisions the Atlantic will take in
Pennsylvania. Delaware, Maryland; the
lake will absorb Michigan and West
Virginia. The Southern viii add Vir-
ginia, Alabama. Mississippi and Louisi-
ana; the Central will take in North
and South Dakota, Montana and Wy
oming. Colorado and New Mexico win
be added to the Southwestern division
and Utah will be absorbed by the Pa
cific.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-02-27
|LandiS' Leniency
Didn't Spur Me
to Steal Bonds,
Says Bank Clerk

Bloomington, Ill.,, Feb. 26.-William
Dalton in his talk with newspapermen
here late Saturday night made the pos
tive statement that the action of Fed
eral Judge Landis in releasing Francis
]. Cary, 10 year old Ottawa bank clerk
on his own recognizance after confess
ing to embezzling 100000 did not in
fluence him Ill taking the $772,OOO In
bonds from tho Northern Trust Co.
Dalton said he had displayed only
casual interest in the story of Federal
Judge Lands action in the Cary case
and that when he decided to take the
bonds he did not think what punish
ment would be given to him when con-
victed.
Never Thought of Cary.
1.-THE Cary case did not influence me
at ALL" Dalton said. after reading
it I didn't think any more about it. I
did not approve of Judge Lands at
titude in releasing Cary as / thought
he should have gotten his medicine.
Dalton in a statement to an Asso-
ciated Press correspondent, said:
when I got to the office of the
bank Thursday morning / was fixing
up some temporary bonds that were to
be exchanged. I had grip with me
in the basement and when l decided to
take the bonds l thought the grip would
be a good thing to take them out in,
and about 11:30 o'clock I left the
bank.
Bought "Junk FIivver."
I went to brokers' office and sold
a $500 bond for $4325O. I bought a
second hand automobile from an ex-
change, paying $265 for it. l drove
in the car to Naperville, where the car
broke down. j had the car towed to
garage in Naperville and stayed there
that night, and Friday took bus
for Aurora. reached Bloomington
about 8 o'clock. registered at hotel
and went to bed early.
II don't know what I wanted to do
with the money. / just took notion
to 50 off and I had an easy chance
to get some money and l took it. L
did not have any particular notion Of
where was going but wanted to get
to the south, seither to Louisiana or
Georgia, where thought there would
y kss chance Of NJ being found"
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-02-27
AbSolye
N. P. l. of Taint:
, StateBank,Hope;;
Townley Lauded
F allure of North Dakota
Due to Stringency Of
Times, Committee s
Report Says.

| Salina, Kans., Feb. 26.-The Non
partisan league of North Dakota was
absolved from any taint of disloyalty
to the government and the state ad-
ministration under the leagues tenure
was declared to have been above crit
icism except for errors of misjudg-
| ment, in the report of the committee of
| five Saline county men just returned
| from an investigation of the North Da-
kota convention at the behest of farm
ers of Saline county. The report was
presented to mass meeting here Sat
urday night.
Upon the survival of the Bank Of
North Dakota, the state bank, hinges
the leagues hopes for survival, the re-
clared to be honest and his bankruptcy
actual, in the committees report.
Townley Is Prophet.
Failures of North Dakota were due
to the stringency of the times and not
to organization or to bad banking laws,
the committee said.
Townley, the committee said, was
"the first man In America to prophesy
that wealth would profiteer on the
country less the government conscript-
ed wealth.
''The fight in North Dakota will be
a political Alamo. If the bank survives
it will revoIutionize the banking indus
try Of the country" the report said.
Facts All Given.
The committee said it '1eft no facts
out and left no stone unturned' in
making it's investigation. 1t reported
that it had found the farmers of North
Dakota to feel that they could not
profit economically unless they were
organized politically.
Lack Of experience" was respon-
sible for the mistakes in adminis.ra-
ton, the report said.
The most conspicuous mistake Of the
league, the report said, has been its
fight on Minnie j. Nelson elected as
state superintendent Of public instruc-
ton, to replace a league officer. :
Women Favor League.
The committee found the women Of
North Dakota united in favor OF the
league, the report said, and cited the
people Of Kansas to decide for them
selves on the merits of the ISSUE in
volyed.
The committee said, socialism" has
been Weeded out OF NOrth Dakota
outside Of state ownership of mills,
elevators and such plants, and re-
ferred to the fact that Kansas has its
own printing plants.
No discrimination against the farm
er and no farmer could be found who
knew of any, the committee said.
Towniey Like Allen.
'srownley did leave another party to
join the Nonpartisan league" the re
port said. 80 did the other leaders
and practically every one in North
Dakota. But the same year. Henry
Allen of Kansas ran for congress on
the Progressive ticket and is now
elected on the Republican ticket"
Charges Of the existence of free
love were found to be without founda-
lion and discussion Of taxes is not as
in North Dakota as it is
in Kansas, the report said. The per !
capita tax in North Dakota, it said, |
is less than in Indiana, Illinois, Mon
tana, Minnesota, Iowa, Wyoming, Colo |
RADIO, Utah or Nebraska
Former United States Senator Ralph |
Burton Of Kansas read the report.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-02-27
n. !. WHITE WAY
RA|DED BY 'DRYS'

New York, Feb. 28.-Federal pro-
h;bition agents raided GA cafes and
cabarets, many of them in the White
Light district late Saturday, taking
more than 100 prisoners and seizing a
large quantity Of alcoholic beverages.
The raids which began simultaneous
at o'clock extended over period of
s hours and took in places in Manhat
tan, Brooklyn and Staten island. The
raiders, about 80 in number, were
brought here from Boston, Philadcl
phia and New Jersey cities for this
purpose.
The prisoners were all proprietors
and employees Of the raided establish
ments, where liquor was found
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-02-27
Steel Trust Refuses
to Lower Prices
or Toilers' Wages

New York. Feb. 26.-The urgent
request Of Comptroller Of the Curren-
cy Williams that the United States
Steel Corporation reduce its prices.
made public yesterday in the form Of
letter to Elbert n. Gary, chairman.
was not even mentioned dusing the
meeting of American Steel and Iron
institute here yesterday, It was learned
Saturday.
Mr.. Gary said his corporation had
no present intention either Of cuttinr
prices or lowering wages.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-02-27

fell from heart attack and died.
Another Immediately tainted.
Then the official watcher ex-
claimed:
He is alive" and all in the
room clustered around the casket.
Some said they were sure they had
seen Mr.. Silovitz's eyes moving.
They felt his hands, and pronounc-
ed them not rigid, and some said
they heard the dead man sigh.
Doctors were hurriedly summon-
ed but all their means of detecting
even spark Of life only confirm
ed the original announcement that
death had claimed Mr.. Silovitz.
Yet the watchers would not believe
and the funeral was postponed
until Sunday.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-02-27
JelU Watchers Ouer
Corpse Debate Death
III Hours; / Stricken

New York, Feb. 26.-After de-
batting the question more than Al
hours, watchers over the body of
Louis Silovitz decided Saturday
night that he was dead.
Physicians reported that con
clusion Thursday after Silovitz
had suffered II days from sleeping
sickness.
When death came the Orthodox
Jew undertaken sent watcher to
the house and several old men
from the Jewish home for the aged
also volunteered to watch over the
bier.
One Of them, Joseph Hersch-
loft, ST. looked at the corpse, and
exclaimed:
I'VE have lost our best FRIEND"
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-02-27
A. F. of l.. Oppose
Wage Reductions
il, Building Trades

Washington, Feb. 26-The execu-
tive council Of the building trades de-
partment Of the American Federation
Of Labor has gone or record ~ op-
posed to the wage reductions In the
building trades at this time, It was
learned Saturday at federation head
quarters.
The council was said to have taken
the position that while the wholesale
prices Of food, clothing and fuel have
dropped, the decreases have not been
put into effect BY the retailers.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-02-27
axation Unpopular
With Business Men;
Income, Profits Lose

Washington, Feb. 26.-Chamb-
ers of commerce over, the country
voted I,i7i8 to a. in favor Of the
repeal of the excess profits tax,
the United States Chamber of
Commerce announced Saturday.
Coupled with the excess profits
repeal vote went an emphatic me-
gative on a suggestion that the
treasury losses due to the repeal
be made up mainly from taxes
on incomes +" the vote being 57l
in favor and ,004 against.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-02-27
krupps Plan Huge
Gun Works in Chill

Buenos Aires. Feb. 26.-Confir-
nation of Berlin reports that the
concession granted German indus
trial interests by the Chilean gov
ernment is held by the Krupps, is
given in the Herald of this city.
The newspaper says the Krupps
will build the largest steel muni-
tions plants in South America and
that construction will begin i'm
mediately.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-02-27
n. p. Senate Passes
Anh-Smokinq Bill

Bismarck, N. d. Feb 26-The North
Dakota senate late Saturday passed the
house bill which would prohibit smok-
ing in DINING rooms, cafes and other
public places which both men and wo-
men frequent.
The senate amended the measure to
make the fine for the offense from
$5 to $25 in place Of $40 to $50. The
house concnrred in the amendment and
the bill was sent to the governor. An
amendment to include the legislature
was defeated by the senate.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-02-27
House Votes $50
Bonus to Workers
Who Are Underpaid

Washington, Feb. 26. - After
three and half hours debate the
house Saturday night voted $50
bonus to government employees. It
would apply to practically all re.
ceiving 1880 or less year with
the exception of postal employees
and workers in government arse
mails and navy yards. Senate con-
currence Is necessary.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-02-27
2 DIE IN PLANE CRASH.

Rockaway, N. Z, Feb. 26.-Eugene
Lindsey, "a. Of San Francisco, and
Harold f. Stevens, 26, Of this town,
both attached to the naval air station
here, were killed late Saturday after
flying crashed to the ground
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-02-27
Jehovah Waits End
of World to Free
Him From Prison

Denver, Colo, Feb. 26.-Josh-
ua (Jehovah) Sykes, scheduled to
begin prison term on the Pacific
coast next Tuesday. Saturday night
is gathered with his followers i'll
the temple of the religious sect of
which he is head, awaiting the en'
Of the world. ......
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-02-27

viSCOUNT MllkER WEEDS.
London. Feb. 96.-Viscount Miner.
the recently retired secretary Of state
for the colonies, was married SATURDAY,
to Lady Louise Cecil widow Of Colonel
Lord Edward Cecil.