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Great Falls tribune., 1921-12-06
Strikers Are Ordered
To Return to Work
by Colorado Judge

Denver. Colo, Dec 5.-Judge Clar-
ence J. Morley in district court Mon
day ordered striking packing house
workers to return to work until the
Colorado state industrial commission
can investigate the controversy be-
tween the men and the companies.
The judges order was in the form
Of a mandatory writ and followed pc
tition filed with the court by Attorney
General Keyes. on behalf of the indus
trial commission.
Under the writ the striking employees
are enioined from continuing the strike
and the agents and officers named in
the list Of respondents are required
to rescind their orders calling the
strike, pending an investigation by the
commission.
The packing companies are required
TO maintain the same conditions of en-
ployment as existed before the declara-
tion Of the strike.
Great Falls tribune., 1921-12-06
READ LOVE LETTERS
Of MRS. 0BENCHA|N
At MURDER TRIAL
Forty-Six Affectionate Epistles
Are Inspected by Handwrit-
ing Expert on Stand.

Los Angeles, Dec. 5. - Letters
couched in affectionate terms declared
to have been written by Mrs. Madalynn
Obenchain to j. Bolton Kennedy, were
admitted in evidence Monday in the
trial Of Arthur G. Burch. indicted
jointly with Mrs. Obenchain for the
alleged murder Of Kennedy on August
5, last.
Forty six letters were inspected by
Milton Carlson, handwriting expert
and pronounced to have been written
by Mrs. Obenchain. District Attorney
Woolwins then began showing them
one by one to j. ID. Kennedy, fathef
Of the deceased.
Mr. Kennedy stated he found some
of them in his sons room and others
in safe deposit vault rented by the
young man.
Parents Disapproved
The missiyes read were dated in 1917
and referred to meetings between Ken
nedy and Mrs. Obenchain, who then
was Miss Madalynne Conner.
The first hint that Kennedy's parents
had disapproved Of his acquaintance
with Mrs. Obenchain came when the
elder Kennedy was asked when he first
saw the young owman defendant.
ct was in the fall of 1919," he
said. He related how he and his wife
went to a house where Mrs. Oben-
chain was visiting, and found their son
there with her.
Il told Belton to come along home
with us" said the father. He said ne
would come in little while. Mrs.
Obenchain was crying and said she
wanted Belton to stay there.
Burch Is Careworn
Mr.. Kennedy said this was, about
midnight and that he and his wife Went
home without Bolton, who followed
about two hours later. He said he
next saw Mrs Obenchain January :
last, late at night, walking along the
street in a residential section with
Bolton.
The witness said he next saw Mrs.
Obenchain the night of August, Q, at
Beverly Den. after his son had been
shot and killed there. She was under
arrest.
Burch appeared careworn. His usual
broad smile was in evidence only
rarely
Great Falls tribune., 1921-12-06
STORY IS DESERTED
BY PRObERS PICKED
IN NEW PRISON QUIZ
Neither Mcleod nor Hilger
Will Serve, Leaving Col.
Goddard Sole Prop.
SnaeIal to the Tribune.

Halena. Dec. 5.-PIans, an
nounced Saturday, for the inves-
tigating of the prison Investigators
report, are being threatened with
declarations to serve. On top OF the
information from Mlssouia that c.
n. Mcleod, one Of the three ap-
pointed by Acting Governor Nelson
Story to conduct new Investiga-
ton. that he would not be able to
serve on account of sickness, came
word from David Hilger, OF Lewis
town, that he did not care to get
into the affair. Mr.. Hliger was
communicated with by telephone at
Winnett and Intlmated that he did
not care to serve.
One Investigator, Col. Goddard
of Billings, thus Is left.
The appointment of successor
to Mcleod probably will be made
Tuesday. Governor Story intended
to return to Helena Monday flight,
but way unable to take the even
Ing train. In an Interview over the
telephone he declined to comment
on Governor Dixon's telegram, but
said he might issue formal state
ment Tuesday when he arrived at
the capital.
Great Falls tribune., 1921-12-06
BARON KATO DENIES
THAT JAPAN PLAYS
BARGAINING GAME
Admiral Asserts Delay on
Questions Submitted to Toxic
Due to Cable Situation.

Washington, Dec. 5.-(By The AS
sociated Press. )-Emphatic denial that
japan is playing what is called bar
gaining game" in Washington was made
by Admiral Baron Kato, acting head OF
the jar Anese delegation to the arms
conference, in a formal statement. he
attributed delays to the cable situation,
adding that the issues involved could
not be decided without the fullest
knowledge and consideration OF the
Japanese government:
Baron Kato said he was convinced
the conference should be able to agree
on an adjustment "fair to all parties"
and added that he and his colleagues
would spare no effort toward the
earliest possible conclusion consistent
with wisdom and foresight
Newspaper reports that Japan was
playing bargaining game, he said,
we're CONTRARY to the facts and much
to be regretted since they linked such
an unworthy motive" in the popular
mind with ''the honest endeavors for
the betterment and progress OF man
kind
In reply to questions, Baron KatO
said he hoped to have an answer from
the Japanese government within week
on the issues which he has submitted
to them in connection with the question
Of limitation of naval armament. He
declared that the naval question itself
was political in part, because other
wise there would be no need of sub
mitting it to the Japanese cabinet and
to the diplomatic advisory council.
Asked if he would explain what he
meant by the word issues, he said that
he could only define it as including the
naval ratio question. Beyond that he
could not speak, nor could he say as
to whether it includes the question Of
fortifications.
Great Falls tribune., 1921-12-06
FRENCH AGREE
WITH BRITISH
DELAY NEEDED
Breathing Spell Will
Enable Teutons to
Pay Up, Both Think.
Moratorium Idea Aban-
doned at Earnest So
licitation of Paris.

Paris, Dec. 5.-(By The Associated
Press)-Germany will probably be
granted three years. delay in her
cash indemnity payments, the Associat-
ed Press is informed from the most re-
liable sources. Negotiations now are
going on between the reparations of
ficiaIs of France and Great Britain
and the responsible officials of both
countries virtually agree that Germany
must be given a breathing spell. All
that remains to be done is to work out
a scheme acceptable to both countries.
The suggestion of three year mora
torium has been abandoned at the ear
nest solicitation Of France. The French
representatives explained that the word
moratorium was offensive inasmuch as
it was understood as meaning com
plete suspension of payments Of all
kinds.
Viewpoints Are Close
The greatest progress has been
made in the last few days In bringing
the French and British viewpoints to-
gether. The result of this progress
has been the decision to give Germany
a chance to regain a normal status.
The reparations holiday cannot be
used by Germany as means of evad-
ing all future payments of idemnity
French officials explained that it is
being considered SO that Germany will
better be able at the end of two or
three years to pay in full "a reasonable
indemnity"
The whole problem will be formally
placed before the reparations commits
sion when the German reply to the
last reparation note is received. In the
meantime, officials are working hard
to reach a common plan of action.
Difficulties Overcome.
1t is declared that there are no
longer any insurmountable difficulties
between the two countries on the rep
arations policy. Officials representing
France in Germany understand that
Germany cannot meet the payments
beyond those scheduled for January
and February next. As to these,
France is not greatly concerned, for,
it is asserted, under allied agreement
France is not to receive one cent OF
cash involved in these installments.
The Associated Press is further in
formed that the supreme council prob
ably will consider the new situation
created at a meeting to be held within
five or six weeks, when France prob
ably will make a formal demand for a
new distribution of the first billion
of the indemnity paid last August. Now
that there is little likelihood of pay
ments for three years after February
France feels that she should have part
of the only cash payment received from
Germany.
American observers in Europe are
strong supporters of the plan to grant
the DELAY.
Great Falls tribune., 1921-12-06
27 Killed and rs Hurt
in Head on Train Smash
out From Philadelphia

Philadelphia, Dec. 5.-Twenty -one
persons lost their lives Monday and 25
more injured are in hospitals as re-
suit of head-on collision between two
passenger trains on the Newtown
branch of the Philadelphia & Reading
railway, about 16 miles north Of Phila-
delphia. All weer residents of towns
along the Newtown branch or of Phila-
delphia. Most of the victims perished
in the flames which broke out almost
Immediately after the crash, for both
trains consisted of wooden coaches.
It was feared other bodies still were
concealed by the hot ashes and twisted
framework of the two wooden coaches
which caught fire. With few excep-
tons, the bodies recovered were burned
beyond recognition.
Rescuers were obliged to stand help
less at the top # the cut where the
crash occurred wl'ile the trapped vic
Tins shrieked as he flames tortured
them. An outbound train from Phila-
delphia ran into an inbound from New
town in this cut which is 35 feet deep,
Great Falls tribune., 1921-12-06

narrow and curved. It's sides were
covered with snow and ice and it was
with the greatest difficulty that the in
jured were dragged to the top.
Several of the charred bodies had
not been identified, and it was thought
possible that more might lie in the
mass of wreckage.
A statement from the railway Of
fees said the accident seemed to be
due to the train from Philadelphia over
running its orders An investigation
has been started by the railway. An
other has been ordered by the state,
while Bucks county officials have an
nounced that they will conduct third.
Aid was summoned from the nearby
stations and ambulances, wrecking
crews and fire companies hastened to
the scene. A special train was sent
out by the Reading officials with all
the nurses available from the Jewish
hospital and with blankets from the
railroad X. M. G. A. The uninured
passengers and the country folk had
accomplished nearly all the rescue
work possible when they arrived.
Great Falls tribune., 1921-12-06
MOTHER INFORMED
SON, THOUGHT DEAD.
IS ALIVE IN RIGA
Mrs. Vikoren's Last Letter
From Boy Was Received
Almost Two Years Ago.

Grand Forks, N. D., Dec 5.-Through
The Associated Press Mrs. Ida Vikoren,
of this city Monday night was Informed
that her only son, Sydney Vikoren, who
had been given up as lost, for more
than a year and half, had arrived in
Riga.
He entered the army five years ago,
saw service in France and was later
sent to Siberia for reconstruction work
The last letter from Sydney Vikoren
was received here almost two years
ago.
At one time the government, being
asked for information, told Mrs. Vikor-
en- that her son was all right, but gave
no details of any nature.
When Mrs. Vikoren was called to the
telephone at midnight she said that her
joy knew no limits, for the news from
Riga reached her as complete sur
prise.
Great Falls tribune., 1921-12-06
JAPAN GIVES
UP SAANTUNC
TREATY RIGHTS
Agrees to Renounce
Privileges Given in
China-German Pact.
Action Is Considered
Big Step Towards Set
tlement Of Question.

Washington, Dec. 5.-(By The As
sociated Press) Steps toward set
tlement of the Shantung controversy
were taken Monday at the resumption
Of conversation between the Japanese
and Chinese delegations to the Wash
ington conference when Japan agreed
to renounce in the lease hold "all pre-
ferential rights with regard to Amer
lean assistance in persons, capital. and
material stipulated in the Chino Ger
man treaty of March 8, 1S9S."
These rights had passed to Japan
under the operation Of the Versailles
treaty. They included the under
standing that when any foreign assist
ance was needed in Shantung with re-
spect to capital, material or men, the
Chinese government would first come
to German land later Japanese) mer-
chants and manufacturers in procuring
such assistance.
At the same time, an agreement was
reached that the maritime customs of
Using Tao be made in integral part
of the Chinese maritime customs sys-
TEN, while the question of control of
Kiao Chow Tsinan Flu railroad was
deferred for consideration at a later
meeting.
No Action on Railroad
Action regarding the railroad, it be-
came known, at the conclusion OF the
meeting had been postponed, after
Saturdays conversations concerning
the railroad at the request of the jap
anese delegation. While no reason was
given, the Chinese delegation assumed,
according to a Chinese spokesman, that
the Japanese desired to communicate
with Toxic. China, on Saturday, re-
affirmed its insistence that China be
given absolute, undivided control over
the Kiao Chow railroad. The ques-
ton of the railroad, which is consid-
cred to be the heart of the entire
Shantung dispute, Is expected to be
discussed again on Wednesday, the
Chinese said.
In reaching the agreement on the
Using Tao customs, it was stipulated
that the Chinese government would
recommend to the inspector general of
customs that Japanese traders at this
port be permitted to communicate with
custom officials in the japanese
language.
Agreement on Language
The recommendation to be made to
the Chinese government concerning
theus of the Japanese language was
agreed to as an alternative to the pro-
posal by the Japanese delegates that
the Japanese language be included as
one of the official languages of the
customs sesvice This proposal was re-
jected by the Chinese who, however, in
view Of the inability of many small
Japanese traders to speak Chinese,
agreed that japanese could be used in
their communications with the Chinese
inspector general.
The conversations will be continued
when the question Of public properties
is taken up. This will include the cleo
tric light plants, and other public
utilities directed by the German gov
ernment before the japanese succeed
ed to the German rights. It is the
Chinese contention that all the pub
lie properties should be under the con-
troll Of the Chinese government.
Great Falls tribune., 1921-12-06
Lloyd George Loses
Chance to Attend
Washington Farley

New York, Dec. 5.-A statement
that It twas unlikely the Premier
Lloyd George will come to the
Washington conference" was made
Monday by a member OF the Brit
ish delegation to the armament
conference.
While no direct word has been
received OF Premier Lloyd Georges
Intentions, the British official, who
declined to be quoted, declared that
unofficial advices from the Brit
ish foreign office plainly Indicated
that the British premier would not
be able to make the trip.
The serious turn in the Irish ne
gotiations and other pressing do
mestIc matters which required Pre-
mier Lloyd Georges attention, 1t
was added, would keep him at home.
Great Falls tribune., 1921-12-06
Missing Woman Found
Dead in Snow; Her
Dog Fights Finder Off

Bozeman, Dec. with her
faithful dog lying across her body.
Mrs. Ida Lamb Bertleson was f6und
frozen to death In clump Of brush
about a mile north of this city
Monday night.
When the searchers found Mrs.
Bertieson's body, Il was only after
a hard battle that they were able
to get the dog away from Il. After
10 minutes OF unavailing coaxing
and scolding, the animal was roped
and dragged away. E riends said
the woman was slightly demenssd.
Great Falls tribune., 1921-12-06
Chinese Delegate
Quits Conference;
Says It's Negative

Washington, Dec. 5. (By The AS
ISOLATED Press)-Phllip K. G. !yau,
secretary general of tho Chinese
delegation to the Washington con-
ference and minister to Cuba, Mon
day cabIed to Peking his resigna-
tion as a member Of the delegation
In protest against the negative re-
suit" thus far achieved concerning
China's demands.
Or. Tyau told The Associated
Press that in resigning he acted
without consulting the three Chinese
delegates and his action represented
his personal views. The delegation
was notified after the cab'egram had
been sent to the Chinese govern
ment.
~ personally do not feel that any
actual results have been achieved
by the Washington conference re-
qarding China" Or. Tyau said.
aThey have been negative In actual
ity, except In principle. Everything
has been agreed to in principle and
then turned over to subcommittee" !"
Great Falls tribune., 1921-12-06
Threaten Martial Law
to Disperse Crowds
Of Striking Butchers

Kansas City, Mo-, Dec. 5.--(By the
Associated Press. 1.-The Kansas court
Of Industrial relations Monday informed
Mayor Harry B. Burton of Kansas
City, Kan, and Henry T. thinner.
chief Of police. that unless crowds sur
rounding the packing plants were dis
trial court would telegraph Governor
Henry J. Allen of Kansas to declare
martial law in Kansas City, Kan, and
order the state militia to take charge
here.
Great Falls tribune., 1921-12-06
HARDING WILL
READ MESSAGE
At 1880 TODAY
Sixty-Seventh Congress
Convenes in Session
to Last for Months.
Members Do Not Ex-
pect to Get Away
Before Midsummer.

Washington. Dec 5.-Congress re-
assembled Monday with the usual for
NAL ceremonies of new session and
with its legislative course fairly well
charted The opening program was
routine. however. and was viewed by
smaller crowds than customary. In
terest in general was subordinated to
President Harding's address, which
will be delivered at a jeint session at
1890 o'clock Tuesday. His recon-
mendations were expected to deal prin-
cipally with tariff revision, govern
mental economy and development OF
the federal budget system.
Unusual interest in the presidents
appearance was manifested in view Of
the assured attendance as spectators
of delegates and attaches to the arm
ament limitation conference. Admis-
sion to the house chamber is to be by
special card. The president devoted
himself to work on the message. deny
ing himself to visitors and working to
get his address. to the printer.
Expect Much Politics
A large majority of senator's and
house members answered the opening
roll calls after their To-day recess
since the adjournment of the extra
session. The opening gavel sounded
the beginning of the first regular ses-
sion of the sixty-seventh congress.
which has before 1t many months of
work. Leaders expressed the hope
of completing work by midsummer, but
faced the possibility of the session
continuing until fall. With the bien-
nial congressional elections next No
assured for this session.
Awaiting the presidents recommend
ations. no business was transacted by
either senate or house. Both appoint
ed committees to advise the president
and each other Of the converting Of the
new session.
The senate was in session only about
30 minutes. but the house devoted
hours to debate On the ST. Lawrence
waterway project.
Is Held Discourteous
The point was raised that the dis
cussion. before receipt of the prsL.
dents message. was unprecedented, II
not discourteous. but the Republican
leadership went ahead with the plan
for open debate.
Few bills were introduced in the
house and none in the senate, the re-
lief from the usual swamp Of bills
and resolutions at the opening Of n
new session being credited to the fact
that most measures already had been
introduced in special session.
The first important measure Of tho
new session ID to be called up In the
senate. This is the administration bill
for funding the $4,000, ,O00. 600 of a.
lied debts, which passed the house
during the extra session but failed 70
get through the senate. The house
Bin. providing for q debt commission.
il to be substituted b. the senate
finance committee for measure orig
inallv proposed BY the administration,
n rive the secretary Of the treasury
blanket authority Ia funding the loans. I
A bi-partiaan fight axainst the bin n
ready 10 bfewink
Great Falls tribune., 1921-12-06
Plan Quadtuple Entente to Replace Anglo Japanese Alliance
GERMANY MAY GET Three YEAR HOLIDAY ON MDEMN|T1ES
Yank Tours Russia
After Vodka Party;
Lost for Is Months

Riga, Dec. 5.-(By Tho Assoc'at-
ed Press. s.)-After moro than q year
and a half of wandering through
Russia, Private Sydney Vlkoren, OF
Grand Forks, N. D., who had been
qiven up as lost at Vladivostok by
Ills command, company N, Thirty
First infantry, arrived at Riga Mon
day by way Of TerlJokI, Finland.
vikoren said he had gone ION q
vodka party" at viadlvostok Just
before his regiment was about to be
evacuated in March, 1920, and when
he awoke he was 80 miles inland at
NikoIsk with a Russian companion.
He made his way westward, being
alternately arrested and released at
each station he reached.
1t required more than a year for
him to get to Omsk, where he re-
ceIved permission to proceed to
Moscow, where he was finally re-
leased under an agreement between
the American relief administration
and the soviet government. vikoren
Is being sent to CobIenz for trial
by the American military authorities
there.
Great Falls tribune., 1921-12-06
Four Dead, Six Hurt
From Chihuahua Riot
Started by Soldiers

FL Paso, Texas, Dec. 5.-Two sol
diers and two policemen were killed
and six bystanders were wounded, but
not seriously, in riot in Chihuahua
City, Chihuahua, Saturday night, it was
reported in Juarez today. The trouble
started when captain of the soldiers
attempted to prevent the Imprisonment
Of two intoxicated soldiers.
Great Falls tribune., 1921-12-06
ACCEPT new PROPOSALS
AFTER VIRTUAL BREAK IN
NEGOTIATIONS MONDAY
Proposition Will Be Submitted to Parliament
and to Dali Eireann; Draft Is Sent to
Sir James Craig, Ulster Premier by Special
Messenger After All Night Conference Ends.

London Dec 6-(By The Associated Press is officially
announced that the officials and the representa-
ves of the Dali Eeann have reached agreement the terms
Of which will be submitted for the acceptance parliament and
of the Dali Eean copy of the agreement has been sent
to Sir James Craig the Ulster premier by special messenger
is understood the proposals underwent certain mod
cations They arrived after virtual breakdown of all
Great Falls tribune., 1921-12-06

To reconcile these conflicting view
points, Lloyd George invited Sir James
Craig, the Ulster premier, to come to
London in the first week in Novem
Der to talk things over The situa
tIon was SO delicate that Sir James
desired the support and advice of
other Ulster leaders and finally all the
members of the Ulster cabinet were
called to London. Unionist opinion in
England has been steadfastly against
any coercion of Ulster" 1t was gen
orally conceded that one of the most
difficult stages of the negotiations had
been reached.
Evening journal., 1921-05-27

II havel" shouted Donald. I'm
nearly starved every afternoon after
SCHOOL,"
And what do you do about it1"
asked the principal.
Il hunt around In the pantry and
get something good to eat" said
Donald, frankly. there's nothing bet
ter TO dol"
ITO be sure" approved the prin-
cipal." but what would you do II there
wasn't anything in the pantry2"
Donald stared. There's always
something In the pantry" he ex-
planned, that's what a pantry is for"
YES" admitted the principal, that
Is what pantries are for. But suppose
your pantry had nothing in it-not a
single bite OF anything. And suppose
there was no grocery store nearby. no
store Of any sort where you could buy
anything 20 eat And suppose your
father had no money-not even a
penny in the bank and you had not
had a bit to eat for four days. What
would you do them"
Donald thought hard and then said