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Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1921-10-20
Elizabeth MCShane
Stricken by Death

Mrs. Elizabeth McShane. 50 years of
age. native Of Iowa. died at 4:20
yesterday afternoon following an at
tack Of apoplexy, which occurred
while she was alone at her home some
time between $3.50 and ~ o'clock Mon
day evening. Her sister Mrs. Chas
Lochray, has been visiting her during
the evening, but had left for her home
about 9:30, leaving Mrs McShane ap-
pAfeHtiy tt her usual health though
she did remark that she was tired and
was going to retire Immediately.
About ~ o'clock her son, Charles
McShane, employed al Wilson's pool
room, having finished his work went
home, and finding the outside door
locked and being unable TO arouse his
mother, broke the door in, finding her
upon the floor unconscious. Help
and medical aid were Immediately
summoned, but Mrs -McShane never
reRained consciousness
Mrs. McShane was one of the best
known and most highly respected
women Of this section of the county.
Since the death Of her husband, Thos.
McShane of Sand Coulee, several years
ago she had made her home in Belt
with her three children, now grown 70
maturity. For the past four wears
she served as city clerk under Mayor
y. Spekeft. resigning that position two
weeks ago. At this writing no ar
rangements for the funeral have been
made.
She is survived by daughter, Miss
Clara. who is teaching in the Lehigh
schools, and who was at her mothers
side as soon as possible after her III
ness was made known, and two sons.
Rotchford and Charles, both of Belt.
Two sisters, Mrs Lochray and another
living in Iowa. and two brothers. ono
living also in Iowa, and another, John
Doherty. formerly of Sand Coulee,
also survive her. Mr.. Doherty In now
N California
(fsnrf{nuaS an faMs rmwet
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1921-10-20
Tax Lists Give a
Slight Ray of Hope

The unexpected seems to have hap
pened! Several residents of Belt have
received their county tax bills this
week and in comparison with last
years lists there seems % be a de-
crease in the amount that the county
demands of its tax paying population.
The decrease is slight, to be sure, but
at least it is hopeful and points to the
fact that. there has been an attempt
somewhere in the official life of the
county to lift a little of the burden
that was getting toward the confisca-
ton stage OF course, the city tax
bill is yet to come in and there may be
a jolt concealed in that -Bathere,s
-hoping, anyway.
- The economies worked in by the
county officials are really larger than
the tax bills show. owing to the fact
that there has been a marked decrease
in the assessed valuation of the coun-
ty, due partially TO the loss of several
townships which were, added to Judith
Basin county, and to natural reduc=
tions in the assessed valuations Of
certain properties. In some instances
of course, valuations were raised but
ilNCclONhs anu lttiNdnblle cLOChS tc-
pecially showed big falling off in
values.
County Clerk and Recorder John E. /
Moran has made certification, giving /
the valuation of Cascade county prop
erty as s116,716,5S5, with a taxable /
of $35 1928 ,3O5.. The table as
certified by Clerk Moran is of interest,
as it gives the value of every class,
and of all kinds of property under the F..
tax law, as follows:
Mineral reserves and net proceeds
from mines are assessed at their true
valuation. Mineral reserves are val
ued at $26, 843 and mine proceeds at
S139,112.
Property in class No. 2, taxed at 20
per cent of its true valueation, gives
goods at $2,393 ,481; farm
Implements at $689,515 and autos and
.rucks at 81 ,636.860 The total valua-
ion is $4.719,856 and the tax valua-
ion s943,971.
Property in class is assessed at
81 g per cent, the valuation being
'9,612,365, Of which $2,028,976 is live
toek. Horses are listed at S6ff, $40;
Keep, 1865 445; cattle, $1,041 BAL;
logs, s10,150. Other property in, this
Justification is merchandise stock.
Farm lands, city lots and improve
nents and mining machinery are as
essed at 30 per cent of the true valu-
ton which is given at $82, ,416,909
land is listed as worth s824,-
~, r, ReH-irrigated land s28, 22499 soc,
razing land $658, 763 and improve
ients on the three kinds of land s14,-
76 1856 City lots are listed at $17.
72,5f0 and improvements at S17, 7,154,-
n. Mining machinery is worth s3.-
81 ,127.
Moneys, credits and bonds, assessed
{ per cent of their true valuation, |
re listed at $3,435. .502.
III she CLASSES AZ 90 psfaee4t 81 ti4eif
rue valuation are found miscellaneous
ith a true valuation of S5.066.95S, |
ank stocks s1455 834. railroads So I
u, ,432, power lines $751; OBS. and tel
phone and telegraph lines S374,736
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1921-10-20

and plans for the winters activities
Of the local post we're discussed.
A vote Of thanks was placed on the
minutes showing the appreciation Of
the post for the effective work Of the
young ladies who volunteered TO as
sist IN selling tickets to the Legion's
Jyceum course. The post viii put on
another campaign for selling season
tickets 10 the course tha week af the
next sunnber which viii be here Mo-
sennber IL
The next regular meeting Of the
post will be on November 10.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1921-10-20
LOCAL POST AMERICAN Leg
ION HOLDS REGULAR MEET

The attendance at the first regular
meeting Of Belt Valley Post, American
Legion, held last Thursday evening.
after a eessasion Of regular meetings
during the busy months, was not large
owing to the fact that many members
are still busy on the neighboring
ranches. However, the executive com
mittee were present and submitted
their report for the seasons activities
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1921-10-20

A road is being cut through the
Venohr place below town for haulage
from the North b. & NJ. mine to town.
A temporary bridge will be put in
where the road crosses Belt creek.
s HE.Hiis-asii iva dnwu=hil ill-pHll from
the mine to the main road, and also
shorten the distance somewhat.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-08-24
STATE JOURNAL WAS CORRECT
But j. C. Statement Indicates Rupture
in State Body Trio.

But j. C. Statement Indicates Rupture
in State Body Trio.
When Presiding Judge W. D. Hug
gins. of the industrial court, went to
the office of Adj. Gen. Charles 1. Mar
tin and discussed the possibility of
troops being needed in the south
eastern Kansas coal fields in the event
Alexander Howat should go to Jail and
the miners should strike. Judge Hug
gins was not representing the court.
This was the information contained
in an official manifesto issued by
Judges John H. Crawford and J. A.
MeDermott and handed to newspaper
reporters by the clerk of the court.
Last Sunday press dispatches car
Howat to the effect that he would go
to Jail September s rather than to give
a bond guaranteeing that he would
not call another strike. Immediately
judges of the Industrial court and
other state officials began discussing
the prospect of a tie-up of the mines.
and it was freely predicted that all
of the miners would refuse to work
while Howat remained in Jail and that
with winter coming on 1t probably
would be necessary for the court to
take over the mines and operate them
with non-union men under protection
of the national guard troops.
Judge Higgins went to the offices
of Adjutant General Martin and dis
cussed the situation with him and the
probability of having to use troops in
an emergency. The conference was
behind closed doors, but reporters got
wind of it, and the afternoon papers
carried stories about the conference
and the possibility of the use of
troops.
The Topeka State Journal gave an
account of the conference and stated
that it was a conference between Hug
gins and General Martin. but some of
the papers referred to it as a confer
ence between General Martin and the
Industrial court. This, apparently, dis
pleased the other two judges of the
court. At any rate the following state
ment was given to the newspaper men.
The court authorizes and directs the
to ON behalf Of he
+ There has appeared in the press. under
yesterdays date, an item to the effect that
threatened strike at the coal mines and
consequent receivership for the mines. were
the subjects of serious consideration by
the court of industrial relations on yester-
ence and close consultation with the ndju-
tant general of the state with reference
to the use of the militia in relation thereto.
The court has not held any conference
upon such subject, either as court or with
the adjutant general, and did not author-
ize anyone to consult with the adjutant
interview has been given or statement
made in any way concerning this situa-
ton The prerogative of consulting the
adjutant general upon the use of the mill
wholly TO the governor. and this court does
not desire to usurp the same.
The court regrets the necessity of hav-
ing to officially correct erroneous and mis-
leading press reports. but under the pres
ent circumstances It feels obliged SO to do.
State no use officials today were spec
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-08-24
New Way to Curl Hair
Fine for Outdoor Girl

The silmerine method of curling the
hair is the proper thing before going mo
toring, boating or golfing, or INDUCING
in any outdoor sport or exercise This
will not only give the hair the most
beautiful wavy and curly appearance
imaginable, but wind or heat will not
take the curl out. The curliness is quickly
acquired and lasts much longer than
where waving tongs are used. Besides. the
hair will be bright and lustrous, instead
of dull and dead looking. When combed
out it. will be as nice and fluffy as If it
had Just been shampooed.
Just get a bottle of liquid silmerine at
any. drug or department store follow the
ACCOMMODATING directions and you will be
simply delighted with the result This
product is of course perfectly harmless and
there is nothing sticky, greasy or unpleas-
ant about it.-Adyertisement
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-08-24
TWENTY YEARS AGO
Looking Blackboard IN Society
Columns Of The Stose Journal

August "a, 1901.
Mr. and Mrs John Sargent entertained
party Of young peopiie e merry Informally 81 ny
Theodore Lyman, of Iowa, who Is their
guest The evening was spent on the
porch and lawn, which was lighted with
lanterns and strewn with rugs and
cushions. Refreshments were served late
The guests were: Miss AIlabeIle Trout
man, Miss Berenice Fuller. Miss Addie
Skinner, Miss Agnes Fiske, Miss -klock,
son, MI Maurice O'Rourke. Mr., VIII Cuth-
bert. Mr.. Theodore Lyman and Mr. Bernard
Crosby.
One of the most pleasant affairs of the
week is the picnic which will be given in
the groFe oae i. OF s9e T, seh ho tnoS az
Miss Gertrude Burdsall. of Evanston, ILL.,,
an old friend of Miss Davis, who is visit
The guests will meet at 5 o'clock at the
home of Miss Davis and go In the old stage
coach to the grove, where supper will be
The invited guests are; The Rev. and
pu i e Gage Sage Nj. and Mrs. Frank Scott
Davis, Miss Burdsall. Miss Louise Smith.
Miss Helen WILSON. Miss Susan Gay. Miss
Miss Vera Low. Miss Kate Clough, Miss
Glenna Cross, Miss Emelie King. Miss
Josephine shelIabarger, Miss Grace Weiss,
of Ann Arbor Mr.. Jack Tiffany, Mr.. Hor
ton Cochcnower, Mr.. Jake Mohler. Mr.. Tom
King Mr.. VIII Alexander, Mr.. Joe Wilson.
Mr.. Galen Nichols. Mr.. Guilford Dudley.
Mfr. Archie Williams, Mr.. Albert Reid, DR..
II. H. Hazlett, Mr.. Terrence Ewart. Mr.;
Kurtz kellam. Mr.. Joe Morgan, Mr.. Fred
McCiffen and Mr.. Lon Davis.
Mrs. Charles Kleinhans of Granville was
in Topeka Friday.
Miss Josephine Meade of Winfield and
Misses Alice and Virginia Meade of Topeka
were given a pleasant picnic at Paramount
Park, Kansas City, last Tuesday.
Mr. John Harrison returned Friday from
New Mexico where he has been spending
4 number of months. He will enter the
State university this fall
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-08-24
WILL HEAR Mr.. FOSTER
Shawnee County Teachers To Bc In
structcd on Business of Banking.

Shawnee County Teachers To Rc In
structcd on Business of Banking.
Five lectures were on the program
of the Shawnee County Teachers in
stitute at the high school for today.
Donald S. Jordan discussed Rural
Problems" in lecture he delivered
this morning. At o'clock z. j. Hoen-
shell lectured on the Reading Les
SON." After the general assembly at
1920 o'clock Fred A Seaman, the
principal of Seaman high school. lee
tured on the subject of preparation
for the Teacher and the Pupil
Beginning the afternoon session.
Miss Mary Patterson, delivered lee
ture on Primary Methods. And at 8
O'Clock another lecture was given by
Mr.. Hoenshel on "Old a Fashioned
Grammar" Thursday morning at II
o'clock, there will be a special lecture
on the subject of THE Bank and the
Community" by F. H. Foster, the state
bank commissioner for Kansas.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-08-24
FULL HOUSE IS EXPECTED
Secretary Tabor Has Prepared for Big
Press Club Meeting.

Secretary Tabor of the Topeka Press
club Is figuring on a full attendance
at the party tonight, and arranging for
the supper accordingly. The party
will be held at the Chamber of Com
merce and the supper served shortly
after 10 O'Clock. Steve O'Grady of
the Capital will be the main attrac-
ton. O'Grady is a humorist, altho he
denies it. He will give his experience
as a press agent for a travelling band.
There will be other festivities before
and after supper.
1t is the intention of the Press club
to have a supper once month dur
ing the fall and winter, with a star
performer on every occasion. Cover
nor Allen is on the list. So Is Judge
w. r. Smith of the Santa Fe railroad.
Two or three outsiders are scheduled.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-08-24

to Vancouver soon. and in the fall
join her mother, Mrs F. N. Risteen.
Miss Risteen and Mr.. Joe Risteen.
Mr.. Risteen is engaged IN the bond
business in New York City.
The Risteen family have been one of
prominence in Topeka, and have many
friends who sincerely regret their de-
parture.
4 = y
Mrs. Kurtz Kellam entertained her
bridge club and guests who substituted
for absent members today at her home
on Topeka boulevard.
Covers were placed for Mrs. Bruce
Mcfarland of st. Joseph. Mo, Mrs.
Ivan DibbIe, Mrs. Richard Hayden,
Mrs. ] b Walker, Mrs. Frank Griggs,
Mrs. Dana Davis. Mrs. j. A. Cole, Mrs.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-08-24
WOMEN WHO ovERwoRK

Man may work from sun to sun,
but womans work is never done" In
order to keep the home neat and at
tractive. the children well dressed and
tidy, women continually overdo and
suffer in silence. drifting along from
bad to worse, knowing full well that
they need help to overcome the pains
and aches which daily make life a bur-
den. Lydia E. Pinkham.s Vegetable
Compound is a medicine with specific
value which overcomes many of the
worst forms of female complaints. az
the letters constantly being published
in this paper will prove.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-08-24

Samuel z. Lux. jr.. Mrs. Ilif Felix.
Mrs. Mildred Haynes. Mrs. Harry
ziegler, and Mrs. Jack Campbell.
y - =
Mrs. Joe Morgan will have as her
guests. Friday. the members of her
luncheon bridge club.
y y $
Mrs. H. A. Perry will entertain a
party of children tomorrow afternoon
in honor of her daughter Harriette's
tenth birthday.
The little guests will be: Lucy
Gibbs, Jane Mills Marcia Mills. Adair
MacFarlane, Margaret Higgins. SUI
san Snyder, Doris Kistler, Florence
Ulamperl, Gordon Kistler, Harry
KistIer. Rose Katherine Hooper. Mil
bred Hooper. Jane Ewart, Jane Griggs.
Mary Hayden, Maxine Middleton,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-08-24
GIRLS! BLEACH SKIN
WHITE WITH LEMON

Squeeze the juice of two lemons into
a bottle containing three ounces of
Orchard White. which any drug store
will supply for few cents. shake well.
and you have L quarter pint of harm
less and delightful lemon bleach.
Massage this sweetly fragrant lotion
into the face. neck, arms and hands
each day, then shortly note the beauty
and whiteness OF your skin.
Famous stage beauties use this
lemon lotion to bleach and bring that
soft, clear. rosy-white complexion.
also as a freckle, sunburn, and tan
bleach because it doesn't irritate.-
Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-08-24
AMERTCA,s MAIN STREET.
New. Name for the National Roose
welt Midland Trail.

The National Roosevelt Midland
Trail association has recently issued a
guide for the ST. Louis-Denver section
of the trail. The guide is similar in
form to a railroad time table.
1t contains map which shows ev-
cry town on the trail. the population.
places of interest, camping ground ac-
commodations, and the mileage The
shortest route for entering and leav-
ing the larger cities is also given.
This highway is called THE main
street of America 1t is transconti-
mental highway reaching from New
York to San Francisco. The St.
Louis-Denver section is the shortest
route between the two cities. The
trail runs on the south side of the Kaw
river from Kansas City to Topeka, and
west via the north side to St. Marys,
and then on the south side to Manhat-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-08-24
Reductions on Dresses

Evening Dresses $45OO $780, $225O 80
Orchid Black Chanty $5000 $1S75
American Beauty Georgete Dresses, 1-$5000 I$75O0.
$1,000
Silver Gray Taa $2475, $3.50
$1,000
Georgete $45 co. $1,000
Figured Georgette Dresses $500 $780, $500
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-08-24
GAVE LIVES FOR BOY
Texas Girls Trying Rescue Swept Away
by Current and Drown.

Bryan, Texas, Aug. 24.-In attempt
ing to rescue a young boy, Miss Pearl
Kubecek and Myrtle Haveron, were
drowned in the Brazos river yester-
day
The boy was rescued by a man in
the bathing party of which the girls
were members but the young ladies'
were swept into the rapid current and
had rescued the youth knew of their
danger. The bodies were recovered.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-08-24
REPORT SILK THIEF CAUGHT.
Sleeping on Park Bench Unlucky for
Kansas City Defaulter.

Chicago, Aug. 24-John D. West.
arrested last night for sleeping in
Grant park. was identified. the police
announced, as a former department
manager of Montgomery. Ward & Co.,
at Kansas City, who is wanted for
stealing silks and furs valued at $685.
900 from the mail order house.
West is said to have been arrested
at Kansas City. but forfeited $1,000
bonds and fled
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-08-24
.OCIEETTY1
ID NEW/
BY BERTHA H. CAMPBELL.

Miss Hazel Risteen, who has been
the guest of honor at number of
social affairs, will leave today for
New York City, where she will make
her home.
Miss RisteeE had planned to visit
Miss Rieta Updegraff, at Columbus,
Ohio, but owing to the illness of her
sister, Mrs. Harry Rigby she will go
directly to New York City.
Miss Harriet Risteen is visiting at
present in Seattle, Wash. She viii 20
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-08-24
Six Belfast Citizens seized.

Belfast. Aug. 24.-Six civilians were
forcibly removed from their homes
early today and spirited away in taxi
cabs. 1t is believed they were taken
before a secret Sim Fein court mar
tial.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-08-24

ulating on the effect this statement
would have on the reported rupture
between Judge Higgins and the other
two members of the court
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-08-24
|. o. ID. F.

Topeka Lodge No. 40. l. o. o. F..
will meet Wednesday evening in Odd
Fellows Temple. second floor Hall
III West Sixth avenue. visiting Broth
er Odd Fellows cordially invited.
GUY NJ. STEyES. n. G.
WILL J. RUSSELL, Jr. Sec'y.
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1921-02-12
EVERYTHING WAS ALL RIGHT
Judge Couldn't Be Spelling the Water
When He Didn't Use Any
Soap in the Bath.

A serious inconvenience is caused
in Australia by the lack Of spring
water. The trouble is partly over
come by the use of huge tin tanks in
which the rain is caught
Naturally, toward the breaking up
Df the dry season, water becomes very
precious.
A judge, on circuit, arriving at a
bush shanty, asked for a bath. Such
luxury was naturally refused, as
there was only little water left at
the bottom of the tank reserved for
drinking purposes, says the author OF
"Quaint Acquaintances."
When dinner was ready, as the judge
could not be found. the landlord went
to call him; whereupon muflled
voice issued from the tank, where the
Judge was bathing!
The landlord, justly furious, roundly
abused his guest.
. "Do not excite Yourself" the latter
observed, casually. 81 am not spelling
the water, for l am not using any
soapw
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1921-02-12
FEEDING GARBAGE TO SWINE
Practical Means of Producing Pork,
According to Department Of Agri-
culture Bulletin.

When properly managed, the feed
ing of garbage to swine is a practical
means of pork production, according
TO Farmers Bulletin 1133 issued by
the United States Department of Agri-
culture.
In addition 1t helps to settle prob
lem which confronts many cities and
towns-that of effective and economi-
cal garbage disposal. The wholesome
ness of garbage depends greatly on
the care it receives in households. Tin
cans, glass, paper, oyster shells, saw
dust. soap, and other foreign mate
rials when mixed with garbage may
cause numerous losses of hogs. But it
has been found that this evil can be
minimized by proper precaution and
published requests - householuers to
he careful.
ImmuniZing of hogs is necessary to
prevent hog cholera and frequent col
lection is urged to keep the feed fresh.
Copies of the bulletin may be had free
by applying to the United States De-
partment of Agriculture.
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1921-02-12
Oldest Example of Tapestry.

The opening of Il reliquaire in the
ancient church in Saint-J Josse- sur -Mer,
department Of Pas de Calais. France,
revealed an elaborate tapestry which
is more than 1000 years old and which
Eustache III of Boulogne brought back
with him from a crusade to the Holy
Land. The value of the tapestry is
estimated at more than $500,000 as it
is in perfect condition.
The tapestry has been presented to
the French Academy of Inscriptions by
the Trocadero museum, which traced
its origin. According to experts, ii
bears the name of Wegtekin Cadi, who
was put TO death by his master in
khOraSsan in the year A. d. 96l.
Therefore, the tapestry is older than
that found in the tomb of Charlie
magne, which is now carefully pre-
served in -Chapelle.
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1921-02-12

hogs, 1928 head have been marketed
from the county through cooperative
work, with an estimated saving of $6,-
600 In Houston county the depart
ment's representative taught is men
to vaccinate hogs. Six sets of instru-
ments owned by the Dothan Rotary
club were supplied TO the demonstra-
tors and misunderstanding point
was established in charge of a reliable
veterinarian More than 5000 head Of
hogs were treated. In many cases it
was found that sickness. other than
cholera, was due to some incidental
cause, such as bad peanut meal, and
balanced rations were advised The
county agents work resulted In 32
farmers establishing pastures to keep
their hogs off the open range, the land
thus pastured being freed from many
noxious weeds by the roofing of the
animals, and prepared for future cult
yation. Forty-four farmers in the
county were interested in stump re-
moving. and about 1000 acres of land
was cleared in this movement. About
five tons of dynamite was bought for
the purpose largely on the cooperative
plan.