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Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1922-05-13
RUSSIA SPARES
Il CONDEMNED;
NEW LAND LAWS
Central Committee to
Change Code SO as
to Invite Capital in.

Mocow, May 12.-(By The Associ-
atcd Press. THE soviet central execu-
tive committee officers have ordered d
stay in the execution of the II persons
convicted of having opposed the requi-
sitioning of church treasures and par
ticipation in consequent disturbances.
The stay is operative pending appeal to
the supreme tribunal Eight of the
convicted are priests, two are laymen
and one is woman.
Virtual recognition of private prop
erty rights in money. industrial and
agricultural products and other per-
sonal property and to a certain extent
in real estate is proposed in DEGREES
for presentation before the all-Russian
central executive committe for passage
at its opening session, Friday.
Rearranging Property Laws
The committee which is, in effect,
the Russian parliament, is asked to
make laws enabling foreign capital to
work hand in hand with soviet Russia
and also to pass another decree giving
peasants prolonged tenure of land
which they now hold as well as the
iiSut " ledSe ldLu uuuer certain cir
cumstances.
The decree recognizing private prop
erty, as drafted by the commissariat
of justice, provides that foreigners
outside of Russia shall be given the
rights of protection of their property
only on condition that Russians are
granted the same rights abroad, but
foreigners within Russia who legally
for the right to do business would be
granted the same rights as Russian
citizens
Want U. S. Capitals Aid
The right to own buildings is limited
by the decree to small structures.
The decree also would legalize the
agreements, providing for the usual
annullment of such arrangements in
case of frauds or other misrepresenta-
tions.
The decree purposes to make pos
slble the collaboration of soviet Rus
sia with the capitalists of Europe and
America says the Economic Life. 1T
is not mere demonstration for the
present Genoa conference, which is
falling through, or the near future. 1T
is measure for continued upbuilding,
making it possible to strengthen our
selves economically, to consolidate our
work and to give guarantees to our
Friends in the enemies camp. giving
them interest in mutual work with us"
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1922-05-13
GUIDE WANTED $4,000

GUIDE WANTED $4,000
Beauvais demanded $4,000 for the
letters. Leigh testified, but after sew
eral days of negotiations he accepted
$4,000 He described dramatic con-
ferences with the guide and Shean and
said he promised Beauvais that he
would say the letters were among
those stolen some time ago. when a
packet kept by the guide was rifled.
You lied to Beauvais, then" asked
one of Mrs. Stillman's lawyers.
Yes said Leigh. Il would have
told any lie to get letters from man
of the character of Beauvais.
Many times during the trial of the
case Beauvais was active in getting
witnesses to testify in his behalf and
that of Mrs. Stillman.
Lots of Canadian Love"
The two letters were those which
ended Lots of Canadian love" and
were signed 'rKathitio," the Indian
word meaning Dear flower" Mrs.
Stillman was asked Thursday to admit
authorship of them.
Lees testimony was an eleventh
hour surprise. Both sides tentatively
closed their cases shortly after he left
the stand. Mrs Stillman, who was
not in the hearing at the time, said.
Outrageous. Preposterousr' when
informed of the report and added:
ITS framing by detectives"
Emerging from the hearing. the law
yer said to have paid $4,000 for the
letters. began arguing with taxi
driver who wanted S15 for a round
trip to a country hotel several miles
away. In Canada, only few weeks
ago, he corraled witnesses to contra
dict testimony that he and Mrs. Still
man had been guilty of misconduct.
Considered Biggest Evidence
The letters were considered by Mr..
Stillman's lawyers. it was learned. as
among the strongest evidence they
have introduced to prove their con-
tention that Guy Stillman is ilIegi,i-
mate and to cinch their allegation that
Mrs. Stillman was unfaithful to her
husband IN her relations with the In
dian.
But Mrs. Stillman seemed unruffIed
nc night, when, with her oldest boy.
bud. and Fowler Mccormick. son Of
the Chicago harvester manufacturer.
she departed for New York. She re-
ferred to the letters as -four worth
less scraps of paper"
Il have rested my case" she said
Il am content to rest it with the tes-
timony of gentleman who stands, or
who did stand. at the head of finance.
Of the greatest bank in the greatest
,ity in the world. And he fought with
gold. The testimony of his own wit
ness, with whom he closed his case,
vas that he paid $4,000 for four
scraps. have nothing fur
her to say, / am content to await
he verdict"
Wrote Him Her Love Abed
One of the letters said to have been
bought from Beauvais read:
Dear Darling:
"The wedding is over and it is 12:45
,. m. and | have just had hot bath
md am in bed, but l just had to write
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Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1922-05-13

senate if proceedings under the Sher-
man and Clayton acts to restrain the
combination were advisable.
Acting Attorney General Goff. after
adoption of the resolution, said he
could not comment on it until he had
received copy, but from other de-
partment of justice officials it was
learned that while no plans as yet had
been taken to prevent the merger, an
investigation as directed by the senate,
would follow.
Senator LaFollette. in calling up his
resolution, attacked the proposed com
bination of the now independent COM
panies, declaring the merger. if eff
fected, would work irreparable injury.
The purpose of the merger is
clear he said. 1T is the elimination
of whatever competition now exists in
the steel industry and the creation of a
situation where prices may be fixed
on a monopoly basis without fear of
detection"
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1922-05-13
Virginia's Meteor
Weighed 20 Tons;
Made 5OO-Foot Hole

Norfolk, Va. May i2.-The me-
teor which flashed across the skies
of Virginia Thursday night and
rocked the homes in half dozen
cities by the shock of Its landing
was found Friday i2 miles north
west of Blackstone In NottaWa
county.
Striking in grove of oak trees,
the meteor made a depression In
the earth which measured more
than 500 square feet in area. Sew
eral trees were buried beneath the
falling body in this hole. The me-
teor apparently was composed of
was a terrific detnoation when tho
some metallic substance.
Residents in the city said there
object, which apparently weighed
as much as 20 tons, hit the earth.
and sheet of flame was sent up
which was plainly visible for miles.
Scientists from Richmond will visit
the scene to make an analysis of
the material of which the meteor
was composed.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1922-05-13
J0YCE'S
JEWELS SEIZED;
FILMS BAR HER
Actress Bubbles Over
With Indignation at
Gossip Over Suicide-

New York, May 12.-Customs Offs
Gals late Friday seized a diamond
and emerald plaque valued at $4,000
belonging to Peggy Hopkins Joyce,
which. they asserted, the actress had
not declared when she returned from
Paris on the Mauretania.
They returned to her, however, "a
other pieces of jewelry. including ringa
with diamonds weighing Al carats, and
two strands of nearls valued at moro
than 100000. These were proH9tH
turned over to private detective
whom the actress had engaged by wire~
less to serve. as her bodygdard bee
cause of the crime wave, which, she
said. she had read was prevailing in
New York.
Ir costume featuring sables. cham.
pagne- -colored stockings and blue
turban, she followed her belongings
from the pier and watched the exam.
ination. She puffed away half box
of cigarettes and chatted with the force
while appraisers piled her with ques-
tions.
Her attorney, William j. Falon. who
accompanied her, later issued state-
ment in which he asserted that there
will be other developments" when the
examination is continued tomorrow.
Miss Joyce was shown a Washing
ton dispatch that the motion picture
theater owners of America had banned
any film in which she appeared, lin
the interest of clean screen"
Bubbling over with Indignation on
the trip up ~ harbor from quaran-
tine, Miss Joyce commented caSstically
on the action of the theater owners,
Il haven't committed any crime"
asserted the actress, whose name has
been mentioned in dispatches from
Paris in connection with the recent
suicide there of Billy" Errazurez, at
tache of the Chilean embassy. The
Errazurez family has indignantly de-
MED reports that the attache died OF
unrequitted love of the actress.
II think this is outrageous" she
continued eff it has come to pass
who have been charged with crimes,
the day of chivalry in America is
gone | have confidence in the fair
play of my American brothers and
sisters, and that they will give me a
square deal"
Denying that she had been hurried
OF. of France because of the Chilean
suicide, she said:
THE French police never came to
see me about the suicide. Tho
French people mind their own business
and that is more than can be said
about some Americans abroad"
The actress said she intended tN
take up the theater owners ban with
her lawyer here before proceeding t1
Norfolk, Va, fer months rest
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1922-05-13
Ku Klux Klan Probe
Extends to Arizona

Los Angeles, May 12.-Inquiry into
activities of the Ku Klux klan in
southern California, which has been
under way before a county grand jury
here for the past week, was halted
temporarily Friday, the jury having ad-
journed to permit some investigations
to be completed before it resumed its
work.
In the meantime. District Attorney
Woolwine announced that he had sent
to the attorney general of Arizona and
to several district attorneys in that
state information about the activities
of the Ku Klux in Arizona which had
been cleaned from the correspondence
on file in the office of w. S. Coburn,
grand goblin. This correspondence was
taken under a search warrant.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1922-05-13

towards tranquilizing Europe.
France Favors Commission Idea
Hopes of eventually accomplishing
something genuinely constructive for
Russia were increased by an annonce-
ment from the French delegation that
France favors the appointment of a
commission for investigation of ques-
tions like credits, debts and the treat
ment of foreign private property and
approves also a general truce. pro-
vided 1t is understood that while the
commissions are enagged in their la
bors. the powers will not follow in the
footsteps of Germany and make sep
arate treaties with Russia.
The French resent accusations that
they tried to wreck the conference; /;
they assert that the present situation
Justifies their views that the Russian
problem has not been sufficiently stud
led and that something more should
have been done to approximate the
views of the Russians with the repre-
sentatives of nome communist states be-
fore hoping to reach a general sweep
ing accord at Genoa.
Danger In Russian Exclusion
In other words, they believe the
Russian problem. through investiga-
ton by a commission which probably
will visit Russia, is being attacked now
in proper and logical manner and they
approve the contemplated procedure.
The French apparently prefer an
investigation by an international COM
mission without Russians sitting there
to; yet a French spokesman said that
France would not oppose the pres
enee of Russians. This question will
be ironed out Saturday when the sub
commission ON Russian affairs meets
to consider the Russian reply.
Should an attempt be made to drop
the Russians from the mixed commits
sion which they themselves proposed,
it is believed 1t will seriously endanger
the chances of success of preliminary
truce. as the Russians will not adhere
to this under such circumstances.
Success If 1t Begins Restoration
The Russian leaders declared Friday
night that if the conference, as anti
cipated. proves to be the Introductory
step to the settlement of the Russian
problem and the general reconstruc-
ton of Europe. 1t will have achieved its
purpose and justified its existence.
Soviet Russia. by it's attitude, in the
opinion of the Italians. had lost a
golden opportunity at Genoa, because
the Genoa conference would create the
machinery to save Russia and Europe.
1t is understood that the feeling
strongly prevails among the leaders
that the work of the proposed Russian
must be clearly defined
Indeed, it is suggested that this i'm
portant question of the power and
scope of the investigating board or
boards should form the subject of
framed agreement at Genoa.
Nobody Wants to Leave in Failure
Everybody seems determined not to
leave this city until something con-
structive has been accomplished to
prepare the way for solution of Eu-
ropes troubles, because failure and dis
union among the powers would only
render the general situation perilous.
NJ Tchitcherin left Genoa early Fri
day afternoon. carrying the truce prof
ect to Santa Margherita, where the full
Russian delegation took it under con-
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1922-05-13
Another Burch Aibi
for Hour of Murder
Produced by Woman
Says She Met Accused Man at Long Beach and
He Picked Up Her Dropped Dime; Trial
Halts for State Rebuttal

roundings of the building In which
Kennedy's office was located. She
said she had Just finished lunch
when she saw a crowd across the
street and asked someone what it
meant, and was told Burch and his
Jury we're there. When the pris.
oner was pointed out to her, she
said, he 'looked familiar" to her
and on March "a, last, she went
to the county Jail to see If he was
the man she had seen at Long
Beach.
"When ! saw Burch at the JAIL"
Mrs. EIderton said, ~ asked him
If he remembered me. He said,
"Why, yes, saw you at Long
Beach," She added that she saw
a wound in his Iert hand which she
had observed at the beach.
On request of Deputy District
Attorney Asa Reyes, adjournment
was taken until Monday to enable
him to prepare his rebuttaI.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1922-05-13
World Court Thrown
Open to All Nations

Geneva, May 12.-(By The Associat
ed Press The court of international
Justice Friday afternoon was thrown
open to teh entire world, when the
council of the League of Nations de-
cided that Russia. Germany, Turkey,
Hungary and Mexico could bring cases
before the court, provided they pre-
viously had agreed to accept its de-
cisions and not declare war over the
disputes in question.
These nations were the only ones
to which the court had not previously
been available for the settlement of
disputes
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1922-05-13
Child Finds Mother
With Head Crushed;
Deed of Robbers

Cleveland, May 12-Mrs. Helen Sill
verberg. so, wife of broker, was
found unconscious in the living room
of her home with her hesS caved in
when her 11-year-old daughter return
ed from school at noon Friday. She
was rushed to hospital, but died on
the operating table without regaining
consciousness.
Her skull was fractured in three
places. Police have no clue, but sus-
pect robbery was the motive for the
murder
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1922-05-13
President Defends
His Administration
in New Jersey Speech

Atlantic City, n. j.. May 12.-De-
tense of his administration was coupled
with astrong Endorsement of party
government by President Harding, in a
speech here Friday night before the
New eJrsey women's republican clubs.
Later. before the New Jersey Bankers
association convention, the president
said if the world is ever put on it's
feet again. American bankers would
play the greatest part.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1922-05-13

Los Angeles, May l2.-The de-
Tense in the trial of Arthur c.
Burch. accused Of numbering J.
Bolton Kennedy here last August,
rested late Friday. One Of the
defense witnesses, Mrs. Emma
Elderton, testified she saw Burch
at Long Beach, 22 miles south Of
Los Angeles, between 1885 and
$40 y. m. on the night of August
5. last. Kennedy was slain at
Beverly Glen, is miles northwest
of this city, shortly after 9 o'clock
that night.
Mrs. Eiderton declared she saw
Burch In front of the "loiIypop
stand" at the beach resort and re-
membered him because he stopped
to pick up a dime she had dropped.
The next time she saw him, she
testified, was last December, dur
Ing his first trial. when he was
taken with the jury to view sur
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1922-05-13

Genoa, May 12-(By The Associated $50 gravely
Russia communism and the order things
obtaining throughout the rest of Europe that general i'm
mediate agreement with Russia appears improbable.
This conviction deeply disappointing those who expect
ed quick and big results Genoa but the sentiment tempered
by the belief that the creation of commissions
exhaustive study of the Russian problems will
efficacous finding to reconstruct Russia and bring
her back into the European family
Furthermore Premier Lloyd George the Italian lead
convinced that the signing of European
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1922-05-13
Famine Children
Crippled by Curling
Limbs for Warmth

New York. May i2.-Laird w.
Archer, of Wichita, Kan, stationed
at Alexandrop0Ie, Friday cabled
the Near East relief that lack Of
clothing was developing In Arme.
MIA race of crippled children.
According to Archer, at least 10
per cent Of the children had con-
traction of the limbs caused by
shortening of the tendons through
lying with the feet drawn up In an
effort to keep warm. He added
that physicians were trying to
effect cures by the use of heated
oil.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1922-05-13
Way to Pole Open
to Danish Explorer

Copenhagen. May 12--(By The As
sociated Press s.)-Hauge Koch. the
Danish Arctic explorer, whose jubilee
expedition was reported to have sue
cessfully traversed the northernmost
point of Greenland could easily have
reached the north pole, says an article
written by Aage Bistru, a prominent
Danish explorer. who describes meet
ing with Koch near Upernivik, Green
land. on the last stage of the expedi-
ton.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1922-05-13
Storm Cellars Saved
Many in Nebraska Gale

Omaha, May 12-Storm cellars
probably saved the lives of a large
number of persons when tornadoes
swept Gosper, Mason and Custer coun-
ties in Nebraska, Wednesday. belated
advices received here indicate. Many
families fled to places of safety. with
the result that only a few persons
were killed, although about a score
were injured. The death list stood at
three, reports of fourth fatality near
Ansley lacking information.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1922-05-13
LABOR ASKS GOVERNOR
TO STOP "ATROClTIES"

Scranton, Pa, May 12.-The state
federation of labor Thursday adopted
resolution urging Governor Sproul
Immediately to stop atrocities" which
it alleges are being committed By coal
and iron policemen in Somerset Cam
bria aud India counties.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1922-05-13
ECONOMIC FARLEY FINDS
LIMIT IN INTRODUCTORY
RECONSTRUCTION STEP
Communism So at Variance With Rest Of Europe,
General Immediate Solution Of Problem Of
Old World Is Impossible as Quick Result;
Commission to Study Situation One Way Out;
Truce Prelude to Non-Aggression Big Reliance
POINCARE PUTS FOOT DOWN

ON DICKERS WITH RUSSIA
Paris, May 12-(By The Associated Press)-Premier
Poncare Friday night renewed and also strengthened his
original instructions to NJ BarthOu at Genoa He is under
stood to have told NJ Barthou that he enter
any negotiations whatsoever with the Russians
He also told NJ Barthou to make clear, both in the sub
commission and the penary commission that the view of the
French is that nothing is be gained by
prolonging the conference.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1922-05-13
GRREEK PREMIER RESIGNS.

Athens, May 12.--(By The Associat-
ed Press. l-Demetrios Gounaris, has
resigned the premiership.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1922-11-25
PRODUCTS CHEAP FOR
DINNER
Big Crop of Jersey Turkeys This Year
and Also Bumper Crops of
Various Vegetables

Thanksgiving dinners will cost less
this year than at any time since pre-
wal days, the State Bureau of Markets
finds in a survey of food prices for the
coming holiday and adds the interest
ing information for Jerseymen that
their own state has contributed large
ly to production of supplies and re-
duction of prices for the feast. From
oysters TO pie and ice cream, in fact,
the bureau shows that New Jersey
can supply everything needed for a
sumptuous dinner.
Housewives can find something to
be thankful for regarding every home
grown item purchased this year for
the great collation., the market officials
declare. Not only is there a big crop
of turkeys, but New Jersey has en-
tered into a relatively new commercial
enterprise of raising chickens for
meat, producing from such new breeds
as the Jersey Black Giants, roasters
and capons of large size and splendid
quality.
New Jersey will supply the cranber-
ries for the cranbury sauce of at least
half of the nation, this year. There
was little or no frost to injure the
crop and the berries are plentiful and
of fine quality. AS to pumpkins, the
Jersey crop was the largest in years,
while for mincemeat, this state can
plentifully furnish all the ingredients.
White potatoes were grown on New
Jersey farms in record-breaking guam
titles, this year, while the sweet pota-
to production was never better. Late
onions and big golden turnips are of
fered for variety and there are corn,
peas and beans from bumper crops
canned earlier in the season.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1922-11-25
JUNIOR CLASS PLAY
FOR NEXT WEDNESDAY

The Thanksgiving Day program at
the High School will be in charge of
the Junior Glass and will be staged
at the Auditorium next Wednesday af-
ternoon.
Miss Nancy Miller is coaching a
play, and, assisted by Miss Laura Car
penter and Miss Irma Stiles, is work
ing up a fine program.
The afternoons entertainment has
been arranged as follows: Procession
al, orchestra; song, students; Presi-
dent Harding's Thanksgiving Procla-
nation, Kathryn Whitman; piano solo,
Virgil Toms; two-part song, Junior
Girls (selected); play, "The Triple
Pass" by members of the Junior
Glass.
The cast of the play is: Irwin Field,
as Mr.. Martin; Borden Painter, as
Bob Martin, the football star; Alice
Booth, as Nell Martin, Bob's sister;
Naomi Shamrock, as Mrs. Martin; Vim
cen Williams, as DR.. Brown; Fred
Smith, as Mr.. Edward Biddle; Mary
Essington, as Norah, a servant, and
Charles Albrecht, as Captain mike
sDolan.