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Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1922-11-14
STATE ROAD MEET
DUE At M|SsOULA
on DECEMBER 11-12
Officers Will Try to Match
Federal Funds for
Highway Work.
Special to The Tribune.

Special to The Tribune.
Misseula. Nov. 13.-Sid j, Ioffee,
president of the state executive com
mittee, recently, named at Helena 10
carry on the movement ~lnaugurated
at M~issoula, October II, 20 provide
state funds with which to match fed
eral funds and finance q state hish-
way program. has called a meeting of
ahe committee and all Montana good
roads advocates at Butte, December
IL and II.
AT the the sane time and place VIII
be helda the annual meeting OF the
Montana Association Of commercial
organization secretaries together with
the presidents of the commereiai
bodies of the state. Announcement OF
the meeting of the secretaries ana
presidents has Just been made by Man
ager Charles H. Roberts of the Mis-
.soula chamber of commerce at the re-
quest Of President William u. fergu-
son of the commercial secretaries. The
state executive committee on good
roads has extended an urgent invitation
to the secretaries and presidents OF
commercial bodies to meet with the
committee in Butte and discuss the
good roads program winch IS TO De
submitted to the state Legislature at
its session in January.
Letter Issued
President Coffee of the state good
roads executive committee has ISSUED
the following seif-explanatory letter
to the members Of the committee, VINO
are: Z. l.. Wills Of Butte, secretary;
- -. IS 7 nUc+n,r-0 II II
Howard of Bozeman, @. w. Farr of
Miles CITY. O. s.. Warden of Great
Falls. NJ. Y. Wilson of Helena, c. II.
Mcleod of MissouIa. f. ID. Iarabie of
Deer Lodge. A. J. Davis of Butte, Ted
Reinhold of Hamilton and =. Ii. Miles
of Livingston, vice presidents.
In Butte December II and i will
be the next meeting of the state COM
mittee recently named i'll Helena to
take up and carry through the state
legislature proposals by which to save
federal aid road funds to Montana and
to provide necessary state funds for
n real and comprehensive state high
way program that may continue defin-
itely.
I'VE hope to have with us at this
meeting not only many other Montana
| good roads advocates, but also some
men of other states who can give US
the benefit of their knowledge and
experience in preparing suggested leg
~islation to meet Montana's urgent
needs.
1T is proposed as in 16 other states
Of the union at this time to build and
maintain Montana roads from funds
derived from q state automobile Ii
cense.
An details for the meeting have
not yet been perfected. Plans are
being worked out now of which YOU
| will receive information oon But
you may be assured that something
definite and concrete will come out OF
the two-day meeting in Butte.
Time Short
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1922-11-14

THE BRITISH ELECTION

NEXT WEDNESDAY a parl'a, ,
~ mentary election will be held
in Great Britain, and no one
knows in advance what the results
may be. There is much confusion
and no very clear cut issues IN the
election so far as we can judge by
London cables. Lloyd George rul-
ed Great Britain through a coali-
ton of parties. They were con-
servatives liberals and Tories. At a
meeting of the Tories at the Carl
ton club the conservative or tory
party vote dto draw out of the
coalition, and Lloyd George being
left without a majority in parlia-
ment had to resign and call a new
election in accordance with British
political custom. Mr.. Law, the
leader of the straight conservative
party, was made premier as a tenn
porary proposition and selected his
cabinet. If the people elect
enough conservatives to make a
majority back of him, he will con-
tinue in power as permier. If they
do not, but elect enough men who
will cooperate with him, he may
head a new coalition government.
Perhaps he ma be compelled to
ask Lloyd George to assist him in
such coalition, which if it could be
brought about would be a restora-
tioin of the old regime of Lloyd
George. The Law administration
seems to be much the same as the
Lloyd George administration SO
far as foreign policies are concern
ed. The Tory premier is quite as
emphatic as Lloyd George was
( about the payment of the American
loan "to the last penny" In fact
since Llyod George resigned and
Mr.. Law came in another fifty mil
lion dollars in gold has been sent
to the United States and will be
paid in a few days on account OF
interest on the American loan,
There seems really no outstanding
issue in the British election IN
which this country is interested.
The Irish question is eliminated
i in British politics in this election.
No one proposes the disturbance
of the Irish settlement. The labor
party is strong in Great Britain
and hopes to make important gains
at this election, though the London
municipal elections furnished ar
unpleasant surprise to the labor
party. They lost a large part OF
their recent gains.
Altogether the coming British
election, whatever the result may
be, has no vital interest for this
country. And in fact it would
seem that interest in the result III
Great Britain is by no means as
intense as it has been at other cleo.
tons.
The London Daily Express q
conservative newspaper makes this
prediction as to the result of the
Wednesday election. 1t gives Law
40 majority in the parliament with
100 seats to the liberals and labor
party and IS to the personal fol
lowers of Lloyd George. Pre-elec-
ton estimates are not very relia-
/, bic, however, as we have reason to
know in our own country within
the last week.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1922-11-14
VoIstead Law Also Blamed

Even prohibition is in the conspir-
acy against New York, it is claimed,
and this is no vaudeville joke. Ii the
Interpretation thus far placed on the
Volstead law is sustained and it OPP
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1922-11-14
Time Short

''The time il short, the need is cru
cial. We must get busy at once. Please
| put the dates December IL and l.
down on your calendar for Il most inn
! portant meeting in Butte on Montana
road matters and. be there
TO the secretaries and presidents OF
the Montana commercial b0dles the
following letter has been sent by Man
ager Charles II. Roberts of the Mis-
Soula chamber of commerce:
Arrangements are now being per
| fected by =. J.. Wills, for the annual
meeting Of the Montana ASSOCIATION OF
commercial organization secretaries at
| Butte, December II and II. 1922.
eve are expecting TO have with US
on this occasion the presidents OF the
various Montana commercial bodies.
Consequently, having been ordered by
| President William &. Ferguson of he
| state association to send out his let
fer. / am sending it to the presidents
| as we'll as to the secretaries. Mr..
| President you are not only invited, you
| are expected to be in Butte, December
II and l.. Of course, every secretary
| will be on hand.
while the programme detained
| course of subjects, etc.-w1ll be made
| up by President Ferguson. the biggest
| single feature will be a serious consid-
Grafton by the secretaries and pres
| idents of the proposed Montana good
roads project.
'The executive committee of the
i state in the present roads movement
urgently requests the secretaries ana
presidents to be present. As you are
aware. this is a matter OF vital I'M
| portance which must be taken care OF
Immediately, if at all, and at the com
ing session of the state legislature.
There are 16 states i'll the union that
build and maintain their highway sys-
tens by funds from an automoblie
! license. 1t is proposed to do likewise
| in the Treasure State"
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1922-11-14
AVIATION FIELD FIRE

Mount Clemens. Mich. Nov. ID
Fire that threatened for several hours
TO destroy the frame buildings at Self
ridge field. army aviation post was
brought under control after doing estl-
mated damage Of $500 900.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1922-11-14
OUT AT EYEBROWS.

phyllis looked a perfect fright
when she returned from that hunting
trip
YES. there was six weeks growth
of eyebrow on her face."-Life.
The Meeker herald., 1922-02-18

Our readers will see at glance.
that the above communication is time
~ md to the point. All will he pleas
cd to know where Claude Recs stands
on this very Important matter. In
last weeks Herald we briefly voiced
orr views on the projected mode OF
building the Moffat Tunnel. Every
taxpayer met during the pnst week.
Is of the same way Of thinking. All
are opposed to Rio Rlnnco county. or
any pnrt of Rio Blanco county bccom-
ing part Of the proposed bonded DIS
trict.
If taxpayers have anything to say
on this matter. write to Claude Rccs.
Rife or to The Herald giving express
sion to your views.
Az Mr. Rees observes 1t will he very
casy to get In on the Moffat Tunnel
project hut mighty hard to get out
The Meeker herald., 1922-02-18
Kenyon's appointment Blow at
Third Party Movement

The far-rcncling effects OF Senator
Kenyon's appointment to judgcship
may also be surmiscd In connection
with the talk of third party move
pnent for 1924. growing out OF the pre-
sent ngrarinn discomfort. Where ever
this subject has been discussed. the
name Of Senator Kenyon has inrnrinb-
" been mentioned as the probable pres
identinl nominee Of the third party IT
It shall mature. That the conditions
for the formation of n third party are
as ripe now as they were in 1910, when
the west was in revolt against the re-
acionnry element Of tho Republican
party is apparent to most political
observers. and the idea is propagntcd
and spread by even such prominent
Republican paper ms the New York
Herald. based upon the reports Of that
astute political writer. Mr. Louis Sci
bold. who has devoted much space to
that subject lately.
The Meeker herald., 1922-02-18
dance.
A CLOSE CALL

about one o'clock Thursday rf'cr-
noon the fire alarm bell was sounded
The light plant was on fire. The i'r''
h ~ responded promptly and the bl re
was quickly extineuished.
The blaze was caused by the srt
cloeged smoke stack Of the plarr. tax.
ing IRE which started In the shinss
roof OF the boiler room. The fire was
discovered in 1t incipency 80 the dam
agc was small.
In another item this weeks Herald
calls attention to the need OF always
having the fire apparatus In readiness
fov instant use. On this OCCASION Il
was found that stretch Of hcsa was
cIogsed with mud and ice causlng tie
lay in getting water on the blaze.
The town authorities should see to 1t
that such 4 thing does not harl'en IL
gain. such carclessness could easily
had 10 disaster.
The Meeker herald., 1922-02-18
'ARDI GRA

This Latin festival was brought to
New Orleans about 1927 when some
young Creoles lately back from France
paraded the streets in Costume. To-
day 1t is the most wonderful Festival
Of the southern states.
AL Of us are not able to visit New
Orleans at this particular season to
enjoy the beauty Of Martii Gras no
the A h Ms have planned Festival
to be given on Friday February 2ith.
to rival even New Orleans In her
MardA Gras. All the spirit Of the Car
nival will he there with no end Of en-
tertafnment.
Come Join the Festival Remember
It is the Last dance before Lent. To be
given Friday February Gath. Mt Dun
hams Hall for the benefit of Meeker
athletics.
The Meeker herald., 1922-02-18
GOOD ADVERTISING

The French government offered t."
sell Henry Ford some obsolete tnttlc'
ships. thinking the great manufacturer
might he able to scrap the vessels and
Use the steel In his business.
Mr. Ford replied that he did nor
care for n single battleship. but might
buy the whole French navy II 1t we're
for sale.
That was good news story. and
every newspaper In the country played
It up. Henry Ford is the shrewdest
advertiser In the world. as well ms one
Of the shrewdest business men.
The Meeker herald., 1922-02-18
A REPENrANr' VOTER

Down In Cofrcyvillc. Kansas. a poor
devil known to the peace oficers AZ
Rat Healy. plcnd guilty to felony
Notwithstanding the states attorney
was OH the point OF entering nolie
prosecute for lack Of evidence to estab-
i,sh the prisoners guilt. When the
,nurt in consideration Of the plea Of
guilt. sentenced the prisoner to two
years at hars. labor, Rats face turn
c,l ashy. Ohscrvating the prisoners
frightened. detected appearance the,
Judge said: Mr. Healy the crime to
which you l,iv. entered plea of gull
~ is n serious enc md might well car
~ much longer sentence. But your
flea of guilty indicated to me that you
lad rcpcnted your life Of wickedness
md 30 taking that into consideration
gave You very low sentence. II
YOU feel thnt have dealt to harsh
IL and repent your plea Of guilty. !
will permit you to withdraw the same
and take your chances with jury.
To this seemingly kind offer. prompt
ed doubtless by spirit. Rat replied:
Judge Reed, yOu do not understand
do not complain Of the shortncss Of
the sentence. On the contrary, 1t Is a.
bout two years too short, counting al
l,wunccs for good behavior. Under
two years sentence ! shall bc out of
prison with better than year Of the
Hnr,iing administration yet before me
--that's what freightens me and
makes me enter this plea Of leniency.
Please make the sentence at least
three years, and then when come out
1 may stand some chance to get job
As 1t is I shall be obliged to commit
another crime which may land me
back In the pen again and lose me the
opportunity of voting the Democratic
ticket and thus correcting the great
wrong I did on November 9th. 1920.
when voted the Republican ticket
that's the crime I most repent! that's
the sin I wish to repent, and. II you
will give me show, God helping me.
] will wipe out
At the end Of this touching appeal
there wasn't, the reporter states. a
dry eye in the old Coffeyville court
room. With moistened eyes and trem-
bling voice Judge G A Reed. usually as
stern as stone bust of Caesar Angus
tus said. in a voice as soft ms Colo
RADIO Rangers lob: RAT Healy, stand
The Meeker herald., 1922-02-18
DEATH OF MRS GoF.'

After an illness which lasted over
. year Mrs Frances Con passed away
Wednesday morning.
Deceased was the widow Of the late
b F Gof and Ind been . resident Of
Neeker for over thirty years.
she was born In Ohio November 81
1884, no had entered on the sSth year
Of her age. To grieve over her pasS'ng
she leaves her sons Harry, Joseph.
John, Homer and Andy. only Homer
being with her when the end came AZ
all the others were In distant parts If
the country and could not he reached.
She also leaves two daughters Mrs
Joseph Ralston of this place AMI Mrs
Raider Of DeBeque. both Of whom
were with her when called Home.
Mrs Ralston has been a faithful at
tendant on her mother ever since tho
letter began to show sings Of falling
health.
Mrs Goff was of sunny disposition
and was much beloved by Lcr family
and all who knew her.
The funeral services were held
Thursday afternoon from lat resid-
ence of deceased, by Rev Eiston, inter-
ment being at Highland cemetery III
der direction Of Understaker Gour'ey.
A large gathering were In atten-
dance.
The Meeker herald., 1922-02-18
THINGS LOOKING BRIGHTER

Reports come In ths week that
wheat has taken All upward more ard
IL In more demand. Cattle prices are
stifYening and hogs are up {" almost
war time prices. Sheep and wool are
IN big demand Mt figures that look E''o',
Things generally nrc taking on
brighter hue. and 1t begins to 'o'k Ms
though Old Man Gloom will son be
requested to go away back mn, take
Nh inconspIcious seat where his sour
mug will not east shadow on Pros-
,erity's advancing procession
The Meeker herald., 1922-02-18

The Shipping Board now has its
society bureau at Washington. 1t
seems that nearly oil the interests
Mt the National Capitol are devoting
much time to social functions Society
at Washington was considerably In
eclipse during the eight years OF the
Wilson administration hut Is now
shining brightly again. Senator Ken
yon In his address to the Colorado
Farm Congress ut Fort Collins some
time ngO. stated that the Social bloc
Is now the most dangerous bloc at
Washington.
The Meeker herald., 1922-02-18
Methodist News

The services morning and evening
will tc conducted by the church In the
III ..!ice of the pastor. This church IL
fortunate in having laymen AID lay
women who are able and willing TO
work. Mrs Samuel Gourlcy will have
charge Of the service in IN. evening
and Mrs Steward in the morning. 10th
ladles are very capable and vitality
interested In the work Of the Kingdom
Don't fail to attend both Of these
services. A hearty welcome and SER
vice that makes you want to serve.
HOWARD l. EI.STON
The Meeker herald., 1922-02-18
THE WEATHER

After three days Of thawing accom-
nnied by high winds the weather man
ave us a change Saturday afternoon
when n heavy snow set In. Four In
cl,cs Of snow fell before 1t cleared and
the Thermometer showed below zero
Sunday morning.
Sunday was lovely sunshiny day.
Nine below Monday morning and 10
below Tuesday morning.
Wednesday. Thursday and Friday
back again to thawlng weather.
The Meeker herald., 1922-02-18
STRAWBERRY sQUIBBIEs

We are glad to report . good crowd
and nice time at the Grange Saturday
Gicht In spite Of the all day snow
st.im.
MI and Mrs II N Weller werN In
Metker last Saturday.
MI Ray Shain In helping to build a
l,ousc for Mr. Burt of Price Creek.
Mary Ellen and Ruth Brown are on
the sick list this week.
Vrlmn Shaw Is able to be about
aenin after u serious attack OF TON
so,itcs ana other ailments.
Mr. Edgar Oylcr and family tool
Sunday dinner at the W F Shaw home.
Mrs AIablc Colthnrp left Friday
evening for Grand Junction where she
viii consult II physician In regard IN
her health.
Goldie und Sylvia Akers took 'tin'
rer with Mrs Shain Sunday.
Mrs william Atkcson, Miss Sylvia
ikcrs, Mrs Il l. Idol and Mrs W
SNNW slN'nt lueSuhs "A'ssh"" 1880
Mrs V c White.
Mrs Ray Shain. Mrs Floyd Brown
md Mrs Idol called on Velmn shaw
one afternoon lust week.
Mrs Herbert Weller was out to til"
Grange and all were glad to have ner
with them again.
Mrs Harvey Hurd wns out frcm
town Saturday night
Ella and Agnes Shaw are able to In
IN school again. after several days OF
Illness.
Our Community Crouch says: IT
amt my fault that things don't go on
lust right and It looks like majority
of the folks could sec that I'm always
right
Farmer Comment: Well most Of
item does see that you'er always right
o., tie wrong track
But our Country Prophet says:
"rhcrc Is lots for nil OF us to learn.
md he predicts that the Ill be show
crs Of blessings II we all keep our
mouths shut and ears open and n good
,Incc to practice this \ mt home;
then we won't make mistakes In c'nn'
Iany.
The Meeker herald., 1922-02-18

One lesson that everybody should
learn Is TO SELL WHILE YOU CAN
SELL. The Cubans held OH to their
sugar too long-it nearly bankruptetl
them. The farmers held on to their
grain too long-look Mt them.
In the Argentine. cattle and grain
were held back for higher prices that
must come. They didn't come. and the
Argentine republic faces a dangerous
crisis.
To hold goods too long Ia like hold
ing your breath too long-you get red
in the face gnin. nothing and have TO
breathe harder afterwards-Brisban
I'm Grand Junction Sentinel.
The Meeker herald., 1922-02-18
HOW CLAUDE REEFS STANDS

Tie following communication, from
Hon Claude II Reese our representa-
tive In the Legislature, shows how he
stands on the Moffat Tunnel PROPOSE
ton
Rifle. Colo Feb. II, 1922
Mr. James Lyttle. Editor Herald
Mceker Colorado.
Dear Sir: While am unable to say
definitely as to whether we are going
to have an extraordinary session OF
the Legislature this spring. the indie.
atoms are that there will he one eth
err In March or April. In case the Gov
ernor does call such session 1t is nj
most u certainty that he will include
In his cull the 'MOfYat Tunnel project,
which is Of vital Importance to the tax
payers OF Rio Blanco county. / have
not seen bill of the proposed district
that would le bonded for Its construc-
tion hut l feel very sure that Rio Blan
90 county or n portion OF 1t at least
will be included In the territory no ON
bracctl. Personally am opposed u che
state financing or paying for any pro-
ject that would lie of benefit to some
particular locality or district only. be
cause in my opinion such legislation
IL wrong and serves only to increase
taxes. with every member trying to
get something for his district at the
expense of the balance Of the state. The
organization Of some particular dis
trict to he bonded for Its own improve
mcnt Is different matter and think
should have the support Of all mem.
hers; provided of course that the tax
payers In the district favor such n
plan. The question now Is do the peO-
pic of Rio Blaneo county wish their
county to lie Included In n district to
he bonded for the bmilding of the Moi
int Tunnel While I cannot see how
the county will bc sufficiently benefit
cd by the construction Of such n tun-
mel. and II Will of course increase the
taxes to considerable extent. still l
nm willing to he guided by the wishes
Of the taxpayers and can support such
measure II they no desire. nm very
anxious that this matter bc taken M
Ivy your paper and discussed openly
and also would be glad TO hear from
the taxpayers of Rio Blnnco county
giving their views OH the matter. Let
them pencil II they wish and write On
both sides Of the paper u they :" -
sire hut let me know their wishes and
DO II Now 1t will be easy to bc includ
ed in the district hut 1t may m an
awful job to get out Of n. Trusting
that you will give this matter ms much
publicity ms you can. and hoping to
hear from ns many Rio Blnnco. county
people ns possible. I am.
Very truly yours,
CLAUDE II REEFS
The Meeker herald., 1922-02-18
HITS OIL AT ELK SPRINGS

I'D Twins well drilling outfit
which Is at work Mt the Elk Springs
associations well reached oil this week
at the 600 foot level. Only n small
showing Of oil was encountered hut
Mr. Irwin and Henry Wolcott. one OF
the trustees Of the associations who
are in Craig today. are Of the opinion
that larger quantities OF the precious
fluid will be encountered within the
next 200 feet-Craig Empire.
The Meeker herald., 1922-02-18

Owing to the absence OF Pastor. Mrs
Steward will have charge OF the morn
Ing services at the Methodist Church
next Sunday Mrs Samuel Guurley will
have charge of the evening services.
To those Of you who hnve had tn"
pleasure OF hearing these capable lad
les they will need no Introduction.
To those who have not Ind this plcns-
urc let us assure you Of the real
trent TINT is in store for yOn
The Meeker herald., 1922-02-18
THE BEST AMERICAN CITY

Henry Ford says he will build city
seventy five miles long In the Muscle
Shoals region. 1t will he chain OF
small towns.
Mr. Ford is looking ahead 70 years.
when factories will get out Of the cit
is so that workers will not altogether
Use TINT great joy Of life. contract
with the open country.
Size does not make n town. The best
American city Is the village.
The Meeker herald., 1922-02-18

Pretty frosty around these parts
past few weeks, but at that were bask-
ing In balmy sunshine compared to the
unfOrtunates who are living In Call
fornia this winter. How our sympathy
goes out to Poor Ole George Kimball,
who IL winterlng on the coast with
nothing to protect him but the hot do
ings In the vicinity of Hollywood.
The Meeker herald., 1922-02-18

rble to determine
II the Division OF Information Of
the Shipping Board could arrange To
disseminate this class Of information
in the agricultural sections of the
country the farmers might relieve the
tedium of the winter evenings by read
ing 1t Immediately after the market
report on corn. wheat, oats, livestock
and other farm products, thus bring
ing to every farm home the end Of
perfect day.
The Meeker herald., 1922-02-18

Nine below here last Monday morn
ing and thirty two below at Steam
boat No wonder Charley Leckenby Is
boosting for the Moffat tunnel as n
means Of keeping warm.