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Omaha daily bee., 1922-01-24
Driver Sues to Collect for
World Record Taxi Ride

Montreal, Jan. 23.-What appears
to be world record for taxiriding
a s0O-mile jaunt from Montreal
to New Iork-was disclosed in court
today when Frank Valentine, man
ager of a local club, appeared as de-
fendant in suit for S45375 taxi bill
II was alleged that when recently
Mildred Gillmour baked at paving
a 5000 fine for violating the Quebec
prohibition law she jumped into a
taxi which Valentine had hired and
started for New York. Nallcntin,
remained here.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-01-24
100000 Bushels Of Grain
Sent for Russian Relief

Washington. Jan. 23-Since the
congressional appropriation of S20,-
100000 for Russian famine relief was
passed Il food cargoes, consisting of
100000 bushels of grain. have been
shipped from this country. Secre-
tary Hoover said today. He added
that l8 vessels arc loading with more
than 100000 bushels of grain.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-01-24
Koutsky Discusses Change.
Lad With Forged Check
Knocks Cashier Down

Lincoln, Jan. 20. (Special.)-
While attempting to escape after ten
dering forged Sl4 check to Lin
coin bank, Orley Gardner, II, knock.
ed w. A. Gray, cashier, down and
showed Stewart Lees, assistant cas!i
Ter, through a glass door. He was
captured five minutes later by Geralc:
Merritt, university student. who led
a big posse in chase on Lincoln s
downtown streets. Cuts on Lees
hands and face are reported serious.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-01-24
Governor to Fill
Vacancies Should
Solons Give List
Members Of Douglas Delcga.
ton Announce Ranks Broken
OH Gasoline Tax Follow.
ing Auto Club Meeting.

Lincoln, Jan. 25.-(Special. Gov
ernor McKelvie announced today
that if the two branches Of. Tie leg
islature, when they convene tomor-
row. sent list of vacancies with a
request to fill them by appointments
he would do so.
Apparently there will be two va
cancies in the lower house. Charles
S. Reed of Logan, has been appoint
ed an assistant in the office OF At
torney General Clarence A. Davis,
and Dan Mcleod OF Schuyler is
dead.
In the senate there arc at least
four vacancies. Senator Dennis
Cronin is now United States mar
shall, and Senators ]. A. Davis OF
Omaha and ]. G. Cannon OF Thurs
ton are deputy United States mar
shals. Senator w. R. Dutton OF
Custer has moved to Auburn
There were reports today that
several other members were out OF
the state and would not be present.
Refuse Appropriation Cut
Legislators here today were told
tllatsthe only two state officers who
declined to reduce their appropria-
tions were State Auditor George
Marsh and State Treasurer Dan
Cropsey.
Members OF the Douglas county
delegation who arrived here today III
preparation for the special session to-
morrow reported their ranRs,, at first
solid for the gasoline tax, were
broken. The break, Representative
I'd Smith of Omaha declared, fol-
lowed a recent meeting of the OMAHA
Automobile club with the delegation,
when arguments against the tax were
presented to the solons.
THAT meeting didn't change me
one Bit" Smith said.
Labor Condemns Session.
Resolutions condcmning the spe~
cial session were adopted today by
The Lincoln Central Labor union,
headed by Frank Coffey, an attorney,
who is one of the leaders OF the
third party movement. The resolu-
tions also condemn the proposed gas
olire tax.
Economy will be the watcllwor5
at the state university in 1922 and
Chancellor Avery, in a statement is
sued today, showed ways and means
devised in reducing operating ex-
penses $77,76l for this year. An out
l:ne of his economy plan follows:
Installation of a new feed water
heater will save Sl2,l75 in next viii
tcr's coal bill.
Reduction in the number OF em-
ployes and some slashes in payroll, a
saving of 25-per cent on laundry bills
by having employees check laundry
the university to do its own trucking
and thus save $3.50 a month.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-01-24
Hibernians Opposed to
Peace Conference Pacts

Washington. Jan. 23.-The nation
al board of the Ancient Order OF
Hiberians, concluding three-day
session. adopted resolutions con-
demnlng the proposed four-power
Pacific treaty as binding this coun-
try TO policy not in harmony with
American ideals OF the equality OF
nations and the freedom of the seas.f
The resolutions also expressed the
opposition of the meeting to the
naval limitation pact on the ground
that it would reduce the United
States to subordinate position in
naval strength and confirm to the
British empire the title OF mistress
of the seas"
Omaha daily bee., 1922-01-24
Buffaloes Again Roam
Plains Near Amarillo

Amarillo, Tex. Jan. Buffaloes
again roamed the plains near ANA
rillo today. Nine OF a shipment of
Is head from Fort Sumner. n. NJ,
to Hominy, Okla. escaped from the
stockyards after being unloaded to
feed. turned their backs to the biz
zard which is raging here and head
ed south. Cowboys were sent for
the animals.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-01-24
Rush to South Ireland.

Belfast. Jan. 25.-News of the
raising OF the boycott by the Irish
free state against Clstcr caused a
rush Of commercial travellers today
to various railway stations. enroute
to various points IN south Ireland,
anxious TO resume the business
which the boycott had chec
Omaha daily bee., 1922-01-24
Peoria Boy Kills Self
Initiating Tow Balloon

Peoria, ILL.,, Jan. 23.-Russell Gran
ford. 6. was strangled to death in an
attempt to initiate a penny toy bal
loon, which lodged in his throat. A
few minutes before a playmate had
called him a Sissy" because he
hesitated to initiate the balloon.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-01-24
Dental Teachers Meet

Montreal. Jan. 23.-Delegates rep
resenting 40 universities and colleges
in the United States and Canada
were in attendance at the opening
OF the 18th annual convention OF the
American Institute OF Dental Teach
Omaha daily bee., 1922-01-24
Nomination Of Miller
for Judge RecOmmitted

Washington, Jan. 23.--The nomi-
nation of Andrew Miller TO be a fed
eral judge for the district Of North
Dakota, was recomnlitted today by
the senate judiciary committee to its
subcommittee, which a few hours
earlier had recommended favorable
report. Further charges were UNDER
stood to have been filed against Mr..
Miller at the full committees session.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-01-24
Packing Plant Worker and
Wife Burned to Death

Oklahoma City, Jan. "a negro
packing plant worker and his wife
were burned to death early today in
a fire which destroyed the one room
shack in which they were living. Evil
dence of violence was shown in the
partly crushed skull OF the. negro,
according to authorities.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-01-24
Business Improved

Washington, JAM 25-Indications
OF improved business conditions
throughout the country were de-
clared by Secretary Hoover to
be seen in the increased orders Tor
ecuioment being placed BY the rail-
-cads
Omaha daily bee., 1922-01-24
Celebrates l04th Birthday.

Zion, ILL.,. Jan. 23.-Mrs. Bella
King, oldest resident Of Lake county.
today celebrated her 104th birthday.
She was born in St. Johns, n. B.,
January q. 1918, one Of II children.
the other 10 OF whom are dead. She
has daughter, aged 81, living in
California.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-01-24
Fail in Attempt to Abolish
Postmasters' Examination

Washington, Jan. 25.- An indirect
attempt to abolish civil service ex-
anlinations for postmasters was de-
feated, 73 to %, i'll the house, which
by that vote rejected an amendment
to the independent offices appro-
priation bill striking out a $4,000
provision for paying the expense of
such examinations.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-01-24
Zion Baptist Father and
Son Dinner to Be Tuesday

Zion Baptist church, negro, will
hold its father and son dinner this
evening. Addresses will be made by
representatives from the Minis
terial union, Colored Commercial
club and the National Association
for the Advancement OF Colored
People.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-01-24
Senate Authorizes Coinage
Of 10000 Gold Dollars

Washington, Jan. rs. - Authority
for the director of the mint to direct
coinage Of the Grant Memorial gold
dollar and silver half was granted
in bill passed by the senate and
sent tc the house. The measure pro-
vides for the cointage Of 10000 gold
dollars and 10000 silver half dollars.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-01-24
War Finance Corporation
Approves, IS, 73O, 900 Loans

Washington, Jan. q. n Approval
OF 1911 advances for agricultural and
livestock purposes. totaling S,150'-
600 distributed among 2o states. was
announced by the War Finance cor
poratie.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-01-24
Former North Dakota Banker
Arrested for Embezzlement

Seattle, Jan. 23.-J ]. Hastings,
former vice president OF the Scan
danavian American bank of Fargo,
N. D.. was arrested here on a war
rant charging him with enbezzle-
ment of $4,000 while an officer of the
hanlc
Omaha daily bee., 1922-01-24

on agricultural products continue y
improve substantially. which wilxS'
able the farmers 10 eventually y
their indebtedness and retrieve 10. !.
losses sustained by being eompelN
~ market grain aud livestock al ltfa
tian cosr OF production and on un'
favorable markets,
The principal crops oi Aebtask
IRE corn and wheat, the markets o.
which have quite recently beeomy
firm. with indications OF further i'm.
rfoyement. The market Tor sheer
and hogs has taken a decided upwar'l
turn within the last 90 days. The
cattle market Is also stronger. Par
tieular strength Is shown IN the
market Tor cows aud other breed,
ins stock. which augurs we'll Tor the
future.
Corporation Gets Credit.
"The War Finance corporation i
generally accredited with being iha
most important factor in bringing
about the present improved eondi'
tions in agricultural sections. al
though there is still required mucl
more constructive work 10 accomplish
the desired result.
AS evidence OF the local beneficial
activities OF the War Finance eorpor.
alton. the Nebraska committee has,
since November. passed iavorably on
an aggregate OF more than Sl0,50O.-
600 10 600 banks. The Omaha COM
mittec is now receiving abou, $780,.
900 day for general distribution.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-01-24
Plan Stock Increase

New York. Jan. 25.-Directors of
the Manhattan Shirt company rec
commended 20 per cent increase in
the common stock and an increase
OF the cas-, dividend on that issue
from 8 to 8 per cent
Omaha daily bee., 1922-01-24
Iowa Dry Agent

Washington, Jan. %. = Appoint
ment OF W. ]. Brunson of Algona,
Ia. as federal prohibition agent was
announced by. Acting Prohibition
Commissioner Jones
Omaha daily bee., 1922-01-24
Favor Concentrating Liquor

Washington, Jan. q. - A BIZ.
authorizing the concentrating into 25
government warehouses of liquor now
stored throughout the country was
tavorably reported by the house ways
and means committee.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-01-24
Hourly Temperatures.
Highest Monday.
shippers BuIletin.

Protect shipments during the next -
70 Ss hours from temperatures as follows:
North. 10 degrees below. east and west,
Gezrees below. south. zero
Omaha daily bee., 1922-01-24

of Cement.
~ allied
, c Engineer Charges Unfair
Toll ENacted for Product
Shipped Direct for
Public Use.
Legal Action Is Urged

Lincoln, Jan 2j.-tSpeeial.l-
Charging Nebraska eement retailer.
tSact AN unfair toll OF thousands nj
collars from cement shipped direet
TO municipalities and state depart
menis from the manufactures, State
Engineer George Johnson IN an open
letter 10 Attorney General Clarence
a Davis asked him 10 take neecs.
sary legal steps 10 force discon-
iinuance OF the practice.
"My request follows complaints
from several city and county OF.
fcials lha, they have not been able TO
purchase Portland cement from
cement companies. excepting as II is
sold through the dealer Johnson
said.
although this cement is handled
In carload lots, and local dealers
never see the cement used. the ce-
ment companies charge a lee for
dealers and turn il over TO them"
Douglas Heaviest Loser.
Johnson pointed TO an order issued
in Oklahoma, compelling the cement
companies 10 sell direct to municipaIi-
ties, counties, state or contractor,
cement to be used in public works.
Johnson declared that Douglas
county, because OF the large amount
OF cement used i'll public work, lost
more money than any other county
in the state through this practice.
There will be about $3,000,000
worth of public work done this year
and large amount of the expendi-
lures will be ior cement" Johnson
said.
Davis Will Investigate.
The toll usually exactcd from the
public treasury by the cement COM
pany for the local dealers is 5 per
cent.
I'll steps can be taken 10 forestall
this practice it means savings OF
thousands OF dollars TO the state in
the building of Nebraska's new
$5.000,000 state house
II will study the proposition to
see what steps | can take Attorney
Davis said today.
Koutsky Discusses Change.
City Commissioner Joseph Kout-
sky said he was familiar with the ce-
mcnt situation and admitted that it is
impossible to buy direct from the
manufacturer.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-01-24
!. The. Weather

Forecast.
Tuesday fair with rising tempera-
IRE
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1922-08-31
Machinery Exhibits at Fair To Be
Interesting Feature

The International Harvester Co. is
planning for a large exhibit of its
machinery Of various kinds at The
Ward County Fair Sept. IL to Is in
elusive. The Minot branch manage
ment has sent for a large tent to
house the more delicate apparatus and
in addition threshing machinery etc.
will be stationed out Of doors. The
exhibition will be an important and
interesting feature of the fair and is
expected to attract a good deal of at
tention, being the first of the kind
shown in this part of the state. Other
Minot firms are also planning inter
esting exhibits of machinery and other
apparatus, all of which will be OF
great interest to the farmers and
other visitors at the fair. The Farm
ers Implement & Supply Co. has re-
served space for fine machinery dis
play as has F.. E. Martini The West
lie Charbonneau Co. has signified that
it will have an automobile display as
has the Willys-Knight Co. The Piper
Howe Lumber Co. has reserved space
for display and the Standard Oil Co.
has also reserved space. Levin u
Mowbray plan a booth in the n1achin-
cry park for display of plumbing
apparatus and the Dakota Hardware
Co. has announced that it will like
wise have booth to display electric
washing machines, etc. A Fargo con-
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1922-08-31

day and Friday in Minot on business.
Mr.. Black is preparing to visit each
Rotary club in his district and will
travel largely by auto. He will visit
the eleven North Dakota clubs in Sep
TENDER. He states that the Interna-
tional Rotary will not permit the
10th and 18th districts to join in con-
vention in Milwaukee, so the 10th dis
trict will have to select a place with
in the district. St. Paul has extended
an invitation which no doubt will be
accepted.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1922-08-31

Monday afternoon, together with the
usual consignment of harvest hands
that crawl off every RATHER that pulls
thru in this season Of the year: She
was Mrs. H. G. Clark and was travel
ing with her husband, who came to
the northwest from Chicago to get
work in the harvest.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clark went out from
Hillsboro Monday evening, to farm
where they are both working. When
asked if they had any trouble along
the road they stated that they did not
except between Fargo and Hillsboro
According to them some ''wobblies'
tried to get gay with them and threat
ened to put them off the train, but did
not carry out their threat.
The Clarks rode freight trains all
the way from Chicago. Mr.. Clark was
without work and the expense of the
illness and death of his mother took
all the money they had, he said, so h:
decided to come to the northwest and
work in the harvest. He had no money
to leave with his wife for her use
until he could find work here and send
for her, SO she came along.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1922-08-31

juvenile authorities, pending the out
come Of charges of perjury against
Axel Bake, the girls husband, in
connection with his sworn statements
as to the girls age. The perjury
charge was brough by the girls
mother, and friend, Allen O'Dell, is
also charged with perjury in the mat
ter Of sworn statements as to the
brides age. The mother has filed
statements asking dismissal of both
perjury charges.
Bake and his bride are now re-
united somewhere in North Dakota it
is said.
- Ward Co. Kair-Sspt. 12-1s-
A farmer living near Minot has
raised some choice sweet potatoes
which he informs Secretary Mason, he
will exhibit at the Ward county fair.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1922-08-31
Ward Co. Fair-sspt. 1915
Charges Withdrawn

"I'll forgive her." declares Mrs.
Mary Mcguire the mother of the 16-
year-old bride, who escaped from St..
Joseph's hospital here, where she was
being held under the surveillance Of
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1922-08-31

Germ has bot a booth for tobacco ad-
vertising and selling. The Northern
Produce Co. will have booth to dem
onstrate the Babcock test and the fea-
ture is exected to be very interesting
and instructive.
The main machinery park will ex-
tend from the main gate to the fair
grounds north to the vicinity of the
stock barn. A fine strip of land from
$50 to 1856 feet wide extends between
the service road along the west side
of the grounds and the road extending
north and south from near the Exhi-
bition Building to near the stock barn
and the machinery park will be be-
tween the two, the displays facing the
latter road and the grand stand to
the east. Most local concerns are ex-
pected to make displays. Reserva-
lions are now being made at the sec,
retary's office in the postoffice build
ing.
The fair has no building for ma
chinery or renting booths for displays
but next year hopes to erect such a
much needed structure which will be
located on the west side of the
grounds facing the grand stand.
Ward Co. Fair-sept. 12-l5-
WOMAN RODE FREIGHT TRAIN
FROM CHICAGO TO N. D.
Hillsboro, Aug. 26.-For the first
time in the history Of the city
Hillsboroites saw woman, dressed in
coveralls, alight from a freight train
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1922-08-31

Mich; Lila J. Grossarth, Minot; Magn-
hid Haugan, Landa; Martha john
ston, Rolla; Mabel Lenora Larson,
Overly; Alcinda Mcdonald, Towner;
Rose Mckee, Minot; Marion c. Mac
Taggart, Mohall; Rose Mahoney, Mi
not; Kathryn Marmon, Williston;
Archie w. Melrus, Bonetraill; Helen
F. Michalenko, Kief; Sophie Mostad,
Minot; Sarah Mullen, Fortuna; Agnes
J. Nelson, Penn; Alfred Upland, Saw
yer; Clara Rom, Denbigh; Lydia 3.
Sauer, Washburn; Genevieve forge
son, Minot; Stella M. Welsh, Ignite;
Theresa West, Velva.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1922-08-31

- Ward Co. Fatr-Sept. 12-15 -
Norm Black Visits MinOt
Norman B. Black, publisher of the
Fargo Forum and Governor of the
Tenth Rotary district, spent Thurs
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1922-04-14
TALK OF THE TOXIN

If you do not see Theodore" yol
might as well stop going to see motion
pictures.--adv.
Easter ball at grange hall, Williams
town, Monday evening. Carrolfs seven
piece orchestra. adv.
Fur chokers for Easter. We have
them on hand at reasonable prices
Barre Tailor Shop, Eastman block
adv.
Get your suits and coats dry cleaned
for Easter. Satisfactory work and
quick service. Barre Tailor shop, w
Krinovitz, Eastman block. Tel. 1921
adv.
Easter dance, the first of the season
with CAROLS orchestra, Quarry Bank
hall, Wednesday, April 10, auspices la-
dies union of the Universalst church.
Admission, 81 per couple. LADY.
For plumbing, heating and general
repair work call James Mcleod, I23
Orange street. Tel. INV or orders
may be left at A. J. Stewards black
smith shop, Prospect street.--adv.
The last concert of the season, Nata-
lie NJ. Jameson, soprano, Helen An
mas, pianist, Barre Woman's club.
Quarry Bank hall, next Tuesday, April
Is, at Sis o'clock. Members admitted
BY ticket; public 25c.-ady.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1922-04-14
TALK OF THE TOWN

To-day was Good Friday and was OBJ
served all over the city.
Four pounds Acc Opeko coffee for
ST at the Red Cross Pharmacy adv
If you do not see Theodore" you
might as well stop going to see motion
pictures. adv.
Inella Ball Of Hill street has resumed
her duties in Montpelier, after passing
several days with friends in Burling-
ton.
Big Easter Monday dance, Monday,
April IL, Quarry Bank hall. under au-
spices American Legion. White Noun
tain jazz orchestra, seven pieces. Adj
mission, 81 per coupleadv.
A. j. Rogers Of the New England
Road Machine company, who came to
this city with the object to sell the
city of Barre a stonecrusher, returned
last evening to his home in Boston.
Miss Natalie Jameson of the Morse
block arrived in this city yesterday
from Montreal, where she has been at
tending McGill university. The annual
spring vacation is now in force at the
college, giving Miss Jameson chance
to return to this city in order to give
her vocal recital in the Rowland hall
next Tuesday.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1922-04-14
TALK OF THE TOWN

Roses and carnations for Easter al
browns Drug store.--adv.
Two packages opeko tea for sic al
the Red Cross Pharmacy.-adv.
II YOU do not see Theodore" you
might as wen stop going to see motion
pictures.
Easter ball at grange hall. Williams
town, Monday evening. CAROLS seven
piece orchestra.--adv.
Fur chokers for Easter We have
them on hand at reasonable prices.
Barre Tailor Shop. Eastman block
adv.
All bills due Ward & Son not paid
By May will be placed in collectors
hands, with interest charged, as added
costs.-adv.
Special Easter dinner with all the
fixin's, at Hotel Barre, 81 plate. Tel.
COO how many, II convenient. J. V.
Rowen, Prop.-adv.
Get your suits and coats drv cleaned
for Easter. Satisfactory work and
quick service. Barre Tailor shop. W.
Krinovitz, Eastman block. Tel 1921.
adv.
c. T. Hoag Of the Acme Road Ma
chine company. who has been passing
two DAYS in this city on business, re
turned TO his home IN Burlington yes
terday Mr.. Hcag expects 70 return 10
this city next Tuesday.
Remember to get your Easter cards
at Martins Book store.-adv.
Misses Ia Riddel and Mary Adams
II South Barre left this morning for
Northampton. Mas-. 10 visit relatives.
and before returning home they viii
also visit IN Connecticut.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1922-04-14

Methodists for the Faster sunrise serv-
ice. o'clock a. m.
Walter McHugo of Barre, who has
been billing clerk at the Montpelier &
Wells River freight station in this
city, has been appointed freight and
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1922-04-14

passenger agent at the Office Of the
company in Montpelier, succeeding G.
H. Lawrence, who is TO take up his
residence in Barre 10 assist in the man
agement Of the Murphy & wesfer bus
mess
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1922-04-14
TlIK OF THE TOWN

Max Holden Of South Main street is
passing few days at his home here
from his studies at Boston university.
Notice, Baptist Endeavorers, We
have been invited 10 Join with the
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1922-04-14
Children's Capes and Coats

Capes of tan, blue and gray tweeds-aso red flannel
graceful, faring lines-at sos to 995.
Coats of navy serge, wool trcotine and tweed in the
sport shades-at sos and sos.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1922-04-14
sos, 6.25, to sos

The new skirts when worn with the fashionable
tweed coats and tailored waists make most pleasing
, combination.