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to get close enough. Our menu on the
second day was enhanced by the addi-
ton of hamburger steak.
Setting the Bear Traps
The following morning, weighted
down with a rifle and two 20-pound
bear traps each, we set out in the
midst of a cool. drizzling rain. Some
snow was still on the hills but was 60
ing off rapidly and as we came to the
creek we found that the footlog, which
we had felled the previous day, had
been washed away. The creek was
still rising and, while the others went
in search of an appropriate crossing
place, Klieve and | reconnoitered the
surrounding country. We noticed about
80 elk on our way to a nearby cabin.
In it we found a stove. which we de-
cided to take TO camp. We left our
traps and. with the assistance of poles,
loaded on our latest find and started on
the return trip. 1t proved quite heavy.
bat we managed to get it to camp and
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@Y" Boy Campers to Start for Rockies July IL

During July the Y. NJ. G. A. boys
camp will enjoy its second season in
tho Rock mountains. This is by pop
ular endorsement of the former ~"
camper and especially those who were
fortunate enough to attend last years
camp. The camp is located in the
Rockies about 40 miles from Gilman.
1t is reached by Willow Creek Canyon,
hiking from there over the rocky di-
vide and following the h~og-back until
it energies in the Benchmark country
in the national game preserve.
The party will leave the Y. NJ. c. A.
building early Monday morning, July
II, travelling by trucks furnished by
the A. C.. VI. company through the
kindness Of Superintendent A. E. Wig
gin, and will drive to the Willow creek
ranger station % miles above Augusta.
which happens TO be the end of the
trail. Temporary camp will be used
for the night and early Tuesday morn
ing a dozen pack horses will be added
and packed, and the long 22.mile pack
started into the Benchmark country.
Plenty of time will be taken to make
this hike. the pack horses taking the
over-mountain trail and the campers
taking a direct trail to Benchmark
about II miles in. A days rations will
be melted out to all. and the pack train
and boys will all enjoy evening chow
at the camp.
1t is planned to go out by Aliens
ranch. The boys will make a two-day
hike. visiting LaDges falls. the Mineral
springs and other points of interest.
The trucks will travel around from
Willow creek and meet the boys at
the Allen entrance.
Nine Dollars Entire Cost
The cost of the camp will be 50 for
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ing a sandy bottom which slopes from
knee to shoulder depth. Outside of
the morning dip, II swim a day only
will be given the campers and that
under supervision.
New Log Cabin Built
During the past winter the forestry
service has erected a large log cabin,
26 by 80 feet, and this will be at the
disposal of the "Y" campers, accord
ing to Forest Ranger II. II. Halverson
of the Willow creek anger station.
Halverson will be on or near the camp
grounds during its duration. The cabin
Is well equipped with cooking utensils
and hunks, but the boys will sleep in
the open unless forced to hunt shelter
from severe weather.
Any boy of good moral character
between the ages of IL and p may
make application to go. 1t is not
necessary to be a member of the as
socation, but non-members will be
charged one dollar extra which may be
applied on q membership when he re-
turns.
10 Warm, durable clothes should be
taken, including raincoat, poncho or
ly hobnailed. one tin plate, cup, bowl,
kulIe, lOEh, opuoi, obiul iiy PAM tcoth
brush, comb, 2 towels, toilet soap in
box, pocket knife, handkerchiefs, pins,
needles. thread and buttons, tennis
shoes, fishing tackle, Bible and sack
for dishes. A grain bag or duffle bag
is the proper luggage carrier. No
trunks or suitcases will be allowed.
A camera, hand axe and flashlight
are not essential but may be included
in an outfit. Every boys equipment
must be made up for a rigid inspection
two days before date of leaving, by
the camp directors of the Y. NJ. G. A..
boys department.
No Firearms In Camp
No boy will be allowed to bring fire.
arms to camp. Each boy will keep his
own dishes clean, necessitating dish
bag and towels. Boys late to meals
miss them. No ''grouches" are ad-
mitted. Smoking or swearing are suf-
ficient reasons for rejecting campers
or dismissing them.
The camp will be under the person.
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the Montana extension service. sees
little advantage over the knife weeder.
The goose-neck slicker uses the same
principle as the knife weeder, but is
intended for more difficult land condi-
tons. where there is grass or perennial
weeds. The driver rides on a taliboard
which, by the shifting of his position,
is made to cut to the desired depth.
Rod Weeders
Rod weeders. Mr.. Ogaard and Mr..
Wilson find, are coming into favor
fast. Where they can be used the sta
tionary rod weeder leaves a better
surface condition than does the slicker
or knife weeder. The rods are used
at the bottom of a sled much as the
knives are used. The pressure of the
soil and sled on the rod serves to pull
out most of the weeds and avoids pull
verifying of the soil. 1t Is generally
reported by farmers that more power
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install it before time to turn in. After
helping clear the decks for the morning
chow, l stepped out with my gun and
secured three of the principal ingredi-
ents for a successful "mulligan."
A second trial the next day to cross
the creek was without great results.
except that we decided it useless to be
further attempted. We built a raft.
placed our traps and bait upon it, and
two Of the boys stepped on with poles.
The river had raised during the night
and was high and wild. They yelled,
Cut her loose which we did, but the
raft started back for the bank after a
few shoves and hung up on some drift
wood and commenced turning over.
The boys jumped, missing the deep wa
ter and only getting wet to the waist.
We attempted to pull the raft back
with poles but it broke" loose and start
ed down the river. We expected that
our equipment had gone forever, but
the raft hung up on a rock, where We
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This account of a bear hunt
appears in the June issue of
Tie Dental Digest, published in
New York, and was gathered
from the diary of DR.. R. R.
Johnson Of Great Falls, writ
zen at the time he and three
companions set out with the
avowed purpose of tracking
Bro. Bruin to his lair in the
Sun river country
By DR.. r. R. N
THERE is a three weeks
bear hunting excursion
which, although not marked
with exceptional success, will
long be remembered by me as
one of the most interesting and
enjoyable periods in my life.
Incidentally, l ran into some Of
the hardest work I have ever
experienced, but came out
none the worse for wear"
and can appreciate, as all
sDortsmen know, that to win
pleasure in the woods means
hard work.
Arriving in Gilman from Great
Falls on a Wednesday I was met by
Coal Oil Johnnie in a Buck. and the
first leg of the journey had been made.
We soon reached the mouth of Sun
river canyon and pulled in at Allen no
tel for the night. The next morning
we built a fire in the fireplace, ate our
breakfast and waited a few hours for
Bruce Neil with the pack horses. In
the meanwhile we watched a bunch of
sixteen or twenty Rocky mountain
sheep in the mountains to the north.
When Bruce finally came we started
out. m along in the afternoon saw
three bands Of sheep and a herd Of
more than 800 elk. Bruce would whis-
tie and they would stop and watch us.
OF course, before the long trip was
over elk and sheep were a very COM
mon sight. but along at the first, they
caused a feeling of considerable inter-
est.
Towards evening we reached camp,
finding Klieve and Ferg. the other
members of our party. who were al
ready in a cabin at the end of the trail
making themselves comfortable Since
the cabin contained a good stove. we
made use of it as headquarters during
our stay.
The next morning. after a hearty
breakfast of the historical dough cakes
and prunes. construction of camp fur
niture, the laying in of a supply of
f;rewood and other necessary details
from the raw materials occupied the
greater portion of the day. The cabin
floor. which the former occupant had
forgotten to finish, was provided with
adequate footing with the assistance Of
several buckets Of gravel from the
nearby creek. Late in the evening II
sailed forth to a pass where the elk
were known to travel, in the hopes of
getting a kodak shot. but was unable
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J. johnson Says 300 Pound Black Bear Worth All the Work

made several Intellectual trials at dis
lodging it.
Later we went up the stream to fell
a tree. The second log hit the raft
and Jared it loose and the raft drifted
inshore, where we salvaged III stuff
and let the culprit go on down the
stream. Ferg and i started for Circle
Cut pass, on a long trip, part of the
way through snow and made a set
with one trap. In the meantime the
stream. We all got in camp by 6
o'clock dead tired. The river raised
two feet that afternoon.
Sunday a Lazy Day
The next day being Sunday was a
lazy day; all Of us remained around
home during the morning while the
rain poured down. l added a morris
chair, built from crooked poles, to the
camp conveniences. Ferg and Joe
made the trip to our trap. set the day
before, which was about six miles
away, and returned late at night with
no good reports.
We set out Monday morning with the
firm intention Of crossing the river.
even though it proved necessary to go
to Gates crossing. several miles up the
river. After several miles Of blowing
through underbrush and over windfalls.
with occasional side trips to the river.
We came to very rough country, the
mountains sloping almost straight into
the river. with a cut here and there
for a creek or a swamp. We waded
the swamps and felled trees across the
wide creeks.
Grizzly Tracks
Finally winding up at Gates crossing,
we made a short detour to a nearby
cabin to see what we could see. On
the way I found a large grizzly track,
and Ferg. who had quit us a short
while back, came running up announc-
ing that he had run INTO a large black
bear. Unfortunately / had the only
gun in the party, and after failing to
locate the big brute, we turned towards
camp and stumbled in late in the eve
ming tired from our hats down.
Harry and / made the same trip
Tuesday, carrying extra traps which
we set a few miles across the river.
Nothing of interest occurred except the
finding of an old Indian hammer which
| brought home with me at the end of
the hunt. Supper on our return to
camp. as usual, WIS the IHoSt ENJOY
able portion of the day, and at that
burger steak that is unparalleled. Aft
er a nights sleep the effects of a large
quantity of unusual exercise began to
make themselves felt. so | stayed close
to the camp the greater part of the
day only making a trip to the W near
est traps. finding one rabbit as the
catch. which l placed as bait in the
reset. 1t showed quite steadily all
day. We all hung around the camp
the next day with the exception of a
jaunt to a spot a short distance away
where l set some coyote traps. l saw
several coyotes, shot at one and missed
but scared him so badly that he dove
into a nearby lake and swan across.
A Look at the Traps
Ferg and | hiked out the next norm
ing to look at a couple of our traps,
and made a brisk climb up a 100 per
cent grade. The day was cold and
without happenings, although we found
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several bear and moose tracks. With
clear cold air being the prevailing
weather condition, Saturday both of us
made a 22-mile trip, including a look at
u traps on the way. AS we stood
at the summit of a high mountain at
the end of our journey-or perhaps
middle is the better word-the full
realization of what one misses in
never having travelled through the deep
wilds of the forest and mountains came
home to me as never before.
The other two boys were at camp
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VIXEN we completed the return trip.
They had quite an exciting tale to tell
us about how they had waded through
the creek to save a six-miIe detour.
The water, Harry said, was so cold
that he would climb over 10 miles of
windfalls rather than go through it
again.
Monday morning Ferg and | took two
blankets and some grub each n be-
gan a two days journey with the in
tenti0n of seeing some real scenery
and geological features even if We
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back while weeds which are anchored
by roots are cut away. This Art of
weeder often is made in sections. which
can be connected the same as spike
tooth harrows.
There are many farmers using the
goose-neck slicker, although A. j.
Ogaard. crops and soils specialist of
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1922-06-25

The farm survey being conducted in
northern Montana by the Montana ex-
tension service is beginning to show
definite results. according to NJ. l.. VIII
son, farm management demonstration in
charge. With the careful survey being
made of tillage implements. the Mon
tana extension service has gathered
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1922-06-25

out peak, Aresenic peak, LAnges falls
and the Hidden lakes.
At the camp site water is obtained
from a bubbling spring n few rods
away. The swimming hole is within
a stones throw. 1t is not one of the
swirling deep holes that is usually
found in a mountain stream, but rather
q smooth, wide miniature lake over
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1922-06-25

Salt is said to be the only article
of food used by every nation and in
every age sikce the beginning Of
civilization.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-04-22
THE ONE
Between EMPLOYER
AND EMPLOYEES

Portland, Me-, April 21.-The man
who can give more help to vocational
education and Americanization than
any individual is the foreman, l.. A.
Wilson of Albany. president of the
National Society of Vocational Educa-
ton, said in plea for foreman train
ing classes at the State vocational
conference here today. He said these
would do much to eliminate misunder-
standings between employer and en-
ploye.
1.-THE foreman Is the key man in in
dustry for both the educator and the
manufacturer, he said. The impress
sion Of America men will gain lies in
his hands. He can tell his workmen
-hunkies ard can damn them every
time he gets a chance, or he can treat
them like human beings and give them
the opportunities that should rightful-
ly be theirs"
Mr.. Wilson urged that foremen
should be taught the Importance of
giving their men a kind word when
they had done some particularly wor-
thy work The cheapest thing in in
dustry is just ordinary appreciation"
he said. 1T is worth more, many
times, than an increase in : airy"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-04-22
Soviet to Recognize War
Debts and Waive
Counter Claims
Hope of Real Accom-,
plishments Seen in
Friendly Attitude of
Russians Allied
Stand Similar to
America in A r m 8
M e e t-'RussO-Ger.
man Treaty to Stand

Genoa. April 2f.-The economic
conference today made a great stride
forward. The elimination OF the
Russo German treaty from the con-
troversy. and Soviet Russia's &C.
ceptance OF Allied conditions con-
corning foreign debts and confiscated
property OF foreigners. produced q
very definite hope that the greatest
congress European statesmen ever
have held will accomplish something
real and tangible for the reconstruct
ton OF Europe. including Russia.
The demands of the powers which
have been accepted include the
waving by Russia of her counter
claims. based on military interven-
ton; recognition OF war debts to tho
governments, with the understa ndine
that they will be considerably scaled
down; recognition OF debts and finan-
cial obligations due to foreign ma
tionals and the right OF foreigners
w nave IiDPtItN
ed 10 them or TO he given proper
compensation for II.
The concliatory answer OF the
Soviet government contributed 10 the
optimism that the Bosheyiki earnest
ly seek an arrangement with the
powers by which Soviet Russia will
be permitted TO enter into the COM
ity OF nations. The clear and brief
demands of the Allies. which afford
a concrete basis for discussion. arc
compared here by the observers to
the concrete American proposals for
naval limitations which were intro
duced at the outset OF the Washing
ton conference and which gave tho
delegates to the Washington gather
ing an opportunity TO concentrate
discussion on something tangible and
constructive.
The insistence OF the Soviet on
foreign financial aid as a necessary
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-04-22
CONGRESS VOTES
MILLION FOR FLOOD
SUFFERERS IN WEST

Washington. April 21--The sum Of
one million dollars for control Of
flood water OF the Mississippi river
now at the highest stages in years,
was rushed through the Senate and
House today within an hour after
the proposal made by southern men,
bers had been approved by Secretary
Weeks and Director Dawes of the
budget.
Secretary Weeks, in a letter to
Congress, urging immediate con-
sideration of the relief resolution.
said the food stage was extreme, and
that the water was higher at places
than ever known before. that along
stretches of 20 miles it was above
the levees.
The loss OF life, should the levees
be unable to stand the strain much
longer. and break, would be incalcul-
able and would result in great ma
tional disaster, Secretary Weeks said.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-04-22
ROADS DRYING
OUT IN STATE
BAN SOON OFF
Special Ruling in Favor
Farmers Moving
Potatoes
May Transport Maximum of 20
Barrels to Load-See Need in
Large Amount Potatoes That
Must Reach Market Without
Delay-List of Roads Now 0.
X. for Heavy Traffic

Reports from our road supervis-
ors." said Paul D. Sargent, chief en-
gineer OF the State highway depart
ment. Friday, indicate that the i'm
proved gravel roads in pPst sections
OF the State are fast drying out.
THE patrol work which was be-
gun some weeks ago has been pro-
ductive of most beneficial results and
1t is the intention of the highway de-
partment to open these roads to
heavy traffic just as soon as condi-
tons warrant" continued Mr.. Sar-
gent. THE general order of the
highway commission limiting the
gross weight of motor trucksto three
tons and of horse drawn vehicles to
two tons. which went into effect
March 18th, is still operative and
continues until May 10th.
The commission at its meeting
April 7th, however, removed all but
statutory restrictions on the State
road from the New Hampshire line
Continued on Page 8-Col. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-04-22
10 GRADUATE Is I
NAMED DEAN OF
WOMEN AT BATES
Especial TO Kennebec Journal

Especial TO kennebec JournaD
Lewiston. Me-. April 2i--Mses Lena
M. Niles was today elected Dean Of
Women of Bates college at o special
meeting of the Board OF Trustees
Miss Niles graduated from tho
Pennington High school in 1905:
from Bates college in 1910. She
taught mathematics and science In
the Jay High school one year. after
which she studied in the department
Of Hygiene and Physical Education
at Wellesley. From lsi3-f9i7 she
was director of Hygiene and physi-
cal education OF Eastern Illinois
Normal school, Charleston. Illinois.
In 1917 she became director of
hygiene and physical education for
women at Bates. Her success was
so marked that she was made acting
dean at the beginning Of the present
college year. The students are en-
thusiastic over her appointment 20
the regular deanship; for she has
been popular both as acting dean and
as physical director.
Miss Niles is faculty adviser for the
undergraduate committee on the
Million Dollar Fund which will bring
added endowment and q new gym
nasium TO Bates.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-04-22
SCHOOL SURVEY
Ora 'IFYINC TO
CITY AUGUSTA
Summary of It's Find
ings Read by Supt.
Stuart
Administration Good-Finan-
ces Satisfactory-Wel1 Train
ed TeacherS-AttentiOn to-
Hygiene-Survey Read at
Meeting Of Current Events
Club

THE city is to be congratulated on
its willingness to spend money for
education. the one enterprise which
means more to the future of Augusta
than any other" is significant
statement contained in the report of
the Augusta School Survey which
was made from January 1 to March
81 of this year by the survey staff of
which DR.. Alexander Inglis, professor
of education at the Graduate School
of Education, Harvard University,
was the director
A very interesting summary of the
findings of the school survey was
presented by Herman H. Stuart, SUI
perintendent of schools, to the men,
bers of the Augusta Current Events
club at their regular session held Fri
day afternoon at the Girls club
house. 1t was a splendid insight into
the working of the Augusta school
system. was filled with enlightenment
as to the various phases of the work.
and was listened to with the closest
of attention by the large attendance,
including many guests.
Augusta has background of
education traditions of which to be
proud. She has always jealousy
guarded the education of her chill
dren and has provided funds gener-
ously in order to insure that educa-
ton" said Mr.. Stuart in his intro
ductory remarks before presenting
the survey report.
Back of the present school system
are years of hard. painstaking work
on the part of those having schools
in charge and generosity and sacri-
fee on the part of those providing
the necessary finances.
1.-The straditions and ideals are very
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-04-22
C0NDITI0NS UNDER WHICH
SOFT COAL WORKERS WOULD
HALT STRIKE AND RETURN
Congress Passage Bill Applying Coal Com
MISSIONS Award of 1920 to All Soft Coal
Operations, One Con dition = Would Have
President Call Nati0 nal Conference Oper-
ators and Mine WOr kers to Negotiate New
Agreement

vsv York. April 2i-The coal min
rn declare the strike OFF and re-
,srn 10 work. penang negotiation Of
new agreement. II congress will
r,s. A Joint resolution or bill apply
,,v the bltumlnous coal commissions
ssard OF 1890 20 all soft coal opera
tons. Philip Murray. vice presi-
dent u tho United Workers OF Amer
Ia declared tonight at a debate on
the coal strike.
Another requirement. he said. would
10 A recommendation 20 President
Harding 10 cali n national confer
esre OF the representatives OF all OPP
orators and mine workers to negotiate
a row agreement.
lie also recommended as a perma-
-ert policy for regulating production
ara s'ahtllzinr the Industry. the APP
po.nfmsnt ~ "A representative. tech
rlral arl official commission charged
vltn tho duty ~ collecting and analy-
ytns a1 tho facts and with making
sound ana appropriate constructive
-rrommsrdaiions"
Tho subject debated was what lies
hscs az The coal strike and what lies
shead Mr.. Murray presented the
miners side Of the controversy and
Thomas w. Watkins. president OF the
rsrrglvania Coal and Coke Com
pin, tho operators viewpoints. The
raa'ts attitude was interpreted by
Harry 4 Garfield. president OF Will
hams college. who was national coal
administration under former President
wilson and hv Herbert w. Brucre.
director NJ tho Bureau Of Industrial
Esulr Do
~ Nurrqys suggestions were Of
tered 17 solution Of the problem of
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