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WANT ADS.

WANTED.-Positions on ranch by
man and wife; both good workers.
All winter job preferred. At liberty
September 10-Inquire Sun office.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1922-05-18
COAL OUTPUT GAINS
HALF MILLION TONS
nreductioa-Last- Msnk Grssteea-sInse
WaIkout Of Miners; One Killed
in Utah Fight

Northumberland on bitumin,
coal production Indicate a current
output of 100000 tons a week the
geological survey reported Monday,
adding that this was a total greater
than at any time since the miners
walked out on April /. In all the
u~nionized districts In the country an.
thracite production during the week
ending May IL remained practically
nil the report said. The surveys re-
port Indicated that Lack OF marked de-
mand continued the principal factor In
holding down production. Estimating
that consumption OF bitumInous coal
now was around eight million tons a
week, the survey said three and a half
million tons were being taken IA week
from the surplus socks put In storage
by-eeHsHmers In anticipation of fhe
strike. For the week ending May 6,
complete coal production figures show
output of 4,161 900 tons Of bltumin-
Gus, and 5000 ions Of anthracite.
Approximately 100000 tom OF coal
are held In railroad cars around the
mines, awaiting buyers, the survey
The greatest increase In operations |
during the last week was noted In Ken.
lucky and West Virginia.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1922-05-18
FRANCE REFUSES TO
NEGOTIATE WITH REDS
informs Powers Nothing Will be
Gained by ~pHoieHelna Genoa -
Economic Conference

Paris.=rremier Poincare late Fri.
day renewed, and also strengthened,
his original Instructions to VI. Barthou
AT Genoa. He is understood 10 have
told NJ. BarthOu that he must not en
ter into any negotiations whatsoever
with the Russians
He also told NJ. Barthou to make
clear both in the subcommission and
the plenary commission, that the view
of the French government is that moth
ing more is to be gained by prolong=
Ing the conference.
Refuse to Sit With Reds
The French will not
agree TO French experts sitting on any
commission with the Russian experts,
being of the opinion that exchanges OF
views with the soviet delegates will
lead 10 nothing but in Difference TO
certain suseeptibllities, the French
delegates might accept an early nee
ing in some other city between allied
experts commissioned to study the best
methods for dealing with the Russian
problem. 1t is also felt that repre-
of the United States should
be present ar such meetings
Should France take the initiative In
up the conference according 10
information received mere BeTgfum,
and Denmark. and possibly
powers would follow her lead.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1922-05-18
PASSION P[ky AGAIN
STAGED IN BAVARIA
Thousands Witness Initial Presents
ton of Decentralization Of
Christ's Life

oberammergau. - Sunday saw the
first public performance since 1919 OF
the world renowned passion Play
with the highlanders Of this Bavarian
village as the actors. In the wake OF
the most cruel and extensive war of
history the revival of the pageant
dramatization of the life of Christ
came 10 an audience of some 1000 per
sons in what seemed particularly APP
AT Washington and Genoa.
@ItA3aApninted out that while at
Washington and Genoa the expert po-
lltical and economic builders Of the
world conferred on the reconstruction
of good VIII among men. the represtn-
tatives Of the four corners OF Christen-
dom were beginning the seasons pill
grlmmages TO Oberammergau to wit
ness the established Interpretation OF
the foundation ON which their religious
structure was based in the career Of
the Man of Galilee.
II hope the Passion Play will con
stitute a basis from which more friend-
ly intercourse between nations will re-
suit in better International understand
ing" said Anton Lang. who plays the
role Of Christ.
Lang'S every gesture and his attitude
on or off the stage. %personifies a man
of peaee and-his personality reflects
the devout character and sturdy ideal
ism which since 1893 has guided the
villagers devotion. in presenting the
play every decade. except for a few
necessary Interruptions.
thousands of tourists ares here for
the Passion Play. Those who had been
privileged last week TO witness the
or the ~undoubted effect OF the sur
rounding natural beauty on the yearn-
ings of the villagers of Oherammergau
for the higher things In life. The ma
jestic peaks of the Bavarian Tyrol In
which Oberammergau is pocketed seem
like solemn sentinels guarding its
unique enterprise from the material
ism OF the world outside.
The bells of the parish church which
Sunday. summoned the inhabitants TO
the last mass before The opening OF the |
Passion Play season Saturday tolled
final rites over a prominent mem
Der of the cast. Anton Mayr. who
the part of Disciple. Thomas
Mayr caught a cold a fortnight ago
rehearsing on the outdoor stage
the severe weather and died
Thursday. He leaves a family Of five
'hildren. all of whom will continue to
participate in the play.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1922-05-18
U. 8. Invited to New Farley

Genos.-The italian foreign minister,
Signor Schanzer, who is president OF
the economic conference, called on Am
bassador Child Sunday and handed
him a formal invitation TO the United
States government 10 participate In the
newly arranged Hague conference on
Russian affairs In June. The ambas-
sHdor neutrality-suspicious. the tnvi.
tatIon by cable 10 the state department
at Washington.
The Genoa economic conference
Will be reconvenei June u at The
Hague to discuss Russian questions, If
the plan agreed 10 AT a private con-
ference Of the inviting powers be ac-
cepted by the subcommlssion on Rus
sian affairs
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1922-05-18
L|BERIAN LOAN BILL
IS PASSED BY HOUSE
Measure Provides for an Advance of
35,o0o,o0o; Democrats Oppose
Bill SoIidiy

WashingtOn.-Ioan by the United
States of s5.0o0.Oo0 10 the Republic OF
Liberia was authorized In a resolution
passed by The hOtne. The vote was
taken after the house had defeated q
motion 10 recommit the resolution TO
the ways and means committee with
Instructions to report 1t forthwith with
an amendment proving that no part OF
the amount loaned should be used In
paying the indebtedness Of Liberia In
CURED prior tn August I. 1914.
The resolution was passed. 14S 10
i39 with six members voting present.
The r0tiOn TO recommIt was defeated,
16S TO 123. About 40 Republicans
voted against the bill, although many
Republicans In and around the cham
Der did not vote. The Democrats opL
posed 1t solidly.
chairman ForHney xa4ti the reSofu.
tion. which now goes to the senate,
be speedily passed and sen 10
the president.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1922-05-18
Bankers, Association Opposes Bonus

While Sulphur SPRING, v. Ya-The
declaration Of principles adopted by
the executive council of the American
Bankers association az It's final ses-
sions here included condemnation 81 all
forms OF paternalism in government.
opposition to-tha so9dler bonus and 10
changes ia the federal reserve board.
Endorsement of care for disabled vet
Grams. Of perpetual charters for nation
al banks. and Of the proposed consfi-
tutional amendment doing away with
federal tan exemptions on securities.
sxs declared.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1922-05-18
SENATE ORDERS STEEL
MERGER INVESTIGATION
Asks Department Of Justice II Anti
Combine Suit Would Be
Advisable

Washington.-An order from the
senate to the department of justice
and the federal trade commission I'd
make Al investigation followed close
Friday on the announcement In New
York Of the purchase OF the Lacka-
wanna Steel company by the Bethle-
hem Steel corporation and on reports
recently circulated of a prospective
merger OF six large independent steel
companies.
The order. embodied In a resolution
offered by Senator LaFoliette, Re
publican, Wisconsin, and adopted with
little discussion except for an address
by the Wisconsin senator. directed both
federal agencies to inform the senate
what steps have been taken or pro-
posed to ascertain the probable effects
of the merger and what action has
been instituted ITO protect the public
interests The department Of Justice
further requested to advise the
senate IL proceedings under the sher-
and Clayton acts to restrain the
were advisab4e.
Acting Attorney General Goff. after
adoption OF the resolution said he
could not comment on it until he had
received a copy. but from other de-
of justice officials II was
that while no plans ~ yet had
been taken to prevent the merger, an
n vestign ton a. directed by the SEN
tie would follow.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1922-05-18

HeIena.lThe district court of Silver
Bow county was upheld in a decision
handed down by the supreme court re-
Gently In the case OF James A. Murray,
appellant, against Matte r. Curtis.
The couple owned property together
m Butte. Murray petitioned the dis
trfct court Of Silver Bow county TO di.
rect 3 sale Of the property in order
that he could receive his share. The
court. however. ordered that the prop
erty be divided by metss and bossnds-
A refsrse was appointed.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1922-05-18
ARMS FARLEY BOARDS
ARE GIVEN RECOGNITION
Senate and House Come to Agreement
IN Appropriation for Two
Commissions

Washington Provision for Ameri-
can representation on two i%nternaron-
al commissions created at the arms
conference is made under an agree
ment reached recently between senate
and house eonferets on the annual ap.
preparation bill for the state aud JUS
tice departments.
House conferees accepted senate
amendments appropristing funds for
American delegates 10 the commissions
10 consider revision OF the Chinese tar
fff and to study the Chinese federal
system including gradual adjustment
of extra-territorial rights.
Another senate amendment accepted
by the house conferees ~appropriaies
100000 for the allied debt funding com
mission.
The house manager also accepted a
senate amendment increasing the state
departments confidential
fund from SI00.0 900 to $4,000. This
had been requested urgently by Sec
Rotary Hughes.
TFbatF ufitiuihFuA fftutlnk fnt
appropriations for the lnter-Amerlcan
high commission studying pan-Amerl.
can financial cooperation and propos.
Ing to terminate Its work within a year
was opposed by the house and finally
eliminated, the senate managers yield.
Ing.
Deadlocks OF several amendments
resulted in the conference. Among
these which are TO be returned 10 the
house for final disposition WIZ the
senate provision for recognition OF
Egypt and appointment OF an Ameri-
eaH-mfnIster. The house conferees
commended this was AlegIsla tion on
an appropriation measure which would
hsYe#ta be taken before The house.
Other amendments returned to the
house include provision for The NTH
Pan-AmerIcan conference nt Santiago,
for American representation on
maritime law and the commission for
revision of war laws, the latter pro.
posed Mt the arms conference.
The senate c~onferees receded from
reduction In appropriations for the In
institute OF agriculture and
he British claim commission. A ON.
was reached between the con
'erees for continuance of the Alaska.
boundary commission.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1922-05-18
CARPENTER Defeats
EhGuSHMAN IN BOUT
Lewis Goes Down In First Round of
LiGht-Hesvywesoht Event
and Takes Count

London.-Georges Carpenter knock
ed out Ted kid" Lewis In the frs
round of what was TO have been 20
round bout for the light-heavyweight
championship OF the world, held by
Carpenter. The end came when Car
pentier. In breaking from a clinch,
drove a sharp right to the point of
Lewis jaw. The E~nglishman toppled
over backward on the floor until the
referee counted 10. Then Carpenter
picked up his fallen foe and aided in
carrying him TO his corner.
The spectators were slow 20 realize
what had occurred. but when finally
they com~prehended that the battle was
over and Lewis was defeated. there
arose a storm OF booes and cries OF
foul from all parts of the vast audi
torfum, which drowned out the little
applause Carpenter was receiving
from his partissns.
From the sound of the gong to the
end Of the referees count, two minutes
and Is seconds INTERVIEWED. Carpenter
weighed ITO pounds, the I~ight-heavy-
weight limit. while Lewis tipped the
scales at 157 pounds with his clothes
on when the fighters weighed In this
afternoon. Jack Dempsey was the first
man. after Francois Descamps. to con-
graduate Carpenter after the knock
out. Carpenter left the ring and pro-
ceed'd TO his dressing room through
lanes Of kissing and booing fight fans.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1922-05-18
|LNC0N DISPUTE MEET
OPENED BY HUGHES
CHILE and Peru viii Attempt Settle
ment Of 4o-Yesr Controversy
over Treaty

WaShington.-ln an atmosphere of
renewed h%opefuiness the pIenipoten.
tiaries Of Chile and Peru mel Monday
IN the Hall of Americas to attempt so
lution OF the difficulties that have es-
tranged their governments for more
than a generation.
Convened In Washington at the in
vitation of President Harding. the con-
ference was opened with nm address
OF welcome by Secretary Hughes. de-
hSered IN the presence OF a notable
gaihering Of government officials and
diplomats from every PaFs of the
world. Response was made for chile
by Luis lzuierdo and for Peru ny Mel
iton PorraS and then the two delega-
lions retired fer private consultation IN
their new effort 10 apply the Confer
ence plan Of diplomacy 10 international
relationship of the Western Hemis-
pheFes.n
Although the seriousness of the prob
lem IS everywhere realized. there was
4 feeling here thar the delegates would
come together under conditions notably
suspicious. Both governments APP
preached the negatiatinnS-inLa IA spirit
of amity regarded in diplomatic circles
as so unusual as to give much promise
of a settlement.
At the same time. among the dele
gates themselves. and among officials
who have intimate knowledge OF the
4O-year controversy over the treaty of
Ancon. there has been apparent a ten
dency to warn against overconfidence.
Quick results are not expected and
there are SOME wff1 5efteve thut III the
end the outstanding issues must be left
10 arbitration.
II now is eonsidered improbable hat
the United States will In any way be
represented In the negotiations unless
arbitration becomes necessary and both
delegations agree 10 appeal directly TO
President Harding.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1922-05-18
INDEPENDENCE DECLARED
BY DEFEATED GENERAL
Declaration Is Issued by Chang Tso-
Lin From His headquarters
zt Luanchow

Tien Tsin.-An independent govern
ment has been set uD by Gen. Chang
Tso-Lin. defeated military governor Of
Mukden. A declaration OF independ-
ence issued from his headquarters at
Lu%anchow says hat having been d.
vested by the president OF his author.
ity in Manchuria Mongolia and Jehol,
he henceforth repudiates all instruc-
lions from the president and all treat
les negotiated by him The declara-
ton sets forth that Chang intends TO
make favorable treaties with friendly
psueEEAln-tAe- aE#e1 H6-tiA1 regions
enumerated and will assume responsi.
bIIity for the PROTECTION of foreign
lives and property there. Foreign dip
lomats must communicate with him at
Luanchow.
News from the Kalping mining area
is Increasingly grave. The American
military forces which are In charge Of
the railway In that section are consid-
ering the advisabllity Of Withdrawing
all foreigners. If this step Ia taken ID
will probably result In calculable dam.
age to. the mining property
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1922-05-18
Utah Miner Killed

Salt Lake City.-John Tenas. Greek
miner OF Helper. is dead and X. T,
Young, special deputy sheriff. who
lives in Huntington. is In the hospital
with a bullet wound in his thigh. as a
result of a clash In the Spring Canyon
Monday In which. apparently. only the
two were concerned. Young. who Is In
the custody Of the sheriff Of Carbon
county. claims that Tenas shot him
first with what he thought was an
army Springfield rifle. Witness Of the
affair. however. do not agree with this
story and say that Tenas did not ever
have a gun when he was shot and
killed by Young.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1922-05-18

Seattle SasFI4pF chlaat0Wn@ff
aflame with excitement following
the shooting Of Frank LOUIE AZ,
eteran Chinese merchant. by a rival
Tong man. Louie WAS not seriously
wounded. the bullet breaking his right
leg. but police fear the attack may
nos another outbreak u the Tong
war which has ~terrorized the Chinese
colony here for months.
Louie, q member Of the Bing Tong.
has been In ~seclusion for weeks. He
venfured out for the first time Monday
2 was fired at from q doorway.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1922-05-18
8 UNION HEADS
NAMED IN BILL
GRAND JURY RETURNS TRUE
BILL IN MURDER OF cHlcA-
GO POLICE OFFICER
CITY IN GRIP OF ANARCHY
Nader, Murphy znd Shea Included in
Action Of Jury; Courts Refuse
HsbeSus Corpus Fer f4o
in City Jails

thicaEo.-E1ght union leaders were
named In true bills voted at a special
session OF the grand jury In connec-
tion with the Staying of Torrance Ly-
ons. an acting police lieutenant. ac-
cording 10 George f. German. assist
ant states attorney.
Among those named in the krue
bills. according 10 Mr.. German. were
Fred Nader. president of the Building
Trades Council. Big Tim" Murphy. of
the Gas Workers Union and Cornelius
(.Con') Shea, who directed the team
sters strike In 1904. All of them now
are in the custody of the police. hav-
Ing been captured In spectacular
series of raids on various union head.
quarters.
Treason is Charge
Describing crime conditions in Chi
cage as "a reign Of terror and "akin
TO treason In time of war. Judges
Kickham Seaman and Joseph Davis
refused to release on writs of habeaus
corpus any of the 140 labor leaders,
union members and gunner held by
the police In connection with the slay-
ing Of two patrolmen at the culmina-
tinn OF a series of labor hombings.
In refusing to honor writS for sew
eral labor leaders seized in police raids
the two judges expressed their horror
at the murders, bombing and lawless-
ness which have marked opposition TO
the lands wage award in the build
Ing trader
we are in a state of anarchy that
approaches In intensity the condition
that existed during the Haymarket an
archist riot" declared Judge Seaman
in the criminal court.
The whole function of government
seems to he broken down" said Judge
Davis in the supreme court.
IF the men were a part of a con-
spiracy 10 take human life they are as
guilty as those who fired the guns and
threw the bombs. They should be
convicted and hanged"
In repeating his declaration of war
against the "hoodlums and ex-convicts
who go about posing as leaders OF
labor" Charles Fltzmorris. chief of
the police pointed TO the crime record
OF the past "a hours. That should
prove TO Chicago that the s~fuggers and
thugs we rounded up in raids ON union
are responsible for the nightly
outbursts Of crime" he said.
f
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1922-05-18
SHEEPMEN REFUSE
ACCENT WOOL BID
FLockMAsTERs REJECT EAST
ERN BIDS IN EXPECTATION
OF HIGHER PRICES
NEWS OF THE CAPITAL CITY
Governor Dixon Names Tax Leaders to
Represent Montana at National
Meeting TO be Held In Mime
apoiis Next Fall

Heiena-Several offers of 90 cents
for Montana woods were made recently
by eastern buyers. and refused by the
flockmasters, II was stated by II. II.
Plggott. secretary OF the Montana Wool
Growers association. Two Of these
offers were made In Lewis and Clark
county and the Others In other counties
In which wool is one of the principal
industries.
The prevailing opinion among the
wool growers. Secretary Piggott said,
is that wool should and Will command
a price higher even than 40 cents q
pound for the better grades of Mon
tana wool this year, and the tendency
is To hold clips for a time, while many
other growers In Montana and other
western states are already shipping n
the national warehouse at Chicago for
sale and delivery when milling de.
mands during the year require wool
and at prices fully commensurate with
the actual value of the raw product.
Reports have been received from n
few SECTIONS af the state al alps heinz
sold at IS and 37h cents. This wool
was Of II coarser grade than the aver
age run OF Montana wool.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1922-05-18
PREMIER OF GREECE QUITS
Atbens-Demetrios Gounarfes has
resigned the premiership.
World Ju.slce court dozen.

Geneva.-The court OF international
justice Saturday was thrown open 10
the entire world when the council OF
the league Of nations decided that
Russia Germany, Turkey. Hungary
and MEXICO could bring cases before
the court provided they previously Ind
agreed to accept its decisions and not
declare war over the disputes In ques
fion.
These nations were the only ones TO
which the courf had not previously
been available for the settlement of
disputes.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1922-05-18
state Board PsroIes cohen

HeIena.-Ike Cohen. who has played
an Important role as a witness for the
state In the suit Of the state against
Frank ceBley, former warden Of the
state prison. and who has been serving
a sentence after being convicted on Il
charge Of obtaining money under false
prefenses. has gained his liberty On a
parole. which was granted by the state
parole board.
Former Warden Conley made Cohen
q trusty. and prison officials have
stated he was noted for his perfect
conduct during bis term at Deer Lodge.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1922-05-18

'Hashtugton=3The=reporf m-fhe
special committee named by Secretary
Mellon to make an inventory of the
stocks OF the bureau OF engraving and
printing, after a shake-up 10 the per
sonnet there by the order Of President
Harding has been virtually completed.
the treasury According 10
treasury officials the inventory will
show no serious irregularities although
II Is expected q number Of minor dis
crepancies In the millions Of dollars NJ
supplies charged to the bureau, win be
reported.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1922-05-18

Louisville. Ky.-Moryich, unconquer-
cd as a 2-year-oId, is the winner Of the
$4,000 Kentucky Derby. The brown
son OF Runnyme1e-Hymir running true
to form. Saturday won the event at a
mile and a quarter. In a field OF 10
starters before a record breaking
throng Of 10000 spectators, the largest
crowd that ever Witnessed the running
Of the blue ribbon event for 5-%year-olds.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1922-05-18

Athens-PrIncess Elizabeth. wife Of
Grown Prince George Of Greece, and
daughter of the King and Queen Of Ru-
mania. who has been III for ON time
past, Is IN a very critical condition.
She Is suffering from a pIeursI abscess.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1922-05-18

DubIin@The peace committee Of the
DAFT eIreann which has been making
efforts to find a ground upon which
the factions In Ireland could unite has
failed 10 reach a basis for q settlement
n was officially announced Thursday.