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Evening star., 1922-04-04
PROVIDES $35,8o8,0 900.

The agricultural appropriation bin,
carrying $35,SOS 900, but without the
item of s36o,0oO for free seeds, WAS
reported to the Senate. As turned
over to the Senate, the measure is $1i6,-
800 larger than as ii passed the House.
Included in the items added by the
Senate We're appropriations for ilvesti-
CATION of the disease of tuberculosis
among animals. for which $29S. 900 was
set aside and $4,000 for the investiga-
ton and improvement Of cereals. The
bureau of agricultural economics was
given SAT, 900 for the collection and pub
lication of statements ON agriculture,
including live stock.
Besides the free seeds appropriation,
the Senate committee cut out an appro-
priation of $4,000 for prevention Of the
spread Of the European corn borer.
Evening star., 1922-04-04
new CUTTER HERE SOON.
Latest Coast Guard Vessel Coming
-. for InSpection

The new coast guard cutter Modoc.
built at Oakland. Calf, at a cost of
$IJ0.U0O. is expected TO arrive in
Washington this week for inspection
before assignment to the north At
lantfc ice patrol. it was said at the
Treasury.
The Modoc is 244 feet long, has a
thirty-nine-foot beam, is equipped
with electrical turbine drive engines
capable Of developing sixteen knots
and carries a battery of two five-inch,
guns and one anti-aircraft gun.
Coast guard officials declared the Mo-
doc is an example of the most ad-
vanced and modern type of coast
guard vessel
Evening star., 1922-04-04

typins~ WAX engraving. the Ben Day
shading mediums. and the Mckee
process tof OVERLAPPING printing plates
plate are very completely shown by
specimens of, the work, as we'll as
the machines and tools used and SAM
pies of the work while in progress
Much other material of interest Is
in, the collection. which is generally
corseded to be the largest exhibit of
its Kind in the world. -
Evening star., 1922-04-04

Full Circular Capes, with
generous sweep. Tailor
bound seams. Collar fin
ished with tailored tab and
two large buttons. In tan,
copen, periwinkle and violet.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1922-04-27
Lieut.. BemiS Longs
For a ShOTiCake

Lieut.. John A Bemis, of the u. S.
Marine Carps and stationed with
the First Provisional Brigade in the
Republic of Haiti, gives come inter
esting sidelights on the affairs of the
island which has been more or less
before the American public since the
occupation by the marines which be-
gan in 1915. In a late letter to the
home folks he mentions the recent
election of new president and out
lines the system by which the presi-
dent is chosen. 1t appears that the
president is elected by two-thirds
vote of the 21 counsellors of state,
each representing one of the 21 dis
tricts into which Haiti is divided.
These counsellors of state are ap-
pointed by the president, very ef-
fective means apparently of perpetu-
ating tenure of office. In the recent
election, held April 10, the former
president withdrew from the contest
at the last moment, and the eeHn-
sellors were in quandary as to who
should be the candidate. Several can
didates appeared, however, one beng
debarred because one of his grand
parents was of foreign birth. He and
his followers raised ruckus which
necessitated calling the police. He was
elected, however, finally, and peace
was restored.
The presidency is considered de-
sirable position as it carries salary
of $4,000 year and expenses. But
it evidently has some drawbacks. 1t is
customary for the president to live
a secluded life and appear in public
only once week or so, and then under
heavy guard. 1t is thought the retir-
ing president will leave the country
shortly, as it is not considered advis
able for him to remain in Haiti. Self
styled patriots have a fashion of
pumping off, presidents and ex-
presidents. moreso the latter, as they
safeguards. The new president is said
to be fairly tolerant with the occupa-
tion of the island by the Marines.
Lieut.. Bemis, who has been sta
toned in Haiti over two years, was
recently detached for duty at Hamp-
ton Roads, Va, but in order to finish
some incompleted work, the order was
held up until June when he expects to
leave for the United States. He writes:
al never minded Haiti so much until
after saw the boat go out of the har-
ber, and then | actually got homesick.
After you stay in place like this for
{ time, you sort of adapt yourself to
the life and forget what has happened
before, except in odd moments. What
/ have craved most is musical comedy, |
movies and strawberry shortcake,
none of which can be procured in Ha-
It'll. Also one never meets any white !
women except few who are married,
while intellectually one is at stand
still. There is, perhaps. certain
amount of adventure and opportunity l
to study human nature, but here's
hoping l get home this summer.
hope to catch the first boat in June"
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1922-04-27
MUST SHOW GOOD METHODS
TO SECURE SEED LOANS

A number Of the APPLICATIONS for seed
loans from Blaine county have been
turned down at the farm loan office
at Grand Forks. Some Of the reas-
ons given are these. That the appli-
cant does not show evidence Of sound
farming principles and that he intends
to put his seed on stuDble ground 70
be disced in. The department Of agri-
culture does not consider this sound
farming.
Applicants who show that they are
bachelors with no one dependent upon
them have also been turned down.
Preference il given 10 the applicant
who shows that he has family that
ne must support.
Many applicants are receiving loans
but are cut down from the amount
asked for the reason that the depart
ment would rather serve a large
number of farmers with a small loan
than a fewer number with larger
loan. This is done in view Of the
large number Of applications for seed
loans from the several drouth districts.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1922-04-27
To Make Plans for
Belt Cleanup Day


Plans for Cleanup Day, which Is
being fostered by the local post Of the
American Legion, and which IL Is be-
lieyed will be definitely fixed for Tues
day. May 8, Arbor day, will be COM
pleted tomorrow friday evening
az meeting called TO be held at the
X. Of p. club rooms at o'clock. Rep
rcsentatives Of several local organiza-
tions which il is hoped viii cooper
ate in the movement are expected to
be present at this meeting, and n re-
quest has been sent to County Sani-
tary Officer VIM 0'Shea that he also
be present TO give his advice as to or
ganizing the work.
Several organizations, including the
Women's Auxiliary of the American
Legion. the Camp Fire Girls Of both
schools and the Boy Scouts, have sig
nified their willingness to cooperate
and will be represented at this meet
ing. Then Leo G. Graybill, adiutant,
who is acting for the Legion, will
endeavnr tn have MayoF-eleet H w.
Millard, who will assume office next
Monday evening, together with his
appointees to the health board. pres
ent; also Superintendent Culver Of the
schools, representatives Of the various
churches. the fire department and the
Miners union.
While no plans have yet been made.
il is believed by the Legion that these
organizations, receiving the cooper
alton Of the citizens generally, can do
much in single day to rid the city
Of the winters accumulation Of dirt
and rubbish. The movement is one
that has become general all over the
United States and which is improv-
ing health and sanitary conditions, as
well as the general appearance in
every place put into effect. Give the
Legion all the cooperation you can.
and yous along with the rest Of US,
viii benefit. Complete details viii be
published next week.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1922-04-27
No Change in Coal
Strike Situation

So far as local conditions are con-
cerned, the fourth week of the coal
miners. vacation It's as uneventfui as
the first A large proportion Of the
single men have left, some for the
quartz mining districts and others
for the farms. while few have taken
the opportunity for visit with the
home folks and relatives at distant
points. Those who posses homes here
are improving the time in cleaning hp
and repairing their premises and tink-
erng around at amateur gardening.
These appear TO be rather enjoying
their enforced holiday.
Two or three of the smaller mines,
owner-operated, manage to supply
sufficient coal to keep the kitchen
ranges going, SO there is not likely to
be any suffering for lack of fuel
throughout the summer months, at
least
Press reports indicate that the ma
tion-wide strike of the coal miners
carries much the same conditions as
prevail locally. The operators claim
that the production of bituminous
essni by non-union sources, at pres
ent equals or exceeds the demand.
Lack of demand rather than strike
continue TO hold down Bit
luminous coal production, according to
the latest figures assembled by the
United States geological survey. On
Tuesday and Wednesday Of last week
however, the output jumped 10 above
I 600 carloads a day, against T,If7
cars on Monday, the lowest point reg
istered by the effect Of Easter holi-
days.
From the union standpoint, "The
striks is running along in normal
fashion," the United Mine Workers
declared, in a statement Sunday. Eff
forts to get non-union miners 20 join
their craft were said to be most salts
factory, with approximately 10000
Of them now out "and good reason for
the prediction that the coming week
will add $4,000 more"
Government agencies indicated some
activities this week in connection with
the price situation. Several coal OPP
orators of large non-union properties
came to Washington Saturday and
were closeted in various conferences
with high government. officials.
Silence was maintained by all parties
20 the discussion, but il is understood
hat leaders in the coal industry have
,een told that any development Of
runaway market" would alter over
light the ehands Off policy main-l
aimed BY the administration since
April ]. after all its efforts to induce
operators and miners to confer in ad-
rance Of the walkout had proved
'utiIe.
Locally there has been no change
J the price and it is understood the /
,resent scale will be adhered to until
he final settlement between the oper-
4tors and miners.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1922-04-27
Gun Club Contest
Shoot on Sunday

Sunday morning, wether and roads
permitting, between 80 and rs men
armed with rifles, shotguns, snares
and every instrument that could pos
sibly be used in the destruction of
predatory animals or birds viii leave
the city ON the first organized hunt
to be conducted by the Belt Rod and
Gun club in the contest which viii
have its ending two weeks later, on
May Ia, the losing team TO provide a
feed for the entire club membership,
the date flo which viii be arranged for
later.
For nearly month the two teams,
one under the captainship Of jay Le-
land and the other under Ben Ken
nedy have been soliciting member
ships in the club, each membership
counting SO many points in the con-
test, with the result that the enroll
men has been more than tripled
Many farmers seeing the benefits that
are going 70 result from the efforts
of the club have joined, especially
in the past week, and many have re
quested that squads of hunters be sent
into the ir locality during the various
hunts. One of the points that each
member of the club has impressed up
on him, through the state orgnnixa-
tion as well as by the local club, is
that the fullest consideration should
be given every rsncher upon which
hunter enters in the way of closing
gates, avoiding danger of fire, not
annoying livestock and cooperating
with the owner in every way in the
Of game.
In Sundays hunt the territory to
be covered by each team viii be de-
cided by the flip of coin; each team
will be divided into squads, carload
going TO one point and another car
load to another point, in this way COW
aring a large territory, The two cap
tains have been locating prey for their
men, several dens Of coyotes being
spotted which an effort will be made
10 destroy along with as many mag
pies, hawks, crows, weaseis, gophers,
groundhogs. etc. as In possible. To-
morrow friday evening the two
.eams will hold meetings to arrange
for the hunt Kennedy's squad meet /,
ng at the hardware store and the Lc-
and team at the Harris pool hall az |
T:30 O'clock Members Of each team |
IRE urged TO be present at their re-
lpective meetings in order that there |
nay be no confusion Sunday,
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1922-04-27
CHRYsANTHE-
MUM" ON MAY 5 AND 8

Princess Chrysanthemum,g viii be
produced under Epworth League au-
spices on May 5th and 9th. This pro-
duction was staged with tremendous
success in Bozeman a couple Of weeks
ago. A thousand chrysanthemums
were usued and other elaborate ros-
tuning which may be reproduced here,
should the Leagues correspondence
with the musical instructor be success
full. At any rate. the operatta is the
most ambitious and praiseworthy that
has yet been attempted and il is con-
fidentiy predicted that those who see
the production the first night win be
found also at the second nights event.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1922-04-27
Richardson Wins
Suit to Open Road

The right to make use of a road lead
ing from the county highway to his
homestead ranch was the basis of a
suit entered several months ago by
Matt Richardson against Mary Gra-
ham and which was tried in the dis
trict court last Thursday. The result
was verdict by the jury Friday
morn in favor of MIR. Richardson, and
decree was issued by Judge J. B.
Leslie giving Mr.. Richardson a per-
manent right to use the road and en-
joining Mrs. Graham from interfer-
ence in the use of that right.
The jury was called upon TO decide
the question Of whether Richardson
was the owner of right-of-way over
the defendants land through the fact
that he had used it with the knowl-
edge of Mrs. Graham, continuously for
a period of % years or more. Rich
ardson said he was forced to cross the
defendants land in order to reach a
public highway.
Mrs Graham and her witnesses as
serted on the witness stand that the
road was not generally used, but that
Richardson persisted in travelling it
even II he had to cut the fence thai hat
had been built across it a good mary
years ago. 1t was claimed by he de-
fense that the plaintiff had other
roads to travel
The road in question is now defined
by survey and proper marks, but it
viii be necessary for Mr.. Richardson
to make some improvements where il
joins the county highway. During the
of the lawsuit, another route
has been in use by the plaintiff part
IF the way, which has now been closed
By the defendants.
Among the witnesses who appeared
Tor plaintiff were All Rowe, John Rich
4rdson, Frank Cooper, w. p Pilger-
I'M, Herbert Wood and Matt Richard
.Zn- Mr.. and Mrs. Graham and their
;on, Howard, were the only witnesses
for the defendants. Leo
2. Graybill handled the case for the
plaintiff, the defendants being repre-
Iented by 10y L. Molumby of Great
Falls.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1922-04-27
County Attorney Gaining
Many Court Convictions

Ten convictions 70 enc acquittal is
the record of County Attorney w. j.
Tiehe in the district court of the pres
ent Jury term from April IL to April
%.
The lone defendant cleared by a
jury was Adclph Schwab. charged
with running still in Great Falls and
arrested in the raid of February T..
The chsrges and sentences of the ten
were as follows: C. H. Alleman, rob
berry. not less than five nor more than
10 years; John Poletto, JOY riding in
another mans automobile. four
months in the county Jail; Dan Nc
Clure. selling intoxicating liquor, 60
days in jail and $500 fine; F. E. Hal
acheff, selling intoxicating liquor, 90
days in Jail and $500 fine; Emil Le-
Febvre manufacturing liquor, 90
days in Jail and s29e fine; John Baff0s
selling intoxicating liquor, to be sen
fenced; George Pancich, selling intox-
icating liquor, go days in Jail and ZOO
fine; Cecil Mcmahon, selling intox-
icating liquor, 80 days in Jail and
not less than five years nor more
than 10 in the penitentiary;; Alex
Donnelly, robbery four years in the
state industrial school
The calendar was called in both de-
partments of the district court Satur-
day morning and five civil and %
criminal cases set The eases set are
practically all for violations of the
prohibition law, and are set up to
May 5.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1922-04-27
LOchray Funeral
Held on Saturday

A number from Belt attended the
funeral of Archie Lochray Saturday
morning. Mr.. Lochray died last
Thursday morning at his home in
Great Falls MIR. Lochray lived in
Belt from 1894 until 1915 when he
moved with his family to Great Falls.
He had lived in the county 35 years.
He was born August 3, 1848, in Aye
shire, Scotland, and came to this
country at the age of four. The
earlier portion of his life was spent in
the eastern portion of the country.
He was marred in Youngstown,
Ohio, in 1874. His profession was that
of miner and upon coming to Mon
tana he secured employment as fore
man in the coal mines of this section.
Mr.. Lochray served his adopted
country throughout the civil war en-
listing in the 18th Pennsylvania vol
unteers, and at the close of the war
was present at Lees surrender. He
was a very active member of Sheridan
Post of the G. A. r.. as we'll as
honorary member of the Spanish war
veterans and all G.. A. r. auxiliaries.
A son, Daniel Lochray, who died
4dol ouitAiiicly Hdu SClFtQ bftfstdS Will
the 83rd field artillery, and another,
Charles Lochray, who died two years
ago, served in the Spanish-American
war.
Besides his wife, Mr.. Lochray is
survived by nine children and 10
grandchildren The children are:
Archie Lochray, Jr., Sand Coulee;
Mrs. Dora Spogen, Belt; Mrs. E. j.
Smith, Great Falls; Mrs. Charles Fox,
Great Falls; Mrs. f. o. Simmons, Cas-
cade; Mrs. Joseph Kronberg, Great
Falls; May Lochray, Ella Lochray and
Helen Lochray, all of Great Falls.
Hugh Lochray, Maduro, South Da-
kota; James Lochray, Fort Dodge, Ia;
William Lochray, Cascade, and Char
les Lochray of Belt, are brothers who
survive him. Charles Bochray was a
member of the first house of repre-
sentatiyes that Montana had upon be-
ing admitted as a state being elected
as republican to represent Cascade
county. A sister, Mrs. J. p Morton of
Reliance, South Dakota, also survives
him.
The funeral was held Saturday from
st. Anne's cathedral in Great Falls, |
where mass was said by the Very Rev. |
M. t. O'Brien. The services at the !
grave in Calvary cemetery were con-
Quoted by the G. A R., the Spanish l
War Veterans and Sons of Veterans,
and accompanied by full military !
honors.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1922-04-27
New Commission
er Seated, Trouble

It is said that about 25 applications
for the appointment of county com.
missioner TO fill the place made vacant
by the death of j. r. Bennett, were
received by Judges Jere B. Leslie and
HI. II. Ewing. Gilbert Boyd was Sc
lected by the judges on Monday and
assumed his duties Tuesday morning.
after filing his bond and taking the
oath of office.
Mr. Boyd is democrat and is also
serving as an alderman from the FirS@
Ward in Great Falls The new CONF
missioner has been a resident Of Great
Falls since 1900. For a number a.
years following his arrival he was ens*
ployed at the smelter in the engineers
ing department He later engaged
with his brother, j. T. Boyd, in the
plumbing business until 1919, whSn
the business was sold.
Mr.. Boyd in recent years has been
prominent in city politics. His first
term as alderman will expire the first
Monday in May, when his second term
will begin. In the annual city~ elec-
tion, April 3, his constituents re-elect-
ed him to the council by a large ma
iority. -
When Mr.. Boyd took his seat on
the board Monday morning a tilt be-
tween Chairman Johnston and Com
missioner Kommers occurred when the
latter moved that Mr. Boyd be
elected chairman ef=the e--b board,
Mr. Boyd endeavored to head off
any action by declaring he did
not want the craftsmanship, at
least not right away, and Clerk and
Recorder John F. Moran called atten-
tion to the fact that the board was
already organized that Mr.. john
ston had been elec. ed for two years,
and that anyway i would first be nee
essary 10 pass motion declaring the
Craftsmanship vacant before a new
chairman could be elected. However,
Commissioner kommers was insistent,
stating that he had read the law and
that a chairman could be elected at
any time. II was suggested that
County Attorney w j. Tighe be called
to settle the law point, but upon his
arrival said he would render a decision
Wednesday morning.
Still insistent. Mr.. Kommers moved
that the office of chairman be declared
vacant, and with some hesitation Mr..
Boyd seconded it and it was carried
Then Mr. Kommers moved the election
Of Mr.. Boyd as chairman but could
act overcome Bovds hesitancy TO Sec
ond his motion. i hus leaving the board
without a chairman. Kommers then
moved that the action ousting john !
tan be reeoHsidered, both he and I
Boyd voting aye. with the understand /
irg that the decision Of the county at I
.crney be awaited before the matter (
was again taken up, and the board
.ook UP the business at hand
However, on Wednesday morning
when County Attorney Tighe appeared
With written opinion he was told by
Commissioners Kemmcrs and Boyd
hat it would not be required. that all
vas harmonious, and he was not
wen allowed to read il, with the result
hat county business is AGAIN running
dong smoothly with Mr.. Johnston as
chairman of the board
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1922-04-27
Many Auto Stage Lines
Now Running Out Of Belt

Since last fall passenger traffic be-
tween Belt and Great Falls has been
divided between the Great Northern
railroad and G. II. Browns auto stage.
In fair weather and with good roads
the bus line seemed to cop the cream
of the trade, but in blizzard weather
the railroad was played strong fav-
orite. After surviving the keen COM
petition Of the rails through the win
ter. for some unknown reason Mr..
Brown blew" the country, the fine
Cadillac car he was operating passed
into other hands and il looked for
minute or two as though the casual
traveller would have to patronIze the
cushions" again between Great Falls
and Belt.
However, John Marquardt and Arch
Rutherford quickly formed partner
ship, put two cars in service, installed
Andy Heavy Sabo behind the wheel
and began regular trips Monday.
The stage will make two trips per
day each way, leaving Belt at and
f1:45 a. M, returning from Great
Falls at 10 a. m. and 4 p. M
Extra trips will be made at any
time not interfering with the regular
schedule. Their fleet cousists OF q
Chalmers and Buick.
The field looked good to others, ap-
parenfly, as on Monday car appear
ed on the street labelled BELT Stage
Line" and operated by Great Falls
man, and it is stated that two more
lines are to be placed on the route
by parties from Sand Couiee-
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1922-04-27
SLIDE BURIES TRACK
AND DELAYS TRAINS

Great Northern passenger train No.
237 was delayed two hours and Is min
utes between Lewistown and Great
Falls Friday afternoon because of a
rock slide at Spien Kep. The slide
covered about so fe=t Of track with
rocks and gravel to a depth of about
five feet. The slide occurred in a deep
cut in the foothills. but was on a
straiphtaway run and was easily Wis
ible for a considerable distance. 80 the
train was stopped without mishap.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1922-04-27

Ernest Burnett came in from Nei=
hart Tuesday. On account of the
breaking up of the snow roads he was
compelled to lay off numbering oper-
ations for few weeks and viii inn
prove the opportunity by putting in
d couple of hundred acres Of wheat
on his ranch near Conrad. The teams
were started for the ranch Monday,
being driven overland