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Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1923-11-01
INSPECTATOR PRAISES
VETERANS HOSPITAL

According to the Helena Independ
ent, Col. Thomas r. Payne, genera
hospital Inspector from Washington
was greatly pleased with the U. S
Veterans Bureau hospital at Fort
Harrison, near Helena, after a thor
ough investigation of conditions exist
ing there. This hospital has only re-
Gently been changed from a general
hospital to one for t~uberculosis
cases.
II was greatly surprised with con-
ditions at Fort Harrison. | expected
to find what had seen in other places
where an old fort was used for hospi-
tai purposes. The buildings here are
in splendid repair and the hospital is
well equipped.
"The most / can say to bring home
the way / feel about the situation is.
that If l had tuberculosis myself, this
is the place where / would like to take
the cure. | make this statement af-
ter having visited practically every
hospital in the United States. You
have everything here required for a
good tuberculosis hospital-altitude
freedom from dust, no large manufac-
turing institutions, easy access to the
city, splendid scenery-in fact every
condition is such that one of the best
hospitals in the country should be
built up here.
81 have been through some of the
recently constructed hospitals and II
consider this a much better location
than those I've visited. Another es-
sential to good results is a trained
staff and | feel sure this is to be found
here now. DR.. Leverton is just the
kind Of mar l would select for head
of a tuberculosis institution. / con-
slider him well qualified from the
standpoint Of a ma as we'll as a doe
tor, and l am sure that he win impress
the patents with the fact that they
are all receiving q square deal"
The inspector expressed his graf
ification : the program Of amuse-
ments and entertainments that var
ious prrAnfaations in the city Of Hell
INA - planning because "it is more
tnp611nnt n IN institution devoted to
- trmmonf a. twh4rcn1on&n than il
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1923-11-01
IF PAYS TO TRADE WITH
YOUR HOME MERCHANTS

Roundup, Oct. 20-How men of
high and low degree-business. pro-
fessional and official became
alarmed over the possibility <of
loss of money in addition to that de-
posted in defunct banks, was dis
closed last Friday when B. NJ. Null
cahy was brought from Lewistown BY
Sheriff Tom Beazley on complaint of
Ralph Evans, local agent for the
American Railway Express company.
Mulcahy is an itinerant tailor, trav-
cling about the country and soliciting
orders for mems suits. He is said to
have done a landoffice business in
Roundup and a list of his patrons
contains a goodly number of persons
who derive their income from business
ventures and professional practice in
Roundup.
According to one of them, Mulcahy
represented himself as the proprietor
of a tailoring establishment at 1917
Lawrence street, Denver, employing
40 workers and fully equipped to give
satisfaction to-the- most exacting.
From some he accepted a deposit of
$40 to $50 on a suit or overcoat, while
from others orders were taken with
out the payment of cash.
In some manner suspicion was
aroused as to the reliability of the
clothes peddler and an investigation
was started. 1t was learned right
speedily that Mulcahy had no tailor
house at the Denver address given
or anywhere else. 1t was found that
he had been employed as a salesman
by the Denver Custom Garments Co.,
but had been dropped because of his
Inreliability. 1t was also discovered
hat while orders on which money had
)een paid were sent by Mulcahy to
,ustom tailoring houses, other orders
aiken in Roundup were still in his
possession, possibly awaiting a time
When from other sources he might ac-
umulate enough to make the required
In the interchange of kilograms be-
ween Roundup and Denver, one reply I.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1923-11-01

this immediate Territory who should
be in this hospital. We want to make
the hospital so inviting that they viii
come here for the treatment which
they need badly. The main thing is
TO set the mar Where everyone is
de- ng he iana. thing, and that can
not be dane in horse treatment. vhicn
has not yet proved successful, as they
come to the hospital when their case
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1923-11-01

was received here which brought a
shame-faced grin to the faces of the
mail order patrons. After disavow-
ing any knowledge Of Mulcahy the
correspondent added to his message
these significant words: "Would ad-
wise that you ~patronize home indus
try"
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1923-11-01

is so far advanced that a cure Ia often
impossible.
Il am glad that | had a chance TO
visit this hospital, more than salts
fled with the conditions as / have
found them, and feel confident that
the future will bear out the predic-
ton which / have made for it."
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1923-11-01
$277.O5

Leaving a balance due Mr.. Carlson for bills which he has paid out
of his own pocket of $17s35.
Steps should be taken at once to raise funds to reimburse him
for this outlay. Several have spoken of the advantages of having
the bridge painted. Probably this can not be done now before
spring but painting this would be in line with the general tenden-
cy of all property owners in the city to beautify their homes. Dur
ing the winter this matter should not be lost sight of because a
new wagon bridge will call everyones attention to the shabbiness
of the footbridge.
The high school students painted this bridge at their own ex-
pense about 1916 and since that time it has not been retouched.
The Times takes this opportunity to extend the thanks of the
community to the committee in charge of construction upon the
satisfactory completion of their duties and to the financial com.
mittees because their task is so nearly accompishad.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1923-11-01
For Change of Name:

LESTER F. BONES, having filed
his Petition in the District Court of
Cascade County, Montana, to have his
name changed from Lester F. Bones
to Lester F. Bowens, and an order
having been made by Honorable j. B.
Leslie, Judge of the District Court of
the Eighth Judicial District of the
State II. Montana, in and for the Coun-
ty Of Cascade, Department No. 1, fix
ing the 8th day of November, 1923, A.
D., at 1870 o'clock P. M as the time
for the hearing of said Petition in the
Court House at Great Falls, Cascade
County, Montana, in the Court Room
of Department No. / thereof.
NOTICE is hereby given that in ac-
cordance with said order, any and all
persons may appear on said day before
said Court to show cause, if any they
have, why said Petition should not be
granted, or may file written objec-
with the Clerk of this Court be-
fore said hearing.
Dated this 9th day of October, 1928.
ALEX REMNEAS,
court SeaD Clerk.
By G. S. LEUCHARS,
Deputy Clerk.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1923-11-01
BRIDGE COMMITTEE REPORTS

The committee selected to have charge of the repairing OF the
foot bridge have completed the work given to their charge in an
eminently satisfactory omanner. This committee, consisting of
Chas. Carlson, Arthur Hamment and Chas. Lochray, spent a great
deal of time and energy in arriving at the best method to perform
the work desired and evolved a plan whereby the bridge was kept
open during the entire process of reconstruction.
They found much decayed timber in the bridge which did not
show. This had to be replaced. Long stringers were put in both
spans, the supports were replaced and the trusses were rebuilt
Then the whole was replanked and to protect the timbers support
ing the ends of the spans, concrete was poured over them making
them practically safe from continual wettng from surface water
The bridge is $50 feet long counting the wood approach on the
east end. 1t is eight feet wide and in planking it twoinch lumber
was used. 2400 board feet of lumber was required to-replank the
bridge alone. Irons had to be renewed or replaced. Heavy tim
bers were necessary in spots. The committee used some of the
planks from the wagon bridge which had been recently put in and
which were as good as new. This saved a considerable expense.
The money used to defray the expense was obtained from the
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1923-11-01

LOST-Goat lined canvas vest with
leather sleeves, between Merkle's
mine and town. Leave at Ora Wilson's
and get reward. G. L. Doe.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1923-11-01

WANTED-Horses or cattle to win
ter. 600 acres of pasture. Good
straw pile and hay. Plenty of water
and good fence. Mat Antonich, Rice
vile. 2tp.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1923-11-01
NOTICE.

In the District Court of the Eighth
Judicial District of the State of Mon
tana, in and for the County of Cas-
cade.
In the Matter Of the Application of
LESTER f. BONES
L. nLnnno - No.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1923-11-01
Business Readers
Advertisements under this heading
Ten Cents per Iine for each inserfion

HOUSE AND LOT for sale cheap.
Inquire of D. Spogen. 20-21
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-05
LEGISLATORS REST
 FOR BUSY WEEK
Senate Will Have To TuSsIe With Revenue Bill Amend
 ments Likely
STATE CAPITAL BUREAU l
 THE AGE-HEHALD ! Bessemer, Ala. Aug. 4

Members of the Alabama legisla- ture are resting at their homes through the weekend and will re- turn to Montgomery Tuesday for what they believe will be one of the busiest weeks of the session. With the destruction of the bloc in the house, which had held up legislation, there were indications when the law makers left the capital that bills will be cleared as fast as they can be called up and that the most !mpor- tant administration measures can be disposed of during the next three weeks.
 The revenue bill will be the cen ter of interest next week, when the senate will begin consideration of it. It was given favorable report with amendments by the state committee on finance and taxation Friday and will appear on the calendar for pas- sage Tuesday afternoon.
 Several of the sections amended by the house will be restored by the senate If it accepts the recommenda- ton of the committee. The commit tee proposed the appropriation of s125, 900 annually for the work of the tax Commission. This is the same appropriation as was provided by the original bill drafted by the re- cess committee. The amount was cut to s75,000 by the house.
 The committee recommended that the salary of the chairman of the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-05
SOLONS UP ? 0SE SUPERVISION FOR COUNTY CONv|CTS
Ascraft Bill On Adverse Cal- endar-Pratt Company
 Has Free Hand~
STATE CAPITAL prifrAU |
 THE. h0E-HERALD !

N. ] County convicts will continue to be worked by the Pratt Consoli- dated Coal company and other les sees without supervision of the state or counties if the legislature de- clines to enact bill such as the one Lauderdaie. which was placed on the adverse calendar by the committee on penitentisry and criminal admin istration Friday.
 Great interest was shown in the action of the committees when it be- came generally known Saturday that an unfavorable report had been made. When the bili was introduced it was reported to be an adminis- tration measure and that Governor Brandon favored it's enactment be- fore the end of the session. Repre- sentative Ashcraft of Lauderdale has been a supporter of the administra- the house and at the time the bill was presented 1t was said Governor Brandon had seen it and approved 1t.
 The decision of the committee on penitentiary and criminal administra- ton to adverse 1t came without an citaizens' committee, which had made the fight for the abolition of the convict lease system, was not given an opportunity to appear In favor of the bill or to offer sugges- tions regarding 1t.
 It was understood Saturday that the state convict department WAS op- posed to the bill and Governor Bran don, in recent days, had lost interest In the effort to put it upon the statute books. It was stated that the convict department felt that h could not handle he county convicts.
 During the recess of the legisla- ture Governor Brandon publicly stated that he believed a law should be enacted which would put the county convicts under the control of the state in order that adequate su- pervision might be maintained dur ing the time they are employed un- der lease.
 At present the Pratt Consolidated Coal company uses the county con- victs of about 35 counties in the mining of coal at wegra. The coun- ties do not have supervisors In the mines and the state has no control over the county convicts, according to Senator Walter $. Brewer of Jeff ferson, who has led the fight for the abolition of the lease system.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-05
COUNTIES MIN IN
 GAS TAX CONTEST.
Bill Taking Away States Half Of Tax Reported
 FavorabIy
STATE CAPITAL BUREAU
 THE AGE-H ERALD

Montgomery, Ala, Aug.
 The report of the senate I.i.,ni,t- tee indicates that the counties have won their fight for the equal diNri- button of all revenue derived from the gasoline tax, as no amendment was reported restoring to the state its one-nalf which it has received since the tax of one cent a gallon was imposed ht the first session.
 The administration had urged that the state treasury be given one-half of tho amount Governor Brandon may desire to emend the revenue bill so as to restore this amuunt 70 the state. He has informed his the legislature that if they take the states part of the tax and give it to the counties it will be necessary to find another source of revenue The gasoline tax will bring about $1,- 200, 000 a year to the state and coun- ties if collections up to this time are maintained The 67 counties will receive s6oo.000 of the prco.'nt under the present law hut un/rr the revenue bill now pending will re- ceive the entirZ amount less the cost Of collection.
 It is proba ble that the house of reoresenta lives early ii' 'hN week will take up the license bi1l. the second of three revenue-producing meas ures This bill does not carry the Penera1 license schedule but only those iter1s where the licenses have been changed or where no 1icenses nave beer imposed in the past. All licenses nnchanRcd by the new li- cense bill will rerrain as wr'tteo un- der the license law nov effective.
 Witt. the disncsition of the reve- rue bills the rules co~'mittees If thA house and senate will take up the general rnea snres. including the ap- nroprintion bills
 O-s~ Ope ~Ar-.~Nr~t~t tiN7.
 Governor Rrand"o. ir a short mes eoPe at tho he~inrinc of the ~es- s'on. reouestai the e~is1aturA nrS to tu the re verua lows bod heen ennct- with this sreeestion except in one instance. The housa d'J~ ms thA lllL of Repre sentative Tanning of Walker, which provided for the doubling of the month Itnsionr paid Confederate soldieH and in- creased tte pensions foI widows Of soldiers. However, no action has been taken oy the senate.
 The budget commission has not made a report to the legislatures .,td will not do so until the revenue bills have become laws. It Il the IcT- isature, speaking through Governor Brandon, that it would not be able to make suggestions regarding ..f- propria tions until it had received in- formation about the probable reve- nues of the state during the next quadriennium.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-05
MAY TAKE 25 PER CENT PENALTY OFF INSURANCE FIRMS
Senate After Fight Votes To Remove Ban On Tariff
 Association
STATE CAPITAL BUREAU ]
 THE AGE-HERALD !
Montgomery. Ala. Aug. 3


 The only important bill passed by the house during the session Friday was the companion measure of the one adopting the code of laws which was passed after bitter fight Thurs day. The companion bill merely pro- vided for the printing and distribu- ton of the new code. It requires the letting of the contract for the print ing to the lowest and best bidder. An amendment adopted from the passage provides that first consideration must be given to Alabama printers when all things are. equal in the bidding.
 The senate passed the bill of Sem ator Duncan of Limestone, which re- peals the provision of the code of 1907 levying a penalty of 25 per cent against all insurance companies who are members of a tariff association when they fall to make prompt settle ment of all claims.
 Senators J. c. Inzer of Etowah and Harry K. Martin of Dothan opposed the passage of the bill and urged the senate tP postpone action until a later date. They declared that the penalty clause was placed In the law by the legislature as the only means avail- able for the punishment of companies who maintain the tariff association for the. making of rates. They in- sisted that there should be some check on the rates of insurance com panies and that this method is the only one which has been found ef- fective.
 Supporters of the bill contended that the repeal of the section would mean lower rates because it would permit insurance companies to make proper investigations before paying claims for the destruction of property which may have been fired by persons who desired to collect the insurance. Senator A. w. Briscoe, former state commissioner of insurance, appeared before the committee in support of the bill at the time it was given a favorable report.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-05
BILL AUTHORIZES, USE OF PRISONERS M ROAD BUILDING
Burton Measure Provides Convict Department May
 Bid On Highway Work
STATE CAPITAL BUREAU l
 CHE AGE-HERALD !
Montgomery. Ala, Aug. {

Ne
 Specific authority will be con ferred upon the state convict de- partment to bid for the construction of state and federal highways with convict labor under a bill of Rep resentative f. l.. Burton of Cham bers county, which was sent to the committee on public roads and high ways by Speake: Merrill yesterday.
 The bill provides that the convict department may submit bids under the general highway law and may enter into contract with the state highway commission for the con- struction of the reads with the labor of state conyicts.
 If the measure should be passed the state would have way for the use of great suppy of ma chinery, including road building equipment. which was donated by the war department and which has been stored -}ear Montgomery for many months.
 MT. Burton believes the passage of the bill will mean employment of a number of state convicts in road building and believes that If the con- victs department will take a con tract for road construction the re- suit will show that convicts can be worked on the public roads at a profit to the state.
 Authority to use convict labor on the roads was granted by the gem eral highway law of 1919, but the Burton bill makes it more specific No effort has ever been made to construct highways with state con victs, although several counties now use their convicts and contract for the services If convicts of other counties in road building.
 Etowah county, which employs its own convicts on roads and which holds contract for the use of labor of other county convicts, entered into contract recently for the con- struction of state and federal-aid road in that county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-05
CARL RADFORD DIES

are 2S4,000 farms, ranging in siZe from eight acres to 75,000 acres. The large estates are comparatively few and the government is buying them and selling them out to small far mers on long time. The purchaser pays one fifth down and has 40 years for the balance. at per cent, or he can pay sooner if he desires This subdivision is popular, and 1t results in the farm formerly held by one man or a company being divided into several hundred farms, each with it's individual owner.
 Since l have come here 1 have mo- tored out into the country and talked with the farmers. The roads are ex- cellent about Helsingfors and the land has an air of prosperity and thrift. I understand that it is even better in other parts of south Fin land The fields are well cultivated, and the crops seem equal to those of the good farming regions of our country. The fields are divided into long strips separated by ditches for drainage and the ground is so moist that for the making of hay the grass has to be dried upon racks as in Norway and Sweden. The most com used for the hauling of grain, root crops and fodder. The sled runners do not sink into the earth and sleds are used both winter and summer I see many women at work in the fields and the labor goes on from daylight to dark.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-05
MURDER CASES SET
Six Montgomery Chfropractors Go on Trial
 STATE CAPITAL BUREAU THE AGE-HERALD

Two murder cases are on the docket for the criminal division of Montgomery country court, which viii convene here Monday morning.
 J. L. Copeley, aged Montgomery county resident. charged with shoot ing and killing James B. Smith, taxi operator, last June, is scheduled for trial Wednesday, August s. Willie Coins, negro, is scheduled to be tried on the same date for the al- legged murder of Anthony Shelton, negro.
 First cases to be called are those of six Montgomery chiropractors, in- dicted by the spring grand jury for practicing their professions in Mont gomery without certificates issued by the state board of health. The cfiropractors will base their defense on the fact that they use no medi- ire in their cures.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-05
Actiue Workers And Prominent Fnand NeD Congress

commission be placed at s4,S00 and that the salaries of the associate members be placed at s4,O00. This likewise was contained in the origi- nal bill. The house reduced the salary of the chairman of the com mission to s4,000 and the salaries of the associate members to S3,600 At the present the salaries of all mem- bers of the commission are $4,Oo0. no distinction being made between the
 chairman and associate members.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-05
PROPOSES TAKING 14O SQUARE MILES
 IF DEKALB'S AREA
Marshall Legislator Would Annex Territory To EtoWah
 And Own County
GADSDEN BUREAU
 THE GE-HERALD

Word was received here today that Representative W. M. Coleman of Marshall county is prepared to intro duce a bill in the legislature next week which seeks to take 140 square miles of territory from DeKalb count" and add it to Marshall and Etowah counties. It is understood the entire district surrounding Latin smville, 8 Sand mountain community, is to be annexed if the bill passes, and 1t is said to be generally favored having received the indorsement of the senator representing DeKalb. It is understood the people of Latham vile are not greatly opposed to the transfer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-05
RUNS FOR COMMISSION
Will Oppuose George F. Crawford Al
 Mobile

MOBILE, Ala, August 4.-(SpeciaI Leased Wire e.)-Dr. A. G. Ward mem Der of the board of revenue and road commissioners, and well known in Mobile political circles. today an- nounced that he would be a candidate for the six-year term for city com missioner in opposition to George E. Crawford incumbent. The election will be held September 10. Other candidates are expected to announce at a later date.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-05
CHEATS CHAIR

COLUMBIA. s. C., August 4-(By ries. sentenced to be electrocuted on August A, was found dead in his cell at the state penitentiary here this morning. Prison authorities said he hanged himself with pieces of sheet during the night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-05
PAVING BIDS ASKED

The Alabama highway commission has called for bids for paving Kyle avenue ,n Alabama City from smith field station to the Attalla city linn it's. The project is the part of the boulevard that is to connect Gads- den, Alabama City and Attalla. Bids will be received up to noon Septem Der 25.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-05
FARMER HOST TO FRIENDS

Barlow Wilson, one of Etowah county's farmers, who is selling watermelons on the local market at s1 and s1.25. and thousands of canta- loupes at equally high prices, en- tertained a number of Gadsden men at a melon cutting at his farm near the city Friday afternoon. It is said he had saved his seed melons for the occasion and that his guests had the best the county produced.