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The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1923-05-18
MONTANA CROP and
WEATHER REPORT

IN T', al May 11.-Spring seeding IS
rs 81 ;al'anced and small grain is
~. .'s nicely. Corn ground is now
Is bs p5gpared and potato planting
amt, yum IN some districts. One
,.,. 49, reports a decrease in the fav
a. ;s while two others report a de-
tam i .'SSleaSe. While the shortage of
his ls .aoOf continues, the demand for
i pno ,sel5-ilg' damage from crickets
h,r, s..'ea IN Sanders county. Grass
b ia. are Matching in Daniels conn
inter I'M, 49,. mas been some killing of
Fsrgns "ueat IN Valley, Prairie and
nd Fv..teoOlginI counties. Summarized crop
sssk l " ,5 reports for the first
nsnt of lay TO the Montana Depart
p agriculture are. as follows.
Dsoisli. nE5A.STERN MONTANA
1, pres little moisture in ground
b Fs,r, small grain starting nice
s,bs, f sa5 blowing for corn and
&c If ' ,,t crops. About normal acre er.ee'
ON an5 5e sa Increased acreage of
t,atel decreased acreage of flaw in
Ispone5 IReayy loss of young MOS
ialag ga Farm labor in demand and
SSasass67oppers appearino., /
i,scipiist';'s.- warm with no
tons Fsn Good growing condi.
GAS al all rye in fair cond;t;on
tterefors' i pastures very short vet " +
lapossi5is, cattle not picking IN a ST1'
soR to get men for = sn~ amy.
!, Weather g So precipitation this week.
y. for an 'gtrally windy but favor
sS S5s ate, deal Of see tdiini has work work
Winter most most Of the grain !; mas soa oeen
9ag cr S@eat looks doubtful Se 0fSsr
p are growing well t and
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1923-05-18

Oo,TS for spring are emulating
| .5olr predecessors; they are much
~ those of winter. Soft, velvety
...s., still have the call, including
,s and similar cloths and small
=, Collars. especially those Of caracul,
IA 10 match the coat fabric, are free
!, r,sd. The sumner fur" idea has
,,,,raptly come to stay, but fur con
s.s, itself to collars in spring coats.
There is a tendency toward dresSy
.4s.+s in some lined, with smart mod
s,having the body portion and sleeves
entirely covered with sOutache braid in
,,,rt3sting color. The collections in
Irie straight line and blOused models,
with ample and novel sleeves, generous
nrsrs Of the muller type and decOra-
five features Of braid, applique and en-
br0iered effects.
The color range In coats is not wide.
Tan deer navy, brown and black ap-
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1923-05-18
WINS "BIG ~
FIELD AND TRACK MEET

About 500 people witnessed the
Third Annual Big 4 Field and Track
Meet held at Culbertson last Saturday
afternoon. While he day was any
thing but favorable for the competing
teams many new records were set up
both in the field and track events.
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1923-05-18
OIL TAX BILL IN
ASSEMBLY IN TEXAS

Austin, Texas, May 7.-On motion
of Representative Coffee, author of
the gross receipts tax oil measure.
the house today refused to concur in
the senate amendment to the bill re-
ducing the proposed tax from three
per cent to two per cent and asked
for free committee to consider the
measure. A motion by Representa-
tive Gibson to concur in the senate
amendment was tabled.
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1923-05-18

pear at their best in the soft cloths that
are in demand, and conservative taste
will always favor such tones for con
slant wear.
The model at the left of the two
coats pictured is spring design in tan
corona cloth with muffler collar and
novel sleeves. They are finished with
rows Of narrow braid stitched on, with
beautiful accuracy, in parallel rows.
The coat at the right is a Iustrous
black, in a pile fabric, with caracul col
lar. The sleeves are cut in one with
the upper part of the garment which
achieves a cape effect, and silk braid
forms the decorative feature, finished
off nv taSSpIS
Evening star., 1923-03-18
Mems 35c Half Hose, Csc

Onyx" Mercerized Hose. high
spliced heel, double reinforced
sole and toe; the famous Dub-L-
Wear grade; in black. white and
plain colors; perfect quality.
Evening star., 1923-03-18
Mems Underwear, 41c

Balbriggan Underwear, ecru
color; light weight; short-sleeve
shirts, fullS1ength drawers, with
extra reinforced seats; seconds
of "Oneita" make. Worth 75c
each garment.
Evening star., 1923-03-18

27x54 Hit-and- miss Rag Rugs,
in light and dark colors, or 3x6
#. Heavy Double-warp Grass
Rugs. in green, blue or brown
oriental and medallion stenciled
designs.-First Floor - Bargain
Table.
Evening star., 1923-03-18
New ':DominO" Wells
zoe and 0Sc

Dame Fashions latest novel
ty in spring veilings. decidedly
smart short wells to drape over
side of hat, in an assortment OF
pretty meshes with chenille and
scroll borders. All wanted
I shades.
Evening star., 1923-03-18
Sl2 Cooks LinOleun1
Rugs. S5.65

6Xl2-ft Room Size COOK
Make Linoleum Rugs, burlap-
back grade, in handsome wool
rug designs: light or dark color
lngs. All with complete borders.
Perfect quality, but a trifie heav-
ier or lighter weight than the
standard quality. and for this
reason are sold at one-half regu-
lar price.
Evening star., 1923-03-18
81 Summer
Curtains
Sl.39 Pair

Cross Stripe Summer Curtains,
for window or door drapery; "
wards long. 40 inches wide; tas-
sci trimmed; green and ecru
color grounds with various
color stripes and fakes.
Goldeuberg' rg's-Fourth Floor.
Evening star., 1923-03-18
S11.75 Cherokee
Rugs, $1O.45

S.3x10.6-ft. II G e $ NJ a k e
Cherokee Fiber Rugs, reversible
woven (not stenciled) designed,
of rose, blue, green, tan, gold and
brown; handsome wool rug pat
terms. suitable for any room in
the house. SIS. .-..F
Evening star., 1923-03-18
Mems 81 Union Suits, 70c

Athletic Union Suits, Of fine
ua1ity, softfinished, f2XS0
checked nainsook: made with
web back and extra long trunk,
assuring comfort to the wearer;
sizes 81 to 46; perfect quality.
Evening star., 1923-03-18
Mems ST Union Suits, 69c

Balbriggan Union Suits, ecru
color; made with perfect closed
crotch; short sleeves and full
length legs; sizes "a to 46.
Evening star., 1923-03-18

Mems Half Hose, Csc
Thread Silk and Silk plated
Half Hose, high spliced heel,
double reinforced sole and toe;
black, plain colors and two toned
effects; irregular weaves of 75c
values.
Mems S. Bathrobes, $1.7o
Summer Bath or Beach Robes,
of fine quality cotton crepe, in
lounging or regular style; shown
in new plaids.
GoldenberE's-FirstF Floor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-13
Bunnen on Stand
in Own Defense in
Cross Murder Case

Guldhall. VT. Nov. 12-Edgar
Bunnell. on trail here charged win
the murder of Job Cross of Canaan.
a wealthy farmer and money-lender,
last July. was called today to testify
in his own defense. BunnelI's wife
and ten year old daughter. Melba,
also were witnesses for the defense.
The three told similar stories OF
Bunnelrs movements on the night
Cross was shot. Cross had supper
that evening at the BunneII farm,
and left Immediately afterwsrd. ac-
cording to the testimony. BunneH
went to the barn to milk, and later
went 10 Canaan village with two
friends. returning home late at night.
Little Melba testified that she had
helped her father with the milking.
Bunnell told OF his business deaI-
ings with Cross who held a mort
gage on his farm and, said there had
never been a full settlement. The
witness staid he saw Cross first on
the day of the latter's death as he
was at work on the road near hse.
home. He rode on the running board
OF Cross car to the house That
was Thursday and he first heard
of Cross disappearance the follow
Ing Wednesday. he said.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-13
Arrest Alleged
Swindler After Two
Years Investigation,

Boston, Nov. 12-An investigation
or more than two years duration led
to the arrest on secret Indictment
today of Ebert Z. Clarke of Franz
ingham charged in FIVE counts with
the larceny of about S31 900.
The government charges in the in
dictment. returned by the Suffolk
county grand jury. tina. Clarke ad-
vertised for men to invest money in
the Executive Corpora ton or the
Accountants Corporation. both of
which he founded. Persons who re-
sponded were promised positions in
various companies which Clarke had
acquired, the complaint charges, but
failed to receive any return on their
investments. which in many indi-
vidual cases ran into the thousands.
The government alleges that Clarke
told investors of large suite Of Of
fees owned by his companies at lis
Broadway. New York City, but that
subsequent Investigations revealed
that no such companies were known
there
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-13
Can Block Aliens
From Owning Land
Supreme Court Ruling

Washington. Nov. 12-AlienS can be
prohibited by states from owning land
providing there is no treaty stipulat-
ing to the contrary, the supreme court
announced today in an opinion ending
legal controversy which for years had
been an issue on the Pacific coast The
question was shared in Importance
with the controversy which was waged
over the right of japanese to citizen
ship, until the court removed the lat
ter from the field of discussion by a
decision last term.
The issue reached the supreme court
in two cases. one from Washington.
brought by Franz. Terrace Of his wife
and y. Nakatsuka. and tho other from
Falifornia. brought by W. !. Porter
field and Y. Mizlno While tho cases
presented only the question Of the pro-
posed leasing Of land to ineligible
aliens. the court squarely. met the is
sue and passed upTn the broad ques-
ton OF the constitutionality of the
law. IL hcia that states could. as
Washington lad. prohibit from owning
land aliens eligible TO citizenship but
who had not declared their intentions,
as we'll as aliens Ineligible TO citizen
ship: or. as California had. restrict
the prohibition to aliens who had not
i'm good faith declared intention to be-
come citizens.
The main decision was handed down
in the Washington case, the court cx-
planning that the grounds upon which
the Washington alien land law was at
tackled included those on which the Cal
ifornia act was aSsailed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-13
Ambassadors of
League Not to Act
on Ex-Prince's Return

Paris. Nov. Il (By A. P.o-The
allied council of ambassadors prac-
tically washed its hands this after
noon of the case arising from the
former German crown princes flight
from Holland by referring ii to their
governments.
A note from the German govern
men replying to the ambassadors
representations in the latter was re-
ceived in tho morning stating that
the Berlin authorities saw no justi-
fication in right or in fact for OPP
posing the return of a German sub
ject to his family in Germany.
. The reply being addressed to the
ambassadors, it was thought neces-
sary that the council take cogniZance
OF it, although 1t was agreed yester-
day between London and Paris that
the affair should be taken from the
ambassadors council and settled by
the usual diplomatic negotiations
The ambassadors then decided that,
In the absence of instructions. Ger
many's reply should be referred to
their governments.
The feeling is growing in French
circles that any action other than
force is doomed to failure. There is
also current opinion to the effect that
II would be an error to single out
Frederick William for penalties while
so many others equally responsible
for the outbreak of the war and even
more guilty of the ruthless methods
employed during the hostilities, es-
cape oil pursuit. 1t is feared here
that insistence by the allies upon the
surrender of the former crown prince
would result in making him more
popular than he is at present in
Germany.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-13
Will Ask Permission to Read
Prepared Statement in Reply
TO Charges-Cross Exam:
inatiOn May Take Two Days
]. Mortimer Who Sprang
i Sensation To Be Recalled

Washington, Nov. 1.-THE Senate
investigating committee cleared the
decks today for the appearance before
it tomorrow of Charles r. Forbes, for
mer director of the Veterans Bureau.
who has been the center Of fire in the
inquiry
Forbes is to take the stand the first
thing in the morning and the eXpecta-
tion is that his direct and cross eXami-
nation will consume upwards of two
days. At the outset he will ask per-
mission to read a prepared statement
In reply to the charges which have
been made against him.
Besides appearing in his own behalf,
the former director plans to call army
and navy officers who will be ques-
toned with view To refuting testi-
mony which has been given with regard
to the awarding OF contracts for veter-
ans hospitals. The committee also ex-
poets to recall for cross examination
Elias ii. Mortimer of Philadelphia
whose charges against Forbes proved
one OF the sensations of the hearing.
Inquiry by the committee today was
directed largely to the operations of
the medical division. DR.. l.. 3. Rogers,
director of that division. was the wit
ness and he stated that there had been
great abuses in the use of contract
hospitals, not only with respect to
charges made to the. government but
also in the matter of the care of the
veterans and the food served to them
Senator Walsh Democrat. Massachu-
sets. developed that in some instances
political influence had been used 20
Keep contract hospitals in operation
after examination by bureau officials
had shown them to be unsatisfactory
Senator Walsh pointed 70 the case Of
such hospital in New England which
was not closed until two years after it
had been found to be unfit
DE. Rogers could give little informa-
Continued en- Page Cool. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-13
FORMER DIRECTOR OF. VETERANS
BUREAU DUE TO FACE SENATE QUIZ
REGARDING HIS TENURE OF OFFICE
BUFFALO POLICE |
BAFFLED BY Three |
WEEKEND SLAYINC$

Buffalo, n. Y. Nov. 12-Three UNI
solved Sayings. which took place
within a period of less than GO hours
over the week end. continued TO baf-
f1e police tonight, after a day fraught
with investigation and disappointing
clues.
Early Sunday George A Stewart
OF Salamanca. n. Y. United States
prohibition enforcement agent. diea
in fusillade Of shots in a cabaret al
Hertel and Elmwood avenues WallS
floor and ceiling were SCARED by
gun-fire. Stewards body was tramp
led as jewellers, musicians, employees
and alleged gunner rushed for the
exits.
The same day, shortly before mid :
night, Mrs. Mayme Bigham was shot
dead by an ambushed gunman as she
attempted to close safe in the rear
OF her husbands drugstore while her
husband and his clerks were held up
by three armed men in front. Her
slayer stepped over the body and
aided his companions in rifllng the
cash register before they escaped in
an automobile waiting at the curb.
Friday evening Elizabeth Bonadio
was watching her brother. Anthony.
paint a piece of furniture in their
South Division Street home. A shot
was fired through an open door be-
hind her and she fell with "a bullet
in her heart. Witnesses declared
that Michael Tcrrinova, a rejected
sutton. ran from the house with a
smoking revolver in his hand. He is
still at large.
Federal authorities today were di-
recting the search for Salvatore and
Ralph Pannavaia alleged to have
been the principals in the Staying OF
the federal agent.
Police late today were developing
q theory that Stewart was the first
victim of a series of planned slayings
in an organized warfare to be- direc.
ted by Buffalo and Niagara frontier
Illicit tliquor operators against the
dry enforcement forces. Stewart. it
was said. had received letters threat
ening death if he did not "lav off. 81
Other agents. police said, had been
similarly marked.
Stories of five employees of the
cabaret, among them "a women
checking clerk who had given Ste
wart his hat and coat just before he
was shot down. varied widely. They
were held as material witnesses
Samuel Provence. arraigned this
afternoon charged with assaulting a
federal officer and operating a caba-
ret after legal hours. was held in
SO 900 bail. Witnesses said Pro-
venzo struck Stewart before the
shooting started. Provence was as
ISOLATED with Salvatore Pannavaia in
the ownership of the place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-13
new ARMORY WILL Be INCENTIVE
TO MILITIA BOYS, SAYS BAXTER
ARMY PROFITINC BY
PAST IN TRAINING
YOUTH FOR FUTURE

Boston, Nov. 1.-THE army is
profiting by it's experiences in the
past in laying its plans for the fiji
ture. particularly in giving military
training to the youth of the country,
Major General Robert c. Davis, ad-
jutant general of the army, told
meeting of Massachusetts, chapters
of the Military Order Of the World
War here tonight.
while it is fitting and proper"
he said, ION this anniversary of
Armistice Day that l should review
and glory in the achievements of the
past, in these troublous times we
must consider the present but even
more look to the future. From a
military standpoint the War depart
ment, under the direction of our able
Secretary, your fellow-statesman.
Mr.. Weeks. and our great command
er, General Pershing. is doing so and
L can assure you that We are taking
advantage of our experiences in the
past and especially of the lessons
learned in the World War"
After citing the progress made in
uniting and developing regular
army, national guard. and reserve
corps, General Davis said:
This is a straight business pro-
position like any other. 1t therefore
is question of dollars and cents.
The development of national defense,
unfortunately cannot be measured
entirely by the patriotic services of
individuals but must be affected very
greatly by the money available to
IL n hn lnf.
requires expenditures for clothing,
arms, equipment, and other neces-
stiles. Therefore. what we can ac-
complisH is limited in part by ap-
propfiations we receive. and we are
hopeful+that Congress will be liberal
and grant the modest requests in
this years budget.
sometime ago we were assured on
high authority that a million men
might spring TO arms over night.
but from a military standpoint the
question is. what would we do with
them the morning after? We know
that our patriotic citizens would
spring TO arms in large numbers but
what we are trying to do is to so
train them now that when trouble
does come and they offer their ser
vices and spring to arms. they will
do so with military knowledge en-
abIin" them not only to protect their
own lives but the lives of other
countrymen.
"As you know. the professional
soldier when he advocates prepared
ness, is looked upon with suspicion
and often charged with desiring war,
but you men who have had expert
cnce in war know that the last man
who Is desirious of ii is he who has
served in one"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-13
Governor is Main Speaker At
Dedication of New Building
In Observation-Disclosures Pro-
gress Made Is In Line With
His Policy in That Direction
Captain of Lewiston Com
rany is Presented Cup
Especial to the Kennebec JournaD

Especial to the Kennebec JournaD
Lewiston. Nov. 12-"There is no
Inconsistency in urging the cause of
Peace and at the same time pleading
for reasonable self-defense." Thus
Gov. Baxter. speaker before a huge
crowd at the dedication of Lewis
toms great armory and auditorium
yesterday afternoon. sounded the
keynote of his National Guard policy.
THE personnel and morale of our
National Guard Companies is bound
to be greatly improved on account
of what You have done for them"
continued Governor Baxter. He de-
clared that the guardsmen of the
city will take a lively interest in
keeping the building in perfect con-
dition. and will make an unusual eff
fort to maintain a high standard of
military efficiency; THAT the Lewiston
companies rank exceptionally high
in the service and that he felt sure
in the years to come they will win
laurels even higher than those they
already have achieved.
faction to have professional military
men of long experience comment
favorably upon the Maine National
Guard Governor Baxter continued.
General Pershing who once conf
manded an army of two million
American Soldiers, and other regular
army officers of high rank. have
spoken to me about the fine appear
ance. high morale and excellent
work of the Maine troops. This
praise has come from men who are
accustomed to speak accurately and
without eXaggeration / know they
meant every word they said.
we have today in Maine 2250 Of
ficers and men in our National
Guard. Our citizens have reason to
feel secure against any outbreak of
violence or lawlessness. They also
know that in case of any great cal
amity such as fire or flood, the Ma
tional Guard Immediately will re-
spond to protect lives and property.
Our Guard is needed equally in Peace
as in War, and its record shows tina
when called upon ii never has failed.
in my opinion there is little or no
danger of our country's becoming Il
great military power. although there
are certain groups who believe we
should have great ornaments. both
on land and sea. and in the air.
am convinced that the great mass OF
Continued CT Page 8, Col. 81
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Brussels, Nov. 12-(By A. P3-
The former German emperor IS pre-
pairing to return to the Fatherland.
He already has in his hands pass
ports for himself and his suite, 'aird
the Brussels Gazette goes so far as
to say that it is expected the
Hohenzollen monarchy will be rest0E-
ed on December 4, William or his son,
the former crown prince Frederick
William, ascending the throne. 49,.
Private advices from Doom re-
ceived by the Agence Telegraphique
Beige say that a courier, Won HocchSt
arrived at Doom at 4 o'clock this
afternoon with twelve German pass
ports for the eX-Kaiser and his im-
mediate encourage. A telegram in
cipher was received there in the
morning, and early in the afternoon
there was a long conference between
William and those close to him.
Later a high Dutch official, DIR. Kan.
of the ministry of the interior called
and was closeted with the former
emperor for thirty-five minutes.
A wireless system has been INSTALL
ed at the residence of the head OF the
HohenZZollerns and messages are re-
ceived from Nauen at noon daily.
Late dispatches from Doom, where
Former Emperor William has re-
sided since his internment in Hoi-
land. announced that he was main
tanning close relations with the lead
ers of the German monarchist move
ment and was said to be hopeful that
events in Germany would turn in his
favor.
1t was also reported that the
Dutch government was anxious to
consult with the allies before grant,
ing permission to either the former
emperor or former Crown Prince to
quit Holland, but when the crown
prince did depart from that country
the Dutch government denied any
responsibility for him under inter-
NATIONAL law.
Holland. according to recent
French advices might be regarded
as an insufficiently secure retreat for
the eX-kaiser. in view of the flight
of Frederick William. This was stat
ed on the authority of the foreign
office. and ii was suggested that a
second st. Helena might be chosen
for him.
A dispatch from The Hague under
date OF November IL announced that
Doctor Kan, of the Dutch ministry
Of the interior. had gone to Doom
for u conference with the former
German emperor. This visit may
have had an important bearing on
the news which now comes out OF
Brussels that William is about 10
return to the Fatherland.
That has been his ambition for a
long time past and the ex-Kaiser has
been kept in close touch with the
changing political conditions in Ger
many. Whether he would ever be
able to get back his throne has been
problematic all along. but his great
desire has been to keep the Hohen-
Zollcrn name to the front, so that II
the monarchists eventuall'. were sue
cessful in their activities a Hohen-
zollern could return as ruler.