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Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1923-06-07

Snowdrift, giant white wolf OF the
HIghwoods and one of the most motor
ious ravages Of cattle herds in northern
Montana. was shot and killed a few
days ago by Don Stevens. biological
survey trnpper and hunter. according
TO reports received at Great Falls.
snowdrift had dragged d heavy trap
for four days before he met his fate.
"Any man with ONE get up to him
first payment or a place and to pro-
vide for the first year can make a
success of farming In this section pro-
viding he mixes brains with his
Drawn" J. A. Maxwell, a successful
farmer living IL miles northeast OF
Roundup told field men Of the Montana
Development association who are
studying the farming situation In that
section.
Suddenly disappearing while swim
ming In the Billings irrigation ditch,
Warren Bryan, 70, a Billings young
man, was drowned despite the efforts
of his brother. Clarence Bryan and an
other companion to locate him. R-
forts to find the body were started Inn
medIately but 1t was not until nearly
10 o'clock the following day. after the
water had been shut out Of the ditch.
that II wal discovered about a mile
below where he was drowned
Charles A. Rasmussen, collector of
internal revenue for the district Of
Montana, Is In receipt OF a communi-
cation from ID. II. Blair. commissioner
of internal revenue at Washington.
ordering a reduction In salary costs OF
personnel In this collection district Of
1870 for the fiscal year beginning
July 1, 1923. This reduction 10 made
necessary by reason of the fact that
the appropriation granted by congress
for conducting the internal revenue
service during the coming fiscal year
has been reduced about three and ono
half million dollars.
The entire office force of the super
intendent Of the Montana division Of
the Great Northern railroad Is being
brought back from Wolf Point to
Havrs. One set Of train dispatehers
has made the change and the second
will be In Havre soon. In addition to
the heads of the various departments
about 1S clerks and assistants win oc~
cups the offices which recently have
been renovated and repaired Two
years ago the superfntsndsnts of1eeA
we're moved from Havre to Wolf
Point when the Havrs division and ths
Montana divisions were consolidated
A fish, which j. III. Brunson, state
superintendent Of fishsrtsA and On
|. III. Trsscs. manager Of IL 0sosg~
own hatchery. near Anaeoo6a, 60
= freak. was taksn from IL
Mil creek trsos rsssnuy. II
vas a grayiing. but instead Of being
siivery gray color. vas . bseDst
rssn. 80 far ~ the f1sh c~usturasa
ASCERTAIN. II WA . pss1se<y
fish. and tlssy Ar unsess -
ccount for in pscuiiar coso<.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1923-06-07
BANDITS To FREE
FOREIGN CAPT|VES
MAJOR ALLEN OUT OF BRiGANDs'
LAIR ASSURES LIBERTY
AT HAND
RELEASE PLEDGED FINAL II
EnoIlshman Brings Down Baskctfui OF
Souvenirs From the Bandit Camp;
Major Allen Brings Down
Old Sword

Tientsin.-All the foreign captives
now held by the Suchow train bandits
In their Paotzuku stronghold will be
released In a few days, according to
Maj. Robert A. Allen, Z. s. A medical
corps, who arrived here recently, ac-
companled by w. Smith, ar English
man, the two men having been released
by the outlaws.
Major Allen was greeted by his wife
and Mrs. Roland w. Pinger. The lat
ter's husband. Major Pinger. still is
held by the brigands. Mrs. Pinger APP
peared greatly distressed at the prob
able fate of her husband. but Major
Allen treasured her with the statement
that all the captives would be out la a
short time.
The Chinese officials who are nego-
tiating with the bandits demanded that
the outlaws show their good faith by
releasing two OF their foreign prison
ers, Major Allen said. The bandits
demurred at first, declared the major,
but finally announced:
"AIl right. we win release the two
grcy-heads-"
Mr.. Smith, the English tourist, who
10 around the 00-year mark. a tubi-
liant af his release.
The ~Kngiishman brought down a
baAketful OF souvenirs from the bandit
camp. Major Allen also brought down
an old swsrd with a curious scabbard-
He said he traded a box Of cigars for
the relic
The release of Major Allen and Mr..
Smith left II foreign captives-
Besides Major Pinger and Mr. Solo
man. the Americans among them In
clude Lssu Friedman Of Chicago and
Shanghai. Jerome A. Henley Of New
York and Shanghai. and John b
Powell, Shanghai Newspaper publisher.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1923-06-07
10 Are Killed In Riot

Mexico City.-Ten persons were
killed and II were wounded In a re
ligious riot at Durango City when q
mob attacked the provincial palace and
started to disarm the mounted police.
according to reports The latter
opened fire.
Federal troops are being concen-
trated In Durango for the purpose of
preventing disorders. All places of
amusement have been closed and sol
diers are p~atroIling the streets.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1923-06-07

Heiena--Tsxes on state lands sold
under contract must be paid each year.
according to whatever equity the pur-
chaser may have In the land. according
~ an opinion delivered by n. v. B~iiey.
Register Of ssats bards-
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1923-06-07

Los Angeles.-Jess Willard. heavy
wslght contender for Jack Demp<ey's
title, begun training In the Hollywood
American Legion stadium for his
scheduled July 7 bout with Luis Angel
Ffrpp, of the Argentine
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1923-06-07
Tome Man Wins Golf

Rye, N. Y.--D. Bohmsnn, Of Plain
field. N. J., representing Tome. Mary
land, won the national in~terscholsstic
golf tournament. defeating n. Byrne,
Of Brooklyn Polytechnic high school,
in SO holes, s and 0.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1923-06-07

wsshington-Esght rhoc~eDd school
children, gathered In American league
park. to serenade PvssaAsat and Mn.
Harding ~ . featuzS a Waahingf0n's
music week. broke awsy froxn their
teachers and through . marine guard
before the pxoarsm was ended and
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1923-06-07
1000 ELECTRIC RANGES AT COST
Wired in FREE
Wired in FREE

Om@d~y 10 dw3 $4,000 nadns customers is today ug an ec range w want nmmsh this number to
~ one out every seven TODD this we have bought @d carload of bnndrrx standard electric ranges which wem
gGgn sell the. ba ms on the most liberal terms and at the most attractive mmmabh tina have ever dmdandh the
ahd similar product myhn tn state
HN@n ranges are the very latest product of Ammas foremost manufactures They carry the qmy guaranteed both dhe
l. manufacturer and thu Company Am Aa they are sold and md customers will have constantly their disposal
omo@de technical experts the matter mme In considering the kmsd this mpednedq Opportunity nbnh at
Bemew eme purchased mm He manufacturer aMadhhy ma nnwh a arrange $4Ob $65d eah eabkr
2 Because are determined make your purchase and use Of an electric range WHO'LL satisfactory eng DING ddyM
g. Because we want make this sale aHaMeh tn most modest purse we are selling and installing range ma small cash
payment and gug ne customer year bpy the balance in eL monthly hMasw with no naa added
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-09-05
CENTRAL SOCIAL AFFAIRS.

Last Thursday night the congrega,
ton and friends of Central NJ. E.
Church enjoyed the annual corn roast
and watermelon party OF the lawn sur
rounding the church.
Strings of electric lights were run
from one end of the lawn to the other.
Among the people to enjoy the affair
were many from Atlantic City and
visitors from other parts of the main
land.
Over $50 was cleared as a result of
the affair, Rev. R. A. Burch, pastor of
Central NJ. E. Church, announced on
Friday. Frank Steelman had charge
of committees in connection with the
event.
The Choir of Central NJ. E. Church
went to Ocean City Friday night, en-
joying a Marshmallow roast on the
beach sands of the resort. All report
ed having an excellent time.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-09-05
BIRTHDAYPARTY

A birthday party was rendered Miss
Freda Haekett, of New Road, North
field. at the home of Mrs. Esther Max
well, Pleasant n Pleasantville,
last Saturday night. A pleasant eve
ming was passed in playing games.
The house was beautifully decorated
in pink and blue. At a late hour re-
freshments were served. Those pres
ent were Miss Elizabeth Harris and
Miss Esther Maxwell of Pleasantville,
Miss. Lillian Segman, Miss Helen Seq
man, Miss Beatrice Quency, Miss Ele-
anor Hillerman, Miss Gladys Smith,
Miss Elsie Smith, Miss Freda Hackett
of Mortified, Mrs. Esther Maxwell of
Pleasantville, Charles L~ittlefield, Rob
ert Harris, Samuel Park, Charles
Quickley of Philadelphia, Russell
Hearstskey and William Patterson of
Camden. Constance Smith, Philip Bar
rett of Mortified. Miss Hackett re-
ceived many beautiful presents.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-09-05
Life Guard Finishes Work.

Joseph Lingelbach, who has acted
as life guard at the swimming beach
here since July 2, went off duty on
Sunday, Sept. 2. He was placed on
duty for a period OF so days.
II is expected that a number of i'm
provements will be seen when the
guard goes on duty next year, if the
present plans are carried through.
At the meeting of Council in Septem-
Der, City Solicitor Abbott will furnish
the necessary papers. that the city
may take over the swimming beach
and the surrounding land as a park
site.
Bathc-s who are not familiar with
The arr Of swimming will need to ex-
ercise great are during the month of
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-09-05
UNDER $500 BAIL.

On the complaint of Alfred Conover,
of Oceanyille, Roland Kurtz, of Abse.
con, was brought before Magistrate
Richard G. Brown, Of Pleasantville, by
a State Trooper Monday, charged with
trying TO enter Conover's dwelling in
Oceanyille Sunday night by breaking
down a door sand threatening to kill
Conover with a gun.
Upon pleading not guilty, Kurtz was
held for the October term of court I'M
der $500 bail.
According to the story told the Mag
~istrate, Kurtz came to Conoyer's home
late at night, and tried to get into the
house, which was locked.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-09-05
FAVOR NEW ROAD.

Residents along the section of the
new state road proposed to be run
from Berlin to Mays Landing, passing
through Tansboro, Cedar Brook, Blue
Anchor, Hayville, Folsom and Wey-
mouth, give approval to the new
route.
Motorists are fast realizing that in
a short time it will be impossible to
control traffic on the White Horse
pike unless relief of some kind is fur
nished.
At Berlin, the White Horse Pike,
which is twenty-eight feet wide, sud
denly drops to sixteen feet, and cars
pour into the narrow strip of concrete
in funnel-like fashion. Under the pro-
posed new plan, a large majority of
the motorists would take the right
hand road, passing through the places
named and saving in eleven miles.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-09-05
POINT OPEN.

The Somers Point schools opened
last Friday. The school closed earlier
last Spring than other County schools
and for that reason opened a week
earlier this season. The enrolment
is larger than ever before.
H. T. Marstellar is the principal
and instructor of the 18th and 9Th
grades. Catherine H. Smith will teach
the 5th and 9th grades. Mrs. Lula
Hagerty the 4th grade, Miss Edna
Higbee Scull the Sd grade. Margaret
Myers the End grade and Nettie c.
Leeds the LIST grade. Mrs. VanSant
will teach music.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-09-05
ABSECON NEWS LETTER
NEWS OF INTEREST IN AND ABOUT THIS THRIVING CITY
AS cHRoNicLEo BY LENA ROBINSON.

September, when it is expected that
large crowds will avail themselves OF
the pleasure the beach affords.
Heavy Pike Traffic.
The heaviest traffic of the season
was noted on Saturday and Sunday on
White Horse pike. 1t is the first time
this summer that the traffic to the
shore exceeded the traffic from the
shore. Despite this but few arrests
were reported. John O'Neil, 6120 Up
land street, Philadelphia. was brought
before Magistrate Peoples and fined
$40 for driving a machine without a
license. He was arrested by Trooper
Durney.
Robert S. Kettyle, OF Philadelphia,
was brought before the same magis-
trate and fined So for reckless driving.
Too much credit cannot be given
the State Troopers for the excellent
service rendered by them during the
heavy travel this summer, as there
have been fewer accidents than usual,
because of their fearlessness and
alertnesS.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-09-05
RAMS CAR.

While driving an automobile on the
Shore Road near Bolton Avenue, on
Monday, Mrs. Alice Friend, of Cam
den, had a collision with a Suburban
trolley car. The woma was arrested
by State Troopers and taken before
Justice Wyand, who fined her SIS for
reckless driving. Mrs. Friend was ac-
companied by her husband and two
children. They were going toward
Pleasantyille when the collision hap
nened.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-09-05
NEW WASTE PAPER CANS.

Six cans have been placed in various
parts of the business section of the
city along Main street, for papers ant
rubbish. The cans were ordered by
City Council some time ago.
The Women's Republican Club, at a
meeting early in the summer, appoint
ed a committee to request the Mayor
to see that the main street was placed
in better condition. The Street Com
mittee was instructed TO provide con
tainers for paper at the next meeting
of City Council.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-09-05
sPEEDoMETER TESTING

The following courses have been
measured on County roads for testing
speedometer mileage records:
Miles.
l. S. End Beach Thoroughfare
Bridge (Absecon Bouleyard)
to Chestnut Neck Terminal,
Section 9, Route 4........... 14.14
3. S. End Beach T~horoughfare
Bridge (Absecon Bouleyard)
to Bremen Ave, Egg Harbor
City, n. 14.6S
8. S. End Albany Avenue Bridge
to Route No. IA Intersection,
Mays Landing ............. 17.43
4. Route No. IA Intersection,
May s Landing, to County
Line, Downstown .....,..... 14.04
5. S. End Albany Avenue Bridge
to County Line, Downstown. 91.47
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-09-05
POINT REPUBLICAN CLUB.

The Somers Point Women's Republi-
a Club is making great preparations
for the meeting on September II at
the home of Mrs. Robert Craighead,
and an interesting program is being
arranged,
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-09-05
PARTY.

Members of the Glass of 20, Pleas
antville High School. will have a wat.
ermelon party at the Steelmanville
home of Miss Margaret Gordon, popu-
lar member of the class, this Tuesday
night.
The call of the North. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1923-1924, 1923-08-31
A MASONIC STAND

Speaking of the matter of the en-
forcement of prohibition the National
Masonic Trestle Board of San Fran
cisco says:
"In the meantime there is but one
position that a Mason can take and
remain true to the teachings of the
fraternity. In so far as he is con-
cerned the law of the land is to be
obeyed. And also his interest should
be upon the side of the authorities
who are seeking honestly to enforce
obedience. There can be no middle
ground of Indifference, even for those
whose private opinions may incline to
modification or repeal. There has
been too much paltering with the sit
uation until the elements that thrive
on crime and disorder imagine that
they can f1out all law. For those who
are pledged to support of good gov
eminent to ignore any part of their
duty because of personal likes or dis
likes is to play the hypocrite and to
give support to the forces and inf1u-
ences that are most dangerous in an
admittedly critical time."-Masonic
Tribune.
The call of the North. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1923-1924, 1923-08-31

song writing. Take those charming
phrases: "We just killed pony, so
try our bologny, it's favored with
oats and hay" As the eminent
critic, Will Rogers, remarks, this is
not only great poetry but honesty
which should be rewarded. The au-
thor Is on the level. He is telling
you just what you get. Is there any
honesty, by contrast, in the English
mans assertion that "Phoebus gins
arise, his steeds to water at those
springs, on caliced flowers that lies 2"
Why, the Englishman's stuff isn't
even grammatical, let alone being &C
curate. We know perfectly we'll that
there isn't any Phoebus any more
than that there is a Santa Claus. The
Englishman, apparently, never knew
what he was talking about.
We, Americans, can't be fooled any
more. We know great poetry and
great music when we see it. A ma
ton of 10 millions of people that is
resounding with sour Hen Fruit,
have you tried 'em, real live Chickens
inside 'em," is a nation gifted with
the highest poetic and musical sense.
That is all there is to it. From now
on, we take off our hats to nobody.
We have arrived.
The call of the North. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1923-1924, 1923-08-31
SALVATION ARMY HUT
BUILT BY KLANSMEN

St. Louis Klansmen have just COM
pleted the erection of a new Saliva
ton Army "hut" in the children's
summer camp of that organization,
near st. Louis.
The Salvation Army maintains the
camp so that mothers and children
who cannot afford a vacation may
be allowed a few days in the country
each year as a respite to the intoler
able heat of the city.
The camp opened with twelve
"huts" and accommodations were
badly strained. The Salvation Army
appealed to various local organiza-
tions to help them erect additional
quarters but not until the Knights of
the Ku Klux Khan heard of the mat
ter was any help extended.
Klansmen of St. Louis, to the num-
Der of several hundred, bought the
building material, hauled it to the
camp in trucks, and themselves took
hammer and saw and constructed a
new shut" Work started at IL A. M.
and by 7 P. M. the 'hut" was finish
ed and fully furnished at the Klans-
mems expense. 1t is now occupied
by sixteen children who are enjoying
summers outing.
Several St. Louis ministers, lawy-
ers, and doctors were in the group of
volunteer Klan laborers. Women Of
the Ku Klux Klan provided the
workers with ice water and refresh
ments.
When the ''hut" was completed,
Klansmen in full regalia dedicated it
and received thanks from the Saliva
ton Army officials in charge. The
Khan distributed candy, ice cream and
other refreshments to the children in
the camp when they paid their visit.
The call of the North. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1923-1924, 1923-08-31
A WORTHY PROGRAM

The Montgomery Bulletin takes
great pleasure in concurring in the
following declaration of principles for
which the Supreme Council of the
Scottish Rite stands, and would urge
its readers to do all in their power
for the advancement of this worthy
program.
IA federal department of educa-
ton with a secretary in the Presi-
dents cabinet, and federal aid for
public school purposes, under the alb
solute control of the states.
"A national university at Wash
ington, supported by the government.
3.-The compulsory use of English
as the language of instruction in the
grammar grades.
Adequate provision for the edu-
cation of the alien population, not
only in cultural and vocational SUBJ
jects, but especially in the principles
of Americans institutions and popu-
lar sovereignty.
5.-The entire separation of church
and state and opposition to every at
tempt to appropriate public moneys,
directly or indirectly, for the support
of sectarian institutions.
6.-The American public school,
non-partisan, non-sectarian, efficient,
democratic; for all the children of all
the people; equal educational oppor-
tunities for all.
THE incubation of patriotism,
love of the flag, respect for law and
order and undying loyalty to csnstitu.
'tional government.
The call of the North. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1923-1924, 1923-08-31
Eyes, We have NO BANANAS

xxx.

Too long have we hung our heads
in shame. We have been told that
twentieth century America had no
sense of art comparable to that dis
played by thirteenth century Europe.
We have been told that our 1928
civilization was poor beside the 500
300 B. C. civilization of the ancient
Greeks. We have even been informed
that American music of the hour was
inferior to music turned out by the
Beethovens, Wagners and Strausses
Of Germany during the past 15o
years. At last, however, we are sup
piled with a weapon which demo-
fishes, at single blow, all the stric-
lures aimed against US by these mali
cious and prejudged critics. The
United States has developed wild
enthusiasm for truly American
song. Within three months this
masterpiece has sold more than a
million copies. Within the next three
months, we are given to understand,
it will sell at least another million
copies.
Let us observe, merely, the literary
quality Of this song: 3ns
eyes! We have no bananas; we have
no bananas today.
We just killed pony,
So try our bologny,
It's favored with oats and hay. "
We have those New Ham-SHY-re
squashes,
They taste like Go-LAH-shoes,
But YES! We have no bananas, we
have no bananas today"
The call of the North. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1923-1924, 1923-08-31

admitted that there city ordinance forbddlng
the use park for openar lecture obviously
YOU stopped Khan lecture by using the authority
your without considering the of action
your position in that than pleased an ee
ment in your city that the Ku Kux Klan for
widely known satisfied that personally real
objection to the Kan lecture except possibly that such lecture
might little cloud mouthing by those who will idle
threats the great Protestant organization
ght On feared not the gang and didn't ask
police protection knowing we'll that The
editor Call the North has ecured the entire state
yet find lawless mob You can't make him believe
that Saltwater people different than the people of other
Minnesota towns and cities.
did your ocious action amount to? You took the
ridiculous position of who the role of OF
the Constitution Constitution clearly permits free Speech
yet your action contrary to the basic law of the nation You
Constitution less than Mr. Orn other good
American yet nevertheless let fear influence against
your best Judgment You must admit that suppressed free
speech by your action Mr. Coeen, will find hard to
fy your stand revealed in published statement.
put fair question to you. Who went to you
heads advertising the Kan lecture appeared the
streets of city? There hundreds of people Saltwater
that would like to know the of those who do not believe
Constitutional Rights We know that you do believe in the
aenab rights safeguarded by the Constitution but for
more reasons you failed act with your Many
your city have been approached and that
of the finest Saltwater Even your best friends can't
understand your action in connection with the Kan lecture
Your statement published in Saltwater newspaper
brands the Kan organization of outawy We know
didn't do directly however, clearly enough be generally
derstood. We hope you didn't intend to do that.
Let tell you about certain mayor will call him Mr..
x In Minnesota town. won't mention the town, Mr. the
made application for membership in the Ku Kux Kan
but because of the matrimonial connections he had the
bers of the organization little afraid of him tempo
rary did not accept him. The mayor Mr. became somewhat
unend toward the Kan when he learned that the had been
rejected and later when the Khan lecturer his
made known that he would the police stop the lecture
which advertised Some wanted publish the appa-
ton form showing how far the had and reveal
se for unusual unfrendy attitude toward united
Professionalism But the Call of the North refaned
from going that far We know positively that day Mr.
will things clearly and better attitude toward
the Ku Kux Kan Likewise might state here day you
will get light in Kancrat and things you