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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-12-13
FORD NAME TO
COON BALLOT.
FRIENDS SAY
Will Put Him IN Primaries
Whether He Desires to be
Candidate or Not
CONFERENCE
HELD HOUSE THREATENED
Ford d-FOr-President Clubs to
Be Formed Throughout
Country, Is Said

Detroit, Mich, Dec. 13.-(By the
A. P.)-Henry Ford will be nomi-
mated for President whether he de-
sires to be or NOT, it was unanimous
~ decided at meeting here last
night at which a national Ford for
President club was organized by a
score of supporters Of the automobile
manufacturer who came here regard
less Of the fact that Ford-for-
President meeting to which they
were delegates had been called off :.
The group is meeting again today.
After Robert Pointer Of Detroit
who cancelled plans for the proposed
conference here at the request of
Mr. Ford had refused to serve, Roy
F.. Harropp Of Omaha, Neb., was
elected president of the club. At
the conclusion of the meeting it was
announced that no plans had been
made as to how Mr.. Ford would be
nominated or whether he would be
nominated on the Democratic or a
third party ticket.
"We want Henry Ford for Presi-
dent and we are going ahead and
draft him if he does not come out
and lead the way himself by declar-
ation,' Mr. Haeropp said after his
election. Harropp said the club
would not confer with Mr.. Ford or
invite him to meet them.
The matter of calling national
conference to replace the meeting
which was to have been held here
yesterday and which was called off
was discussed W the group but no
definite action was taken. The ;r.
ganization Of state Ford-for--Pr
dent clubs will be handled by mem
bers of the group, it was asserted.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-12-13
Community CHRISTMAS TREE,T0
BE- ERECTED IN DOWNTOWN PARK

Bismarck will have A., community
Christmas tree.
It will be placed in the Northern
Pacific Park, at Main and Fourth
streets, and will be the ciN's Christ
mas greeting to traveller to the city
as well as a reminder of the Christ
mas spirit to local people.
The big tree, obtained through the
Association of Commerce, will tower
40 feet above the ground and will be
electrically lighted. 1t will be placed
in the park soon and remain there
until after Christmas day.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-12-13
LUCCA HOTEL Is BURNED.

Lucca, N. D.. Dec. 1s.-An early
morning fire of undetermined origin
destroyed the Lucca hotel here, own
ed by Mr.. Koslofiky. The fire had
gained considerable headway when
discovered. Furniture downstairs was
saved The building was covered by
insurance. although the net loss will
be considerable as the proprietor had
made extensive repairs recently.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-12-13
THARALS0N,
} FORMER GUARD
HEAD, is DEAD
Passes Away in Hospital at
Minneapolis After a Long
Illness
WAS ADJyTANT-GENER'L
Had Record of Long Service
in Political Life in
the State
WAS ADJUTANT-GENER'L

Thomas Tharalson, Sr., Of Grafton,
for many years active in military and
political affairs in the state, and for
mer adjutant general, died this morn
ing in Minneapolis, according to in
formation received in Bismarck to-
day Mr. Tharalson had been i'll in a
hospital in Minneapolis for some
time suffering, it was understood,
from a complication of diseases.
Mr.. Tharalson, who was sc years
Of age, was born in Fyrresdal, Nor
way, June l, 1867, and in 1868 his
parents moved to America. His
! father settled in Lime Springs, Iowa,
living there until 1880, when he
moved to Walsh county, North Da-
kota. Since 1885 Mr. Tharalso count
. cd Grafton as his residence. He con-
Quoted a real estate and insurance
business.
Extreme loyalty toward the North
Dakota National Guard characterized
the life Of Mr.. Tharalson. He was
member of the guard from 1889
until 1917, record believed un-
equalled in this state. He served in
all ranks from private to first SER
geant before ne was commissioned
an officer.
During the Philippine insurrecti1n,
Mr. Tharalson /ent over with Com
pany G, North Dakota company, as
a first sergeant. He was commits
stoned second lieutenant of the COM
pany, receiving this commission June
16, 1898 He continued his activity
I'm the guard and was-~appointed lieu
tenant colonel of the Second North
Dakota regiment in June, 1917, but
was forced to give up the position
because of inability to pass the over.
seas examination, being overweight.
1t was great disappointment to Mr.
Tharalson to- be unable to go across
in the World War
He was adjutant general of the
state from March %, 1915, to June
30, 1917.
Held Many Offices
= Mr. Tharalson spent most of bis
life in North Dakota and had held
several important Offices in the state
He was one Of the first graduates OF
Grafton high school and ga several
years was in business there with the
late James E. Hall. Mr.. Tharal-
sons parents resided on farm
: near Hoople Mrs. Tharalson died in
1916 in Bismarck.
For many years Mr. Tharalson was
postmaster at Grafton. He served
gas deputy state treasurer when Gun
der Olson was treasurer in 1911 and
1914. and in 1914 was a candidate to
succeed Mr. Olson. but was defeated
In 1916 and 1917 he was adjutant-
general Of the state and served with
the American forces during the
World War.
Mr.. Tharalson married Miss Kate
Kelley Of Grafton, who died in 1917 {.
He leaves three sons, Noel, deputy
internal revenue collector at Devils
Lake: Thomas, Jr., with the highway
commission at Bismarck. and Paul
at Bucoda. Wash. and one daughter
Helen.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-12-13
COLD SNAP TO
BE SHORT, is
BUREAUS WORD

Chicago. Dec. 13.-The cold snap
which swept over the central middle
west yesterday and last night will
continue only for day or two, the
weather bureau indicated in its fore
cast today.
although the temperature has
fallen decidedly from the Rocky
Mountain region eastward over the
upper Mississippi valley and western
lake region" the weather bureau
stated, "the temperature reading are
not unseasonably low at any points"
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-12-13
HOME ROW CAUSES ARREST.

Minot, N. D., Dec. 13.-Domestic
troubles at the home of Louis Berg
of Minot, brought about his arrest by
Minot police on q charge of violating
the liquor laws. According to the
police, they seized still and guam
tity of moonshine at the Berg home.
Mrs. Berg told officials that when
she retrned home. her nose Caught
the odor of cooking mash. Accusa-
tions and heated verbal clash en-
sued, she said, followed by tele-
phone call by the woman to the
police station.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-12-13
UNDER ARREsT

Fargo, Dec 13.-Edward Ward, SO,
Fort Rice. N. D., farmer, was ar
rested on Dec. 10, charged with man
ufacture Of liquor, according 60 re-
port received at the federal prohibi-
tion state headquarters here. Thirty
gallons Of grain and sugar mash, >
10-gallon and five-galIon still were
seized.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-12-13
MlNOT TERM IN FEBRUARY.

Minot, N. D., Dec. 13.-The present
plan of federal officials is to have the
Minot term of United States district
court follow the jamestown term,
which will be held on Jan. Is, next.
In all probability the Minot term will
not be convened before the fore part
of February.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-12-13

Committees named by various
clubs to consider Community
Christmas celebration will meet this
afternoon. It has been suggested
that program be given in the city
Auditorium on Sunday, December %.
and that all church choirs in the
city cooperate in song festival.
Singing of Christmas carols especial
ly would be featured. The exact
form the community celebration will
take will be-determined by the COM
mittee.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-12-13
REBEL FORCE
ISADVANCING
ON FEDERALS
Correspondents Telegraph
That Big Battle Between
Factions Is Nearing
OBREGON STANDS FIRM
President of Mexico Declines
To Accept Mediation;
Will Fight II Out

Vera Cruz. Dec. 13.-(By the A.
P.)-Newspaper correspondents ac-
companying the rebel armies in their
advance on Mexico City telegraphed
early this morning that the situa-
ton in the state of Puebla was un-
Changed but that battle apparently
was imminent.
The main body of the insurgent
troops has Joined the advance guard
and the rebels are now entrenched
in b line that runs from Esperanza
northwest to Oriento, a distance Of
35 miles and thence wet to Apizaco,
stretch Of 30 miles.
The Obregon forces are centered
at San Andres, 80 miles south of
Oriental, where Generals Topete and
Almanazan have about 1000 men. At
Tuhuacan, 35 miles south of Esper-
anza, two generals have a similar
number Of troops, and at San Mar
cos Hhe loyalists have another body
Of troops. 1t is evidently the aim
Of the Obregon forces to prevent the
Esperanza and Oriental rebel col
umns from meeting at San Marcos,
where the Mexican and inter-oceanic
railways cross each other.
1T is between these points, sure
ly," writes one correspondent, that
the deciding battle for the posses
sion Of Mexico City will be fought"
DECISIVE BATTLE NEAR.
Mexico City, Dec. 13.-It is gen.
orally felt here that decisive bat
tie here and the Sanchez forces and
the troops of President Obregon will
be fought on the Vera Cruz front
near where Carranza was defeated
by Sanchez in 1919. The government
continues to concentrate soldiers in
that district to oppose the advance
Of the rebels.
President Obregon has rejected the
mediation offer Of General A. Flores,
governor Of Sinaloa, asserting that
the question. hetween, tha govern
ments and the insurgents has be-
come military rather than political
inasmuch as the rebel leaders are
army men who have failed in their
military duty.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-12-13
WEATHER REPORT

For twenty-four hours ending at
noon today.
Temperature at a. m. II
Temperature at noon ............ IS
Highest yesterday .............. 80
Lowest yesterday ............... %
Lowest last night =. 13
Precipitation O
Highest wind velocity .......... AZ
Weather Forecast
For Bismarck and vicinity: Fair
tonight. Friday increasing clcudi-
ness and warmer.
For North Dakota: Fair tonight:
warmer extreme west portion. Fri
day increasing cloudiness and
warmer.
Weather Conditions
The low pressure. area is moving
eastward over the St. Lawrence val
ley and has caused high winds in
the Mississippi Valley and Great
Lakes region. Precipitation occurred
from the middle and lower Mississip-
,pi. Valley northeastward over the
Great Lakes region and St. Lawrence
Valley. High pressure and fair, cold
weather prevails over the Plains
States and Rocky Mountain region,
while low pressure and rain is> ap-
pearing on the north Pacific coast.
Orris w. Roberts, Meteorologist.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1923-02-01
Sturgeon Lake

Get your auto license at the
post office.
J w. Nystrom transacted busi-
ness in town Tuesday.
Anton Pawlowski was bust
ness visitor in town Tuesday.
Inga Wallin is working at the
IS. S. Wallin home for few
weeks.
Harold Olson and Bruce Barnes
attended the show at Moose Lake
Sunday night.
s. A. Jacobson of Moose Lake.
and Charles Olson transacted
business in st. Paul the latter
part Of Last week.
r. ]. Kusnierck has a crew of
men here that are loading logs
onto cars to be shipped out to
saw mills They expect to ship
60 carloads or more These logs
are the finest that are left
around here and are being cut
from the old Koscielski farm,
east Of town.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1923-02-01

Mrs. William johnson returned
from the hospital in Duluth
where she has been taking treat
ment.
J. M. Davis was called to Min
neapolis the first Of the week
on account Of the critical condi-
ton Of Mrs. Davis.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Mach en-
tertained a number of the young
people Friday evening in honor
Of Miss Alkaline Rudd.
A number of Alice Davis
friends reminded her she had a
birthday last Saturday. All the
little girls had a good time.
Mabel Hamre left Monday for
st. Paul where she expects to
spend the rest of the winter with
her sister, Mrs. z. L. Benshoof.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1923-02-01

Quite number attended the
dance at Kerrick Saturday night
and had very good time.
Mrs r. Magnus and son Of
Duluth, returned home after two
weeks visit here with her
mother, Mrs. Champagne.
Miss B. Mitchell and Lillian
LeMay spent Saturday with Mrs.
J G. Caldwell at Kerrick and at
tended the dance in the evening.
Stanley Peterson, the third
trick operator, has been appoint
ed agent at Grandy. Wilbur
Parsons of Brook Park is now
working nights at the depot
here.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1923-02-01
Duxbury

Miss Rydberg spent the week
end at her home in Danforth.
Little Lorraine. Stelburg spent
Tuesday at the r. Shute home.
Mrs. Elmer Calvin was caller
at the C. Hanstad home Satur-
day.
Mrs. c. Hanstad spent Monday
at the c. Bjork home near Mark
vile.
Little Myrtle Matson had the
misfortune of being bitten by a
horse last week.
C. Hanstad and Francis Lud-
wig who are working in Kings
dale spent Saturday evening and
Sunday at their homes here.
Those who were out visiting
on Sunday were: Mr.. and Mrs
Bert Schmidt at the Fred
Schmidt home; Mrs. Wasson and
children at the N. Matson home:
II o. Hanstad and Mrs. Ander-
son and children at the A. NJ
Anderson home.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1923-02-01
Kerrick

Ask the boys how the dance
was last Saturday evening.
Althea Gellatfy Of Bruno
spent the week end at the w. p
Hogan home.
Ellen Olson returned Monday
after two weeks trip TO Chicago
and the Twin Cities.
Viola Carlson left for Mmnea.
polls Sunday where she expects
to remain for few weeks.
Henry Hansen is now in the
barber shop again having re-
turned from his home at Askov
last week.
Lillian LeMay, Buelah Mitchell
and Mrs. Jacobs spent Saturday
nc the ]. c. Caldwell home. They
also took in the dance in the
evening.
w. r. Hogan spent Monday in
Superior where he consulted a
doctor about his shoulder. The
doctor discovered ligament
strained, which win take some
time to heal.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1923-02-01
Norman

Miss Anderson spent the week
end at her home in Hinckley.
Miss Bertha Kowitz is visiting
her brother, Leonard. and family.
Wilber Kelley called at the
Fred Darnel home Sunday eve
ming.
Mr.. and Mrs. Olaf Nelson and
children spent Sunday at the A.
Tetrick home.
Mrs. Joe Inhofer and children
spent Sunday afternoon at the
Austin Tetrick home.
Steve Purull returned home on
Sunday after being away work
ing in the woods month.
A number of neighbor ladies'
helped Mrs. Mary Tietz celebrate
her birthday last Thursday.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1923-02-01
Windenere

Merle Street visited at home
Sunday
Services were held al the M. f..
church last Sunday evening.
Ethel Carlson was Moose
Lake caller Saturday afternoon,
Mrs. Nystrom and daughter,
Vivian, spent Friday afternoon
at J p. Clickner's.
Several young people helped
Title Olson celebrate her birth
day Sunday afternoon.
Little Effel Moeberg celebrat-
ed her sixth birthday SUNDAY. A
party was given in her honor.
A. large crowd took in the NJ
T.. Ladies' Aid meeting at the
church Last Thursday afternoon
Tracy Street and the Misses
Ethel Carlson Doris Burley and
Hilma Johnson spent Sunday at
Clickner's
The Little Citizens League of
School c held its meeting last
Friday. Quite n number Of the
parents attended.
Some of the neighbors sur
priscd Andrew Goransons Satur-
day afternoon, the occasion being
their fifty-second wedding ami
versary.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1923-02-01
Oak Lake

Bill Koecher is helping Emil
Koccher cut pulpwood
Clifton Erickson visited with
Kurt Carlson Saturday.
Hiding Magnuson is employed
in a paper mill in Clonuet.
Mrs Fred Berg visited at
Alfred Anderson's Monday.
Aug Larson helped w r.
Brunette put up ice Tuesday
Wilmar Carlson attended the
dance in Kerrick Saturday even
ing.
Fred Berg and son, Malcolm
were Sunday callers at Gust
Koecher's.
Edgar Mclancon Of Duuuette,
worked for Ar Erickson at the
camp last week.
Harriet Nelson is slowly re-
covering from her recent attack
of scarlet fever.
VIM. Die was pleasant caller
Mt Duquettc and at Bill
Koccher's Monday.
Mr. and Mrs. Aug Carlson
spent Sunday with Andrew
Miller at Grcy's camp
Miss Agnes Anderson has re-
turned to Duluth after spending
three weeks al her home.
The Ladies' Aid meeting held
at Aron Magnuson's last Satur-
dty afternoon was quite well AT.
tended in spite Of the lnclement
weather
SEVERN Olson narrowly
escaped an accident Saturday
when the horses became unrnly
after the sleigh had tipped in A
snow bank.
The Oak Lake Luther League
will hold it's semi annual meet
ing at the church on Saturday
Feb 10th. at 8 o'clock. All
members are asked 10 bear this
in mind. Everybody welcome
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1923-02-01
ALFALFA CROP or maHY USES
Lsads ~ Forage; Unsuspasssd -
= Hay; Hrs HIoh cass3dN0
capaesty - pSoeusU.

No forage crop cultivated in the
United states ID used successfully in
50 many ways ~ alfalfa. It In more
nearly perfect forage than any other
crop grown in this country. II ID un-
surpassed 40 hay fU: general feeding
and has high carrying capacity as
pasture. With proper handling good
results can be ObtaiDe1 with 1t %
soiling crop II makes excellent
silage and when ground into meal In
q good and easily handled feed. Al
falfa is 50 highly regarded as forage
that some persons have attempted tn
create demand for Il -. human food.
Enthusiasts have tried to show thar
il has medicinal value. However, il
cannot compefe - food with other
staple crops and, 80 far ~ known, II
has no special medicinal properties.
Alfaifa Ii NOT only valuab.s - Q
forage crop. hut also a. q soil I'm
proven. n ID not well adapted to
short rotations, hat the cropping plan
On most farms can be arranged 50 as
to handle the crop conveniently.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1923-02-01
Pleasant Hill

Mrs. Bartels is laid up with
a sprained ankle.
Carl Hamre is working at the
Curry n White ranch now.
The Misses Rudd and Headland
spent the week end in Sand
stone.
Francis Pearson is driving the
school bus while Mr. Davis is
away.
Mrs. Churchill and Kenneth
spent Thursday at the J. NJ
Davis home.
A number of young people
spent Thursday evening with
Willis and Marian DAVIS.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1923-02-01

Bad manners spread by exainpas
as RAPIDLY as good manners.
Things went come your way IL yOu
are TOO much out OF the way.
A tasteiess watermelon, moreover,
Is about as far as insiridity can go.
People don't generally understand
finance and they are punished for 1t.
Riding on the spur Of the moment
has punctured many a pneumatic tire,
No thrill repeats itself. not even
that Of the first mouthful of lee cream.
AT the polls ''the freeman's will"
sometimes turns out to be inst preju-
dice.
Our race Is too INDECENT to- take
kindly TO too mach efficiency propa-
ganda.
Honesty Is the best policy. but to
refuse to be crossquesfioned has
merit.
Punishment would be more patiently
accepted If IL were distributed more
evenly.
To overcome the display Of emotion
IL life work The baby begins life
by crying.
When boy starts ont In the eve
ming. the ''whirl Of gayety" begins with
an oyster stew
Most picturesque slang comes from
a rich idea In possession Of some one
poor in vocabulary.
Az people get older they would 60
on attending dances II II weren't 50
hard to get partners.
About the only time that we can
borrow without interest IL when dis
lance lends enchantment to the view.
II one can't remember what he
reads. he ought to go to lectures He
may he ear.minded instead Of book
minded.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1923-02-01
NickerSOn

Jno Menghini was passenger
to Bruno Monday.
Miss JNnecek spent the week
end at Pine City.
Jno. Champagne went to
Superior Saturday.
Frank McCievis drove to Du-
quette Friday to transact bust
ness.
Floyd Van Guilder made a
business call at Bruno between
trains Tuesday.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1923-02-01

Tried preparations that kill rats.
but RAT-SNAp ia the only one that
prevents disagreeable odors after kill
ing. Also like RAT-SNAP because il
comes in handy cakes. no mixing with
other food. You don't have to dirty
your hands, its the best for household
use" Try RAT-SNAP. Three Sizes
3sc. 65c. SIPS. Sold and guaranteed
by
Askov Drug b Variety Stsre, Exc.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1923-02-01

The Inspector entered a classroom
and held ur fayeral coins.
Can any 3oy tell me what I am
holdipg?" he asked.
Money. sir" answereS one
Right, my boy. Now, who knows
where this money was nader"
"Please, sir. at the races called out
a boy at the hack.-London Tit-Bits
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1923-02-01

A trial subscription to the
American, A months for only SOC.
Evening star., 1923-01-12
ACCUSED OF FIRST
DEGREE MURDER

Murder in the first degree is charged
in an indictment reported today by
the grand jury against Charlie Day,
colored. Day was held responsible
by the coroner's jury for the death
of his wife, Lucy B. Day. but has not
been apprehended. He is alleged to
have sIashed his wife's throat with a
razor at their home, 1886 I'd street
southwest, January 2.
The grand jurors Ignored a charge
of carnaI knowledge against Ralph
n. REYES and one of robbery against
Fannie H. Parker.
Others indicted and the charges
against them are: Edward Green,
ioyriding; James Cummings and Al
bert Cutler, housebreakfng and lar
ceny:' Maurice Lee, housebreak1ng
James S. Chapman and Emanuel Ber-
ry, grand larceny; Joseph 5: WINS
more, attempted robbery; Fred F.
Hall, assault with attempt TO commit
robbery; Joseph \. Turner. Nellie
DORSEY and Ella Moore, robbery;
Lloyd B. Magruder and John W. Lyles'
non-support of minor child; l: b.
| Roger and William 3. Smoot, raise
! pretenses: Samuel Smith, Willie Col
: iins. Howard Smith, Louis WeaVeS
] and Moses D. Wormley, assault with
dangerous weapon.
Evening star., 1923-01-12
Caros of 'Tbanks.

GREEN wish ito express my sincere thanks
and appreciation to my friends ana tne
nurses at Freedmen's Hospital for their KIND
ness, sympathy and beautiful Moral tributes
at the death of my niece, MAUD T. M'
GREEN.
HER AUNT MRS. ALICE WELLS.
JEFFRIES. We extend our sincere thanks
and appreciation ts'relatiyes and frienos TOT
sympathy and floral tributes AT the DEAN
OF our beloved mother, ELIZABETH Jbf :
FRIES. THE FAMILY.
TUCKER, We wish TO extend our sincere
thanks and heartfelt appreciation to our
relatives and friends for their kindness, sym
pathy and beautiful foral tributes rendered
during tie illness and death of our beloved
one, MARY F. TUCKER.
RALPH A. TUCKER, SAMUEL WATSON
AND FAMILY AND 7. W. TUCKER IND
FAMILY. 10
Evening star., 1923-01-12

Envelope Chemise, Ste
"Moon-glo" silk; tailored
stitched yokes or embroide
and orchid.
Evening star., 1923-01-12
ANSWERS DIVORCE PLEA.

Victor Mindeleff has filed an answer
to the suit for limited divorce
brought against him by his wife.
Kathleen H. Mindeleff. He denies
that he deserted his wife and claims
she left him Novembre 81, 1919, and
has continued to remain away from
him. He Is represented by Attorney
Charles w. Arth.
Evening star., 1923-01-12
DENIES CLERKS CHARGE,

Secretary of the Interior Fall has
asked the District Supreme Court to
dismiss the mandamus proceedings
brought by Mrs. Vivian S. Armstrong
former file clerk in the general land
office, to compel her reinstatement
He denies that her dismissal came az
the result of personal animosity OF
her superiors, but declares she was lei
out when curtailment of the force was
made necessary by lack of appropria-
tion June 20, 1921.