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Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1924-04-17
sprInq camp at Eores.ry sehooI

The ninth annual spring camp Of
the school Of forestry will be held on
the north shore Of Flathead lake May
10 to 49, Approximately so students
and five members Of the faculty will
attend the camp this year, according
to Dorr Skeels, a professor in the for
estry school at AiissouIa.
The camp Is located at Yellow bay,
which is the property Of the university,
and Is in wealth Of timber country
which makes 1t an admirable location
for the work Of the school," said Pro-
fessor Skeels. The purpose Of the
camp is to give the forestry students a
chance to put into actual practice the
knowledge Of the courses they have
been studying during the fall and
winter"
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1924-04-17
PRESIDENT WARNS CONGRESS
TO KEEP WITHIN THE LAW

WashinRton.-Pres Coolidge. ir
message to the senate April II, ad-
vised that body to maintain It's ICON
stltutIonal and legal rights" In con.
Quoting Investigations.
The president supplemented his mes
sage with a letter from Secretary Mel.
lon in which the treasury head de.
clared that should unnecessary In.
reference" with the proper exercise
OF his duty he continued. "neither J
nor any other man OF character can
long take responsibility for the treas.
ury."
The message. couched In direct Ian.
guage, was accustomed by the action Of
the senate committee investigating the
internal revenue bureau In employing
Francis J. Heney Of California as spe-
clal prosecutor Mt the instance and al
the expense Of Senator Couzens Of
Michigan. Republican member Of
the committee.
Employment Of Heney was declared
by the president to he IN conflict with
law and procedure likely to throw
the government into disorder.
ut Is time that we return to n gov.
eminent under and In accordance with
the usual forms of the law OF the
land" the president said.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1924-04-17
Lockout q EnaIIsh shIpyards

London. - About 10000 shipyard
workers throughout England are
locked out in consequence Of the fail
ure of the striking members of their
unions in Southampton to resume work
Aprll IL. In conformity with the nlti=
matum OF the ship building employ
ers' federation.
The lockout Is imperative only at
Southampton where the yards are be-
Ing kept open for the return of those
men willing to 30 back to work. When
ever the Southampton members of any
OF the unions involved resume labor
the lockout against their fellow work.
ers In other yards viii be withdrawn,
the EMPLOYERS declare.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1924-04-17
FLOOD WATERS RECEDE
II HARDIN DISTRICT
Cooler Weather Lsssens Danger IN
Bic Horn Valley; Flood Dam
age Being Repaired

Flood waters in the Little Big Horn
and the Big Horn rivers which Mon
day night, April 7, threatened the
railroad. the highways and small
towns along the banks in the vicinity
Of Hardin and Lodgegrass, are reced-
ing under the spell Of cooler weather
and 1t Is believed here danger Of fur
Their damage has passed.
Both rivers are still running bank
full, but water, which flooded the low
lands and ran over the Burlington
tracks near Wyola, has receded,
Water. too, which flooded streets
and at least one building at Lodge
grass, has receded and flood damage
Is being repaired.
Considerable damage has been done
to the Custer highway as a result Of
the high water in the Little Big Horn.
Railroad damage was not such as to
stall trains.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1924-04-17

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. F. Stone Of
New York, taking up the post OF at.
torney general has announced as his
policy the keeping Of the nation "ln
the straight path Of justice under the
law"
Mr.. Stone on his arrival here April
0, conferred with President Coolidge
and then after lnqulring OF the White
house policemen ssFyhere- the depart.
ment OF Justice is went to his office
there
Mr.. Stone took the oath of office in
the private office Of the attorney gen.
eral. There was no ceremony. The
oath was administered by the depart.
ment's appointment. clerk.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1924-04-17
Aoe PensIon for ArnentIna

Buenos Aites-A national old age
pension law, recently enacted by the
Argentine congress, is regarded as
unique in such legislation in that It
makes provisions for nearly every EN-
ployed person In the country and Gre
ates probably the largest pension fund
In the world While the bill was pend
Ing It was hailed as a great step for
ward In social legislation. bur now It Is
being severely criticised as being de-
fective In many respects.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1924-04-17
lnatltutLon Az, Mora Eunda

Miles CitF.-Recommendations will
be made to the state board Of educa-
tion at Helena that additional funds
be provided which win approximate
100000 for the erection OF buildings
On the grounds Of the state Industrial
school here. Following an Inspection
made at the request Of Supt. A. G.
Dorr, committee consisting OF the
heads OF three civic organizations
reached the conclusion that new
kitchen, a cottage and a hospital are
needed to more adequately take care
Of the school population. These mat
ters win be laid before the state board
Of education at once. It is announced.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1924-04-17
RapeIIe Men Purchaae Bank

A group of farmers and business
men Of Rapelje have taken over the
interests of Roy J. Covert and asso-
ciates In the First National bank Of
that city. The. new officers Of the
bank are w. ]. SOderlind, president /;
John Raab. vice president; A. B.
Richards, cashier.
MIR. Soderlind has been with the
bank since It started and has been
resident of Rapelje since the first
stake was driven in plating the town
In 1917. Mr.. Raab is a substantial
farmer Of the Rapelje district where
he has been engaged in farming since
1910 Mr.. Richards has been with the
bank as assistant cashier for the last
year and Is interested IN raRehing at
Gibson.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1924-04-17

Wilsall.-Slnce the first Of October
about 1000 hogs have been shipped IN
car lets to the markets In addition
At least 10e dressed porkers have been
shipped locally TO the Livingston mar
ketk Reckoning the average value Of
zach animal ct $40 the gross receipts
to the farmers Of this section from this
soaree alone Is IN excess OF $50 900 al.
nually. II n iess than TWO years ago
inst is was difficult TO obtain q car
load shipment Of swine IN thls sectioa,
and present production could be In.
crossed 1ve-fold
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1924-04-17
PIaee LOU in FlshIess stream

The forest service has made plans
to stock the headwaters OF the north
fork of the Blackfoot river with native
trout in June. All the planting viii
be done above the falls. which are
more than 90 feet high
There Is not fish Of any descrIp-
ton in that territory of 100 square
miles, 1t was stated by J. H. Clack.
fire assistant OF the MissouIa national
forest.
The streams at the points described
are said to-be ideal for trout-cold,
rapid, full Of eddies and running
through lightly forested and meadow
lands, where plenty OF feed abounds
during the summer time.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1924-04-17
CATTLE EXCLUDED TO pRE-
VENT SPREADING DISEASE

Helena.--A quarantine calling fol-
the exclusion or inspection Of all live
stock, meats hides, fruits, fodder. veg
etables, milk. cheese, butter cattle cars
and even farm hands from the state
Of California was ordered April o. by
Governor Joseph NJ, Dixon to prevent
the spread into this state of the foot
and mouth disease.
One-day-old chicks may be shipped
into the state. under the proclamation.
under certain regulations, as may
treef. Shrubs and roots and biologics II
released by the United States bureau
OF animal Industry
All forms Of livestock. dressed car
cases of beef. swine, sheep and other
rumInants are absolutely barred. So
is hay, straw and similar fodder. Live
stock consigned to other states cannot
pass through Montana unless accom-
panied by federal certificate Of
health and shipped In sealed cars.
MIX, cream, cheese and other dairy
products are excluded unless II is
shown that they are made from pas
teurlzed or sterilized milk. Fruits and
vegetables must be shipped in new
containers and only from areas ap-
proved by the California agricultural
department
Because of the extremely contagious
nature of the disease, Governor Dix
on's proclamation provides that all
sheep shearers. farm and stockyard
Iaborers in general coming from the
state Of California where the foot and
mouth disease is rapidly eating its
way into the livestock industry, must
furnish affidavit evidence that they |
have not been In infected areas or
subject themselves 10 a thorough fu-
nigating.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1924-04-17
submit Rsparatlon. Plan

The reports of the experts who have
been engaged for the past three
months in the task of ascertaining Ger.
many's capacity to pay reparatlons,
have been handed to the reparation
commission. The two committees
under the craftsmanship OF Brigadier
General Charles G. Dawes and RegI.
maid McKenna, respectively, have gone
deeply into the intricacIes Of the many
problems connected with PREPARATIONS.
and as mentioned In the covering let
ter, they approached the task "as bus
mess men anxious to obtain effective
results.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1924-04-17
BONUS AND TAX BILLS
HAVE RIGHT OF WAY
Republican Leaders Confer 70 neeI6A
Which Of Two Measures to
Have Priority

Washlngton.-Flnal action on the
legislative fiscal program has been put
up to the senate when the finance com.
mittee reported out the bonus measure
and revenue bill, Saturday. April II.
Republican leaders Immediately called
party conference to determine which
measure would be given priority while
spokesman for the two parties prom
ised early action on both bills.
The bonus measure was approved by
the finance committee as passed BIS
the house without the fOrmaiity OF
vote. At the same time Chairman
Smoot made public a report estimating
the revenue bill as framed by the com
mlttee would cut taxes in the next
calendar year $50.o89,444 below the
amount OF revenue which will be need
ed to meet government expenses.
Despite the dispute over the cost of
the bonus bill and whether funds will
be available to pay for 1t. It's passage
by a comfortable majority has been
freely predicted. The bill, which pro
yides for cash payments to veterans
not entitled 10 more than $50 in adj,
iusted service compensation and 20
year endowment life Insurance policies
10 others. passed the house by a vote
IF 1856 to a.
Senator Simmons OF North Carolina,
Democrat on the finance com
mite. has announced he would pro
pose an amendment to the bonus bin /
rom the floor to incorporate an option
or full cash payments.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1924-04-17
HUeOST|HNES. GERMAN
IADUSTRIALISI, Dies
Complications Set n After Three op-
eraslens In Spite Of Al That
Medical Science Could %

BerlIn.-Hugo Shines, the most
powerful figure In the Industrial life
Of Germany, died Thursday, April 10.
There had been no hope OF his re-
eovery for many hours, and the fore
most medical skill could do nothing
against the ravages OF disease. Three
major operations had been performed.
the first about four weeks ago for gall
stones, and It was owing to the I'm
possibility OF keeping the patient quiet,
according to the surgeons. that COM
plieations arose, necessitating further
operations, the last ore Sunday. II
was also reported that pneumonia de
veioped.
The far-reaching business enter
prises Of the man, his great influence
among political leaders and his eccen.
tricitles had. since the war, taken
strong hold on the German people, anc
his death, though expected. has caused
anxious speculation as 10 who ma,
arise to take his place.
Hugo SHINES was spoken OF In con
tinental Europe as the German who
owned everything in sight, and from
the peculiar pleasure he found In con
fiding the size Of his fortune 10 al
who would listen, the details Of his
vast Industrial enterprises and the
extent Of his mining, shipping anc
newspaper holdings were never lefl
very much in doubt
The Industrial prince OF German,
cared nothing for luxury, and had nj
personal extravagances. He. owned
several motor cars, but usually walked
or rode in trolley car If his pres
ence were required at one Of thu
mines, he might be seen pioddlng aloni
the street with group of blackene,
miners, or else clInging to a strap II
a street car surrounded by his work
ers. who treated him as one OF thet
number.
His apartments were modest, al
though he owned the hotel in which hf
lived His country place outside Der
In was simple cottage with llttIl
garden.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1924-04-17
ereeka vots for Renuhlio

Athens.-The Greek people April IS
voted for the establishment OF re-
public. The government made ii
known in the evening that big ma
jority in the plebiscite held through
out the country favored republic.
The Greek national assembly March
%, passed a resolution Ia favor Of the
overthrow Of the Gluecksburg dynasty
and the establishment Of a Greek re-
public.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1924-04-17
EaaclatI VIM EIentIon

Rome.--with two-thirds Of the total
election results now available, an
Overwhelming victory for the fascist
Is assured. There only remains to be
seen what seats candidates on the OBJ
position tickets have obtained.
OF the opposition factions, the Cath
Ollie party Is far the strongest next In
line are the unttarians and maxima-
lists then come the communists and
the republicans.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1924-04-17
eomn,laalnn -Annrnvsa- Elndlnnn

Paris.-The Preparations commission
Friday, April II, officially approved
the report submitted TO II by the ex.
perts' commission on the German rep
aration question.
The recommendation Of the commits
sion is that the report be approved
conditional upon the acceptance OF It
by Germany. The commission was
unanimous In registering It's approval
The reparations committee will hear
the German representatives regarding
the report on Thursday, April IL.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1924-04-17

Brief Neass csnosrnims the
- = Treasare State - -

New Roads planned.--Jrhe forestry
service viii build II miles Of new
road this season, II has been an
nounced by Supervisor Il T. Ferguson.
this work to be done on the Crooked
Greek project, Red Lodge Creek sta
ton, Rock creek. and Lodge Pole
creek. Work viii start May l. Some
OF the equipment is on the ground at
/ present at the Crooked Greek project.
Nine miles OF new road on the
Crooked Creek project win be con-
structed and from the point where It
reaches the border Of the national for
est. the citizens Of Cowley VIII tie onto
II with repaired road that they are
preparing TO put in shape to accom-
mOdate travel New road on Red
Lodge creek VIII extend three miles,
Rock creek three miles and Lodge Pole
creek three miles.
Normal College Additions - The
plans for the new buildings to be erect
ed at the Montana State Normal col
lege at Dillon this season are now
practically complete and II is expected |
that actual construction viii begin in |
the immediate future. with the bonds |
disposed of and the money on deposit |
In Helena banks, nothing remains TO
block the path Of the building pro-
gram to be carried out at the state ed !
ucational institutions.
A new library gymnasium and heat
Ing plant are planned to be erected,
and President S, f. Davis Of the Nor
NAL college, while in Helena last week,
Inspected the building plans for the
new buildings.
Famous Mine Again operates-Call-
ing thousands of men to work daily
over period OF 30 years-then a grim.
whistle on the big mill at the Drum
Lummon mine In Marysville has re-
opened under the authority OF the new
st. Louis Mining and Milling company. I
Thirty men are now employed oR-the
which force will be increased /,
within two weeks when the stamps
again will start dropping on ore that
for years made the Marysville section
Montana's greatest gold producer
Mine Shows Good Prospects-MOnI. (
Ia Minerals company. a Spokane syn b
iicate,- reports that It has cut large J
body of high grade lead ore at its I
Pass creek mine. % miles north Of
Bozeman. The ore was encountered b
It the face Of a 35OLfoOt cross-cut tun a
lei and is presumed to be the down s
ward extension Of the ore badies en-. Il
In the upper or No. 4 tunnel f
Che ore Is there exposed throughout h
more than 600 feet Of tunnel and cross i
uts extending from grass roots into b
he mountain. y
Civilian Aid MISUNDERSTANDING 9
f War John w. Weeks has announced
he appointment Of H. s. Hepner Of 4
Ielena as civilian aid to the secretary 4
I war for the state of Montana in the 4
natter Of stimulating public interest 4
throughout the state in the citizens 4
raining camp to he held at Salt Lake 4
gty this year. Mr.. Hepner will be +
the chief civilian agency in the state <
T Montana in assisting tn war de- 4
artment in matters Of personal pro 4
nrement." 4
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1924-04-17
70 Marx site o. First Movie SHOW

Paris-On the building that Is re-
placing one Of the famous cafes OF the
boulevard des eapueines the Paris
city council is to place bronze plaque
to mark the place where the first pub
Tic emovie" was shown.
II was on Der. q. 1895, that the In.
mlere brothers projected their first
film before an audience. The screen
was stretched IN the basemenf Of the
Grand cafe. for generations 4 faxorife
hannt,of bouleyardlers. now In course
Of destruction 70 make Fo0nl for
bank
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1924-04-17
County Attornsy May RosIon

County Attorney L. A. Brown OF
Poplar. who has been IN the South for
several months in an effort to recuper-
ate his health. Is advised by his ply
sicians 70 remain there. He has been
m during large part Of the last year
and half and spent long periods At
hospitals His original Illness was
pleurizy and Il Is understood that his
present trouble is rheumatism. HIS
friends In tle county win share the re-
greet he expresses At the necessity for
quitting the office to which he vas
elected Ii November. 1922.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1924-04-17
COOLIDGE Plans for Farm AID

Observation-Disclosures Coolidge's
proposal to have the new S10,O0O.O00
Agricultural Credit corporation to as.
slst farmers In sections Of the north
west wkeat-growlng territory toward
diversification viii be formulated into
workable machinery at a meeting here
April il, Il Is announced.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1924-04-17
panklnn houses clnss

Los Angeles.-An packing houses in
Los Angeles county were closed AZ
midnight, April s. by order OF federal
and state officials for the purpose OF
permitting a thorough dislnfection
against the foot and mouth disease.
The date for reopenlng has not been
fixed.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1924-04-17

With the state educational bonds
disposed of and the money on deposit
In Helena banks, nothing now remains
to obstruct the building programs at
the state educational Institutions
which means the addition OF library.
gymnasium and heating plant to the
buildings on the Normal college
campus at Dillon.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1924-04-17
Ineumbsnts va clty EIeetIon

Percy Wilmer as mayor and Robert
II. Fletcher as councilman viii remain
in office two more years as the re-
suit OF the election in Helena. Wilmer
defeated Henry Kahn. 1871 to 1l0I4.
and Fletcher won from Wilbur Houle.
1877 to 1901 The total vote Tor may
or was 2.685 as compared with total
registration OF 5.OO7.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1924-04-17
ODer the Great Divide
P'enssrn ~ lsrtV ve.-S $50. ~ rer-.


BROWN-Death has claimed Mrs.
Anna Brown. widow of William
Brown. at her home near Silver. She
was born In Norway eighty-five years
ago. and came to Montana In 1871.
DUNSTAN-Charles Dunstan, died
at Boulder at the age of So. He was
born in England. and had resided in
Jefferson county for the past 40
years.
COCHRANE-Br. Alexander Coch-
rane. ~. a veterinarian Of Great Falls
has been claimed by death. He came
to Montana from Illinois 40 years ago.
JETTE-Fred Jette, teamster Of
Helena. died at the age of 20. He
came to Helena in 1873.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1924-04-17

Weshington = shortage Of farm la
Dor on April has been announced By
tho department Of agriculture, which
estimates the supply at o2 per cent Of
the demand. A year ago the supply
saa ss paE esnt Of kne demand.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1924-04-17
Investloate Effeets 81 Maonetl.m

Reval. Esthania.--An iornless ship
win sail forth into the Baltic this
spring to investigate the effects Of
terrestrial magnetism on navigating
instruments.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1924-04-17
Mary and pouu or q Euron.

New York.-Douglas Fairbanks ana
Mary Piekford sailed on the Olympic
April y. on their first vacation IN
two years. trip thnt is to take them
back 70 California by way Of the far
east.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1924-04-17

Wilmington, n. CA wrecked YES
sci believed to be the British schooner,
Maid Of France. eight days overdue at
this port from the Barbados, was re-
ported a menace off the coast.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1924-04-17
Fords for Cow Punohers

+ The Fry Cattle company, OPP
K Grating a big outfit so miles
west of Sidney. have bought a
remuda of five stem-winding
Fords. to be used by their
+ "buckarOos."
Guy McConaha, foreman for
the outfit, claims he will enter
I Ibis men and their mounts in
+ the next American Legion
/ roundup on July Fourth. and
+ that with chaps and spurs.
: there will be no leather pulling
by the Fry cowboys.
st*R**k*&t+++ +%k+ ~
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1924-04-17

Gov. Joseph NJ. Dixon has announced
three appointments. on various boards
under the state government.
The Rev. Frank E Carlson Of Hell.
ena to be member OF the state beard
Of charities and reforms, succeeding
DR.. }. =. McNamee. whose term has ex-
plred
A. n. Stafford Of Bozeman was ap-
pointed 70 succeed himself a. mem
Der OF the state board Of hail insur.
ance commissioners.
+. J. Sweeney Of Red Lodge was ap
pointed to succeea himself On the
stats board Of asnlal examiners.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1924-04-17
QUOTATIONS OF INTEREST TO
MoNTANANs

Week Ending April ~
Grain Prices
Station Basis at Points In montans
Taking a ssH-cent Freight Rate
IN Minneanolis or Duluth.