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The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1924-03-06
WHAT THE CRITICS SAY
OF MERRY -GO-ROUND"

What a picture is UniversaPs S
"Merry- Col -Roundw They carried a
slogan in conjunction with this fine
achievement which read "You'll Be
Surprised" Well, we were surpris-
ed. There has been no bombast, no
fanfare of trumpets in the exploita-
tions of this intensely human story
Of Vienna. But no director is go
ing to fail in grasping the advertis
ing possibilities now that it is here.
Whatever he says should be shouted
from the housetops.
1t is lavish, human, dramatic and
rich in it's storytelling quality. We
especially liked the manner in which
the central figures are ever in the
foreground regardless Of the surg
inc tide of life in the background.
Indeed we never lost track of the
story.
Rupert Julian, the director, plays
upon the same heartstrings with the
same effectiveness Of a great orches-
ira leader. Mary Philbin is in the
leading role. It has taken a great
role to bring out her expressive
gifts. Lillian Gish, emotional as she
is. could not have done better.
"Merry- -Go-Round" palpitates with
real heartbeats. 1t sings colorful
swan song. 1t moves with real dra-
matte strokes through scenes which
never clash. How deep are the
humanities and how finely expressed.
With "Merry-Go-Round" and '"The
Hunch Back of Notre Dame" Uni
versal is setting dizzy pace. And
some dare to say that the screen is
going to the bow-wows.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1924-03-06
ROOSEVELT co. TO
'24CORN SHOW
NEARNESS OF DISTRICT CORN
SHOW STIMULATES FARM
ERS TO SPECIAL EFFORT

Farmers are beginning right now
to get seed from the best selected
strains of corn that have been pro-
duced in Northern Montana in order
that they will produce corn that will
be of the very best quality and will
make a better showing than ever
before at the Northern Montana
Corn Show, which will be held in
Roosevelt county this fall. This
corn show, while not featured this
year on a quantative basis, will have
at least 10000 of the best ears of
corn that will be produced in Nor
thern Montana during the 1924
growing season. In addition, the
advisory committee of the corn show
has some plan to add more premiums
to the already generous list of prem
iums that were offered last year. In
previous years premiums and rib
bons were only given to the first
four prizes. This year it is the in
tention of the committee to give
ribbons to the first ten places which
will make of course a keener compe-
tition. This enlargement has been
necessary due to the large
increase in the number of exhibits
in each class, and the deserving quail
ity of corn entered by those exhibit
ors. 1t will give all farmers who
have really studied their selection,
a chance to place at the Northern
Montana Corn Show-D. B. Noble,
County Agent.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1924-03-06
By WILLIAM L. DALEY
National Editorial Association Spec
ial to The Herald
Propaganda for
Political Purposes

Washington, March4.- With the
political turmoil over Teapot Dome
and cabinet officers embroiling the
legislative and executive branches
of the Federal Government, the
taxpayer has at least one consoling
thought that the independence of
the judiciary under the American
constitutional system insures the
administration of justice. The
higher courts, rarely approached
or overawed by influences" are
upon the law as it is
written. Public confidence in the
legal tribunals is seldom, if ever,
lessened by reason of grave decis-
ions. Thus the judicial determina-
ton of the facts in the naval oil re-
serve leases is admittedly the most
essential need of the hour. It is
these agencies which must view the
evidence in its true respective di-
mensions.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1924-03-06
JUDGES DEGREE IN
COUNTY SEAT CASE
DECLARES ELECTION MAKES
WOLF POINT PERMANENT
COUNTY SEAT

1t is always much more satisfac-
tory to be able to read the exact
language of legal document rather
than getting it in condensed form,
either printed or by word of month.
Following is the decree and judg-
ment of the Honorable Judge Geo.
A. Horkan rendered as a result of
his findings of fact and conclusions
of law in the celebrated county seat
case in which DR.. J. L. Atkinson is
the plaintiff and Roosevelt County,
the county officials, and the inter
venor, R. J. Moore, defendants.
This decree has the same effect
as the findings of fact, namely, the
declaration that Wolf Point received
the highest number Of votes and be-
came the permanent county seat of
Roosevelt county. The language of
the decree reads exceedingly clean
c1gt and final.
DECREE
In the District Court of the Twen-
tieth Judicial District of the State
of Montana, in and for the County
of Roosevelt.
]. L. Atkinson, Plaintiff,
VS..
Roosevelt County, Montana, De-
PENDANTS, and R. J. Moore, Interven-
or.
The above entitled case came reg
ularly on to be heard on the merits
before the Honorable George A.
Horkan, Judge presiding in the place
of the Honorable G. E. Conner, dis
qualified, pursuant to an order
duly made and given
setting said case for trial, of which
the parties thereto had notice on
the 30th day of August, 1928, in the
court room of the above entitled
court at Poplar in Roosevelt County,
State of Montana, said court sitting
without jury, and the plaintiff be- !
ing present in person and represent
ed by his counsel, Messrs. Harrison ,
F. Mcconnell, of Poplar, Montana,
and George A. Bangs, of Grand
Forks, North Dakota, and the ans
wering defendants, w. L. Young,
George Leeson, John Anderson, W.
T. Hardie, L. A. Brown and Fay Bar
,holomew, and the intervenor, R. ].
Moore, being present in person and
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The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1924-03-06
]. |. ATKINSON DEEDS
some MORE REAL ESTATE

Attorney Arlie M Foor went to
Poplar Monday to start execution on
the judgment against Dr. J. L. At
kinson for $3.019.6O, Wolf Points
costs in the county seat trial. Pa
pers were served by Coroner Gus
tafson. On the day Mr.. Foor was
in Poplar DR.. Atkinson had in his
name thirteen lots in Poplar, the
value of which ranged from S175 to
$500 apiece, a garage, a rooming
house and restaurant, besides 800
acres of land in Roosevelt county.
The following day, March 4, it is
that he transferred all
the above property to his wife and
daughters.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1924-03-06
TWO CANS CREAM EQUAL
TWO LOADS OF WHEAT

Sidney, Feb. 28.-A local farmer
brought a truckload of wheat to
town with two cans of cream.
Leaing the cans at the cream sta
ton, he drove to the elevator and
dumped his wheat, received settle
ment and went back to the creamery
to pick up his cans. Glancing at the
check he noted the amount to be but
a few dollars short of the wheat
check.
Soliloquizing that it took him all
summer to raise the wheat, and only
ten days to save the cream, he IS
now "so1d" on diversifcation and
publicly claims that his herd will be
increased as rapidly as possible.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1924-03-06
SIX BECOME MASTER MAsoNs

A very enjoyable Masonic meet
ing was held Monday afternoon and
evening, when six were made master
Masons. They are: Morris Listerud,
Ralph G. Ferguson, A. D. Mcneil,
Arthur W. Burgess, Paul 7. John
son and Dan T. Staples. Lincoln
Working of Glasgow, made the prin-
cipal address on "The Birth of Free
Masonry in Montana" A fine ban
quet was served at six o'clock.
A large number of visitors were
present from Glasgow, Oswego and
several other towns in this vicinity.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1924-03-06
INDIAN CHARGED WITH
. HAVING TOO MANY WIVES

Cecil Grant was arrested on Mon
day charged with bigamy, preferred
by Netty Luck, who charges that
Grant has lawfully welded wife
in North Dakota. Defendant was
married to Nettie in November last
in this city. Both parties to the mix
up are Indians, Grant belonging to
the Fort Berthold reservation and
Nettie to the Fort Peck reservation.
Grant was arraigned in Judge
Gordon's court and held to the dis
trict court under $4,000 bonds. The
bond was not furnished and Grant
is now in the county bastile.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1924-03-06

A day long to be remembered by
Wolf Point people is Feb. 20, the
date of the big county seat banquet
and dance. 1t was a fine success
socially as we'll as financially. The
crowd in the lobby of the Sherman
between the supper and the dance
was so large that it reminded one of
the lobby of Twin City hotel.
The ticket committee worked in
dustriously before the affair, and it
was thought that ample provision
had been made for the number who
would attend the benquet, but be-
tween 70 and 100 supper tickets
were sold at the door and the supply
of food ran short toward the end
of the supper hour. However, the
late comers took this in good part.
The dance proved delightful af-
fair and the Palm Room was com
fortably filled with dancers all even
ing.
Take In $375
While not all of the money is in
from the sale of tickets, it is known
that the sum totals S375 or more.
Many people who had not contrib
lted to the county seat fund pre-
viously, expressed their pleasure at
5he opportunity to do so.
1t is impossible to mention the
names of all who worked on the var
Gus committees to make the COM
nunity get-together success, but
Nrs. H. A. Schoening, who had gen.
,ral charge or arrangements, and
dr. and Mrs. r. ]. Moore, who do
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1924-03-06
Co. Seat Banquet-Dance
Success In Every Way

mated the use of the dining rooms
and the palm room, are deserving
of special mention.
Many Give Money
In addition to the sum collected
for the county seat fund in Febru-
airy, there have been several cash
donations received by the committee,
among them being a check from O..
H. Hanson and Frank Bliss, who, al
though living at distance from
Wolf Point, still have the interests
of the town at heart.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1924-03-06
GOLDEN RULE STORE
In new LOCATION

The Golden Rule has been busy
this week moving from their store
on the south side of Main street to
the building formerly occupied by
Buttrey-Swift Co. The store did not
close during the process of removal
and Encouragement and their Gus
toners will find the force ready to
serve them in the new location.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1924-03-06
ARDS JOHNSON

Ards, The fifteen months old
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Paul John
son, died yesterday morning. The
little one was taken with pneumonia
about ten days ago and seemed to be
on the road to recovery when she
was taken suddenly worse. Ards
was a lovable little child and the
sympathy of the community goes out
to Mr.. and Mrs. johnson.
Funeral services will be held at
the Lutheran church Sunday at 2
D. m.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1924-03-06
Our Washington Letter

to the final determination of the
cases in the courts. Non-partisan
observers say that the sensational
statements which are issued gener-
ally for political effect, unfortunate
ly overshadow the real constructive
measures for the prosecution of
those responsible for the Teapot
Dome scandal.
Careful analysis Of the current
inquiry will reveal that it is the in
tent Of some senators to prove that
an oligarchy of job holders use the
power granted by the people against
the latter's interest.
There will be a distinct scarcity
of candidates for public Office if the
present methods of senate investi-
gators become popular in legislative
circles. Every rumor, regardless of
its source, is given discriminate pub
licity by some senators. It is unfor-
tunate for the public that too much
credence is placed in the mere men
tion of names of men in high offices.
It is common practice in Washing
ton for garrulous men to discuss
matters of which they have little
knowledge. 1t is always best in dis
cussing controversies Of this char
acter to take accusations and insin-
uations with "grain of salt"
Propaganda of all sorts has it's
origin in Washington, especially at
his time, and the thoughtful citi-
zen must discriminate between facts
and fables.
Failure of the House to modify
he important features of the tax
ill along lines indicated by the Sec
'etary of the Treasury may eventu
lily force an open break between
he legislative and executive bran
hes of the government. 1t is gen
rally known that President Coo
idge will veto any bill which varies
realty sfrom the so-called Mellon
Ian. Mr.. Mellon is confident that
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The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1924-03-06
REP. HAUCEN TALKS
ON HIS EXPORT BILL

Washington, March 1.-Represen-
tative Gilbert Haugen of Northwood,
Iowa, chairman of the House com
mittee on agriculture and one of the
authors of the McNary-Haugen ex-
port corporation bill, discussing that
measure in detail, said:
''It is well known fact that the
prices of our basic agricultural pro-
duets have not increased over their
pre-war prices in proportion to the
increase in prices Of all other com
modities (Which the farmer must
purchase). In fact, the current ra-
ito price on our basic agricultural
products is less than the pre-war ra-
tic price.
Price Increase Proposed
'In the McNary-Haugen bill, Sec
ton %, it is proposed to increase
the prices of our basic agricultural
products, which include wheat, corn
livestock and other agricultural pro-
ducts, not only to the pre-war price
but, in addition, an increase proper
tionate to the increase undergone
by all other commodities.
''It is a well known fact that more
agricultural products than can be
used in our domestic consumption
are produced, and this surplus must
be exported and sold on the world
market at world prices. On such
products as we have a large export
able surplus, the world price natur-
ally dominates the domestic price,
and naturally the exportable sur
plus must be eliminated if the do
nestle price is to be other than the
world price
Loss Must Be Taken
"If the domestic price is to be ma
,erially higher than the world price
naturally, loss must be taken on
he surplus exported.
"This bill proposes to increase the
domestic price of basic agricultural
commodities (4O4 in number) over I
heis pre-war average; that is, to {
make the pre-war ratio the current I
alto. It is proposed to increase the t
rice of buying on the domestic
market at an advanced price-that I
5, at the ratio price established l
elling on the domestic market at /.
lot less than the ratio price, selling
he exportable surplus at the high
st obtainable price in the world
larket, and prorating the losses and
expenses sustained back to the pro- q
ucer on the entire crop. This will =
e done by the creation of the U. S. =
xport commission Ito determine Il
le policies.) The export commits =
on would determine in advance, by Il
scords obtained by the government q
hat the ratio price should be and u
$50 how much exportable surplus y
lere will be, and the loss on the :
portable surplus and expenses; the y
yport corporation will purchase this u
portable surplus at the ratio price, o'
e corporation to obtain funds to Is
nance this purchase, first, by capi-
j stock of 5000, 100000 subscribed
ltirely by the federal government,
i'd second, by borrowing not to ex- M
ed it's capital stock az
Scrip To Equalize Funds l
"An equalization fund is to be Gre Ia
ed in the Treasury by the sale Of IN
rip, which scrip represents the loss
be sustained and expenses, the b
rip to be given as part payment
part purchase price in the sale of cf
cry bushel of wheat and every TO
iginal transaction in the sale of W.
agricultural products covered. ar
Ie scrip would be available at all co
w;
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The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1924-03-06
A. o. u. w. HAS SOCIAL TIME

Tuesday evening the A. o. U. w.
lodge held a very pleasant social
meeting at their lodge rooms, fol-
lowing the regular business session.
Each member was requested to bring
a friend There was an excellent
lunch, cards and dancing to make
the party enjoyable.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1924-03-06
RARY KEELING

The infant daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Lloyd Keeling, born ten days
ago, died at the hospital yesterday.
The little one was never strong. The
family have the sympathy of friends
in their bereavement.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1924-03-06
SECOND CROP OF ICE
ONLY TEN INCHES

The ice which came from Spencer
Lake, Minnesota, for the Western
Fruit Express is now all in the yards
to be stored in the ice houses of that
company. The second crop of local
ice is only ten inches thick, which
proves the mildness of the winter
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1924-03-06
BOUND OVER TO DIST. COURT

The hearing Of Harry Amyott,
charged with statutory offense,
took place before Judge Gordon last
week. Amyott pleaded not guilty
and was bound over to the district
court under $4,000 bonds which he
was unable to furnish. so he was
taken to the county jail.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1924-03-06

1t is clearly indicated that invest
igation of Attorney General Daugh-
erty's relations with the oil leases
will bring fresh surprises. The spec
tacle of cabinet officer on the SEN
ate grill is not edifying but obvious
ly necessary in fairness to Mr..
Daugherty, whose resignation is de-
manded by some senators. Probes
of this kind are merely incidental
in the political career of European
Premiers and cabinet officers The
attorney general has announced his
to clear his name publicly
before surrendering his office.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1924-03-06
VISITS CLUB MEETINGS

Mrs. J. S. Bruner left today for
Malta to attend meeting of the
Phillips county clubs. Last Friday
she attended the Valley county meet
ing at Nashua, and before her return
she will visit clubs at Havre and at
other places in her official capacity
as president of this district.
Commissioner George Leeson was
here from Poplar Monday, returning
the following morning.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1924-03-06

The developments in the investi-
cation of oil leases shows that the
reading public gives little thought
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1924-03-06

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-17
BOARD ADOPTS
 MERIT SYSTEM
 FOR POLICEMEN
Bremen Also Come Un- der Ruling-Measure
 Passes Unanimously :

The merit and demerit system for the Birmingham police and fire departments was unanimously adopted at the regu lar meeting of the civil service board al the city hall Monday night. The sys tenn will select three men from ach department who, with the heads of the department and thecivil serivce board will pass on the merits won by the men and the awarding of service stars or Nstripes as the commission may designate
 Men who have been in the service of each department for six months prior to January 1, 1925, will on that date receive a star or other insignia. to be placed on the sleeves of their uniforms Plain clothes men will be given cards.
 Merits will be awarded for bravery, especially good arrests, arrests under difficult circumstances, and for other outstanding achievements in policing and fire fighting.
 Men receiving 50 more merits than demerits during the year will be given extra days with pay during their vaca- tion.
 The board unanimously refused to reopen the case of or reinstate Officer S. G. Holder, who was transferred from the traffic squad to a patrolman at a previous meeting when the board found that he was not temperamentally fit for the traffic post. The case was brought up by Arthur Greenwood, chairman of a committee from the American Legion, who presented petition bearing 110 names of people having business houses in the territory formerly. patrolled by the officer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-17
WEALTHY HUFFMAN
 IS SUED BY WOMAN
Charges Failure To Pay Her
 $1,750 a Month =

WHITE PLAINS, N. Y., June 16.- Jefferson Livingston, 60-year-old mil lionaire and owner of large Kentucky breeding stable for racing horses, has been sued by Miss Muriel Buell.. 2S, for his failure to live up to an alleged agreement to pay her $1,750 a month for the rest of her life
 Miss Buell. charged that early last year Livingston entered into the agree ment for the monthly payments in con sideration for her promise to withhold threatened damage suit for alleged breach of promise to marry. The wealthy turfman paid the sums for eigl.t months up to last December, she said, and suddenly ceased.
 In his answer Livingston said he had broken with Miss Buell. because of her extravaganza, saying he had made gifts to her totaling $S000 one month.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-17
DECREPID VESSELS
 BEING REMODELED

WASHINGTON, June 16. = One more effort to save the 375 idle ship ping board vessels from rust and de- cay in the harbors an roadsteads, where they lie, is to be made by the shipping board, it was announced to- day
 With funds made available by Con- gress, installation of Diesel type in- ternal combustion engines are to be made on sixty of them, while private enterprise will be encouraged by the shipping board to take over and simi- larly equip the remainder on a fifty fifty basis.
 Twelve selected ships will be dry docked in the near future and their rusting steam engines replaced with the up-to-date Diesel engines. which operate like automobile engines, gen erating electricity which in turn drives the propeller shafts. Ultimately sixty in all will be soi outftted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-17
UaS. PLACING BOYS
 M MARINE SERVICE
Start Program For American
 Manned Trade Fleet

WASHINGTON, June 16.-Amer- ican boys are to be given chance to make good in Uncle Sams merchant marine, under new plan devised by the shipping board with the ultimate end of having an American-manned trade fleet.
 Under the plan, two deck boys will replace an ordinary seaman on Amer ican merchant ships of the shipping board. The age limit is between IS and g. The boys will be allowed to work their way up to higher positions, being given thorough training. Pro- motion will be through examination.
 Each boy will be paid $25 month, with subsistence, as a deck boy. As an ordinary seaman now receives $47.50 a month, this will mean a loss of only $2.50 a month to the board. Instruc. tions for carrying out the new plans have been sent out to fleet directors at all ports.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-17

S58s in currency, relccked the safe, and left S14 in coin.
 Currency totaling $111 was re moved from the safe sof the werthamer Bag company, 2201 Tenth -avenue, north. The saf ewas relocked in the same manner as at the Price and Broadhead store. s
 Police advanced the theory. that q Jimmy Valentine" type of criminal was responsible for both the above robberies.
 The grocery store of ID. Caldrelio, 1911 Twenty-third street, north, was burglarized in the conventional fashion. Burglars entered the rear door, stole $150 in merchandise, and made their get away. 4s<s ~,.-