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The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1924-03-06
INDICTED
ON FRAUD CHARGE
Former Chief and Contractor
Named in Charges of
Bribery.

Chicago-Colonel Charles r. Forbes,
former director OF the Unitei States
Veterans bureau. and John w Thonnp.
son. contractor of Chicago and st.
Louis were named in four indictments
returned by the federal grand Jury
which has spent a month investigat.
ing charges of waste, graft and de.
~tauchery in connection with Colonel
Fo:bes' administration.
Forbes and Thompson were named
Jointly in two indictments charging
conspiracy to committe bribery and of
lenses against the government, and
conspiracy to defraud the United
States government. Forbes was
named alone in a third indictment on
a charge of accepting a bride. and
Thompson in a fourth Indictment
charging that he had indirectly given
a bribe.
In a special report which accompa
MED the indictments. the grand jury
indicated that other sensational devel.
opments involving alleged graft had
been uncovered, but because they were
1ot within the jurisdiction of the court
had not been pursued.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1924-03-06
CABINET QUITS
King Albert Is Expected to Re-
fuse the destinations From
TheuniS Cabinet.

Brussels-Through a coalition Of
the Socialist and the extreme Flemish
Catholic. the governn ent Of Premier
Theunis met with defeat in the Cham.
Der Of Deputies on the question Of
ratification of the Franco Belgian eco
nomic convention.
The vote was 95 to 70 against rati-
fcation. This placed the government.
which had staked its tenure of office
on the question. in the minority by 16
votes. The defeat o. the government
had been forecast by political OBJ
servers for several days past.
Shortly after the vote was taken
Premier Theunis rendered his resigna-
ton and the designations Of his min
listers. 1t is anticipated that King AL.
bert will refuse to accept the resigna-
tions on the ground that the general
policy of the cabinet was not involved
in the vote On the Franco Belgian pact.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1924-03-06
LENROOT OFFERS
TO QUIT INQUIRY
Senator BUSHES TO Floor to De
fend Record--Code Messages
Are Barred.

Washington - Another engrossing
chapter crammed with mystery and
personal emotion was added 10 the
public records by the Senate oil in.
v~estigators.
The characters in III story included
such mysterious personages as "apri
cots" peaches" and the duck re,
ferred TO in code messages exchanged
between Edward B. Mclean. pub.
Usher OF the Washington Post. and
his employees, during his visit to
Florida.
Among the more striking passages
in the chapter before IT was completed
was a dramatic appearance OF Chair.
man Lenroot on the Senate floor TO
explain and defend his committees
course and TO nonnc that he would
be glad to be relieved of the pressing
duties of the Craftsmanship.
As the story was unfolded. new
were brought into the inquiry
including those OF Senators Curtis of
Kansas, the assistant Republican lead,
er, and Underwood Of Alabama. a can
didate for the Democratic presidential
whose influence was
sought in the effort to keep Mclean
off the witness stand.
Additional witnesses were summon
ed, among them A. Mitchell Palmer.
attorney general in the Wilson admin.
istration, who acted for a time as
counsel for Mclean in communication
the oil committee.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1924-03-06
LEACH ASKS AID FOR EUROPE
Half Million Children win Die by May
I Unless They Get Relief.

Minneapolis-Mayor Leach called on
the people of Minnesota to raise funds
to help the starving children of Eu.
rope.
He returned from Germany. where
he spent a week investigating condi
tons at the request of General Henry
T. Allen. head of the American Com.
mittee for the Relief of German Chill
dren. The mayor left Jan. 20. as man
.ager of the American ski team at the
olympic contests at Chamonix. France,
and went from there to Germany
Half a million children will die be-
tween now and May l unless they get
relief" the mayor said.
"The misery | saw among the mid.
die classes of Berlin beggars descrip-
ton, but nothing ever has so to ched
my heart as the condition of the chill
dren, blameless as they are for their
condition, never having known any.
thing but hunger and want.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1924-03-06
SLAV- WAR NEARS
Declaration ImmInent-5oo,o 900 Troops
Being Moved to Frontier.

Declaration Imminent-5o0, 900 Troops
Being Moved to Frontier.
Vienna Jugo-Slavia's declaration
of war against Bulgaria seems immi-
nent.
Despite a heavy snow, more than
100000 Jugo-Slav troops are being
moved up to the Bulgarian frontier.
particularly opposite the Pernig coal
fields, and Jugo-Slayia is only waiting
TOR another Macedonian raid as an ex.
cuse for an invasion.
Troops also are being concentrated
opposite northern Albania. where
Jugo-Slayia alleges the Macedonian
raiders also have bases and Scutari
will likely be occupied.
The Greek government is fearful
that Jugo-Slavia will also find a pre-
text to occupy Saloniki. its natural
outlet.
An offensive against Bulgaria has
become so vital to ~JUgo-Slavia that it
even went to the point of guaranteeing
Fiume as the price Of Itaiy's noninter.
ference.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1924-03-06
AIMS TO BEAT BOIL WEEvIL
Early Planting and Thorough cultIva.
ton Are Factors in System.

Charlotte. n. C.-North Carolina ex.
perts of the Department of Agricul.
ture have adopted a program to beat
the bolr weevil this year. Through
county farm agents and the newspa.
pers they are calling on farmers to
plant early varieties of cotton, plant
early on the warm soils of the farm,
and use better seed. better fertilizer,
thick spacing and frequent %cultiva.
ton.
For direct weevil control the experts
suggest poisoning to kill the first wee.
wills that appear. then drsting methods
according to government instructions.
This. procedure has been followed in
this state the last two years of boil
weevil infestation and good crops
have been made.
With early planting. good farming
methods and destruction OF the first
crop of bugs, the experts believe North
Carolina a continue to raise fair to
good crops of cotton.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1924-03-06
RAIL EARNINGS ON DECLINE
Reports for January Disclose Smaller
Volume of Trade Than in 1929.

NOtuFHC VI tFduC man III ISAS.
st. Paul - Northwest railroads suf-
fered a sharp decline in operating
earnings in January compared with
a year ago, it is disclosed in monthly
reports Of c~omptrollers to the Inter!
state Commerce commission made
public.
The decreases in net operating in
come are due princiI ally to the lesser
volume of trade generally in this ter
ritory and TO the fact that in Jan AIRY.
1898, an unus ally large amo mt OF
grain was handled. The 1922 crop
movement was delayed on account Of
shortage of cars, the equipment sup
ply. not becoming adequate until short
ly before the end of the year. Last
fall. however. there was an adequate
supply of cars and the peak of the
traffic period passed before January
1. officials explained.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1924-03-06
GEN. LUDENDORFF ON TRIAL
Spectators Were Carefully Examined
for Arms at Treason Case.

Spectators Were Carefully Examined
for Arms at Treason Case.
Munich-Former Field Marshall Lu.
dendorff. Adolph Hitler. leader OF the
Bavarian fascist. and seven other de-
PENDANTS. were placed on trial for their
connection with the ''putsch" Of last
November. All of the defendants ex-
cept one are Charged with high trea
son.
Women who have been looking for
ward to daily thrills in connection
with the Treason trial. got one wholly
unexpected when they were compelled
to undergo a personal search for arms
before entering court. The search was
made by women court attendants.
their hair, hats, purses. muffs and
ven stockings were inspected for
daggers. hand %grenades and bombs.
hair pins exceeding the limits allowed
by the authorities, or other weapons
or apparatus which might be used &c
stir up g disturbance.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1924-03-06
u. s. MARKET REPORT
Washington. n. c.. for week ending
February 20. 1924.

LIVESTOCK AND MEATS: Chicago
hog prices ranged from steady to Toe
higher for the week, closing today at
s725 for the ton and 1926 to $7.2O, for
steers steady to csc higher at $3.50 to
11.25: butcher cows and heifers steady
TO lOc higher at S3.S5 to 1850: feeder
steers soc net, higher at IS to $50 and
% 10 soc lower at SO 10 -. Fat lambs
75c to 81 higher at $14.25 to 1850; feed
ing lambs SIZE to ! 50 higher at slS.75
TO IS Is; warnings 75c net higher at
higher at 1878 to 1925.
stocfe- and feeder shipments from
~ important markes during the week
ending Feb. % amounted to: Cattle and
"ar-Is Ss71S: hogs 7l77; sheep 24,9S2
Beef Sl4 to II: veal ST. to 90; 'amb s24
70 81: mutton SO TO On. Won't rork 'oins
$t3 tol1ESO: heavy loins s11 to 10.
GRAIN; Futures wheat markets
steady to one-ha,f cent lower Cash
markets steady 10 &c higher. Demand
improved for best grades.
Cash corn prices I TO &c higher for
week. Good demard for best grades.
Quoted Feb. %: No. ! dark northern
Gag s1.11% 20 1.1i%: Kansas City sos
% 80. No. 2 red winter Chicago
sl.1r% Yansas CITY s1.14 to It's. No.
2 yellow corn Chicago 7s TO soc; No. 3
NellOW corn Kansas CITY IN 10 &c.
No. 3 white oats Chicago AN to 4 Shc:
Kansas CIV ACC.
FEFD' Feed markets ouiet but stea-
dier vhpatSeeae somewhat ermer. var
tIcu'ariy. bran. Canadian offerings con-
tinue to keep eastern market prices he
low western rrices. OFFERINGS fair nv
miNs hut rAsel'ers offer lal1rebi cmfff
mills hut resel'ers offer literally. Lin
seed meal about soc higher. stocks
heavy. demand improved.
DAIRY PPODUCTs: Butter markets
weak and unsettled. Operators lack
confidence and current demand suff-
c'ent 70 clesr heavy arrival on the
markets. Production a~nparent'y some
what tighter but quality better. Clos
ing prices on 90 score butter: New
York 1917; Chicago AZ .
Cheese markets weak with trading
dull and draggv. Prices lower but the
declines have failed 70 stimulate buy
ing. Conditions decidedly in buyers
favor. Closing rr'ces at Wisconsin nri-
mary markets. Feb 2Sth: Single Daisies
21Ac: Double Daisies 20%c: Young
Americas 2thc: Longhorns 20iac:
Square Prints 21hc.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1924-03-06
First Manual Training School

Finland holds the honor of the
earliest use OF handwork as an agency
In education, having developed a plan
for teaching handwork In primary
schools between 1853 and 1865. Sweden
followed In 1872, France tn 1873, Eng.
land In 1886 and Germany in 1897. la
the United States the first STEPS in this
direction were taken In New YORK city
in 1873.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1924-03-06
Paris sees Hostility to France.

Paris The viewpoint Of the gov.
ernnental newspapers that the defeat
of the Belgian premier Theunis does
not mean hostility to France fails to
be supported by ali new spa ers, Now
that debate in the Belgian chamber
has been moer frlly published. the
Temps abandons such a view entirely.
La Liberte connects the activities OF
Emile vandervelde. leader OF tine So
cialist deputies. with his visit to Pre-
mier Ramsay Macdonald Immediately
after the British Labor ministry took
power.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1924-03-06
VIOLENCE IN GARMENT STRIKE
Shop Owner Shot: Workers Who Re-
ported for Duty Driven Out.

Shop Owner Shot: Workers Who Re.
ported for Duty Driven Out.
Chicago - Violence marked the
opening of the second day Of the la.
dies garment workers strike here.
when a shoD owner in Milwaukee ave.
u was shot as strikers forced their
way into his shop to drive Il workers
who had reported for duty.
The man was reported seriously
wounded and was rushed to a hospi-
tai by police who drove the crowd
from the shop.
Police made prerarations to handle
the situation firmly after demonstra-
tons in which several were wounded
Reserves were held ready to be rushed
to any point where violence broke
out.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1924-03-06
HOUSE CUTS MOTOR TAXES
s23, ooo, 900 Voted into Motorists Pock-
cts by Action Of House.

Washington - Plunging ahead with
Its tax reducing program. the horse
of representatives voted $4,000. 900 in
to the pockets OF American motorists
by abolishing the 3 per cent tax on
small motor trucks and cutting by so
per cent the present 5 per cent tax
on automobile tires. repair parts and
accessories.
There was no record vote. but II was
virtually unanimous as there was only
a few scattered noes.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1924-03-06
$4,000 ARE IDLE IN NORWAY
$4,000 More Expected to Join List as
Result OF Strikes and Lockouts.

Christiania. Norway - About 90, 900
workers are idle in Norway as the re-
suit OF strikes and lockonts with the
PROSPECT that $4,000 will be added to
this number,
The trouble was serious last Novem.
Der. but was kept down until Jan IL.
when a strike of dock workers tied up
virtually every port In the country.
Other industries became involved.
and on Feb. Z the National Employers
association proclaimed that 1t would.
on Feb 81. lock out $4,000 men EN-
ployed in the building, textile, tobacco.
shoe and other trades. and also threat
ened the lockout Of a further "a 600.
unless there was a qnick settlement
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1924-03-06
Calm Calamity

Sea Captain-Yep, | was ship
wrecked in the South Sea islands and
found a tribe of wild wOmen who had
no tongues.
Land Lubber-Gee! How could they
talk?.
Sea Captain-They couldn't; that's
what made them wild.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1924-03-06
eunboat Ordered to ye,a Cruz.

Washington-The United States
gunboat Tulsa has been ordered to
Vera Cruz from Tuxpam. Mexico. 1t
was announced at the state depart.
ment. II Is understood that Ameri-
a refugees from Tuxpam are on
board. The Tulsa was ordered to
Tuxpam ito portect the lives and
property of American citizens" when
1t was earned that a conflict between
the Mexican federal troops and the
rebels was impending.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1924-03-06
Freshen a heavy Skin

With the a%ntiseptic, fascinating Cutt
cura Talcum Powder, an exquisitely
scented, economical face, skin, baby
and busting powder and perfume
Renders other perfumes superfiuous
One Of the Cuticura Toilet Trio (Soap,
Ointment, Talcuml .-Advertisement
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1924-03-06

New York-William Bradley, one
time multi-millionaire, builder Of
most of the Broadway-Seventh avenve
subway. the Homestead tunnel of the
Pennsylvania railroad. and the Croton
siphon. died a week ago at his home
here. virtually a pauper, 1t became
known when his will was filed for pro-
bate. Attorney James A. Lynch. who
filed the will, said it was do ibtful IL
Bradley left a cent. The Bradley Con-
struction Company went into receiver
ship in 1873. Bradley filed a vol ntary
petition in bankruptcy. listing habili-
ties at $~2.553.520. and no assets.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1924-03-06
100000 Paid for TItI.n Believed Lost

100000 Paid for Titan Believed Lost.
Los Angeles-An authentic Titan.
owned SO years by an artist who never
in GIL that time suspected its true
worth. was purchased by Linwood M,
Andrews. Lbs Angeles art collector,
for 500. 600. The Los Angeles Times
stated.
Adolph Brugier of Santa Barbara,
who owned the parting. The Times
says. bought ii at an 4 elton IN Flor
ence. Italy. while he was st dying art
there. paying for It the eq ivalent Of
$3.50 In American money. Experts
have pronounced II genuine
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1924-03-06
A GLEAMY MASS
u OF BEAUTIFUL HAIR
35-cent "panderine" SO Improves Life
less, Neglected Hair.

An abundance
Of l~uxuriant hair
full Of s,
CLEANS and life
shortly follows a
genuine tonlng up,
OF neglect e d
scalps with de-
pendable Dan
derine.n
Falling hair,
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1924-03-06
A Recent PASSENGER

Il have been on this train seven
years" said the conductor of a slowly
moving Southern train, proudly.
rs that So" said d passenger.
where did you get on?"--American
Boy.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1924-03-06

Itching scalp and the dandruff is cor.
rected Immediately. Thin, dry, wispy
or fading hair is quickly ~invigorated,
taking on new strength, color ano
youthful beauty. "Danderine" is de-
lightful on the hair; a refreshing
stimulating tonic-not sticky or greasy !
Any drug Observation-Disclosures.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1924-03-06
CARRIERS SEEK INCREASES
Witnesses at Bismarck Hearing Make

Witnesses at Bismarck Hearing Make
Comparisons to Prove Claims.
coal rates In various sections OF the
Middle West were introduced by wit.
uesses FOR the railroads in the ignite
rate case being heard here before Eek.
aminer w. p. Wagner for the Inter.
state Commerce commission and the
North Dakota Railroad commission in
an effort to show that the proposed
increase in Ignite freight rates which
operators say average 81 per cent.
are not excessive.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1924-03-06
Wilson leaves WIdow BANK Of Estate.

Wilson Leaves Widow Bulk Of Estate,
Washington-The will OF Woodrow
Wilson. filed for probate, leaves the
estate to his widow. Mrs. Edith Boil.
ling Wilson. with the exception that
his daughter. Margaret Wilson. shall
receive an annual income OF 50. 500 as
long Is she remains unmarried A
request In the will calls upon Mrs,
Wilson to distribute among Mr. vii.
sons daughters such articles Of. cloth.
Ing. 1ewelry. personal mementos and
art works that may have belonged TO
their mother. the 6rst wife Of the
former president
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1924-03-06

Washingtor-Senator F. L. Greene
OF Vermont maintained his slow bat
steady progress toward His
attendants are hopeful that he will
soon be out OF danger from the bullet
wound In his head.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1924-03-06
HARDING MEMORIAL is HELD
Cabinet official Relates Inside Story
Of Presidents Last Illness.

Washington Warren Gama.iei
Harding belonged to the aristocracy
Of the plain people OF this country"
Secretary OF State c e. Hughes said
in delivering the euiogy OF the 'ate
president at the joint .ession - the
senate and house which 70, ned the
official memorial exercises for Fresi
dent Harding.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1924-03-06

FEED V'heatfeeds dull and weak.
Bran quoted about soc per ton cheaper
Hominy feed 81 lower. demand fair.
offerings good Alfalfa meal for nearby
shipment 50 lower: small demand rath-
err than brrdensome offerings depress-
ing market Oilmeals easier with
slightly better demand for linseed meal
Movement fair
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1924-03-06
A Light TdIker

IBID the speaker electrify his audi
pnce2"
mo. he merely gassed it.'-Ameri-
can Boy.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1924-03-06
EN1't Hf OisREured.

Keep Cole's Carbolisalve in the house,
1t stops pain from burn or cut quickly
and heal" without scars. At ali good
druggists. 90c and 60c, or ]. W. Cole Co..
Rockford. Ill.-Advertisenent.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1924-03-06
Minneapolis Closing Cash Prices.

No. / dark northern s1.15-1.3O: NO. !
sIl3-fl5: No. I hard si12-II4: No, /
amner aurum s1.O7-i15; Nc | durum
$l.G5-ll2. Corn-No 2 yellow TIC. Oats
No. 2 white 45c. Barley-'Ihoi1e TO
fancy GE-esc. Pye No. 2 SAC. Flax seed
No s255-2 81.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1924-03-06

One might benefit others by relating
his experiences II he were NOT rather
dtffident about II.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1924-03-06
At a Busy Crossing

Traffic Cop Ito jay waller)-Hey.
you were born In the country. weren't
you?
Cy-Yep, | was.
Traffic Cop-Well, II you don't
watch out. you'll die in the city.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1924-03-06
SYRUP

Allays irritation. soOthes and heals throsi
and lung inflammation. The constant
irritation Of a cough keeps the delicate
mucus membrane Of the throat and lungs
ina congested condition, which BoSCHEE'S
SYRUP gently and quickly heals. For this
reason IL has been q fsyorite household
remedy for colds. coughs, bronchitis and
especially for lung troubles in millions Of
homes all W the world for the last fifty
seven years, enabling the patient TO obtain
q good nights rest, free from coughing
with easy expectorstion in the morning.
You can buy BoSCHEES SYRUP wherever
medicines are sold. I
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1924-03-06

No, St. P"uI LfvestOcF.
Steers 5 .50-11.5 so. Cows and heifers
S2.25-ll.25. Veal calves s4.00-10.25.
Hogs $4.00-6.75. Sheep lambs SIS 90
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1924-03-06

Where the scenery is grandest the
cOrnStalkS are shortest.
The Nome nugget., 1924-03-08
JOSEPH DURAND ON
 TEN DAYS LEAVE

Joseph Durand. the messenger from the local radio station is re- ported to be on a ten days leave of absence. Joe has worked faithfully for the last few months and is en- titled to rest. There was report around town that Joe had equipped himself witfh movie camera and expects to shoot some very interest ing scenes while on his vacation. Well, anyway, here's hoping Joe has q good time and returns to his posi- ton with the same congenial smile, and ready willingness to favor his many customers as before.
The Nome nugget., 1924-03-08

 WASHINGTON. Republican Kansas, Mclean Bennett
  Mclean through in s possible be done will be done ended with Evelyn be dis turbed longas I a O job SRepresentatv Langley. Republican from demanded investigation
  
 B. indicted by Gaston Means charges of having CONSPIRED TO the ter of D. C. consider brought the oil WASHINGTON, Mar Sra E. Bennett author the prinripal
  0 Fall. Bennett said
The Nome nugget., 1924-03-08
ONLY 95 REGISTERED

At an early hour this morning only 95 persons had registered their names at the office of the City Clerk for the forthcoming municipal cleo ton. The registration of voters names will close March 29th, and by that time it is hoped that every one entitled to vote shall have reg istered. No candidates for the city jobs have as yet been announced.
The Nome nugget., 1924-03-08
FRATERNAI ORDER EAGLES
 WtfL HOLD MEMORIAL. SERVICES TOMORROW

Aerie No. 75. Fraternal Order of Services Tor the departed members of the order. tomorrow. Sunday at 3:3O D. m., in the small Eagle hall. Printed invitations have been issued to those who may desire to attend
The Nome nugget., 1924-03-08

WASHINGTON, Mar, s"A the yesterday
 
  of
  aska by the ate Warre fIardng
The Nome nugget., 1924-03-08
pIONEEIsS' WEEKLY
 CARD PARTY

The weekly card party of the Pio- uperS of Igloo No. 1. was held last Wednesday evening and the winners of the games were as follows:
 Mrs. H. s. Little, 1st; Mrs. Mat tila. 2nd; Mrs. Fred Aver, 3rd. Gentlemen, Andrew Box. 1st.; Fl. A. Reigle, 2nd.: Gust Alexson, 3rd.