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The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1924-12-25

Col. G. r.. Norris, probably the
most famous f-rOntiersman and In
dian fighter left in Montana, died
at Lewistown recently. He was 70
years of age, and came to Montana
in 1867. He was employed for
some years as a government scout
and took part in many Indian
fights in the early days, the most
important of these being the battle
at the mouth OF the Musselshell
river.
He was scout for General Miles
when Chief Joseph undertook to
escape into Canada and rode into
Chief Joseph's camp on Dog creek,
I'm Fergus county, and out again
before the startled Indians realized
he was there.
He reported to General Miles,
who intercepted Chief Joseph in
the Bear Paw mountains, where
the Indians surrendered, Colonel
Norris being with the soldiers at
the time.
In the 7Os he established the
trading post on the Judith river,
senator T. G.. Power being assOciat-
ed with him in the enterprise, and
ne founded the Pm cattle outfit.
Colonel Norris sold out at Lewis
town about 1907 or 1908 and, 60
ing to Seattle, bought the Burke
hotel, which he conducted for some
time. In various ways he lost his
fortune, and returned to Lewis
town five years ago.
He is survived by two sons resid-
ing at Lewistown.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1924-12-25

his father in a charity school in
London and remained there seven
years, learning all that was taught,
which included a little of navigation,
and reading all that came in his way,
for he was an omniverous reader"
With this preparation he entered the
Hudson's Bay service when about
fourteen years of age.
Elliott gives this description Of
how Thompson looked, taken from
an account drawn from one of
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1924-12-25
-"Montana Month

In Montana over so per cent of
the people own their own homes,
which gives this state sixth rank in
this regard. The state ranks nine
teenth in value of its live stock,
sos, 1924, 900; twenty-fourth in the
value o fall animal products, $61,-
500, 1000; thirty-first in total crop
value ;thirty-second in the number
of farms; thirty-secOnd in number of
persons owning motor vehicles, and
thirty sixth in population.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1924-12-25

Our payroll after we hav
completed the first well, will
consist of the modest salary
that goes to a lease manager
and pumper.
BY operating on an ecOnom-
teal plan we can do as much
with $4,000 capitalization as
many companies do with sew
eraI times that amount.
The Rainbow of Promise
sits on the dOmes of the Kelvin
Sunburst field. The district Is
young, but is already, when
scarcely scratched, the second
largest producing area in the
entire Rocky Mountain region.
1t liz OF tremendous pOssibili-
ties, because of it's vast area.
1t is most attractive to oil OPP
orators because of the shall
low depth of drilling and the
frequency with which produce
ton is brought in.- The Col
OradO field, of recent discOv-
cry, is a disappointment; the
Teapot dome has served to
wreck some regulations but LIS
not producing nearly the
crude that was expected of 1t.
The great Salt Creek field lis
falling off. In striking con-
trast is, the Keyin-Sunburst
record. The consistency with
which Ii has rewarded those
who are developing IL is at
tracing the favorable atten-
ton of operators everywhere.
THIRTY independents are
drilling there right now, and
with the coming of spring "A
vast amount of development
work la predicted.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1924-12-25
A E OIL M P R E Z
Burn O4M Air

e. P. johnson, 500 w. Lake ST., Chi
cago, Ill, the inventor OF a wonderful new
oil lamp that burns 94% air and beats
gas or electricity, is offering to give one
free to the first user in each locality who
will help introduce it. Write him for par
ticulars. Agents wanted
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1924-12-25

Continued on Agricultural Page.)
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1924-12-25
The Third Time Is The Charm

Its capitalization is low, only $4,000, divided into non-ass
cents each.
1t will control EIGHTY acres of land that we consider has
tive
If it should prove productive it should develop into a little
SIXTEEN drilling sites. Examine the map. Note the location of
THE TERRITORY IN WHICH THIS ACREAGE is LOCAT
FORTUNATELY ONE-HALF OF ALL THE OIL BEING PRODU
FIELD.
THE COLONIAL will be handled on the same principal as
with NJ salaried officers Or unnecessary expense.
We WANT TO KEEP OUR RECORD GOOD WITH THE IN
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1924-12-25
BY MARTHA e. PLAssMANN.

wv HEN but nineteen years of
W. age, a London youth who was
" educated in the famous Blue
The Washington times., 1924-02-13
SENATE PLANS
CHANGES|N
GAS BILL
Reciprocity Measure Will Be
Amended in Subcom-
nittee Draft.
Continued from Page 15.)

Continued from Page 16.)
The invitation was extended through
M. o. Eldridge, Of the American
Automobile Association.
With the proposed changes Of
Chairman Balls subcommittee in
mind members of the joint citizens
committee will meet with the Dis.
trict Commissioners today at 2
o'clock. Mr.. Eldridge explained that
the only objection he can see to
today's compromise in the gas tax
legislation would be fear by Dis.
trict officials that 1t might lead to
the destruction Of the present sixty.
forty basis Of appropriations for the
Capital city.
Senator Weller evidenced extreme
interest in the gas tax measure and
said he was in hearty accord with
the stipulations that the gas tax
money be devoted to street light.
ing and paving. He said this was
in spirit with the bill. A definite
date for the hearing between the
special subcommittee and the joint
citizens committee will be set to.
day after the meeting of the Dis.
trict Commissioners. Organizations
represented, on the Joint citizens
committee include the Washington
Board Of Trade, the Merchants and
Manufacturers Association, Wash.
ington Chamber of Commerce.
Washington Automobile Association
and the American Automobile Az.
sociation,
The Washington times., 1924-02-13
STOCKS DISPLAY.
IRREGULAR
TONE
Rail Shares Firm, But Indus
trials Are Subjected to Many
Cross Currents.
BY III. j. DUIZEND,
Copyright, 1924, by Cosmopolitan


News Servicel
NEW YORK, Feb. 1S.-Firmness
in the railroad group and irregular
ity in. the industrial group were
the chief characteristics in the stock
market during the first two hours
trading today. The belief that no
drastic railroad legislation will be
enacted in the present session of
Congress, combined with eXpecta-
tons that net earnings in the fu-
ture will be favorably influenced
by the reduction in operating eX-
penses, were the ground works on
which accumulation In the railway
shares was based. Persistent ru-
mors of dividend initiation on some
Of the lower priced shares furnished
an additional stimulus to the entire
non-dividend paying group, being
led by New Haven and Missouri
Pacific preferred, both issues touch
ing new high points for the year.
The industrial list was subjected
to many cross currents, many issues
advancing in good form while stimuli.
taneous declines occurred in others.
Developments over the holidays
were constructive, chief among
them being the formation Of a
strong international banking group
for the purpose of floating a $275,
100000 Japanese loan, $50, ZOO, 900
of which will be offered tomorrow
to American investors.
Strength in the metal group was
by far the most important feature.
Excellent buying was noted in the
coppers reflecting the more hope
ful outlook in the industry. Stocks
Of lead producing companies were
in heavy demand, as a result of
the exceptional strength in the
market for that metal. According
to trade authorities, the big Ge-
mand for lead is largely due to the
large quantity of this produce
being consumed in connection with
the development of the radio in
dustry and the activity in the
building trades.
Oil shares, on the other hand,
were not able to respond to the
further improvement in the ind0s-
try, evidenced by further crude oil
and gasoline advances, but were
held back by fear of additional SEN
sational revelations in the naval
broke out in the Pan-Americans,
both issues falling to new losses
for the year.
The balance of the industrial
list moved uncertainty and in a
narrow range. Equipments dis
played strength, but sugars and
feathers, steels and motors tended
lower. Famous Players was well
bought on the maintenance Of the
regular dividend. National Enamel
ing was again weak. Fisher Body
continued it's sensational advance,
selling up ten points.
Call money renewed at Az per
cent.
Foreign exchanges were mixed.
Sterling showed firmness, but
Danish and Belgian exchange dis
played real weakness.
The Washington times., 1924-02-13
WHITE SULPHUR
SELECTEDBY
BANKERS
Convention Of D. c. Bankers
to Be Held June II to IA
at West Virginia Resort.
By HARRY GUSACK.

The next annual convention Of
the District of Columbia Bankers
Association will be held at White
Sulphur Springs, w. Va, June IL
to IA, according to tentative plans
announced by the convention com.
mittee. The plan will be submitted
to the council of administration Of
the association for approval, it was
stated.
Harry v. Haynes, president : of
the association, yesterday announc-
ed that in keeping with a custom
followed in previous years, the as.
sociation this year will conduct an
essay contest for bank clerks who
are members of the Washington
chapter of the American Institute
OF Banking. The subject selected is
Service versus Service" the writ
ers of the best three essays to be
rewarded with trip to the conven-
ton. 1t was pointed out that the
subject should involve the discus.
sion of bank services to customers
that are paid for as against bank
services that are given gratis. 1t is
hoped by the leaders of the asso-
citation that these papers will prove
a valuable part of the program and
will develop some practical sug-
gestions for the bank. The essays
are required to be submitted by
May 1.
The Washington times., 1924-02-13
Japanese Loan Tomorrow.

NEW YORK, Feb. 14.-The much
discussed japanese loan will be
marketed tomorrow by a nation
wide group of bankers, and a
simultaneous offering of 25,O0O, 900
pounds will be made in the Lon
don market. The American por-
tion is comprised Of $3.50, ,O0O, 900
thirty-year 6A per cent bonds,
while those in London bear a s
per cent coupon and mature in
.35 years.
According to the official an
nouncement the proceeds of this
international loan are to be used
to retire the outstanding balance
of approximately $4,000, 900 Of the
Japanese governments sterling Az
per cent bonds due in February
and July, 1925, and to care for
all Of the extraordinary financial
requirements of the Japanese gov
ernment in connection with the
purchases Of about $500, 100000 re-
construction materials in foreign
markets.
The Washington times., 1924-02-13
Chicago Grain Market.

CHICAGO, Feb. 13.-Grains weak
ened at the start this morning and
looked shaky. Wheat started Z to
y cents lower, with May leading the
down turn. Selling was of fairly
general character, while buying was
scattered. Mixed trade after the
opening.
Corn started as to u cents lower,
with general commission house sell.
ing. Buying was on resting orders
met on the decline.
Oats started " to y cents lower,
with a small trade.
Opening prices were:
Wheat - May, $1.11@1.11A; July,
$1.115s @1.11A; September. $1.115S @
lily.
Corn-May, SO@805sc; July, SOR@
809sc; September, 80h @80Ac.
Oats-May, 4SA @4Skc; July, 469s
@.46kc; September, 43b @4Shc.
RYe-May 73hc
The Washington times., 1924-02-13
War Finance CORPORATION.

Extension of the War Finance
Corporation until December 81, was
approved by the House Committee
on Banking and Currency yester.
day, following hearing at which
Eugene, Meyer, jr., managing di-
rector of the War Finance Corpora.
ton, and other witnesses. were
heard. The committee reported
favorably the bill extending the
corporation for nine months as
passed last week by the Senate.
The extension was recommended
by President Coolidge as one means
OF furnishing relief to agriculture
in the Northwest.
Mr.. Meyer said that he did not
anticipate that there would be any
general demand for agricultural
loans outside of certain sections
such as the wheat growing area in
the Northwest, the cotton section
in the South and the livestock Sec
ton in the Southwest.
Mr.. Meyer said that the War
Finance Corporation has made loans
to thirty-two cooperative marketing
associations, but that only three Of
them are receiving assistance at the
present time, the others being
financed through the ordinary banks
and the intermediate credit banks.
Reviewing what has been done
IN the Northwest in the past month,
Mr.. Meyer said 395 banks in Mime
sofa have secured loans, Of which
1876 are still indebted to the War
Finance Corporation to the extent
Of $4,266,000. In North Dakota
COS banks have obtained loans. of
which 440 now owe $9,956,00O. In
South Dakota 3S2 banks have OBJ
tained loans, Of which 238 now owe
$6,3SO,O00. In Montana 215 banks
have obtained loans, Of which 151
now owe $2,700,0Qn.
The Senate already has passed a
bill extending the War Finance Cor
poration until December 81.
The Washington times., 1924-02-13
Oil Stocks.

FURNISHED by w. b. Hibbs & Coz
Bid Ask
The Washington times., 1924-02-13
ST. ANDREWS CHOIR
ARTISTS IN CONCERT

Rosemary Finckel, pianist, and
Warren Terry, tenor, Of st. An.
drew's Episcopal Church choir, last
night presented a concert at the
Roosevelt Hotel. The little audi.
torium was packed.
The program Of eight numbers
was opened by Miss Finckel with
Bach's Bourre in B Minor and
Hark, Hark, the Lark, by Schubert.
Liszt. The tenor began with Leon.
cavallo's Aria, continuing his pro-
gram through the classical com
positions in German, French and
Spanish.
Felian Garzia and Margurite AL.
len Ross also took part in the
concert.
The Washington times., 1924-02-13
Business Briefs.
BY Cosmopolitan News Service

NEW YORK-The Chicago, BuEA.
ington and Quincy Railroad Company
for the year ended December 81
net income Of $11.29 q
share on its capital stock against
$11.86 a share in 1922. IL
NEW YoRK-Surplus for the
year ended December 81 Of the
United Retail Candy Stores, Inc,
totaled $400,196, equal to S6 cents
a share on no par common against
cents share in 1922.
NEW YORK-Gross income dur
ing the first week in February Of
the Canadian Pacific Railway was
$3,055, 900, an increase Of $S64,000
over the same week last year.
NEW YoRK-The Gillette Safety
Razor Company for the year ended
December 81 reported net earnings,
after depreciation but before taxes,
equal to $25.16 a share on capital
stock against $25.07 a share in
1922.
The Washington times., 1924-02-13
N. Y. Cotton Market.

NEW YORK, Feb. ia some
what reactionary trend was noted
at the opening Of the cotton mar
ket today, options declining from
16 to 18 points. Selling pressure
was noticeable in the near posi-.
tions, due to lower Liverpool cables.
March opened at $500, off
points; May at 1918, off points;
July at 31.70, off Is points, and
October at 27.S5, off 5 points.
The Washington times., 1924-02-13
Liberty Bonds
$500 Ring Is Stolen.

While L. A. Ketonen a clerk at
the Jewel Box, 939 Pennsylvania
avenue northwest, was displaying
jewelry to two women yesterday,
two men stole a diamond ring
worth $500 and watch worth $25
from a show case and escaped.
The Washington times., 1924-02-13
AgHsS4sHHHHH AgsHsS4SsaHH#HHH~ BUSINESS AND FINANCE #zsaaHs
Local Market.
SALES.

Washington Gas. s5OO@s4, $1,000
,@94, $2,O0O@94.
washington Gas 6s, 'SS. 500 @lO1.
Potomac Electric cons. 5s, $1,000
969a, $1,OOO@961z. -
Capital Traction Company, 1O@
95h, 8@9515, 10@95A.
Washington Railway and Electric
common, 10@71, 1901, 1O071, SO
II, 5070R. 507OM.
Washington Railway and Electric
preferred, 5@75.
Lanston Monotype, 5@74%. 100
AN, 10@74'.
After call
washington Gas 6s, '3S, $4,000
1O11s, $2,O0O@1O1h, $1,0OOQ1O1'
So, 2,OO0@1O1, $5OO@101, $500Q101.
Georgetown Gas 6s, $1,OOOQSS'
Merchants Bank and Trust Com.
pany, 100129.
Capital Traction 5s, $50O@961a.
Money-Call loans, sos per cent.
The Washington times., 1924-02-13

Anglo-American Oil Co. new
Co.. 1OO 1850
Evening star., 1924-10-15
Honest Confession.

"I do not care for Shakespeare's
plays" confessed ]. Chester Chez /;
"a stirring yarn of Bertha Clay's is
good enough for me; the bard of
Avon gets much praise for worth
cannot see. No doubt my standing
would improve if l would deign to
lie and say that Shakespeare's
dramas move my soul with passions
high, but I avoid the common groove
and shall until I die. If you like
Shakespeare, it is we'll. go read him
all you wish, and of his merits
roundly tell, as of some tempting
dish; give me a book by Harold
Bell, or Laura Jean, DDS fish! And
if you do not like my taste, the
street is wide, my friend, and you
may walk in naughty haste far from
the path l wend; to- abookshops diff
ferent but chaste we may our foot
steps bend. Our fathers fought at
Valley Forge that freedom might
obtain, that one might read up
Henry George, one take Nick Carter
plain, that books you like might turn
my gorge, while you hold me insane.
"A million say that Shakespeare's
good, and doubtless they are right /;
and though Id read him if l could,
to ME he is fright; a book by Mrs.
Henry Wood will keep me up all
night. The point is this: the coun-
try's free, or Bunker Hill was vain !;
and if book appeals to me, no man
should voice disdain; and yoa may
read your Bill McFee, while l read
Willyum Raine. We should not
cherish feelings hard, or throw
bricks by the ton, because we can
not all regard with awe some ia
nous one; and while you read your
deathless bard, III read J. Allan
Dunn"
(Copyright.) WALT MASON.
Evening star., 1924-10-15
PLANE FALL KILLS TWO.
Bodies Of Pilot and Passenger
Burned in Explosion.

DOVER, Ohio, October 15.-Harold
Wood. 26. Canton, pilot, and Walter
Murray, 35, Mineral City, passenger,
were killed last night at Zoarville,
near here. when an old army air
plane in which they were riding
went into a nose dive and crashed
200 feet. An explosion followed,
setting the machine afire, and burn
ing the occupants almost beyond
recognition.
The accident occurred when the
pilot apparently, lost control while
attempting to land in wheat field.
Evening star., 1924-10-15
BANDIT, Who KILLED
POLICEMAN TRA|LED
State Trooper in Pennsy|va-
MIA Shot to Death While
Trailing Bank Robber.
by the Associate Press.


GETTYSBURG, Pa, October Is
state police and county officials today
were patroling all the roads in Adams,
FRANKLIN and Fulton Counties in an ef-
tort to apprehend the bandit who yes
terday held up the cashier and robbed
the Abbottstown State Bank of more
than $1,000, and later shot and killed a
State trooper who was pursuing hing.
The bandit escaped in a mud-spattered
red touring car bearing New York
license plates. He was last seen shortly
after shooting the policeman at Graef-
fenourg, 25 miles west of Abbottstown,
heading in the direction Of the Maryland
border.
A fairly good description of the bandit
was furnished by the cashier of the
Abbottstown bank. The authorities said
1t was similar to that of Gerald Chap
man, an escaped convict from the At
lanta prison. who is also sought in con-
nection with the killing of policeman
at New Britain, Conn, during an at
tempted robbery there several days ago.
Detectives left here late last night for
Hagerstown, Md, in response to advices
from the Maryland authorities that they
had arrested a suspect answering the
description of the bandit. The suspect
was taken into custody at the Hagers-
town fairgrounds.
Evening star., 1924-10-15
GIVES SCHOOL 100000.
Settlement Institution Favored In

NEW YORK, October 15.-Under the
will of the late Henry Evans, who
rose from the position of Office boy
to the presidency of the Continental
Insurance Company, the Hindman
Settlement School In Kentucky will
receive the income from one-sixteenth
OF his estate, sum thought to be
about 100000, 1t was learned yester-
day. The Associated Hospitals of
New York and the Servants of Relief
for Incurab1ep Cancer of this city also
will receive requests. Mr.. EVANS died
August 20.
Evening star., 1924-10-15

If you need work, read the want
columns of The Star.
Evening star., 1924-03-23
Mrs. Sheppard Is Host
To State Society Heads

Mrs. Sheppard, wife of Senator
Morris Sheppard, was at home Thurs
day evening to the officers and MEM
bers of the executive committee of
the Texas State Society. the object
of the meeting being to discuss plans
for the affairs to be held by the So
ciety during the remainder of the
season. In the company were Mrs.
Theodore Lacy Edmiston. chairman
of the executive committee; Mrs.
Thomas S. Lovette, second vice preSl-
dent; Miss ALA Clary, third vice
president; Mrs John A. Shirley, re-
cording secretary; Mrs. Garrett, wife
of Representative Daniel T.. Gar
rett; Mrs. Maytield, wife Of Senator
Earle B. Mayfield; Senator Sheppard,
Representative Garrett, Mr.. John A
Shirley and Mr.. Edmiston.
The next event of the society will
be a musical and dance to be held
at the Hotel Roosevelt April Is in
celebration Of the historically famous
Texas San Jacinto day, which falls
on April II. Unfortunately this was
the nearest available date to be had.
Another San Jacinto celebration will
take place on Sunday, April 20, when
dedication services will be held at
the Washington Monument for the
Texas memorial stone, this event
being arranged by Judge Clay Stone
Briggs, president of the society, and
Representative James p. Buchanan.
A picnic which will take place some
time in May will be the concluding
event of the society for this season.
Evening star., 1924-03-23
Jewish Center Benefit
Show Interest Is Keen

A great deal Of interest is being
manifested in the ninth annual follies
and dance to be given by the Young
Mems and Young women's Hebrew
Association in the willard Hotel
Wednesday evening. March 26.
This annual affair is looked forward
to. as 1t is the most brilliant event In
Jewish social circles The Willard
VIII be appropriately decorated for
the occasion and the committee is ar
ranging for the comfort of those who
attend. The show has been written
and will be directed by Mr.. Adlai NJ.
Mann.
The proceeds will be used to main
tain the present quarters until the
new Jewish community center build
ing is completed. 49,
Evening star., 1924-03-23
Alumnae of Mt. Holyoke
College Have Dinner

Washington alumnae of Mount
Holyoke College held their annual
dinner at the clubhouse of the Ameri-
can Association of University Women
Monday evening, March Il, when
more than fifty covers were laid.
The tables wcr" beautifully decorated
with St patriCk'S day colors and in
yellow daffodils and ferns. the candles
and place cards carrying out the
same idea. Mrs. Irwin l.. Hunt presi-
dent OF the Washington Association
of Mount Holyoke Alumnae, acted as
toastmiStreSS
The speakers included Mrs. Frank
e. wilkins, president of the national
q association, graduate of the class
OF 1894; Nine. Stepan Panaretoff. wife
OF the Bulgarian minister, a graduate
of the class Of 1891; Lieut.. Col Irwin
/. Hunt, and Representative Edward
=. Browne of Wisconsin. Two groups
OF songs Were Charmingly sung by
Miss Emelie Margaret White, and the
program closed with the singing of
'Holyoke, Holyoke. Tried and True"
by the assembly. Mrs. Clarence Leroy
Parker of the class of 1902 was
chairman of the arrangements for the
dinner.