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The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1924-04-03
ATTORNEY GENERAL
DAUCHERTY RESIGNS

Washington, March 28.-Attorney
General Daugherty has resigned.
Surrounded by an ever-growing
storm of criticism, and under the
pressure of many Of his ranking
party leaders he consented to follow
Secretary DENLY into retirement.
This resignation, promptly accept
ed by President Coolidge, clears the
administration of the last of those
cabinet members who have become
storm centers in the oil scandal.
Public Bushes Considered
The factor which had the greatest
weight in bringing the question of
Mr.. Daugherty's status to an acute
issue was conviction on the part of
the president that under present
conditions public business is not re-
ceiving the attention merited by it
in the department of justice.
Effective Immediately
The resignation was submitted at
the request of the president and in
acceding Mr.. Daugherty said he de-
sired it to become effective forth
with.
President Coolidge's letter re-
questing the resignation based the
request on the attorney generals re-
fusal to comply with the summons
by the senate investigating commit
tee for certain papers relating to
gun running on the Mexican border.
Mr.. Daugherty said he rendered it
SOLELY out of Difference to your re-
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1924-04-03
STANFORD WINNER
in SUPREME COURT
HOBSON LOSES ITS COUNTY
SEAT AL-OPPONENT
10 VOTES TO GOOD

Helena, April 1.-The Montana
supreme court Monday affirmed the
judgment of the district court of
Judith Basin county, upholding the
constitutionality of the absent voters
law and sustaining the findings of
the board of county commissioners
that Stanford had been duly chosen
the county seat as against the claims
of Hobson.
The action was entitled Homer T..
Goodell VS.. Judith Basin county.
The action grew out of the cleo
ton to choose a county seat for the
then newly created Judith Basin
county. At a special election held
August "a, 1920, when the new
county was authorized, Stanford and
Hobson received the largest number
of votes but neither received ma
jority of the entire vote cast. Nov
ember 2, 1920, the date of the gen
eral election, another vote was taken
and the canvass of the county com
missioners crediting Stanford with
1890 votes and Hobson with 1851
votes. The lower court found that
Stanford, after making allowances
for challenged and doubtful votes,
had clear majority of ten votes.
Supporters of Hobson appealed al
leging as they did in the lower court
that the absent voter law was un-
constitutional for the reason that the
provides, it was con-
tended, no one is entitled to vote un-
less he personally attends and is
present at such election and makes
and casts his ballot at the time and
the place where the election is held.
The plaintiff also alleges that the
election officials improperly supplied
absent ballots not accompanied by
the proper afidavits and that II
votes were counted for Stanford (
when the applications were else
where so that the signatures on the |
absent ballots could not be compar-
ed with the signatures on the appli-
cations. The lower court held that |
he absent voters law was not un-
and found otherwise !
in favor of Stanford.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1924-04-03
EASTERN AREA IN
GRIP OF STORMS
MINNESOTA TO OKLA, EAST TO
ATLANTIC, SNOW, BILLIARDS
FLOODS AND TORNADOES

Chicago, March 30.-March pre-
pared to roar out of the middle west
like the proverbial lion Saturday
night following general storms Of
Friday night and Saturday extend
ing from the Ohio to the Mississippi
valley, which cos upwards of a
score of lives, more than 100 injur-
ed and property loss estimated at
hundreds of thousands of dollars.
More rain probably turning to
snow, was forecast for sections of
the middle west Saturday night, and
the upper Ohio valley faced the
danger of a flood.
Death Is Widespread
Death in the wake of the storm in
cluded eight killed Friday night in a
tornado at Shawnee, Okla, four dead
in southeastern Missouri as the re-
suit of wind storm and reports that
four others perished, boy killed by
lightning in Kansas, two flood cas-
ualties at Pittsburgh, three men re-
ported killed when a railroad bridge
at Cumberland, Md, collapsed after
being inundated by flood waters, and
four trainmen reported killed when
a freight train went through bridge
weakened by high water near New
ark, Ohio.
The storm in various sections as
sumed the proportions of a tornado
and elsewhere manifested itself by
driving snow and hail High winds
with falling temperatures marked its
progress.
Damage was widespread wherever
the storm struck. In southeastern
Missouri livestock valued at thous-
ands of dollars was killed while three
little towns in Kentucky are report
ed totally destroyed by wind. Dam
age to crops was feared in some sec
lions of South Dakota and Mime
sofa because of the low tempera-
lures. With the flood stage expect
ed throughout the upper Ohio valley
indications Saturday night were
that property damage there might be
heavy before another "a hours.
The storm played havoc with wire
communication facilities, some sec
ions of the northwest being prac-
ically cut off as the result of ter
'ific sleet storm. The Associated
'ress again resorted to radio Satur-
lay to maintain communications
With Minneapolis, st. Paul and other
northwest cities. st. Paul reported
tself almost showed under Satur-
lay night
In the northwest blizzards, sleet
nd snow with sub-freezing weather
:ontrasted with the thunderstorms
nd the flood conditions farther
outh. Train service to the north
vest was delayed and many trains
rriving in Chicago from the west
1ere late.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1924-04-03
ANOTHER MOON ARREST
z HELD TO DIST. COURT

The battle for law enforcement
goes merrily on. This time it was
Mike Safarik who fell into the
hands of officers on charge of vio-
lating the liquor laws, and a guam
tity of moon and matted liquor is
said to have been seized at his North
side home. When brought into Judge
Gordon's court he pleaded not guilty
but the court held him for a hearing
under bonds of $1,000, which were
furnished.
After being postponed from We'd
nesday the hearings of Safarik, Ce-
Gil Grant and ]. w. Fishback were
held before Judge Gordon today.
Deputy County Attorney Noun ap-
peared for the state and Marion &
Foor for all the defendants. Mike
was held to the district court under
bonds of $1,000. The case of Grant
who is held on bigamy charge, was
postponed, and Fishback, held on
liquor charge, was bound to the dis
trict court in the sum of $1,000
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1924-04-03
Our Washington Letter

animosity or casting reflection upon
those in power. 1t is debatable
question.
The Senate has also voted to i'm
peach G. C. Chase, son-in-law of AL
bert Fall, for his refusal to testify.
The impeachment is brought about
by the fact that he is federal officer
serving as collector of customs in the
South, and therefore subject to pro-
ceedings of this kind. The court de-
cision will affect all parties as it will
necessarily determine the extent of
the judicial functions of congress
and it's power to establish a tribunal
to inquire into the private lives of
any citizen.
It is manifestly hard to strike
balance in the mass of testimony
given before the various Senate in
vestigating committees. RESPONSE
BILE officials of the Democratic and
Republican national committees
have been requested to testify as to
the connection of the oil interest
with their campaign funds. 1t is
said in many quarters that leaders
of the major parties are disturbed
as the congressional investigation
committees extend their activities.
Leaders of Democratic and Repub-
lican parties in talks with the writer
admit that certain evils do exist but
fear on over-extension of the investi-
gators may lessen confidence Of the
voters in their respective parties.
The political bogy which has ap-
peared of late is the possibility of a
third party movement. Not even the
most sanguine progressive or liberal
anticipates a clear-cut victory for a /
third party. But, they realize that
3 test of strength may "throw the
election into congress-" a prospect
which strikes terror into the heart
IF the conservative element Of the
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The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1924-04-03
FINE FASHION SHOW
In COMING PICTURE
FEATURE OF THE GLIMPSES
OF THE MOON" WILL DE-
LIGHT WOMEN FANS

A superb fashion show, such as
will delight all women screen lovers,
will be seen in Allen Dawn's Para
mount production of "Glimpses of
the Moon" which is announced by
Manager Clarence Severson for
two days showing at the Liberty,
beginning next Sunday.
In addition to the luxurious furs.
gowns and wraps worn by the prin-
cipal female character, which are
played by Bebe Daniels, Nita Naldi
and Rubye de Remer, Director Dwan
secured the services of a dozen mani
kins from Hickson's and from Clark's
two foremost dressmaking establish
ments in New York. These girls
have been trained in the art of dis
playing costumes in a manner that
will get under the skin of even the
most hard-fsted of husbands and
compel them to buy the gowns in the
fond belief that the attractive clo-
5hes will transform their perhaps
wives.
Inc mdHihlHS 20 some eHecClVe
work in the modiste shop which is
he scene of their activities, and,
,ogether with the fashionable shop
oers in the establishment, stage a
pageant of costly evening gowns,
afternoon frocks, street dresses, fur
trimmed suits, wraps, beautiful hats
md lingerie that is certain to arouse
every woman's desire for the lovely
garments. David Powell is the lead
ng man.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1924-04-03
They're Serving Home
Grown Green Stuff Here

Local grown green vegetables are
geality in Wolf Point. Green
onions were supplied from Rattle
snake Pete's garden March 31st and
next week Pete says he will have let
tuce and radishes.
A former resident of this city who
is now enjoying the California
climate, recently wrote to local
friend that the winter, the season
when California gets its rain, had
been excessively dry. In fact, up to
the time he wrote there had been no
rain. Been very unusual weather
he said, and if the rains didn't begin
soon, they would have to look to
Montana for their vegetables. So it
is well that Pete and other gardeners
are getting an early start. Montana
would hate to fail California in
pinch.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1924-04-03

city election will be held for the
election of mayor and one member
Of the council from each ward, and
one police judge.
The official ballot will have col
umns for "Citizens' Party" and "In-
dependent Party"
The Candidates
The Independent column bears the
names of but two candidates, R. j..
Moore for mayor, and Charles Cor
don for police Judge. Mr.. Moore is
the present incumbent of the office
as is also Mr.. Gordon.
In the Citizens column is the
name of Robert M. Thompson, can
didate for mayor, and in ward one,
William G. Johnson, candidate for
alderman; in ward two, William B.
Dewitt, candidate for alderman;
and in ward three, Shirley S. Cherry.
Mr.. Thompson is an employe of
the Great Northern in the bridge
building department. Mr.. Johnson
is a telegraph operator and mem
Der of the present council by ap-
pointment Mr.. Dewitt is local
foreman for the Western Fruit Ex-
press. Mr.. Cherry is a switchman
in the Great Northern yards.
The slogan of the candidates in
the Independent column is "Inde-
pendent of Party" The slogan of
the candidates in the Citizens col
lmn is Claw and Order" The polls
will be at the usual locations and
will be open from eight a. m. to six
D. m.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1924-04-03
School and City Election
April 5 and 7--Candidates

The annual election of school dis
trict No. as will be held Saturday,
April 5th. In Wolf Point the poll
ing place is at the high school build
ing. In the country the polling place
is at the Volt school house. The polls
are open from to p. m.
Three trustees are to be elected
to the board, two for three-year
terms and one for one-year term.
The names on the ballots as can
didates for the three year terms are
A. F. Toavs, o. c. Johnson and Ce-
Gil Perry. Two other candidates
filed for the three-year positions,
w. v. D. Chapman and C. P. Swed-
berg, but were afterwards with
drawn.
For the one year term the names
on the ballots are R. S. Jelley. and
w. B. Everett.
Who Can Vote
There appears to be considerable
confusion as to who have the right
to vote at a school election held for
the purpose of electing members of
the school board. The Herald is GER
tain it is correct in stating that any
one may vote at school election,
such as that to be held Saturday,
who is a resident of the school dis
5rict and who can meet the qualifca-
lions as to age, citizenship and resi-
1ence required to vote at a general
election, with the exception that it is
not necessary to be registered in
'rder to vote at school election.
City Election Monday
On Monday, April 7th, the annual
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1924-04-03
Many Install Electric
Motors In Plants

The dependable continuous service
furnished by the Listerud Power Co.
is inducing many needing power to
electrify their plants.
The past week two motors were
installed in the Wolf Point Steam
Laundry. Steam has been entirely
discarded except for the cleansing
processes. A five H. p motor ope-
rates large washer and extractor,
while three H. P. operates man
gle and small washer A quarter H.
P. runs an ironing machine.
A few weeks ago ]. P. Murphy,
the contractor, had five H. P.
motor put in to operate large new
combination machine he has in his
carpenter shop.
The ammonia cooling plant re
Gently placed in Schafer's Market is
operated by a 71a H. P. motor.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1924-04-03
Strong Sentiment For
Remedial Farm Laws
By WILLIAM L. DALEY
National Editorial Association Spec
ial to The Herald

Washington, April Changes in
the personnel of the President
Cabinet continue to furnish the
thrills for newspaper readers. The
resignation of Harry Daugherty as
Attorney General at the request of
President Coolidge. proved a distinct
surprise as it was believed that the
chief executive would allow him to
remain at his post until the investi-
cation into his alleged incompetency
simmered down. There is a wide
variance of opinion throughout the
country as to the effect of this dis
missal on the political fortunes of
Mr.. Coolidge, though the retirement
of the attorney general was general
ly considered an eventuality.
The action of the President in de-
manding the resignation of his cab
met advisor has been variously con-
strued in the capital and elsewhere.
Some hold that it was a bold bid for
support of the Republican senators
who have shown their feeling in the
matter by refusal to help the ad-
in its controversies
while Daugherty remained in office.
Others, notably Democrats, say that
Mr.. Coolidge realized the urgency of
casting the attorney general adrift
with the development of testimony
before the various committees of the
Senate now investigating his con-
nection with various oil scandals.
There is still another element, a
mixed group, which criticized the
President for what they term the
abandonment" of a member of his
cabinet while under fire from politi-
,al opponents. The Raugherty affair
now catalogued as an incident, will |
oe kept alive until the elections, and
meanwhile the Investigators continue
% reveal interesting testimony re-
sarding public affairs.
Refusal of Harry Sinclair, the oil
nan, to testify before the Senate
Public Lands committee on the
rounds that his case was already
,ending before the courts and was
outside the jurisdiction of the com
nittee, has aroused nationwide in
crest in the power of congress to
investigate. The Senate has submit
ed contempt charge to the author
ties of the District of Columbia and
egal ruling in the case will have
much to do with the functions of
ommittees hereafter. The vote on
he contempt charge indicated that
was not party question. Some
elieve that there is danger in the
buse of inquisitorial power by legis-
alive bodies in that there is a dis
osition to enter unfortunately in '
he domain of the private life and !
ersonal affairs of public officials for
he purpose of gratifying personal
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1924-04-03
Hiram Johnson Wins
South Dakota Primary

Sioux Falls, S. D., March 28.-Re-
versing the result of the North Da-
kota primary of March 18, Senator
Hiram Johnson of California, de-
feated President Calvin Coolidge in
Tuesdays primary for South Da-
kota's republican presidential in
dorsement, unofficial returns, COM
piled by newspapers, showed Friday.
The president was victorious in
North Dakota by several thousand
votes, while Senator Johnson won
out in South Dakota by more than
1000 majority, the unofficial returns
indicated.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1924-04-03
COURT ORDER In
COUNTY SEAT CASE
FULL. TEXT OF SUPREME COURT
DECISION ON APPEAL
MOTIONS

AS told last week, the order OF
the State Supreme Court, relative
to the motions relating to the appeal
of the county seat contest case leaves
the legal program thus:
The injunction holding the offices
at Poplar is continued pending the
hearing of the appeal by the court.
Provided, Poplar files with the
court on or before the 5th day of
April good and sufficient surety
bond in the sum of $4,000 in favor
of Wolf Point, to cover costs of the
appeal.
In case Poplar fails to file such a
bond the injunction shall be dis
solved.
Poplar is required to file a type
written transcript of the record OF
the case by May 9Th.
Poplar shall file its brief by May
18th.
Wolf Point shall file it's brief by
May 31st.
The hearing of the whole question
as to which town is the real and only
county seat shall be on June 9th.
The complete, verbatim language
of the courts order follows:
]. L. Atkinson, plaintiff and ap-
pellant, VS.. Roosevelt County ct al,
defendants and respondents:
The several motions herein came
on regularly for hearing this day
pursuant to an order of the court
made on March 19, 1924, Messrs.
Chad A. Spaulding and Harrison F.
Mcconnell appearing for appellant,
and Messrs George E. Hurd and Otis
A. Hallett appearing for respondents
Whereupon, after argument by re-
spective counsel and upon consider
alton. the court now makes the fol
lowing orders:
I. The undertaking on appeal
offered by plaintiff and appellant,
signed by himself and T. P. Daniel
son and Alex Vardon, is approved.
Q. Respondents motion to dis
miss the appeal from the order of
the court made on the 8th day of /
February, 1924, dissolving the in
junction nereCOlOEe 1SSueu III Ci0
above entitled action, is overruled.
3. The appeals from the said
order dissolving the injunction and !
from the Judgment in the above en-
titled cause are hereby consolidated
and shall be heard as one in this
court.
A The injunction order hereto {
fore issued in this action upon the {
goth day of December, 1922, is here
bv continued in full force and effect
pending the determination by this /
court of the appeal from the order {
dissolving the same, which order dis t
solving the same was made and en-
tered on the 9Th day of February, {
1924; provided, however, that the 6
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The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1924-04-03
QUESTIONABLE TO
CITY CANDIDATES
wOMEN,S CLUB INQUIRIES INTO
STAND OF EACH ON LOCAL
MORAL ISSUES

At a recent meeting of the Wo-
mans club it was voted to submit
ouestionnaire to each of the candi-
dates for the offices of mayor and
aldermen, in order to find out what
stand they take in the matter of law
enforcement. Replies to this ques-
tionnaire were requested to be re-
turned by Wednesday. Up until the
time this story is put in type
Thursday noon) replies had been
received from w. C. Johnson, w. B..
Dewitt and S. A. Cherry, aldermanic
candidates from the first, second and
third wards, respectively. In tel
ephone conversation with club
member, R. j. Moore, candidate for
mavor stated that he would reply to
the QUESTIONABLE at the mass meet
ing which has been advertised for
Saturday evening, April 5. The fol-
lowing is the QUESTIONABLE submit
ted and the replies which have been
received by the Woman's Club;
Iater-The reply of R. M. Thomp-
son. candidate for mayor, was re-
ceived this afternoon.
1. To what extent are you IN
favor of enforcing the liquor and
gambling laws? :.
w. C. Johnson-"Am in favor OF
enforcing the liquor and gambling
laws to the fullest extent"
w. B. DeWitt-"Am in favor OF
enforcing the liquor laws 100 per
cent and to stop all public-revenue
gambling"
S. A. Cherry-"T am in favor of
enforcing the liquor and gambling
laws to the fullest extent"
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1924-04-03
COUNTY ATTORNEY
L.A.BROWN RESIGNS
CONTINUED ILL HEALTH COM.
PELLS HIM TO REMAIN
IN THE SOUTH

w. J. Hardie, Clerk and Recorder,
has received the letter published be-
low from County Attorney L. A.
Brown, who has been in the South
for several months in an effort to re-
cuperate his health. Mr.. Brown is
advised by his physicians to remain
in the South. He has been i'll during
a large part of the last year and a
half and spent long periods at hos
pitals His original illness was
pleurisy and it is understood that
his present trouble is rheumatism.
His numerous friends in all parts of
the county will share the regret he
expresses at the necessity for quit
ting the office to which he was elect
ed, in November, 1922. His letter,
to the county board and all the peo-
pie of the county, follows:
Haywood, N. M, March 27, 1924
Mr.. w. j. Hardie,
Clerk Board of County Commission
ers,
Poplar, Montana.
My Dear Mr.. Hardie:
Due to my continued disability,
being practically unable to walk, and
relying upon the advise of compe
tent doctors, | find / shall be unable
to be back to Montana by expiration
of leave date granted me by your
board, and I, therefore, am compel
led to tender my resignation to your
Board as County Attorney of Roose-
velt County, effective at any time on
or after April 1st.
7 want to take this opportunity to
thank the board for the courtesy and
kindness they have shown me at all
times, and more especially during
The period of my acute illness. |
also desire to express my deep appre-
,iation to all the official family of
he county, including those connect
I'd Herewith, for the cooperation
nave enjoyed as well as the many |
,avors always accorded me by it and |
hem. And finally may 1 not ex-
,ress to all the people of the county /
ny sincere affection for them, for
he trust and confidence reposed in
ne by honoring me with the office l
I'M now called upon to relinquish.
n all sincerity, it is with heavy
ieart, and regret deeper than can
xpress, that l sever myself from
ny office. I have done everything
could for the past three months to
egain my health, and thereby be in
position to complete the term of
flee at least. But it seems fate has
ecreed otherwise.
In leaving the Office, I am glad to
ay that tried at deast to faithfully
AIRY out the promises made the
eople before election, as well as do
nose things which I conscientiously
elieved to be right, and, therefore, !
Or the interests of the people.
Again thanking the Board for the
lany favors shown me, and with !
indest wishes to all of you in your ,
ork, | am,
Very truly yours,
L. A. Brown
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1924-04-03

Sheriff Anderson and Under Sher-
iff Council were in town today to at
tend the several hearings held in
Judge Gordon's court
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