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The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1925-07-01
CHRONICLE CO.. IS
MADE DEFENDANT
In LIBEL ACTION
Sheriff James Smith Brings
Suit Against Newspaper for
Statements Made in News
Story
Handling of Henderson Case
Used to Damage Official,
Complaint Declares

Sheriff James Smith has
brought suit against the ChrOn-
icle Publishing company, publish
ers of the BOzeman Daily ChrOn-
icle, for libel, asking damages in
the amount of $4,000. Guy C.
Derry of Billings is his attorney.
The complaint was filed Saturday.
It sets forth that on the 9th day of
May, 1925, the defendant "~maliciously,
willfully and unlawfully with intent
to injure the plaintiff, published and
caused to be published in the said
Bozeman Daily Chronicle. a
false, unlawful, unprivileged, defama-
tory and malicious communication
and article of and concerning the
plaintiff" and contains a copy Of the
story carried on the first page of the
Chronicle of May 27 headed, "Startl-
ing Evidence in Henderson Trial In
wolves Sheriff"
Based on News Story.
This story %parpOrted to be a report
Of court proceedings in the trial Of
BerI Henderson, charged with robbing
a box car in the local Northern Pa
cific yards. )
The complaint in addition points
out the particular portions of the
story complained Of, as follows:
Startling Evidence in Henderson
Trial Involves Sheriff."
Sensational testimony involving
the sheriff's office, the fainting Of
: the states chief witness while on the
witness stand, due, he said later, be-
cause of threatening signs made by
one of the spectators and the direct
l statement cf another witness that
! Berl Henderson, now on trial for rob
. bing a box car in the yards Of the
Northern Pacific of a quantity Of
sugar, rice and fruit on the night #
August 10, 1924, offered to set him
up in the moonshine business and fur
nish him a still then in the possession
of the sheriff, James Smith. were
among the developments brought out
during the second day of the hear
ing"
n Hints at Crime Ring.
Fifteen witnesses were placed on
the stand during the day in the eff
= fort Of the state to connect up Hen
e derson with the robbery of the
+ freight car and the carrying away Of
20 sacks Of sugar, six bags Of rice
and a quantity Of fruit. County At
n torney E. A. Peterson conducted the
/ examination which spun a web that
. not only further entangled the de-
PENDANT into the meshes Of the crime,
= but also brought out further facts
t that indicated there were 6ther &C
d ~cessories implicated IN a crime ring
within the county"
GAS on the first day of the trial,
there was the same feeling Of tense
ness throughout the court room that
some startling development were
4 about to be made that might involve
others than the principals named IL
the information"
"Platt in sheriff's pay-then came
n the direct examination and the sensa.
+, tional testimony involving the sher.
ifs office. County Attorney Peter
" Continued on page Twslve)
v
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1925-07-01
DEFENSE DAY TEST IS
PLANNED In
BOHEMIAN
Two National Guard Companies
to be Filled up to War
Strength With Volunteers For
Day Only

A recruiting squad in charge of
Capt E. v. Phipps will be on
duty in BOzeman Friday after
noon for the purpose of enlist
ing men for National Defense
day, Saturday, July a.
These enlistments will be for the
period Of one day only, but the re-
cruits will be given the oath and will
be assigned to their places in the
Defense day formations, Friday we
ming.
$40 Men Needed.
It viii take 14O men to fill up c
company to full war strength and the
service company needs 200 men. 1t
is planned to secure sufficient one
day men for tins purpose, there being
no reserve company assigned to Boze-
man.
Members of the officers reserve
corps residing in Bozeman will be as
signed to duty with the Nationa.
Guard companies.
Defense Day Program.
Tentative arrangements as outlined
by Capt. Phipps this morning include
muster at the armOry at 9 a. m, wher
all men who were sworn in the night
before and others who desire to par
ticipatey will be assigned to theil
places in the two units.
While the volunteers are on dut!
with the two companies one of TIT
officers will deliver a short address
lupon the purpose Of Defense day ant
the obligations Of citizenship, afte
which the organizations will be dis
missed and the volunteers militar,
duties for the day will be ended.
Some time during the day C com
pany will put on a short demonstra
ton at Bozeman Hot Springs.
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1925-07-01
MANY BRICK BUILDINGS WRECKED WHENl
EARTHQUAKE SHAKES GALLATYNCOUNTY
EARTHQUAKE PICTURE
ORDERED; BUT FAILS
TO ARRIVE ON TIME

Owing to delay in the nails. the
order for the earthquake cut, sent
to Butte Monday, failed to arrive
there until today, and it was inn
possible to secure the cut in time
for this weeks issue.
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1925-07-01
LOGAN, Three FORKS
And MANHATTAN
DAMAGED
New SchOOlhOuse Nearing Com
PletiOn at Manhattan May Be
Total Loss; Three Forks Hit
Hard

Gallatin county seemed to be
the center of an earthquake which
shook the entire northwest last
Saturday evening, and Manhat-
tan, Three Forks and Logan we're
heavy sufferers. The total dam
e is estimated at 100000.
A series of earth tremOrs beginning
about z o'clock continued throughout
The night. distinct shocks being felt
at Trident at about 45-minute inter
walls.
Occurs Early in Evening.
The most severe temblors, how
ever, occurred early in the evening.
These were felt at Bozeman, where
but slight damage was done. Most
Of the pendulum clocks in the city
were stopped by the first shock and
many of them started again after the
second.
A few windows were broken in
Bozeman, several cars Of coal in the
n. ?. yards started moving and were
thrown off the track by rails spread
by the earthquake. A wrecker came
from Livingston to set them back On
the rack.
Manhattan Hit Hard.
AT Manhattan nearly every Chin
ney was demolished, windows were
broken, water pipes twisted off and
neafly every brick structure in the
town was damaged more CT less.
The new community school build.
ing, just nearing completion, wa:
badly damaged and may be a tota.
loss. The other school building wa:
wrecked.
The rear end of the Auto Inn was
caved in and most of the two-story
brick buildings in the town were 81
cracked and shaken that they are IN
safe for occupancy.
Church Wrecked
At Three Forks the damage is ais
heavy, but one brick structure, tina
Of the Adams Real Estate Company
being but slightly injured. The 9th
ers are badly cracked and the Metho
dist church is wrecked. The schOo
building was damaged and may be
total loss, as is the church.
The Sacajawea hotel, a frame struc
ture, suffered but slight damage, tn
chimneys being shaken down an
plastering cracked in places.
Nearly every chimney in the tow
was wrecked and most of the wiz
dows were shaken out.
At Logan the schOOlhouse was dan
aged and most Of the chimneys gOn,
Many Sightseers.
Thousands Of people visited Il
three towns Sunday and eating house
and soft drink places which were alb
to operate did a heavy business. HUI
dreds of cars passing to and from al
parked on the streets of Manhatts
made the traffic situation there acu
and the Yellowstone trail betwe,
BOzeman and Three. Forks was ali
Continued on page Eight
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-09-12
ATTRACTIVE FARM
On Little River Turnpike

A splendid little farm and
pretty home on State highway;
25 acres, 90 cleared. remainder
in woodss2 young apple orchards.
winter variety. $50 trees. This
property is beautifully located on
hilltop with lovely surround
ings; attractive lawn. large
shade trees, shrubbery and
many flowers; one heuae has 6
spacious rooms and bath, cleo
tricity, hot-water heat, auto
matte pump, 2 wells. large front
porch and screened-in rear
porch. This profitable little
farm is in an excellent COM
Tnunity within IA miles of
Washington. via Lee highway;
convenient to car line and bus;
near stores. schools and
churches. All necessary farm
ing implements; 2 good horses,
two-horse wagon. double har-
ness and acres In corn to
included in the price. $4,000.
Terms
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-09-12
Makes Easy To Quickly Find What You Want
Real Estate For Rent
HOUsEs-UNFURNLSHEn 8!
MISCELLANEOUS

s417 14rH STREET N. w.
-olonIaI home of nine rooms and two
baths; parquetry floors, hot-water
heat, electric lights. garage, near
Tivoli theater and uptown shopping
district. $126.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-09-12

CHAs. r. BRoADWATER,
$50 bond Bldg. Phone Main $3.50
or Clarendon. Va. Phone cIar. 422
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-09-12
Real Estate for Sale
lone Classified Ads % Main 800
SUBURBAN PROPERTY 1903
IN NEARBY VIRGINIA

New stucce bungalow (under
construction) 5 spacious rooms,
7 10-foot ceilings; open fireplaees,
furnace heat, cellar under en-
tire house} acres of good
land, lovely shade. ample sup
ply of fruit. This property IL
well located within 10 miles of
Washington, Il mile of Lee
Highway. Price, $1,000. Rea-
sonable terms.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-09-12
George Washington
University

Chartered by Act of Congress 1921
C0-educatiOnal
Sessions in all departments begin
Wednesday, September e
DEPARTMENT OF AXIS AND
SCIENCES
Including the School of Graduate
studios, Columbian College. College g
Engineering, and Teachers College.
the Liberal Arts, Engineerlng, Arch
lecture, and Education. Two hundrad
courses ayaiiable for .part-time STUDENT
For catalogues and other information
The Registrar, aOs9 G street II,
Telephone West lO4S.
MEDICAL SCHOOL
For catalogues and other Information
The Dean, 1885 II street N. w.
Telephone Main 1870.
SCHOOL OF PHARMACY
For catalogues and other Information
The Dean, sos Eye street N. W.
Telephone Main 1917.
LAW SCHOOL
(Memher of the Association OF American
Law Schools)
Courses for full time studentss
a.. MA a. m,
Approved courses for employed studenta
$40 D, m.-6:55 p. m.
For catalogues and other information
apply to The Secretary,
Stockton Hall, Twentieth between
@ and II SITS.
TeIeOhone West l64s.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-09-12

PARK, D. C.-Six-room
and bath elastic stucco semi
detached bungalow; hot water
heat, electricity, built,in garage,
inclosed sleeping porch, concrete
cellar; hardwood floors; heauti-
full lawn and shrubbery. Call
Owner, L. 1916.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-09-12
EXCELLENT HOME
BARGAINS IN
NEARBY MARYLAND

New 4-room and bath bungalow: ell
modern improvements. A bargain 81
$500 Terms TO suit you.
e-room and bath house: on corner
lot; all modern improvements. Prise,
$3.50. with small cash payment and
balance like rent.
New s-reom bungalows On large lots.
with or without h-w. h. All modern
Improvements. Priced at $5.750--snA
$3.50. Small cash payment and easy
terms. Gene out and inspect them.
we also have bungalows houses and
Investment properties in RiverdaIs.
HyattsviIIe. Mt. Rainier, etc. Prices
ana terms to suit any peckethook.
reur.raom bungalow; .. m. ii t1ae
down and $40 month.
Smyrna times., 1925-12-16
Screen and Stage
Strand, Smyrna

Thursday-"One of the Most Alb
sorbing specials ever turned OUT
N. Y. Telegraph can unusually good
picture. Best Characterization in
many moon. N. Y. Evening World
Unusually interesting. A drama we'll
worth seeing. Y. Times. Every
critic, every audience at its sensation
al New York showing greeted it with
loud applause. 1t is a colorful, honest
story that will startle and thrill YOU
IN It's glowing intensity. "The Goose
Woman,' by Rex Beach.
Saturday - Another Richard Tai
madge picture, alive with the extra
ordinary stunts for which this star is
nOted.but offering in addition a UNIQUE
plot. This is "The Mysterious Strang-
er." Talmadge portrays a young chap
who has lived secluded from the world
for over twenty years with his faith
er, and has never seen a woman in
that time. One night he walks in his
sleep, gets out-and then the thrills
and funny situations come fast and
UllcK. Ialmadge works with his sue
toma1y furious speed and acts better
than he has ever done.
Monday and Tuesday-Earle Will
Hams, one of the best known motion
picture stars, pOrtrays a leading role
In the modern sequence of Fox Films
fantastical INSTALLATION of Samuel
Taylor Coleridge's immortal poem,
The Ancient Mariner" Mr.. Williams
has been absent from the screen for
many months. His role in the big
production is one fitting so capable an
artist.
Smyrna times., 1925-12-16
New Dover Opera House, Dover

Monday-A brilliant cast and a story
abounding in thrills are to be found
in pleasure Mad" The vehicle easily
affords Mary Alden the best role she
has had since "The Old Nest" HuntIv
Gordon, who was featured in "The
Famous Mrs. Fair" play opposite her
and gives sapital performance.
Other members of the cast who lend
distinction to their roles include Will
liam Collier, Jr, Norma Shearer,
Winifred Bryson and Frederick Trues-
dell" Pleasure Mad was adapted for
the screen by A. ?. Younger from
Blanche Upright's novel "The Valley
OF Content 1t is a Reginald Barker
production for the MeuO-Louis b.
Mayer forces, photographed by Nor
bert Brodin.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-04-03
REMY ACTS TO
SPEED STATING
OF MOTORISTS
Prosecution Says New Plan
in Auto Arrests All
Wrong

Persons arrested on speeding
charges must be slated the same day
and tried the next. as in any other
liam Fl. Remy said today, declaring
the new system inaugurated by po-
lice is 'all wrong"
Remy told Paul Rhoadarmer, dep.
uty assigned 10 city court, TO take
full charge of the mater and 10 see
Police Chief Herman F. Rikhpff.
Remy said If changes were not made
Immediately he would see Rikhoff
himself
Police can release motorists on
their own recogniZance if they wish.
but they must slate them either over
the telephone or when they go into
headquarters that day" Remy said.
Rhoadarmer Thursday said speed
ers were not being slated for as long
as a week after their arrest, the Of
ficer turning the names into his
superior officer. VINO held them until
tie day allotted for the officer In city
court. Rhoadarmer said it offered
opportunity for dropping cases for
political or private favor, MS no Of
fetal record OF the arrest was made.
Motorists at least are assured one
thing-they will not be ridden in pa.
troll wagons. This is on orders from
Mayor Shank. Chief Rikhoff said, as
result of complaints of reputable
citizens Of being unjustly arrested
and forced TO give bond.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-04-03
DEFENDANT RELEASED AFTER
HE ARRANGES $4,000 BOND
Young Woman Takes Poison After
Reported Acts of Accused Here and
on Train-Doctor Says Death Is
Near-Two Others Involved.

David c. Stephenson, 49, Of 5432 University Ave. former
grand dragon of the KuKux Kan today
indictments in connection with alleged March 16
Miss Madge Oberhotzer, g. of 1902 University Ave
The indictments returned by the grand jury today charge
assault and battery with intent to kill assault and battery with
intent to commit criminal attack malicious mayhem dnap-
ing and conspiracy to hdnap.
Earl Kenck deputy sheriff and Gentry are charged
with conspiracy in the case.
Miss Oberhozer is in critical condition home said
to be suffering from effects of poison sefadmnsted
alleged attack.
Dr. John Kingsbwy 5642 Washington ST. who attended
Miss Oberhozer said today blood TRANSMISSION made
but said there practically hope for her recovery She
unconscious, he said.
An affidavit by Dr. Kngsby before Prosecutor Will
liam H. Remy states that Miss Oberholtzr suffering from
body bruises and bchorde of mercury poisoning that it is
his opinion it is impossible for her Ito live long"
Four Ahidavits Also
Stephenson arrested the indictments while he was
waiting to be arragned in city court charges made in
davts sworn out by George 0berhoze father adge
oberhozer who alleges Stephenson daughter on
March 16 on a train route to Hammond, Ind.
He taken to county JAIL where bond of $4,000 was
arranged He released about hour half after his
arrest today.
Bondsmen Harry Campbell Albert Reeder Louis
Brown, Sam Farb and Thomas N. Whitlock.
Immediately after being released Stephenson left the jal
and drove away in his automobile.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-04-03
Hand-Picked Yankees Retire
With Instructions 10 Re-
turn Either AcquittaI Ver-
dict or One of Guilty of
First Degree Murder
PAST RECORD TO BE
IGNORED, SAYS JUDGE
Prince of Bandits Faces g.
Year Term at Atlanta if
Men of His Selection De-
eide He Was Not Man Who
Shot Police Officer.

Bp Unitcd Press
HARTFORD. Conn. April 3.-The
case OF the State OF Connecticut
against Gerald Chapman, mail rob
ber and bandit, charged with killing
Policeman James j. Skelly, went TO
the jury at 1859 today following
Judge Jennings charge.
Judge Jennings told the jury that
in view of the fact that James
Skelly was killed while a felony was
being committed there Is only pos
sible verdict OF first degree mur.
der or acquitta.
He said there were no extenuating
circumstances whereby verdict of
second degree murder could be re
turned Through his charge Jen.
nings told the jury that Chapman
either shot Skelly or he didn't. and
If he did, he is guilty Of first degree
murder.
Jennings cautioned the jury to
give Chapman "a fair. impartial
trial according TO the evidence in
court, and not judge him on his
past records"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-04-03
CITY MANAGER
PLAN TO HAVE
LABOR BACKING
BrickIayers and Masons
Union IndorSes Move for
Government Change.

Active support of the city man
ager plan by labor interests began
today.
The plan would abolish the pres
ent city government, providing a
council of seven, who will hire a
business man to run the city busi-
ness. 1T is working successfully in
500 cities.
Bricklayers and Ma5ons Union
No. 3 Of Indiana at a meeting on
Thursday night unanimously in
dorsed the move, after listening to
an explanation Of the plan by speak
ers from the Citizens Commmitte of
1000, which is sponsoring the idea.
Members of the union took petitions
to assist in getting signatures ask
ing the city council to call a special
election on the question immedi.
ately
Speakers from the citizens COM
mittee also addressed the Indian
apolis Trades Council on Thursday
meeting with favorable response.
I'VE are going to help all we can
in this campaign for city manager, i"
said John j. Watson, secretary of
the Bricklayers Union. organized
labor. to be consistent, must stand
for efficiency. The city mana ger may
not cure all our ills, but t. will be
much better than the present plan
OF political faction control
Petitions containing sign atures OF
voters continue to pour in TO head
quarters OF the city mana ger cam.
paign, 4O7 Meyer Kiser Bank build
ing.
Committee leaders are mcre than
satisfied at present progress. Civic
clubs, noon luncheon clubs, church.
es, business organizations, labor
unions, women's clubs and a com.
mittee OF colored leaders are united
in the work.
A woman's citizen committee will
be perfected at a meeting this after.
noon in the Chamber of Commerce
building
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-04-03
French Chamber of Deputies
Temporarily Stays COL
lapse of Ministry by Post
poning Interpolation on
Problem of Finances.
CLEMEMTEL SUCCEEDED
BY SENATOR De MONEZIE
Crisis Arises Over Disagree
ment With EIerriot on How
to Pull France Out of
Money TangIe-SoCiaIists
Want Tax on Capital.

BIZ Lnited Press
PARIS. April 3.-The French
cabinet, fall of which is threatened
as result of the financial crisis,
was saved temporarily today when
= the chamber of deputies voted unan-
8mously to postpone indefinitely a
challenge to the ministry on its
financial policy
rhe vote was an indirect express
sion of confidence.
Nj. Clementel, minister of finance,
already has resigned and the resign.
nation of other members OF the cab.
met including Herriot himself, is
considered possible. ff not probable.
President Doumergue appointed
Senator Anatole De Monezie to sue
ceed Clementel.
-Clementel resignation came dur
ing an all-night Cabinet meeting
preclpitated by his proposal Of yes.
terday to increase the circulation of
bank notes by two billion francs.
The sudden resignation of the min
lister of finance was the outcome of
a long conflict between the senate
and chamber Of deputies and also
a disagreement with Premier Her.
riot.
After Clementels plan to issue
bank notes without gold backing had
met with Herriot's disapproval, the
finance minister Unexpectedly and
without cabinet authorization, made
his sensational proposal regarding
imitation before the senate.
Herriot. in a finely shaded state
ment, repudiated Clementel's prop
osition, though. admitting a drastic
remedy was needed to alleviate the
seriousness of the financial situation.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-04-03
Three SCOUTS
SUFFER INJURY
Falling Fire Escape al
Theater Catches Them.

Three Boy Scouts were hurt, one
perhaps seriously, when a fire es-
cape counterbalance broke at Keith's
Theater near noon today and struck
them. Scouts had been attending a
meeting at the theater. and some
were playing on the fire escape when
it broke.
Francis Pritchard. IL, Of 577 Mid
die Dr., Woodruff Place. was most
seriously hurt, being injured about
the head. William Williams ~, OF
2911 Paris Ave, was injured about
the back and Willard Knight. 13, of
1929 Boulevard Pl., was injured on
the leg, being struck by the coun-
terbalance. Boys on the fire escape
were not hurt.
All three were taken to the city
hospital.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-04-03
SM H E:RD MOVE
? OPPOSED AGAIN
Judge Refuses to Entertain
Petition for Bail.

BH THifed Press
CHICAGO, April 3.--Judge Will
Tan B. Brothers of the Criminal
Court today refused to entertain the
motion for bail for William D.
Shepherd. former Indianapolis man,
until he discusses the subject with
Chief Justice Jacob Hopkins. Shep
herd asks bail pending his trial on
thee charge of killing his wealthy
ward, Billy McClintock
As Justice Hopkins already has
ruled against motions for bail, judge
Brothers said he does not wish to
be discourteous to brother judge,
Justice Hopkins and Judge Broth
ers will confer shortly. Judge
Brother said he would make a rul-
ing at 2 p. m.