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Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1925-06-25
TO ESTABLISH MANS DEATH

Steps are 70 be taken soon to estab-
lish the legal death Of E. b. Crandall,
who mysteriously disappeared from
his home at Big Timber on the night
OF May %. 1917.
Crandall is believed to have met
death by drowning but OF this there
has never been certain proof and 1t
has been necessary TO wait seven years
before he could legally be called dead
and permit the distribution Of his
property
Crandall disappeared after spending
the day in a saloon where he had been
drinking more or less with friends. He
was thought to have gone home but
he was never seen again. A month
after his disappearance the body Of a
man was taken from the Yellowstone
near Columbus but il was impossible
TO identify it. It Is the general belief
that Il was Crandall's body.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1925-06-25
Jordan Wants Railroad

Jordan, county seat Of Garfield
county and one OF the most Isolated
towns in the United States. wants a
railroad and wants # badly Just now
Jordan's chief means of communica-
ton with the outside world is by
radio.
II will have to go far, for its near
est railroad is now nearly 100 miles
distant and its best bet lies In the ex-
tension Of the long proposed Rock
ford cutoff Of the Great Northern.
With the building of the cutoff more
than 100 niles Of rail would have to
be laid before Jordan could see its
first iron horse"
Jordan Is on the tentative route Of
the proposed Rockford cutoff. Re
Gently there has been much discussion
relative to the building Of a section
OF the route from Richly to Circle, a
distance Of "a miles. That would
bring the road within 20 miles OF Jor-
dan.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1925-06-25
MINERS LOOT
AND BURN PROPERTY
Troopers Unable TO Prevent Disorder
and More on Way to
Scene Of Strike

Sydney, N. S.-Incendiarism and
looting attending the strike OF 1900
miners has broken out with renewed
yigor despite the presence Of more
than 200 dominion troops and special
udners police.
The Bankhead screen OF the unused
Hub colliery at New Aberdeen was de-
stroyed by fire. Barbed wire entangle-
ments had been thrown about the
property, searchlights were playing
and troopers were on guard through
out the night. How persons that set
the fire crept through the Lines could
not be explained.
At Reserve, homes Of two former
employees OF the company were burn
ed down, the flames spreading rapidly
TO an empty powder magazine and
carpenter shop before being brought
under control.
Retail stores owned by private indi-
vlduals at Bras dor and Florence
we're looted by mobs OF several hun
drer miners. The mines give the
OF armed camps. More
troops are reported on the way from
Ottawa and Toronto, including de-
tachments Of the Royal Dragons.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1925-06-25
DEATH ENDS LIFE
OF La TOILETTE
WISCONSIN, SENATOR WAS NOTED
FIGURE ~ NATIONS
POLITICS.
A CANDIDATE FOR PRESIDENT
He Earned sobrlquet Fighting Bob"
IN Public Arena Early
In Life.

washington.-Death has brought TO
an end the daring and stormy political
career OF Robert NJ. La Toilette OF
Wisconsin.
Peacefully. the Wisconsin senator,
passed away at his home here, VIC
tim OF heart attacks-from which he
had been sufferer for decade
bronchitis and bronchial asthma.
To the last. Mr. La Toilette sought
to ward off deaths thrust. as be had
done on several occasions In recent
years, but when he realized the fight
was a losing one he called his son
Robert to his bedside, and in an al
most inaudible voice, gave this last
message TO the public:
II am at peace with all the world,
but there Is a lot OF work ] could still
do. don't know how the people VIII
feel toward me, but shall take to the
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1925-06-25
To eIow Way to Park.

Men and three trucks have left for
Two-Gwo-Tee pass, where dynamite
will be used IN an attempt 10 blow
thousands OF tons Of ice and snow
from the pass and open the road to its
top.
Four hard rock miners Will do the
work They are equipped with 1000
pounds of dynamite. The men are to
receive $500 If they succeed in opening
the pass so that the southern entrance
to Yellowstone National park viii be
open for travel by June IS.
Two years ago, when the same offer
was made, the pass was opened. but
two OF the four men WHO did the work
lost their lives in sTiewslitie.- The
undertaking is admitted TO be a haz-
ardOus one.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1925-06-25
START SURVEY ON
COOK CITY ROAD
Preliminary Report on Route Over the
Beartooth Mountains is
Favorable

Preliminary survey OF the proposed
Red-Lodge-CoOk City highway over
the BeartOoth mountains has been or
dered by the BeartOoth Boosters club
following a reconnaissance report by
w. p. Burk and NJ. G. Swan, civil en-
gineers. and William Pinkney. With
two assistants, Mr.. Burke Is at work
making the survey now.
II was the opinion OF the reconnais-
snnce party that the road could be built
from a point about a mile below Tin
Can camp to the plateau on a grade
not to exceed per cent Mr. Burke
stated that they expect to be able to
avoid the Wyoming creek canyon and
thus make the grade only four miles
long and comparatively straight.
The cost, he said, VIII not exceed the
prior estimate of 5000 a mile. There
are only two Lodges of rock and Meth
er Of these Is more than 300 feet
through.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1925-06-25
PRESIDENT or LOCOMOTIVE
ENGINEERS DIES IN OHIO

observation-disclosures s. Stone, presi.
dent Of the Brotherhood of Locomotive
Engineers and one Of the leading labor
leaders and labor financiers of the
country, died in a hospital here where
ne was being treated for uremic polls
Oning.
OFFICIALS OF the brotherhood said
several presidents had offered Mr.
Stone appointment to political offices
and tentative offers to cabinet posi-
lions. All were declined.
At the triennial convention of the
brotherhood here last June, the con-
ventlon created new office, president
of all the brotherhood's activities. and
elected Mr.. Stone to this position FOR
six years. His previous title had been
grand chief engineer. The organiza-
tlon WAS divided into three depart
ments. with three chiefs all reporting
to Mr.. Stone. After lnstItuting policy
Of cooperative business, Mr.. Stone be-
came president OF the Brotherhood Of
Locomotive Engineers bank.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1925-06-25

The United States government has
postponed the sale Of villa site lots
on Flathead lake until July -, ac-
cOrding to notice received at Kalispell
from the department OF the interior
A previous sale Of these building
lots was held in KalispelI on August
13, 1924. This sale was adjourned to
resume May u. 1925. On account of
the fact that the Kalispell land office
was abolished April 80. says Thomas
C. Havell, acting commissioner. 1t
was decided to postpone the sale until
July. The coming sale will be held
at Poison.
The governments appraisal OF the
ground to be sold places the value at
prices ranging fom $45 for OBJ acres
in Big Arm villa. to S475 for 4.S9
acres in Festou villa. The lots range
In size from two to five acres.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1925-06-25
To Extend Use Of Forests.

Washington-The forest service win
ask Secretary Jardine on his return
from the west to approve its tentative
program for enlarging the recreational
use. Of the national forests. Under it,
over l50 national forests embracing
157.O00,O0O acres, would be equipped
with utilities to guard the heafth OF
millions Of vacationists and provisions
made fer guarding public property.
Present plans for establishment of
county, municipal. seml-puhllc and PR.
vate outdoor camps, schools. resorts
and hotels would be continued and
simple, inexpensive forms OF mass re-
creation including extension and Inn
provement Of public camp grounds.
would be encouraged.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1925-06-25
THE GOVERNMENT
LOSES TEAPOT CASE
FRAUD CHARGES ARE NOT sUs-
TANNED By THE TRIAL
JUDGE
DEAL IS HELD UNSUITABLE
Every Malor Contention Of Complaint
psnlsd in Decision and Find
Negotiations Legal

Cheyenne.-The leasing Of Teapot
Dome to s.nclaIrs Mammoth OIL com
pany was upheld by Federal Judge
4. Blake Kennedy, who rendered his
decision IN the annullment suit brought
by the government. The allegations
OF fraud in the bill have not been sus-
talned, Judge Kennedy ruled.
Judge Kennedy struck from the rec
ord all exhibits and records OF Falls
bank accounts and financial. dealings
with the Continental Trading company
in sustaining a defense motion.
The governments bill Of complaint
was dismissed, every major contention
IN It having been denied In the de-
clsIon.
I'VE have no quarrel with the theory
that the congress should have and has
the constitutional power to regulate
the manner In which the property Of
the United States shall be handled by
the executive branch" said the con-
cInsion OF the decision. "but we do
maIntain that in the exercise Of that
power, It may be appropriate for legis-
iative authority to delegate officers Of
that department to handle government
property In an unrestricted way and In
accordance with vested discretion.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1925-06-25
AGED sATTLEsHIP WILL
BECOME HISTORIC RELIC

Seattle The battIeship Oregon,
handsome with paint, started from the
navy yard at Bremerton. on her way to
Portland, Ore. for a permanent berth
as q historic relic. The Oregon, with
power enough left to steer herself, but
not to make her way through the wa
ter was In tow OF two tugs.
The Oregon was built In San Fran.
cisco, and when the Spanish-American
war started in 1893, she was the most
modern, powerful war craft the United
States had.
From Puget Sound to Cuba. around
Cape Horn. 1851 miles, the old Ore
Ron ran iu 81 days under Captain
Charles e. Clark who led her to vic
tory over the Colon, speed wonder OF
the Spanish navy. in the battle Of San
tlago
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1925-06-25
Amnutat. Eoot q euardsman

Amputation was found necessary to
save the life, of Andrew Briscoe,
member Of the service company of the
Montana national guard, who sustain
ed a compound fracture of the leg
above the ankle. Blood poisoning had
set in.
The Injured guardsman is the son
Of Mayor and Mrs lack Briscoe Of
Lewistown. who went to Helena after
being advised Of the accident. His
condition IS still considered serious.
Briscoe was injured by being jOstled
off a truck which was taking supplies
TO the military camp ground.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1925-06-25
BUYS Bio Wyoming CLIP.

Cody, WyO.-The Grey Bull corpor-
atlon clip Of wool which Is one Of the
largest clips IN Wyoming. estimated at
10000 to 10000 fleeces has been con-
signed TO a Boston house. This ship
ment requires u to 10 cars for trans-
pOrtation.
About 1900 Of the firms sheep are
permitted stock on the Sh0shone ma
tIonal forest Many Of these bands
grazing In the picturesque highlands
have heeH subjects Of film. photograph
and painting in this and other coun-
tries, through the talent OF Charles A.
Belden Of the Pitchfork ranch.
E. " Robertson is president and
manager OF this corporation, and this
shipment Of 100000 pounds Is said to
be the finest wool grown in the state.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1925-06-25

A All certified potato seed club has
been organized in Phillips county and
plans are being made to apply for GER
LITIGATION under the rules Of the Mon
tana Potato Improvement association.
The club Is starting with Bliss Tri-
umph certified seed stock Of the De
Witt strain. This is said to be the
first club OF its kind In the. state and
win be operated under the rules and
regulations Of the Montana Boys and
Girls club office at Montana State
college.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1925-06-25
masons suv Home.

Harlowton.-A deal has been COM
pIeted with the Masonic lo,ige beeem-
ing the owner of the Marshall building.
purchased from Mrs. NJ. l.. Lyons OF
Alameda, Cal. It is the plan of the
local lodge to remodel the interior in
10 one Of the finest Masonic temples
in the state. These improvements
can be eq, ny made. as the building is
one of the finest and most valuable in
HarlOwton and can be very easily
adapted to the purpose.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1925-06-25

!
grave my love for them which has sus-
tained me through life"
Lenders Of all political creeds were
quick 10 pay tribute 10 Senator la
Toilette and acknowledge his influence
on contemporary American politics
One of the first to offer condolences 10
Mrs. La Toilette was President Cool
idge.
The death Of Senator La Toilette
closes the career of one OF Wisconsins
fuvorIte sons. As district attorney.
assemblyman. governor United States
senator and candidate for president OF
the United States. Senator LaFoletie
Invariably commanded majority OF
Wisconsin votes at the polls
Although he had been burned in eff
ey In some places in Wisconsin during
the war for his attitude on the war.
he lived to see his political popularity
eclipse that of all other figures in rhe
Badger state. He was returned tO the
senate by the grenteSt majority IN the
history of Wisconsin.
Considered one of the most powerful
political orators OF his time, Senator
La Toilette was storm center OF per
sonal and political controversy
throughout the nation aud IN his home
state of Wisconsin for more than
quarter Of a century.
"F'ighting Bob, the name by which
ne was known to political friends and
enemies alike. was a title well earned
almost from the moment he stepped
into the political arena when scarcely
more than boy. FncIng battles,such
as few, II any, of his political con
temperaries were compelled 70 fight,
he served three terms as member OF
the house OF representatives and three
as governor of Wisconsin. was four
times elected to the United States SEN
ate. and finally, became an independ-
emit candidate for president in 1924.
Normally member OF the Republic
can party. Senator La Toilette was
best known for his leaning toward pro
gressIve or radical policies and for his
lifelong fight against trusts and mo-
nopolies. throughout his public life
he was continually at odds with his
party leaders and most OF his asso-
clates-an lnsurgent of insurgents--in
his home state and in the national
capital.
La Follette's Insurgency reached a
climax In 1924 His followers in sem
ate aud house. defylng Republican
Leadership. had demonstrated they
held the balance OF power The re-
port was prevalent that although he
had been desperately m he would seek
the presidency as an independent OF
as the head OF n new pnrty. but the
senator himself steadfass4y declined /
20 disclose his Intentions.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1925-06-25
AboIIsh p Land ReeeIvers

MISUNDERSTANDING offices Of % re-
celvers of local land offices in all
states were ordered abolished by the
interior department.
The work OF the receivers will be
taken over by the registers Of the Of
flces and the department estimates a
saving Of $4,000 year VIII result.
The order becomes effective July i.
Under this merger none OF the re-
naming A local land offices has more
than one official, where in many cases
previously register and receiver ex-
listed
The consolidation follows out a pro-
vision In the 1926 Interior department
appropriation act.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1925-06-25
caIllanx rhreatsn. 70 Rsslun.

Paris-Finanee Minister eaillaux In
tficated to che finance committee of
the chamber OF deputies that he would
resign from the cabinet unless the
French parliment voted the 1925 bud
get before the end Of June and also
passed legislation calling for three
billion francs additional taxation.
Pariiment win not be adjourned un-
the tIs.u measures are dealt withs
caillaux informed the committee.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1925-06-25
Nsw une OF Radio

Washington. An apparatus by
which persons may see moving objects
miles away by radio was successfully
demonstrated at a private test here
OF an invention by G. Francis jenkins,
Washington scientist.
The apparatus was set up in the
laboratory of the inventor in down
town Washington. On a small screen,
the officials were able 10 see a small
cross revolving in a beam Of light
flashed across a light-sensitive cell In
stalled at naval station several miles
away. The object, while not perfect
" clear. was distinguishable. Wit
nesses said.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1925-06-25
Many swsdes to Tour U. s.

Gothenburg-BfOre Swedish tour
lists for the United States and an in
creasing number Of emigrants for Can
ada is the effect OF the American Inn
migration law on Swedish westward
travel, as It pours through this gate
way TO the Atlantic.
While the normal Swedish overflow
population IS about 10000 a year, the
number admitted as immigrants In the
United States Is limited for 1925 to
0.561. In Canada the young farmers
Of the north continue to be welcome,
and the Canadian governmental au-
thoritles have promised cooperation
In their distribution.
At the same time there are many
Swedes who wish to visit the United
States as tourists, and 10 meet this
demand Swedish travel interests now
plan to organize regularly conducted
tours through the eastern and middle
states. with all expenses Gov
cred in one lump sum.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1925-06-25
state auvn nozeman aonds

investment Of It's funds in 1000
worth Of municipal bonds Of the city
Of Bozeman was authorized by the
Montana land board The bonds are
now held by the Murray estate which
me board was informed. seeks 10 dis
pose OF them at 81. They are optional
for redemption next year bat Bozeinan
city officials told the board that they
are considering a plan to refund them
By amortization bonds. and. because
the state win permit that action 70 be
taken. s0uahf 70 have the land board
rake the purchase
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1925-06-25

Lancaster, Pa Captain John Rich
mond- Eddy, who wrote, under com
mission from the federal government,
history Of the American Indian IN
the World war, was found dead in his
office In Paradise near here with .
bullet wound In his head. County Of.
ftcSals said ne committed suicide. the
result Of worry over business matters
He was 40 authority Of Indian affairs
having served a. secretary 10 the gen.
eral superintendent OF Indian affairs
and was superintendent at one time
o. he cheyenhe reservation At Lame
Deer Mons.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1925-06-25

The Park city STATE bank has open-
ed an office in Laurel. where checks
can be cashed. drafts Issued. deposits
received and general banking conven-
fences furnished. This action is taken
by the Park City bank in response to
solicitations OF the laurel citizens,
who have been without banking con-
nections since the closing Of the doors
Of the American bank Of Laurel, on
May %. the third bank which has
closed there in two and half years.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1925-06-25
Isauue council concIudes

Geneva. -The meeting OF the coun-
ell Of the league OF nations concluded
with session devoted largely to eco
nomic matters. The council decided
to convoke for November 20. an Inter
national conference on commerce. II
was also decided to call a conference
Of experts OF many countries, including
the United States, to consider ques-
lions OF tax evasion and double tax
alton.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1925-06-25

Los Angeles-An international NOV
ie amaleamatlon between the Metro
Goidwyn-Mayer- company and the Gan=
mont interests In France has been an
nounced by Louis p. Mayer, vice pres
ident Of the American concern,
The amalgamation gives Metro
Goldwyn-Mayer chain Of theaters
and exchanges In France. Belgium,
Switzerland, North Africa, Egypt,
Syria and Palestine.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1925-06-25
seekIno CODY Gas FranohIse.

Cody.-Bids received thus far for
Cody's natural gas franchise gives In
dlcahon that before another winter
this city viii be enjoying this public
utility. C. r. Hetzler OF the Ohio Oil
company, which has done much de-
velopment work in this section Is one
Of the latest to submit tentative pro
posals for consideration Of the public
utility board.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1925-06-25
western Ado GEO pearse

Charles NJ. Russell, internationally
known painter of scenes Of the old
west, was honored by the State Uni-
verslty of Montana when the degree
of doctor of laws was conferred upon
him at the annual commencement ex-
ercises. This is the fourth honorary
degree ever conferred by the universe
~. A class Of 151 graduates received
degrees.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1925-06-25
OFF for connuIar Post.

Ernest Polutnik. recently resigned
deputy county clerk and recorder or
Cascade county. has departed for New
York City from where he win sail on
the s. s. Republic for Plymouth. Eng
land. en- route to Glasgow. Scotland,
to Join the United States consular ser
vice.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1925-06-25

Training camps are now being con
Quoted by forest supervisors for the
guards who viii 60 on duty during the
next two or three weeks IN prepara-
ton for the coming fire season Many
OF the men are new and Intensive
training win be necessary to make
them competent fire fighters
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1925-06-25

Los Angeles.-Al Jennings, former
bank robber, evangelist, politician and
real estate promoter, announced he
would seek admission to the California
bar to enable him TO help prosecute
lawsuit for Mrs. Hazel Garland, who,
according to Jennings, was among his
converts at a revival meeting. The
lawsuit he said, would be for damages
for false arrest.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1925-06-25
Butte Tots 70 Hospital

Nine crippled children were sent
TO Billings for treatment by Dr. Al
lard. the noted orthopedic specialist.
These children are being sent by the
Butte Auxiliary for the Rehabilitation
Of Crippled children. who have been
tIreIess in their work to seek out and
assist In restoring TO health and hap
piness the little unfortunates Of Butte.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1925-06-25
s4f. aa pr canIta Of caah.

washingtOn.-The cOuntry's per cap
tia OF cash on June / this year was
S41.S9, compared with $42.70 a year
aeegtreasury officials have announced.
Total cash In circulation was 81.
T74.8I2,OO0.
The nations population was estl'
mated at 1l3,985,OO0.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1925-06-25

Governor Miriam A. Ferg-
nson has issued a proclamation calling
mon 81 Texas citizens to Join in TT.
ling patriotic demonstrations on De-
tense day. July 4 She made a special
appeal to women for full and complete
anticipation.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1925-06-25

Five graduates Of the law depart
ment Of the University Of Montana
were admitted to practice In the courts
OF the state. They were Virgil +.
Wilson. Billings; Theodore Jacobs,
Nissnula Virginia H. Mcguire. Ana
conda Albert P. Stark, Jr. Liyings-
ton. and Sam G. Cora. Jr.. Helena
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1925-06-25
Grain peaIers EIeeff PresIdent.

EN- Spencer, Of the ROYAL Milling
company Of Great Falls, was elected
president Of the Northwestern Grain
Dealers association at its closing ses-
sion at Helena.
The next meeting win be held In
Helena. Inasmuch as a committee APP
pointed last year to designate per-
manent place of meeting selected the
capital city.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1925-06-25
New Had Of MusIe Clubs.

Portland. ore.-Mrs. Edgar Stillman
Kelley, OF oxford, Ohio, was elected
president of the national federation OF
music clubs at the fourteenth biennial
convention here.
Among the directors are Mrs. A. r.
Merritt, Casper, wyo. None from Mon
tana was named.