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Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1925-12-17
GENEVA AWAITS U. S.
REPLY ON ARMS PLAN
Russian Attitude on League Invitation
Matter Of Speculation BY
European Nations

Geneva.--With japan, France and
italy opposed TO discussing navy re
ductions except as an integral part OF
the problem Of disarmament as q
whole, Interest IN Genva centered, In
how the United States would answer
the invitation TO send delegates to par
ticipate in the league Of nations dis
armament studies as a first step to-
ward the convocation Of a general con-
ference.
Another question causing almost
equal speculation is whether Russia
will participate. for the soviet govern
ment like that OF the United States
and Germany. has been asked TO col
laborate on the Geneva disarmament
program.
The league council adopted another
significant resolution aimed at adj
vancement Of world peace, when It re-
quested Sir Eric Drummondl, the sec
rotary general, TO prepare before the
next meeting summary Of all sug-
gestions touching on the pacific settle
ment of international disputes and
systematic survey OF arbitration con-
ventions and security treaties.
The object is to permit the council
to recommend at the next assembly
practical plans extending the scope Of
arbitration, Cancellation and security
pacts as a preventative Of war by per
haps a broad international convention.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1925-12-17

William Coleman. Civil war veteran,
Montana trail braEer. discoverer Of
Ruby gulch, and the first man to reach
bedrock while prospecting Grasshop-
per creek, died at the family home at
Deer Lodge.
One Of the most active Of Montanans
his death will come as a shock to many
persons in all sections OF the state.
During his later years he had been
signally honored by the men who help
ed win the Civil war and by those
who laid the foundation for Montana's
greatness. He was past department
commander of the @. A. r. and also
past president Of the Montana Society
Of Pioneers.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1925-12-17

Bulletins poste at the local shops
Of the Northern Pacific railway at
Livingston give notice that as of De
cember 1, employment for machinists
in the local Stops will be for five days
each week. A total Of 1856 men are
affected in the list Of those whose
weeks work is to be curtailed for an
Indefinite period.
For several months past the same
employees have been working five and
one-half days each week having elected
this program rather than a program
Of six working days with the number
Of employees curtailed- 1t Is said the
plan to cut off either day or half
day during the dull season has been
in effect in previous years.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1925-12-17
TAX REDUCTION
AT TEST STAGE
DozKR CHANGES TO BE OFFERED
BEFORE THE BILL 10
PRESENTED
MEASURE AONPARTIsM ONE
Several Vital Points Under Fire But
eommIttssmen Predict IL
VIII Go Ahead

washlngton.-The 1925 100000 ia,
reduction bin has reached the tes
stage in the house.
More than 20 hours Of debate on the
measure developed general indorse
ment from both Democrats and Re
publlcans but the bill faces at least q
dozen amendments, which will be Of
fered on vital points.
Sponsors of the measure, which was
framed by the ways and means com
mittee, predicted, however, that It
would be approved by the house and
practically without change. The nom
partisan character Of the bill has won
support for It during the long debate
from both sides Of the chamber.
Representative Garrett, Of Tennes-
see, the Democratic leader, gave II his
Endorsement. though he opposed Wig
prously the provision TO give life APP
continents to members Of the board Of
tax appeals.
The opposition apparently Is not or
Kanized on party lines against any Of
the provisions and Representative
Green, Republican, Iowa, chairman OF
the ways and means committee, and
Representative Garner OF Texas, rank
ing Democrat Of the committee, were
prepared to lead the fight for COM
plete approval of the compromise
measure. Mr. Green has served notice
he win not sanction any increase in
Of taxes proposed in the
Dill.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1925-12-17

ChIcago.--A tunnel, seven and three
quarters miles long and penetrating
the Cascade mountains, one OF the
greatest construction projects in the
history of railroading, has been start
ed, Ralph Budd. president Of the Great
Nortern railroad, said at meeting Of
eastern passenger and freight repre-
sentatives OF that road.
The cost will be $8,O00O00 The
tunnel viii reach, from Scenic on the
west to Burns on the east, and electri-
flcation of the lines will cost an ad-
ditional 100000.
The tunnel. which will run on a tan
gent with a IL per cent grade, will
lower the summit 1000 feet With
alignmenta. this work win eliminate
1900 degrees Of track curvature. 1t
will also save one hours running time
and is expected to be completed before
the end Of 1928.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1925-12-17
coURT MolBs 10 LEGAL
moomsHEHE PossEssIeH

The mere fact that a doctor had adj
vlsed whiskey as stimulant for her
husband does not excuse Virginia
Charette Of Dillon from the possession
Of q quantity OF mo0nshine, says the
supreme court. IN affirming q cOnvic-
ton Of Mrs. Charette In the district
court for Silver Bow county. She could
only have justified her possession Of
whisky by showing that Il had been OBJ
tanned on a Doctors prescription, but
possession Of moonshine. defined as
whisky which has been illegally dis
titled or produced. the court says, can
never be lawful.
Virginia Cnarefte was tried and con-
victed in the district court for Silver
Bow county Of possession Of intoxIcat-
ing liquor. She appealed from the re-
fusal Of the court to permit her to
show that the liquor was kept In the
house as a necessary stimulant for her
husband, who suffered from heart at
tacks. She was sentenced to pay a fine
Of $500 and serve four months In Jail.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1925-12-17

Washlngton.-The name OF the Bat
tleson postoffice IN Daniels county.
which for some time has been located
Mt Peerless. viii on January be
changed to Peerless. according 20 In
formation received by Congressman
Scott Leavitt from the DostoffIce de-
partment.
Peerless Is new town on the SEQ
-Ophelm extension OF the Great
Northern railroad. eight miles from
Battleson. Some time ago the Battle
son postoffice was moved to the rail-
road town. but without q change in
name.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1925-12-17

The clubhouse recently erected by
troop OF whitefish Boy Scouts was
officially opened and turned over to
the troop at a meeting held there De-
cember 3. Surrounded by white birch
and young spruce trees, situated on a
plot Of ground adjoining the city park
on the lake shore. close to the munich
pal beach, dock and bath house, the
clubhouse is ideally located The
ground was given the boys for the pur-
pose by the city Of WhitefIsh. The
building, which is the first OF It's kind
In Glacier park council, cost about
$500, all Of which is paid.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1925-12-17

London. American turkeys are just
becoming known to England and every
body In Mayfair now wants to have
one for Christmas A large flock Of
these birds. intended for Thanksgiv-
Ing dinners which were postponed be-
cause OF the death OF Queen Mother
Alexandria, were sold in London and
were found to be such delicacies that
hundreds OF the birds have been order
ed for Christmas.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1925-12-17


shown and to the right OF II the audlo
transformer for the FIRST stage. The
connections originally were according
to the dotted line. from the plate or
%" terminal OF the transformer.
A fixed condenser Is usually con-
nected across the primary Of the
transformer from Up" to ''B." This
instrument is labeled (C) In the figure.
The varE0metar is inserted between
the plate (Pl Of the socket and the
(P) post Of the transformer. Il may
be placed outside the set or on top of
It, and the wires TO It should be wen
Insulated to prevent any short circuits.
Manipulation Of the varlometer whi
make the detector oscillate and will
cause a whistle. When moved slightly
to stop whistle the best condition Of
regeneration ia found and win result
In a remarkable increase In sensitivity.
The variOmeter. however, ls not
quite as satisfactory as It might be.
but the method Is proposed FOR the
benefit Of those In position to try the
method. The ticker system Is really
better, since II provides certain re-
generation control over the entire
wave-length band. whereas the vari-
omater does NOT always do 80 with
complete satisfaction.
This plan Is shown In Fig. 2 (Nl
IL the third neutreferEner or tuned r.
z. cogl which il connected to the de-
tector. In front Of Il is shown It's
associated variable condenser. To the
eight IL eha aefect0r socket and 20 the
extreme rlght the audlo transformer,
as n Fig. I.
Ticker sysksm ls Simple.
The sicklef system suggestion b
aulte aimsnla. IA, that II does not mean
Installing shaft and dlaA on the
tmn@a a. VI CO.'S A slckleT cigeult
wseE axea sAeklef col an8 VaflehAe
ssmaAnaar fos nonkxulsimw sss ssssesera-
szon n @Iven snasee8
u A&sms eskss Az5aSAan = a nae
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1925-12-17

Princeton. N. Henry o. Granger,
former United Estates minister to Col
ombia, has just given a potential So
s74 .62S. 952, B24. 800, not TO be cashed in,
however, for 1000 years. AS lesson
IN thrift, he has deposited $40 In a
Colombia bank to remain there at
compound interest until 1925, when
the total win be disposed Of by a
special committee for the best inter-
eass At the United States and Colombia.
Ths president Of the United Safes was
named as member Of this committee.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1925-12-17

when building set be sure 70 note
TO which side OF the jacks you connect
the plus terminal Of the "B" battery.
Then be Just as sure to connect your
phone cords 20 TIE plug 90 that the
phone terminal marked with colored
thread win connect Ia the 'B' battery
plus "a the Jack. Both phones and
loud speakers work much better CON
nected correctly and the magnets do
NOT loss their strength.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1925-12-17


Victor.-The first copy of the high
school paper Impressions" was pub
lished November 80.
Roundups-Senator John Oliver hav-
ing rendered his resigned as receiver
Of the Citizens State bank, 1t is under
stood that Judge G. ]. Jeffries win
soon announce the appointment OF L
e. Snyder to take his place. the change
TO take place earlyZinZ December
Senator Oliver has already shipped his
household furniture and is preparing
to return to Ekalaka, his former
home.
Ronan.-Mr. and Mrs. Fred G. Fos-
ter recently Of Deer Lodge have
bought Mr.. Babcock's lease and hold
ings at Lake Mary Roman and win
take charge Of that popular resort.
This winter they will put in some good
ticks at the lake, clear a public camp
ground and plan to improve the roads
and cut ont some Of the worst curves.
Glendive-Ed Brown, manager Of
the Eastern Montana Light q Power
company, since 1920. resigned his posi-
ton last week and left by auto, ac-
companied by Mrs. Brown, for Cam
bridge, Ind. where they will visit Mrs
Browns parents.
Wolf Polnt.-The new substation at
the local power plant has been finish
ed. 1t contains the latest equipment
and is operated entirely by automatic
machinery which eliminates the need
Of an operator.
Billings.-Antonio Herrero. Manuel
Re ainez and Leo Acosta, are facing
prison terms Of from IS to 80 years
as a result Of their conviction In dis
frict court here Of the robbery Novem-
her % of Mr.. and Mrs. Edward G.
Brown at the Brown ranch home near
Huntley.
Lewistown.-Frank R. Cunningham
has been named by Governor ]. d.
Erickson as a member Of the Fergus
Petroleum commission to adjust the
debts and credits between the old and
new counties. Mr.. Cunningham fills
the vacancy caused By the removal Of
e. K. Cheadle, Jr. to Washington d. G.
Other members of this commission are
John A. Wilson Of Stanford. and Otis
Mudd OF wlnnet-
Livingston.--As evidence OF the mild
weather which has continued Ia Liv-
Ingston, Howard Hauser OF the Ora
bow hotel exhibits pansies grown In
the hotel gardens and it Is further de-
rlared that the lilac bushes are show
Ing signs Of budding. In the case OF
the latter. It Is thought that because
Livingston did not have any Iilacs last
spring on account Of the frost there
will be late crop this fan to compen-
sate flower lovers for their loss
Miles City.-James Ryan, 70, father
If Paddy Ryan. world famous cowboy,
He'd here at local hospital where he
vas brought from his home In Ismays
Mont. week ago. The elder Mr..
Ryan had been a resident OF southern
Montana for many years and was
widely known.
Depositors Of the Vanans
"a State bank are now receiving checks
n payment Of a 40 per cent dividend.
he second dividend paid since the
'ank was closed. Last May a divI-
lend OF 10 per cent was paid. &. A.
receiver OF the bank, said
mother dividend would be paid In the
lear future
Helena The public service COM
Mission Of Montana has announced
hat the Mountain States Power com
any had acquired the property Of the
libby Water 3 Electric Co.. at Libby.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1925-12-17

Dublin william n. Cosgrave presi-
dent of the Free State council, in q
statement to the Associated Press re-
garding the Irish boundary settlement,
declared
Il am firmly convinced that the
agreement signed BY the Free State,
Ulster and Great Britain, marks a
great turning point In the checkered
history Of Ireland
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1925-12-17

Roundup vii have community
Christmas tree this year. The deels-
ION was reached at a recent meeting
Of the local post Of the American
Legion. Subject to the approval Of
the city council the tree win be erect
ed at the intersection Of Main and
Second streets It win be procured
and trimmed by Representatives Of the
legion
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1925-12-17

scobey.--Pat Roland. employed as a
farm hand In the Coal creek commun-
ity, committed suicide by shooting him
self In the head with a 30 caliber
rifle. He had given no intimafion
that he Intended to end his life.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1925-12-17

Rome.-A movement Is under way
to boycott Rudolph Valentines films
because OF the resentment At his ac-
ton IN seeking to become an Ameri-
can citizen. The Popolo ID Roma
publishes letter from an angry cor
respondent. who declares Il n the duty
Of good italians to remain away from
moving picture theatres showing films
which feature "a reneeaeie zsellan."
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1925-12-17

Hobson.-Frazier Brothers shipped
three carloads Of horses and one car
of hogs 10 Princeton, III. They VIII
sell the horses, but plan to fatten the
hogs on corn before disposing Of them.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1925-12-17

The golden anniversary number Of
fhe Rocky X0untaln Husbandman has
been received In Bate. This paper
Is the oldest publication In Montana.
ssmrting at Diamond City. November
rs 1875 II was founded by r. n.
and ". Il SutherIIn, the former sfilf
Being Ii charge Of the pioneer pab-
licAf1nn.
Nhen Dlamond City went the way
Vt most al placer towns fhe Husband
gnmn was muvgd a. White Sulphur
sfsnsm and abent rs pears age nas
zs@sea g GrRes Fnila. TIE rfesfn ct
Hssa 81 nubllrakl0m
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1925-10-02
Had Lost All Hope
Of Ever Being w en-
Read story Of
che Gght for.
health and Hnal |
victory ~, told
By Mrs. James A.
Hall, Box 81, Nor.
ris City. Illinois.

@About twelve years ago my
health failed. ! could not eat. any
thing without suffering. + had
heartburn, sour stomach, palpita-
ton Of the heart, smothering spells,
pains in my back and sides and a
cough almost like consumption.
Nothing helped me. ! grew worse
and was able to sit up only part
of the time. / had lost ali hope
of ever being any better when
someone gave me a Pe-ru-na
book. The book described my
case so truly that ! began to
take Pe-ru-na. After two and
a half bottles I could eat with
out suffering and improved from
then on. ! took eight bottles and
felt like new person. That was
fourteen years ago. So many dis
eases are due to- catarrh that ]
think Pe-ru-na the greatest family
medicine in the world"
For more than half a century
Pe-ru-na has. been doing just such
work as this.
Send cents postage to the
PE-RU-NA COMPANY, Columbus,
Ohie for . booklet ON cataxrh..
Pe-ru.na Is for sale
EVERYWHERE
Tablets or Liquid
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1925-10-02
DIRT SOAP

Plain Lady at Counter-I want a
cake of soap.
Fancy Young Clerk-Yes, madam.
here Is Prince Domitroeo's Boudoir
soap, highly milled and finely scented
This here is Madam Nix's velvet Gu
ticle soup, while this here was named
after the prince of Wales. Which one
would you prefer, madam?
Plain Lady-Have you any soap that
will take the dirt off?--Bronx Phar-
maclst.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1925-10-02
The Fashions

: Gov. Nellie Ross of Wyoming said
ut d luncheon in Cheyenne:
"A little boy was asked the other
day what kind of new dresses his
mother had brought back from Paris.
"'Long short dresses he said
..Long short dresses? Nonsense,
child! Dresses can't be long and short
at the same time
..Well, these are said he, They're
long in the waist and short at the
top and bottom"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1925-10-02
Pointed

Reconsideration much did you say
this house is which you want to sell
ME?
Agent am instructed to let it so
for $1S.500. and it's bargain,
Homeseeker-Haven't you got the
decimal point in the wrong place. 1t
looks to me to be worth just about
81, $50. Good-by.-Pathfinder
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1925-10-02

Buy the famous "Marie Antoinette''
Pearl Necklace in handsome plush
gift case for $1.S5, No. 711W, 24-inch
string with silver clasp, sold in retail
stores for, $780, Guaranteed indie.
structible. Money sack If not salts.
fed. Agents wanted. No experience
necessary Catalog free. Write imme-
diately. Marie Antoinette Perle Com
pany, 500 Fifth Ave., New York. ADV.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1925-10-02
Precious Stones N Chino.

Among the richer people in China,
who do not place reliance on native
banks, the most convenient manner
Of keeping their wealth is to invest
It IN precious stones for the adorn-
ment Of the ladies of their families.
The habit is not, however, without
drawbacks and DANGERS for armed
robbers regard ''great families" as
lawful prey, and riches kept in this
shape provide. bandits with a never
failing source Of supplies.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1925-10-02
Still Wore

Dora--I think Mary is mean!
showed her my engagement ring and
she said it was always too tight for
her
Gladys-Yes, that's exactly what
she said to me last summer when ]
was wearing it.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1925-10-02

Mother-Whateyer have you been
doing To my portrait?
Philippa-I've been making it up
little. The artist left the face dread
fully unfinished.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1925-10-02

SIT only takes me 20 minutes to
get to my Office" said Mr.. Chuggins.
"But you didn't arrive until an hour
after you telephoned that you were
leaving home"
"Yes. 1t took me the other 40 min
utes TO get the car started. Washing
ton Star.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1925-10-02
Ill-Re,uarded Effort

When Controversy takes command
OF mortals here below.
The more you try to understand.
The less you seem to know.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1925-10-02

Mfr. Filmfan-At the movies they're
showing Il picture Of woman shoot
ing Il lion.
His Wife-That's nothing. Don't you
remember the time killed mouse
with broom?
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1925-10-02
LeUeling Up

Mistress Ito new maid)-Why, It
seems to me that you want very large
wages for one who has had so little
experience.
Maid-Sure, mum. amt it harder for
me when | don't know how?
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1925-10-02

"Can't bet on your horse. Maude."
"Why not?"
"IIe has been scratched"
II thought that barbed wire would
injure some Of these spirited nags."
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1925-10-02
She'll Find Out

In Ignorance
You'll never keep her
II your sweet bride
Is a light sleeper.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1925-10-02
Sounds F;shy

But, my DEAR" she replied. coyly.
"you must remember how crazy l am
about Holsters"
With u glad cry he took her In his
arms-Capetown Caper.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1925-10-02
Plain, on the Face

Nellie--Marion is always borrowing
my powder puff. ,
Berthn--She must have lot Of
cheek.-Good Hardware.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1925-05-15
Anti-Saloon League Drive Brings
Effective Results Against
Lawbreakers
IMPRESS IMPORTANCE OF
UNFOLDING LAW
Vursell Explains Federal Action
Follows Failure of Local Off
cials to Do Duty

y crowd estimated at somewhere be-
tween l,500 and 1000 men and women at
tended the Anti Saloon League mass
meeting under the auspices of the Kan
kakec Ministerial Alliance on Sunday
evening, May TO-
This enforcement rally held in the
armory at Kankakce was one of series
in connection with the Anti Saloon
Leagues campaign to arouse citizens in
support of better enforcement.
A number of weeks ago the Anti-Sa-
loon League secured the cooperation of
the federal forces in drive against liquor
1awlessness i'll Kankakee. Preliminary in
vestigations conducted by the Anti-Saloon
League had been followed by a federal
investigation and raids on 50 alleged boot
Logging joints.
League Led in Drive
The mass meeting for the purpose OF
informing and organizing law-abiding cit
izens was the next step in the League
campaign c. w. Vurscll, chief field of
fcer of the federal forces, who personally
Aeu tlie AOedl idlus1 OHIted otdteo DlStfitt
Attorney ". A. Potter, within whose ter
ritory kankakcc is located, and Dad Rom
pei, central district superintendent of the
Anti Saloon League, were the chief speak
ers at the enforcement rally. Herbert II.
Rood, eastern district superintendent of
the AntiSaloon League, who organized
the mass meeting in cooperation with the
Ministerial Alliance and has charge of
the Leagues enforcement drive in this
territory, spoke briefly relative to the To-
cal situation and outlined the Leagues
enforcement policies.
Continued from Page p
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1925-05-15
SENATE PASSES COMMISSIONER BILL
DIVISION OF FINES BILL
PASSED BY SENATE

The Illinois Senate on May Is
passed the Division of Fines Bill,
providing for the creation of a state
prohibition enforcement fund from
the penalties collected following
prosecutions on evidence secured
by Investigators under the attorney
general or the prohibition commits
sioner. Half of the fines collected
will go to the state to maintain the
enforcement work of the attorney
general, and also the prohibition
commissioner, if the bill becomes a
law. The vote in the Senate was
80 to IL.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1925-05-15

or to relieve any peace officer from any
duty imposed upon him by law.
May Appoint Special Prosecutor
Sec. 10. Whenever the states attorney
shall fail, neglect or refuse to enter pro-
ceedings and prosecute any case against
any person charged with violating any
liquor law of the state, which it is or may
be his duty to institute and prosecute. the
court in which such cause or proceeding
is pending may appoint some competent
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