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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1927-11-04
The Bum

An American visitor to London, In
his reverence for Francis Thompson's
poems, made pilgrimage recently to
the Skiddaw Arms, Kilburn, the pub
where the author of the Hound Of
Heaven" used to sit and dream by the
fire in the saloon bar. The pilgrim re-
called its Francis Thompson's associa-
lions to the landlord of the inn, who
had never heard of him.
"Poet!" said Boniface decisively |;
"that sort of customer hanging
about doesn't do house any good"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1927-11-04
Muskrat's Ranges

The biological survey says muskrats
inhabit the greater part of North
America from the northern limit of
trees south to about the Mexican bor-
der. They are absent from the coast
al parts of South Carolina, Georgia,
Alabama and Texas and from Florida
and nearly all of California. They
do not occur in parts of the interior
plateau that have no streams or lakes.
Throughout their extensive range, ex-
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1927-11-04
UIiferdte Criminals

The superintendent of New York
state reformatories says that of o.
600 criminals whom he has examined
only 4 per cent were college gradu-
ates, only per cent had finished high
school, % per cent finished grammar
school, "a per cent had attended only
primary schools or none.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1927-11-04
Hdudiidn Product

The evergreen blackberry came to
Oregon from the Hawaiian islands,
whence it is believed to have beer
carried from other islands of the
South seas. 1t is said that one OF
the Fiji islands is so covered with
this shrub as to make an impenetra
Bile thicket.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1927-11-04

cept in Newfoundland and southern
Louisiana, they are considered as Of
one species with about a dozen geo
graphic races.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1927-11-04
impossible Feat

The bureau of standards says that
1t is not possible to make a perfectly
straight edge.
The Bozeman courier., 1927-07-08
BEST CARD YET,
NEXT THURSDAY
Wine-Shepherd Battle Attract
ing Much AttentiOn-Other
Good Events on Program

What in the expressed opinion of
the management and many fans un-
doubtedly will prove to be the best
boxing card ever put on in the Gal
latin valley will be staged next
Thursday evening July IA, at Man
haitian. The bouts will begin at 8
o'clock.
The main event, 10 rounds at 167
pounds between frankie Wine, the
Roundup battler, and Ed F. Shepherd
of Salt Lake City, boxer of unusual
ability and power, will be the big
drawing card. but nevertheless there
are lesser affairs, on the program
that promise excitement and enter
tainment galore. One of these will
be the semi-windup, with AID Terry
of Clyde Park pitted against Ser
geant Jack Gunderson of Butte, six
rounds at 160 pounds; and the spe-
cial six-rOund event in which Jimmy
Sullivan of Butte and Frenchy Hinan
of Roundup, 128-pounders, will mix.
Then there are three preliminaries
featuring Gallatin boxers which
should rate high in their class.
Wines excellent past performances
and his reported Improvement in
form since he fought Womack at
Manhattan some time ago strengthen
his chances, according to fans, but
Shepherd also has defeated some
fighters of good rating and is re-
puted to be fast and dangerous op-
pOnent for any man of his weight.
1t seems certain that Wine is des-
tined to experience one of the hard
est battles of his career, and upon
his showing against Shepherd will
depend, in good measure, the back
ing he will get in a return match
with Womack, the Ennis ''bearcat.'
Careful consideration of the records
of both men leads to the conclusion
that their clash should result in one
of the fastest and bests fights ever
witnessed in Montana.
Gunderson and Terry appear to bt
evenly matched, although theil
styles are different. The former is
willing mixer and hard hitter
while Terry is clever boxer and al
experienced ring strategist with /;
sufficiently hard punch to be dan
gerous at all times. Sullivan is re
CONTINUED on Page Twelve)
The Bozeman courier., 1927-07-08
Three HURT IN
AUTO COLLISION

Three persons were more or less
injured and two automobiles were
wrecked Sunday morning when, at
point above the Benham dude ranch
in the West Gallatin canyon, a car
driven by w. F, Hardin cOllided head
on with a machine from Butte.
Of the occupants of the Butte auto,
the driver, young woman, was Sc
verely cut about the hands and face
by flying glass; yoQMg man re-
ceived several cuts on t8e right side
of his face, and the third, girl, suf-
fered from shock. In the Hardin car
were Mr.. and Mrs. Hardin and DR..
and Mrs. V. R. jones' but only the
latter received more than minor
hurts. Mrs. Jones suffered a severe
cut on the leg and a scalp wound.
The crash came when Mr.. Hardin
endeavored to pass another car at a
turn. Sighting the Butte machine,
which was coming down the canyon,
he tried TO get back on the right side
of the road, but without success. The
Hardin machine, badly wrecked, was
towed into Bozeman for repairs, but
the Butte car, nearly demolished, was
taken to a nearby ranch.
The Bozeman courier., 1927-07-08
PEN Term FOR
LIZZIE CALHOUN
Pleads Guilty of Second Degree
Burglary-Husband and
Friend Released

Not less than one and One-half nor
more than three years Imprisonment
in the state prison at Deer Lodge was
the penalty imposed upon Lizzie Cal
houn, colored, who pleaded guilty to
a charge of second degree burglary
arising from the robbery of the Tom
Brooks home at Three Forks.
William Calhoun, her husband, held
under a similar charge, and Frank
Williams, both .colored, were released,
the information against the former
being dismissed on motion of County
Attorney S. F. Bohart because of in
sufficiency of evidence. William had
previously entered a plea of not gull
ty. No formal complaint had been
filed against Williams.
The Calhouns and Williams, trav-
cling in car of expensive make, ar
rived in Three Forks some time ago
and were entertained by Brooks. The
latter left the house for a few min
utes, and when he returned the party
had gone. Later some $50 in cash
which had been secreted in a trunk
was discovered to be missing. After
the arrests most of the money wa:
recovered.
The Bozeman courier., 1927-07-08
RAINS BENEFIT
MONTANA GRAIN
Wheat Is Making Rapid Develop
ment-POtatOes and Root
Crops Generally Good

Scattering local showers with
cloudy but excellent growing wealth
er were the rule in Montana for the
week ended July 3, according to the
crop report of the state division Of
publicity, cooperating with the eX-
tension service.
The showers have been of great
benefit to spring grain. In all the
state only two counties, Madison and
POndera, reported no precipitation.
A surplus Of moisture is still avail
able in almost every section, but in
Phillips county grain is said to be
badly in need of rain. During the
week hail was reported in Lewis and
Clark, Beaverhead, Blaine, Wheat
land, Cascade and Fallon counties,
but damage was confined to small
areas.
Winter wheat and spring wheat
made rapid development. The Nc
IntOsh apple crop will generally be
light due to an unusually heavy
drop, according to Edward Dickey,
chief of the horticultural division.
"This condition appears to be general
throughout the apple growing dis
trlcCS,, says MI. Dlckey. OCrdWOeI-
~ picking has started in the Bitter
Root with the standard and the first
crop of everbearing berries. Grow
ers made the first shipment of the
season this week. Present conditions
indicate that the second crop Of ever
bearing berries will be as early if
not a little earlier than it was last
year.
Potatoes and root crops are gener-
ally good.
Haying in western Montana is gen
eral and is starting in most sections
Sugar beets are making rapid growth
Corn is doing well and rye is heading
Livestock are in excellent condition
and some range cattle, especially il
Phillips county, are reported to be il
condition to ship. There is an abun
dance of grass for all livestock. Somu
losses are reported in WheatlanC
county from poisonous weeds. Sheel
shearing is continuing and is NOR
than half completed. Many of tn
sheep have been driven into tn
mountains for the summer. Som
12-pound wool clips are reported i
Blaine county,
The Bozeman courier., 1927-07-08
MRS. M'DONOUGH
dies ON COAST
Formerly Was Manhattan Re-
sident-Funeral Held There
Tuesday Morning

Mrs. William McDonOugh, daughter
Texanna Lemons of Manhattan and
of the late James Lemons and Mrs.
formerly a resident of that place,
died asst week at Corona, Calf. The
body was brought to Bozeman, arriv-
ing Monday morning, and was taken
to Manhattan.
Funeral services were held Tues
day morning at the Baptist church in
Manhattan, the Rev. Burhl Gilpin,
pastor of the Christian church at
Central Park, officiating. Burial
was in the Meadow View cemetery.
The pallbearers were Beecher Cham
bers, Walter White, Harry ROdan-
burg, Chris Buitenhoff, Floyd Stoner
and Bert Kent.
Margaret Texana McDonough was
born December 8, 1875, in Missouri
and with her parents came to Mon
tana in 1878 and located in the Gal
latin valley. In April. 1909, she mar
ried William McDonough and until
1919, when they moved to Manhattan,
they resided near Three Forks. In
1928 they removed to California,
where they had since made their
home.
Besides her parents, Mrs McDOr-
ough is survived by two sisters, Mrs.
Jack White of Manhattan and Mrs.
John Heeb Of Bozeman; three broth
ers, Ivy Lemons. Of Manhattan, Har-
w Lemons of California, and Ira
Lemons, and bg several nieces and
nephews.
The Bozeman courier., 1927-07-08
WEIGHTY ruling
BY VETS BUREAU
Mentally Deficient Overseas
Veteran Awarded COmpen-
satiOn Formerly Denied

The Veterans bureau recently rem
dered an important decision in the
case of Joseph J. Bali of Avon, Mon
tana This veteran is now confined
in an insane asylum at Sheridan,
Wyoming. Compensation was denied
Ball on the ground that he was men,
tally deficient when taken into the
service. Notwithstanding his mental
condition, he was drafted and served
Is months in the Rainbow division
in France. He came out a wreck
and is now in an insane asylum. The
department held that:
Mental deficiency is not a disa-
bility, disease or injury within the
meaning of the law but is rather an
inability which is not compensate"
The case fell under the observation
Of Congressman John NJ. Evans, who
twice appealed the case but each time
the decision was adverse. The con-
gresham then took the matter to the
floor of congress where he discussed
the merits Of the case and the merits
Of the decision and insisted that the
department change its ruling or con
gress change the law. The result
was that the department reviewed the
case, reversed its former decisions
and awarded Ball $40 a month com
pensatiOn and about 81 800 arrears
If the decision becomes a prece
dent it will affect many veterans, al
it is known there are several hun
dred and probably several THOUSAND
cases where veterans have been de
MED compensation under somewha
similar conditions.
The Bozeman courier., 1927-07-08
MONTANA'S 1927
GAS CONSUMPTION
Zeal Estimated at 6O,OOO,OOO
GallOns-Three-cent Tax
Will Net S1,SOO,OOO

Montana will use approximately
jO,OOO,00O gallons of gasoline in 1927,
according to an estimate prepared by
the state publicity division of the
of agriculture, labor and
industry, and of this probably about
will be manufactured in
state refineries.
During the last year more than
4S,OOO,OOO gallons of gasoline were
consumed in Montana of which 68 per
cent was Montana manufactured. The
amount of gasoline manufactured in
the state has more than kept pace
with the rapidity increasing consump-
tiOn which rose from 32,156,613 gal
Ions in 1928 to 48,6O4,8O1 gallons in
1926, an increase of over 16,000,OOO
gallons. In 1923 Montana manufac-
tured about 35 per cent of the gasoline
used in the state, in 1924 about 81
per cent and in both 1925 and 1926
little over 68 per cent. Per capita
consumption in 1926 was about 90
gallons.
That more Montana gasoline is be-
ing used within the state is indicated
by the export figures which show that
although the amount manufactured is
steadily increasing, the amount ex-
ported has decreased in the last three
years from 4,973,913 gallons in 1924
to 4,049,877 gallons in 1926. Imports
have also fallen off when compared
with those of 1928. In 1928 Montana
imported 21,104,474 and in 1925 only
12,251,815 GALLONS. There was a slight
rise again in 1926 to 15,441 ,997 gal
Ions due to the great increase in
amount consumed.
If gasoline consumption comes UP
to the estimate made by the publicity
division, the state highway commits.
sion will collect gross from the years
sales $1,800,000 for use in road i'm.
provement.
The Bozeman courier., 1927-07-08
NAMED
FOR COUNTY JOB
Will Serve Two Months AS Weed
Commissioner - Effort to
Eradicate Canada Thistle

A. T. Rutledge, well konwn Boze-
man man, was Wednesday appointed
weed commissioner for Gallatin cOun-
ty by the board of commissioners.
Mr.. Rutledge will hold the office
for two months, Or during the period
when weeds constitute a serious
menace.
The state law provides for the ap-
pointment of a weed commissioner.
In relation to the Canada thistle the
statute says:
mo person or corporation owning,
occupying or controlling land in the
state of Montana shall permit any
Canada thistle to bloom thereon, or
to the center of the adjoining high
way"
Complaints relative to weed men
aces may be lodged with Mr.. Rut-
ledge, or telephoned to 105, and will
receive prompt attention. The new
commissioner, according to the cOun-
ty board, is well qualified for the
work and is expected to prove a valu-
able aid in eradicating weed pests.
The Bozeman courier., 1927-07-08
Equalization Board Sits JulylS-Aug.6

before the board and make know
their grievances. At the conclus.o
of this work the board will lev.
taxes for the current year.
Legal notice Of the forthcomin
session of the equalization boa
and of the fact that tile assessr.e.
books for Gallatin county will J
opened to public inspection rom Mon
day, July IL, to Saturday, Jul Il
inclusive, is printed in tbs is .e c
The Courier.
The Bozeman courier., 1927-07-08
DIES IN CALIFORNIA.

George Mills, a son Of the late Rev.
Jacob Mills and Mrs. Mills and for
merly a resident of this city, died
July at Alhambra, Calf, after a
long illness, according to word re-
ceived by his brother-inrlaw. Allen
H. Sales. The body was taken to
Helena, where funeral services viii
be held this afternoon. He is SUR
vived by his wife, formerly Miss
Mary Sales of Bozeman: his mother,
who lives in Helena; a brother, the
Rev. Edward Mills of Portland, Ore,
ard a sister, Edith, who is married
and lives near Boston, Mass.
The Bozeman courier., 1927-07-08
LANNUM ENTERS
NOT GUILTY PLEA

''Not guilty was the plea entered
in district court Wednesday by
Charles Lannum, charged with first
degree burglary for the alleged rob-
berv of the Bill Davis pool hall at
Logan.
Lannum is accused of having en-
tered the place June % and stolen
several articles, some of which, the
authorities claim, were found upon
him when he was searched at the
iail and have since been identified.
Attorney Frank Gray has been~ap-
pointed as Larnum's counsel.
Bali IN Lannum's case was fixed
by Judge B.. B. Law at $700, in de-
fault Of which he is still in the
county JAIL
The Bozeman courier., 1927-07-08

For the purpose of correcting and
equalizing assessments in Gallatin
county, the board of county commits
sioners will sit as board of equah-
zation beginning Monday, July 1S,
and continuing, if necessary until
August 8.
The board will convene in its Of
fices in the court house at 10 a. m.
each day, and all persons dissatisfied
with their assessments should appear
The Bozeman courier., 1927-07-08
WOOLGROWERS TO
RECEIVE S6O,O93.6l

Shipment during the week of 153
clips, or approximately 19,8OO fleeces,
brought to members of the Gallatin
County Wool Growers association a
total of $6O,O93.61. The sale price
was 34A cents.
The results this year were high
ly satisfactory to the growers. In
1926, only 1913 clips were pooled for
which $44,35515 was paid. The pre-
viOus year the amount was consider
ably less.
This years wool was sold to Sill
herman and Sons of Chicago. The
deal was negotiated by the trustees
of the association, Judge B. B. Law,
c. E. Slime. and c. N. Arnett, to whom
much credit for good business judg-
ment is being given.
The Bozeman courier., 1927-07-08
CHICKEN Thieves
BUSY in VALLEY

Along with burglars and sneak
thieves, chicken pilferers are busy m
the Gallatin, north of Belgrade, ac-
cording to farmers who say that
many fowls have been stolen.
Verne and Wilbur Spring and Mr..
Hart are among those whose chick
ems are disappearing. In fact, the
process is a continuous one, and so
far strict search has disclosed no
trace of the missing birds.
The sheriff's office has announced
that it is Investigating, and warns
valley farmers to keep close watch
over their poultry.
The Bozeman courier., 1927-07-08
3 FORKS SHOP
IS BURGLARIZED
More Than $118 Worth of Cash
and JeweIry Stolen - No
Arrest Has Been Made

Removing a glass panel from the
rear door, burglars several evenings
ago looted the shoe shop of Joe
Bugle on Main street, Three Forks,
and escaped with $40 watch and
chain, an $1S wedding ring, and $50
in cash. No arrest has been made.
According to the Three Forks Her.
aid, Mr.. Bugle had left the shop at
$3.50 o'clock to motor to Logan with
Albert Weylander. Returning an
hour later, they discovered the rob-
berry. The thieves had looked over
the shop and then sansacked a bed
room adjoining.
The Bozeman courier., 1927-07-08
DISCONTINUE CAR
ON GATEWAY line

Announcement is made by the Chi
cago, Milwaukee and st. Paul rail-
way that, effective Monday, July IL,
electric car No. 80, leaving Bozeman
at 6:25 a. m. for Gallatin Gateway
will be discontinued during the vaca-
tion period.
Only one car, NO. 81, will be oper-
ated on the Bozeman-Gallatin Gate
way line. This will leave Bozeman
at 1:45 p. m. each day and arrive on
the return trip at S:45 p. m.
The Bozeman courier., 1927-07-08
OBSERVE 85TH ANNIVERSARY

The Kenyon-Noble Lumber COM
pany, of which Squire c. Kenyon is
president, last Sunday celebrated its
35th anniversary as a Bozeman busi-
ness firm. Mr.. Kenyon entered the
lumber business here in 1892, taking
over the Pray Lumber company. He
first engaged in the business at
Necedah, Mis-, in 1864.
The Bozeman courier., 1927-07-08
DANCE TONIGHT
AT REA School

A big dance, to which the public
is cordially invited, will be given by
the Rae-Gallatin Gateway Farm ba-
reau at the Rae schoolhouse this
Friday, July 81 evening. The Farm
bureau orchestra Of tour pieces viii
furnish the music. A good crowd Is
expected.
The Bozeman courier., 1927-07-08
civil sERvICE VACANCIES.

The United States Civil Service
commission has announced open COM
Detitive examinations for senior
chemist. physiotherapy aide, assist
ant paper technologist, marketing
specialist, associate dentist, and
dietitian. Entrance salaries RANCE
from s. 400 to $500 a year. Full
rarticulars NAV be obtained at the
Bozeman p0stoffice.
The Bozeman courier., 1927-07-08

Augusta-S Sun River irrigation dam
viii cost 50, 900 900, and viii use e.
600 tons Montana cement
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-06-25
RESERVOIR CONTRACT
AWARD IS PROTESTED
Arlington County Supervisors Call
Special Meeting to Determine
Justification.
snecial Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
CLARENDON, Va, June 25.-A
special meeting Of the board of
supervisors of Arlington County has
been called for Thursday afternoon
at o'clock to determine the justi-
fication of the award of a contract
to the Pittsburgh & Des Moines
steel Co., for the construction of
the county's water system reservoir.
The company was next to the low
est bidder.
This action was decided yesterday
following protest OF the award by
Crandall Mackey, attorney represent
ing the English Construction Co, the
lowest bidder. Mr.. Mackey, pointed
out that the English Construction
accepted bid and it should have had
the contract. The contract was
awarded on recommendation of Asa
E. Phillips. engineer in charge Of in
stallation of the water system.
II understand that Mr.. Phillips
gave as his reason for recommending
acceptance of the higher bid that the
Pittsburgh & Des Moines Steel Co
was more responsible" Mr.. Mackey
declared. 1.-The fact that he comes
before this board and states COM
pany is not responsible is not suf-
ficient for this board to act upon
unless he produces concrete evil
dence."
Mr.. Mackey declared that the fact
that the contract was signed is not
the end of the case, adding that
unless Mr.. Phillips can satisfactorily
substantiate his statements, the
people Of Arlington County, as well
as the company he represents, will
file suit to prevent such actions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-06-25
MRS. LYDIG WINS POINT
IN BANKRUPTCY SUIT
Testimony offered That She Was
Drug Addict Is Stricken
Out as Irrelevant.

BY the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, June 25.-Testimony
that Mrs. Rita II. de Acosta Lydig
was a drug addict and that she had
lived at the home Of the late Rev.
DR.. Percy Stickney Grant in Bed
ford Hills has been ordered stricken
from the record of the bankruptcy
proceedings in which she is now in
volved.
The testimony had been given by
Herman Johnson. formerly Mrs.
Lydig's butler. before counsel for
trustees of the woman's estate and
counsel for creditor. Referee
Stephenson was not present at the
hearing, but ruled Johnson could be
questioned IL he was properly sworn.
The referee refused to expunge
any testimony if it aided in recov-
cry of assets held by Mrs. Lydig.
He ruled as admissible Johnson's
testimony that contractors had told
him Mrs. Lydig paid large sums for
improvements on the Grant home,
but decided that the question
whether or not Mrs. Lydig used
drugs or had needles in her home. to
be used in the taking of drugs, has
no bearing on the question of assets"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-06-25
ALEXANDRIA.

ALEXANDRIA, Va, June Is (Spe-
ciaD.-Alexandria Post, No. "a. Amer.
lean Legion, last night appointed a
committee to investigate the PROPOSE.
ton Of purchasing Gadsby's Tavern
and the old City Hotel, located at
Cameron and Royal streets. The two
buildings, rich in history. will be re.
stored and used as a clubhouse II
bought. The post has deferred final
action on the proposition until the
committee makes its report at the
next regular meeting. which is set for
July ].
II Cox. G. E. Minter and ]. Shumate.
oil of Martinsville, were injured when
an automobile in which they were
touring ran into a car parked along
the roadside south of this city. They
were treated in the Alexandria Hos
nitaI for slight cuts about the head
and body. rs
s+ol of Chicago ran into a car driven
bv Norman Roy of Seminary Hill, at
Patrick and Franklin streets. but both
drivers escaped with only slight
damage to their machines. Settle
ment was made out of court.
The Alexandria police are trying to
locate the owner of an automobile
hearing a Maryland license plate. No.
272.675, which was found ditched and
cha ndoned in front Of 2509 Duke
street. Carpenters tools valued at
500 were found in the car. Capt: w;
w Campbell has notified Maryland
authorities in an effort to locate the
owner. - 49,.
Summer season was given by the
Citizens Band on the pavilion at
Prince and Washington streets last
night. ~ ,-oo xx,.n.
Baltimore street, Baltimore, driving
an automobile in which was stored 80
quarts of alleged Scotch liquor and
rum. was taken into custody by b.
n. Quinn, Federal prohibition agent,
a short distance south OF HIGHWAY
bridge Yesterday morning. Baker
furnished bond of $1,000 for his ap.
pearance at the next term of Federal
court.
A deed of transfer Of house ana
lot at the northwest corner OF Duke
and Lee streets from Thomas l.. and
J. Brooke Carter to Gordon nj. Toms
has been placed on record In the once
of the clerk of the Corporation Court.