The Independent-Record from Helena, Montana • Page 2

12 THE HELENA DAILY INDEPENDENT SATURDAY MORNING. JUNE 26, 192T. COMMISSIOM1SCONTETS lSM23GOFMM-BlCEWOfiH NKW WORK TO COVER APPROXIMATELY 45 MILES OF ROAD AND FIVE BRIDGES; TWO MORE LETTINGS IN JULY ESTIMATED AT MILLION DOLLARS. I Montana's slate highway communion ii session at the state capitol, yesterday, awarden contract! on of new highway and bridge construction. The work five, bridge Jobs and approximately 45 miles of new road work.

The commission intends to hold two more lettings in July on about $1,000,000 oi highway work, which will clcas up the 1927 program of construction. The jobs and low bidders on each follow: Work. Shclhy-- Swcctgrass project in Toole county. 5.841 awarded to Stevens Brothers, of St. Paul, for $65.729.40.

Others bidders were. Thomas Slaunton. of Great Falls with Lalonde Construction of Bainville, with Hall- Hardman Construction of Alton, with $119,566.40 and T. S. McLaughlin, of Livingston, with $120,42 U5.

Shelby--Chester project, Liberty county, 7.323 miles, awarded to Stevens Brothers, of St. Paul Jor $58.828.81. Other bidders were Thomas Staunlon. of Great Fall-, 5SS.340.23 and Hall-Hardman Construction of Alton. with $92,469.35.

project. Stillwater county, 6.97 miles awarded to J. M. Carter, of Billings for $33,722.78. Other bidders were F.

'E. Collison of Billings, Wickham Brothers and Schweiger, of Billings. $37,471.71 D. Frederick of Joliet, S37.700.53; George Selvidge. Billings, $38.191.85 and J.

Hcrsh- bcrgcr. of Hardin, $41.016.78. Bridpcr--Sclcsia project. Carbon county, 7.052 miles, awarded to J. M.

Carter of Billings for $41,130.30. Other bidders were Wickham Brothers and Schweiger. I. Hcrshbcrgcr of Hardin, $50,31.1.96 aivd W. L.

Geist, of St. Marias, Idaho. S5.1.85S..U. Dodson--Malta project. Phillips 4.286 miles, awarded to La- Irmdc Construction of Bainville for $42.778.76.

Thomas Stauntem with $4.1.613.40 was the second bidder. Wilsall--Whrle Sulphur Springs project. Park county. 5.687 miles, awarded to I. W.

Hcrshbcrger. of a i for $65,150.88. Other bidders. Construction of Dillon, SW.19861: Wickham Brothers nnd of Billings. J.

X. i and Sons. Bozcman, i Construction 7 a SRI.1*5..1") and i and Melson, of Bozcman. $85.981.15. Springs.

Park and Mcagher counties, 6.326 miles, awarded to Western Construction of Dillon, for $50,398.94. Other i were McLaugblin and O'N'cil, of Livingston, .1. W. JHcrshberger, Hardin, $5.1,95425 and Pioneer Construction of IJo7cman, $67,258.34. Bridge WiKall--White Sulphur Springs project bridges.

Park county, awarded tn M. W. Woodard, of Spokane for S5.S69.18. Other bidders were Mc- 1-auKhliii and O'Keil. Livingston 5, Yellowstone Construction of Billing.

S5.961, and 'White and Bozcman, $6.630. i i a a project bridges, couiity, awarded to 1. Harr oi Missoula. for $6.309.60 HcGuire and Blakeslce, of Great Falls was the second 1 bidder with $7.274. Laurel--West project bridges, Stillwater county, awarded to Yellowstone Construction Billings, for Other bidders were M.

W. Woodard, Spokane, W. P. Roscoe, of Billings, Davenport, Butte, $21,300, and McGuire and Blakcslee, Great Falls, $16.870. Cyr bridge, Mineral county, con- ract awarded to W.

P. Roscoe, of Billings, for Other bidders were Illinois Steel Bridge of Spokane, Chcrnus Con-. of Minneapolis, $70.874.70: McGuire and Blakeslee, Great Falls, $71,838.20, and Lafferty and Byers, Couer 'd Alenc, Idaho, $70,780.30. Liberty--Chester project bridges, Liberty county, awarded to J. F.

Harrington of Missoula, for $2,842. Other 'bidders were McGuire and Blakeslee of Great Palls, $3,088.20 and Stevens Brothers of St. Paul, $3,380. JOHNSON WINS HNL TO SUV COURT IN OfflHETKEIT In the suit for unlawful detainer brought by Jefferson Doggett of Townscnd, against John Johnson, an appeal from an order made by the district court taken by Doggctt was decided yesterday by the supreme court. The district court was asked jy Johnson to require the receiver in the case to pay him $1,8.16.20 as part of rent received from the land involved in the action, and the court made tbc order, but deducted from the sum named $150 to pay the receiver's fees with it, granting Johnson tbc sum of Doggctt appealed from the order, and Johnson filed a cross-assignment of error, a i a i i that the district court erred in paying the receiver the $150 nut of the rental money.

Th court held with Johnson's at torney, and while sustaining (he order of the district court requiring thr re cciver to pay Johnson the rental money, rrvcrsrd it as to the $150, sayinR a the a i i Doggett, should pa a sum, and held that th creation of receivership applied for by Doggctt was an error of the lower court. Attorneys Scallon, Wine and Hoop handled DoRgell's case and Attorney Frank Johnson's. Livestock Board to Meet This Morning A meeting of the state livestock sanitary board will be hrld at the state capitol today to consider cstray claims and marketing inspection work. J. F.

KSchl, of Harlowton, William Suiter of Kalispell and Art Williams of Kadcrsburg, new inspectors, will assume their duties 1. when new appropriation available. FOWLIEHU NEW EMPLOYES OF STUTETUX George Fowlie, of While Sulphur Springs, will assume i at chief cleric and gas tax tuditor of the state hoard of equalization July 1, nd John J. Walsh of Anaconda will Become corporation tax auditor on 10, according to an announcement made by James H. Stewart, chairman of the board, yesterday.

The new appointees are democrats. Mr. Fowlie, who will succeed Ralph D. Sloan, has had 20 years experience in the county offices of MVagher county. During that period ic has been connected with the offices of treasurer, clerk and recorder and at the present time is a member of the hoard of county commissioners.

He is also a stockholder and trustee of the Commercial bank of Ringling. Walsh, who succeeds L. W. Dutcher, is ati accountant arid is at the present time deputy assessor of Deer Lodge county. During the last few years he lias been a field representa tive for the Montana Life Insurance company.

as app asoline inspection division of Ih tate railroad commission. Davis was eaker of the house during the las- SPECIAL TODAY Assorted Large Cakes, each aOc Citron Coffee Cakes, each 20c Huckleberry Pies, each 25c Sandwich Buns, per dozen 20c A Macaroons, per dozen J5c Beginning Today We Will Have a New Kind of Cream Puffs Filled With Bavarian Cream We guarantee them to keep well for at least 24 hours. Just the thing for banquets, dinners and picnics. Any color you desire. Each, 5 Cents I A A New York Store Phone 1793-W IISjHLYEim Grant Reed, auditor of the Mon tana railroad commission, who servc as state representative from Broadwater county and chairman of th appropriations committee during th last legislative session, is again on th state payroll.

The supreme court, yesterday, declared that he was not a civil officer in the meaning of th constitution, but merely an employe Reed was stricken from the payroll by the state board of examiners following the legislature, when i Barney, taxpayer, questioned hi: itatus as an officer. The court holds that a public of ficer must possess by delegation, portion of the sovereign power government to he exercised for the benefit of the public and he must not be subject to orders of a superior Reed was appointed auditor of commission in 1925. lie served ii the legislature this year and then returned to his position. "He is merely in employe of the commission," say the court, "subject to its orders am pleasure, may he discharged at am time or directed to perform any the hoard sees fit to impose." The opinion of the court also af Glen T. Davis, of Wihaux.

wbr a i supervisor of tl ga st session which appropriated monc; for the new gasoline division which he is now I he head. Wntmm mm THY ON fflTOJELlOWSTOi En route Great Falls the i a a meeting of the Oca Northern railway surgeons closed las i a party of members will arrive this a in Helena at 4:5 o'clock en route to Yellowstone lional park. Most of Ihc surgeons arc arrom I a i by their wives. Thr member of the association arc from variou states which the railroad traverses Those, coming this way arc from r.rsota, with a few from Washinglm They will leave at 10:10 o'clock thi evening over the Northern Paciii for the park. Among those in the party are: and Mrs- B.

I-cwis, Dr. and Mrs Ciochrs and Dr. and Mrs. I of St. Cloud, i Dr.

an Mis. K. Klai-cncss of Monticcllo, i a Dr. and Mrs. A- A.

Meyer i i a Dr. and Mrs. K. Myre of Paynesvillc, i a Dr. C.

W. of Winnipeg. a i Dr. and Mrs. J.

A. Tacoma. Washington; Dr. and Mrs Scluaf and son of Hutchinior Minnesota. NEGRO BOY, 18.

EXECUTED FOR MURDER OF CHILD Little Rock. A 24-- (IP)-Calm snd smiling. Ixmnie Dixon, TIC gro. was executed in the elcctri a i at the state i i a here al 5 a. nv, today on his 18th i a for las! A i of 12-year-old Fioclla McDonald, a.

i girl, ii of fashionable- Firs Presbyterian church here. His last words were "I am guilty." Two hours before lie went to hi. a i Dixon made a complete con festion In Carl E. Bailey, deputy pros editing attorney, a he alone com initted crime, exonerating another negro whom he prc i had a i a i killed the girl New Suitings WOOL A I Mllla eon to of i i wool. nnit of the newest and best, I've seen barn or TM and tho price, 1.16.00 to $40.00 in and let me ihoico for delivery.

Kcpp shirts--3 for $5.50. BILL yrtu. I'll he glad to 'lay Mide your I no IT I lory wool. i A wool Km I nt; urn moving $1 1.0ft, i urn moving $1 1.0ft, i basis for lotF, i i i Milk of a i I'Yeneh a i conih- I a i i i i nnrt I'loml, i i i i hlncr I a at A Summer Store Full of Things Needed Now Comfy togs for children on vacation--smart apparel for those who enjoy the links or the tennis court--apparel for those who will pack a Hartmann wardrobe with the many needed things for a lengthy trip--apparel for those who will spend enjoyable week-ends in the hills. Everything to Make the Vacation Enjoyable is Here Shop Today While Stocks Are at Their Best The New Double Compact by Houbigant An Ideal Creation A famous Parisian Jewelery designed the gold- finished compact Is of surpassing beauty--thin, light, charming to look at and to use.

Deft fingers find Ita six-sided shape An ideal of convenience. The case opens tu reveal at once, the rouge, powder and mirror. It to cleverly hinged to stay open as long an desired. Two little pad puffs Included. You'll want one the minute you see it! --at the Toiletries Dep't--First Floor-The New York Store.

Frame Your Choice r. rf Kodak Pictures 011131 L6S 11 me Kodak Season Is Here--you'll "Kodak as you go" on vacation or the week-end trip in Ml lhe hills--many of the pictures will be worth 111 Lb Ul IvlIaiYl a special frame. New Kodak Ptctnn Fnme complete with For Girls 2 1 nd to 14 Years tj 1 blacl 8 old flnl8h lzc Suits exactly like the illustration above. The middy blouse with sailor collar has red tie trim. Elastic bloomer knee.

Children's Floor-The New York Store 'Kute-Kut' Play Suits for Children -i 2 to Years 1 --choice nf materials. a i and Denim in solid colors -with red trims-Devonshire cloth In pink ind green checks and stripes --and colorful plaid Pique Crepes oC weighty quality. Children's Dep'f--First Floor --New York Store. Summer Sox for Children A Great Variety of them-and nil silos from tho tiniest to thoso for girls of twelve and fourteen years. Tho fanciest of colorings or solid colors with fancy cuffs --four groups of those new summer BOX featured nt-- --The New York Store--First Floor.

Rayon Knit and Baronette Costume Slips Cool and comfortable for summer wear A special assortment, regular $2.95 value. Choice at The colors, white, peach, pink, nlle, grey, (an, navy and hlack: Lingerie Dcp't--First Floor--New York Store. Kayser SummerWeight Knit Unions Fine lislo qualities--perfect in finish--perfect in fit--Bodice and regulation top styles fl, tl.25 and Knit Underwear Dep't--First Floor-The New York Store. 3Sc, 59c, 65c and 75c York Store--First Smoj-t Styles in Jack Tar and Tom Sawyer Wash Suits For Boys 2 to 6 Years $1.95 to $4.50 Linen and Broadcloth Suits in solid colors and fancy plaits, also combination effects. Sport style suits with short sleeves and nat- sport belts.

Boy's Dep't-- First Floor Tho York Store. SPECIALS! Men's A thMic Style Unions--Special at Sizes 36 to 46; fine checked dimity or striped madras materials; regular $1.26 values. Men's Collar A ttached Shirts--Special at Fast color percale shirts in a variety of striped and checked patterns. All sizes. Regular $1.50 value.

Men's Fancy Rayon Silk Mixed at. Fancy plaid patterns in assorted colorings. Regular 50c value. Boys' Athletic Style Unions--Special at Sizes 6 to 16 years; barred nain- sook quality. Regular 75c value.

First Floor--New York Store. 59c Hot Weather Suggestions From the Corset Section Sanitary Aprons 50c to $1.50 Sanitary Belts 3Sc to $HOO Sam-Skirts $135 to $5.00 Garter Belts, pastels $135 --The New York Store--Second Floor. Every New Type of Sweater For Summer Sports Newest slipover styles and coat styles fashioned of finest yarns in delightful new colorings. Smart neck stylings feature the Student, the Ace, the Cricket and the Clever blending of colors in these new sweaters of worsted yarns, rayon, and rayon and worsted mixtures offer choice to complement your every sports costume--and the prices are very moderate at from $3.75 to $8.75. Sport Blouses of Everfast Poplin In shades of blue, rose, tan and Second Floor--The New York Store.

Wash Fabric Special Fancy Rayons and Silk and Cotton Crepes Choice, a table display, Today, yard Values to $1.25 a yard In this collection of summery fabrics suitable for women's "and chlldrpn's frocks. Fancy figured voiles are also Included Jn tlio showing. The Rllk and cotton crepes offer a. choice of various designs and colorings. The Rayons arc in deltcato summer colorings and effective patterns.

Fancy Dress Voiles Values to Sac a yard. Special, today 39e Light and dark grounds in a variety of figured effects, dotted and floral patterns--suitable for women's and children's summer frocks. The New York Store--First Floor. Exqusite French Crepe For Summer Frocks Special today, a Yard $2.48 Every desired shade is available in this richly finished silken crepe of finest texture. Width, 40 inches.

Buy it today at this very special price! Good Appearance Counts as Well as Good Swimming at Helena's Famous Natatorium. The smartest i and fitting suits at Broadwater are Jantzens They fit without a wrinkle. Jantzens are colorfast; dyed in the wool. Price Webfoot Suits $430 Novelties. to $930 -The New York Store- Second Floor.

Prosecution Under Donlan Act Blocked in Biggins' Court I'he case "I licorgc A i em- ploye at tlir i i ami pensioned disabled a charged by Hirdic Dr Wright i violation of the Don- Ian i slave a took a new yesterday in i Iliggins 1 court. I court had srl the case (or a preliminary a i a i at 10 o'clock, rhargc being a felony. At tliat hour thr prosecutor's of- cc wa County Attorney Parlbury and Miss He Wright was nrccin to i against the a a i a Mocked hy a filed by At- lorneys Loble Adair, counsel for McAllister, which attacked the comp a i on ground a it was defective in not a i the names of the counties rhe defendant Is accused of a i the complainant to and front. It is possihle the prosecution will he dropped in justice court, and an i a i filed directly against McAllister in the district court. Army atr servlen nsr that go nrr cent of alrnlsnt accidents art rtlrrctly A to Tinman error only 10 per cent to mechanical Montana Legion Men Appointed as Members National Committees 0.

C. Lamport, state adjutant of the American Legion, yesterday received word of the appointment by National Commander Howard P. Savage of five Montanans to places on legion committees of the national organization. D. Ci.

Stivers of and Thomas Busha, of Helena, arc appointed to the distinguished guest committee; Charles L. Sheridan of Great Kails to the trophies and awards committee; Charles E. Pew of Helena as a member of the rehabilitation comm i Rev, William P. Callahan of Great Falls to the national welfare committee. About iMSii.nno.ooo nti to miranco In United taeh Farmer Traps Rattlers; Ranch Rid of Snakes Hysham, 1926 anil so far this spring, Oliver C.

Lawson has captured and killed 111 snakes, nil hut two being rattlers. For several years, Mr. l.awson, who resides on his homestead in the northwestern part of Treasure county, observed an unusually large number of rattlesnakes on one quarter section of his land and, finally located families of them in a citibank. Here he found at limes, usually in the spring or fall, a numher of rattlers and observed in October, 1925, Ilia' they disappeared in holes in the bank. In the early spring of 1926, plugging all Ihc holes but one, Mr.

haw-son due a hole about two feet squire and nearly three feet deep in front of the opening and so located a the snakes could not leave, their den without going into Ihf hole. They were in a trap and here Mr. Lawson made his cleanup. Last spring he killed 49, getting from two to nine every two or three days- This year his killings brought the total to 111, trapping as high as 24 at one time and 17 at another. The rattlesnakes destroyed bered 109, a three-foot hull snake and a small garter snake were found once The.

largest rattler was more a three fret long and had I I Mr. l-awson's ranch is comparative ly of reptiles now, IEWSPAPES! EWSFAPERl.