The Independent-Record from Helena, Montana • Page 2

THE HELENA DAILY INDEPENDENT, SATURDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 16, 1928 STATE ITS REPORT TODHY SUIT Reports incident the reduction of the assessment of Charles Martien, county assessor, on property belonging to Rcgina T. Sherwood will be presented before Judge A. J. Horsky in district court today. Mr.

Martien filed suit against the state board of equalization Nov. 30. alleging it had lowered valuation on 187 lots without authority and without proper procedure. lA. J.

Duncan, county clerk and recorder; H. T. Ruegg, county treasurer, and the board of equalization composed of James H. Stewart, chairman: Daniel J. Muri and E.

C. Carruth are named defendants in the case. Action Is Taken The complaint asserts that Mrs. Sherwood applied for reduction in assessment of property by County Assessor Martien at $7.470. The county board of equalization refused to make the reduction.

When the matter was taken to the state hoard the property was re-valued $5,000. Mr. Marticn charges irregu- COUNTY TO GET IRM RIGHT Application right-of-way to provide for diversion of a road 18 miles southwest of Augusta will be made soon to the state land board by the county commissioners, it was announced yesterday. Decision was, reached after a conference with J. T.

Wcisner, whose land it crossed by the present road. In 1924 the commissioners applied for the same right-of-way, but because of their failure to make payment of a -Si fee, the matter lapsed. CHEElfiME PICKED FOH NEW COAL Articles of incorporation were filed yesterday in the office of secretary of slate for the Saint Claus Coal company of Great Falls. The incorporators are John Klus, Eva J. Klus and Charles Matron.

The company is capitalized for $10,000. lar procedure and lack of authority on the part of the state hoard. Mrs. Sherwood is due a refund of $4001 in taxes, according to the state board's assessment. Deputy County Attorney A.

F. Heywood says that since payment was not made under protest there will be no refund to Mrs. Sherwood. Special Christmas Cards 5c IQc 15e Tree Ornaments 5c IQc Choice Gifts 50c to $5.00 Dennison Gift Wrappings Me Dennison Shop 23 West Sixth Avenue Phone 695 I 5 BY FinaZ Day of Poultry Show Finds All Awards Ready for Exhibitors in Helena The early development of mining in the west and its influence on community life was discussed last evening at a meeting of the'American Association of University Women by Dr. Francis Thoi 'son, president of the Montana State School of Mines at Butte.

Dr. Thomson reviewed the mineral discoveries in the west pointing out the relation of the colonizing of the country to the natural resources found in the different settlements. His knowledge of the discoverers themselves and the districts in which mining developed made a fascinating story and members of the A. A- U. W.

and their friends enjoyed the opportunity of hearing one so well versed in his subject. Dr. Thomson introduced his subject by remarking that Helena is the only western placer camp that has lived to tell the talc of pioneer days. It is the only camp that has become a thriving city and a capital. Other towns may have lived for short periods, but later were deserted and have now become well known as ghost cities, he related.

Before the address of Dr. Thomson a regular business meeting was held. Miss Gertrude Crane, who represented the local group at the district meeting held recently in Missoula gave her report. OWFOOTHB-ffl OREJTTICTSIITMI GLISTEMNG GALENA IS DIS PLAYED IN WINDOW OF GREAT NORTHERN OFFICE. CARDS Our arrangement with two of the largest and most exacting Christmas Card dealers in America, for the year 1929, requires that we clear our entire stock of cards on hand at this Therefore we will offer ALL OUR CARDS at just-HALF-PRICE Beginning This Morning at 9:00 o'clock Many Cards are still on hand for the popular art-type printing.

I CURT1N GIFT AND 1 CHINA SHOPPE i TWICE LAST WEEK I Bold two brothers sulta. I'd like to show you four orders und tho gulling ralnes make easy. Hundreds ot patterns to choose from at $30.00 to $40.00. BILL, THE NIFTY TAILOR. Large pieces of galena ore from the Rowand mine in the Silver Camp district form an attractive display in the window of the Great Northern ticket office in the Plaecr Hotel building yesterday.

The htiRc samples were brought in from the mine Friday by L. Hewitt, manager of the newly organized Blackfoot Silver-Lead Mining company, which has taken the property over on a bond and lease agreement. They were taken from the 200-foot level of the mine. Accompanying the ore display are two photographs, one showing the ore body in the face of the 300-foot level drift and the other the dump and surface workings. While no assays were made of the samples exhibited, similar ore shows returns of 80 cents in gold; 22 ounces of silver; 38 per cent lead 15 per cent zinc and 2.8 per cent copper.

The mine has been unwatered and development is being pushed on both the 200 and 300-foot levels to block out tonnage, which will be economically mined. The high grade will be selected and shipped crude and the lower grades will be treated by flotation processs to separate the lea( and zinc. The rail shipping point for the ore will be Silver, on the Great Northern line. BOTH PARTIES CURELESS In the opinion of a jury in Justice Martin Higgins' court yesterday in in the damage suit of Henry S. Rudio against Louis Freeze, cause of an accident resulting in the action was held due to negligence of both parties.

Rudio sought to recover $125 as damages to his car when it was hit by a truck belonging to Louis Freeze and driven by Gilbert Elliston, a 16-year-old lad of small stature. The accident occurred at Park an! West Sixth June 19, 1928. The jury was composed of Clarence Dayhoff foreman; Tom Curtis, Tom Carey Walsh Scholtz, A. Sandburg and A N. Richards, janitor of the Union Bank biulding.

mm nnuHNS FROM MBPOUSJEETINE Harry B. Schaeftr, rate expert the Montana railroad commission, re turned yesterday from Minneapolis where he attended a conference representatives of Montana, Dakota and Minnesota commission to prepare joint brief to the inter state commerce commission on gran and grain products rates west of th Misssissippi, pursuant with a resolution passed by the last congress. Christmas trade brijk in the Twin Gties and general bus! ness conditions are good, Mr. Schae fcr stated. PAPER FROM CORNSTALKS TO BE USED IN IOWA Council Bluffs, Iowa, Dec, 14.

-(AP) The Daily Nonpareil, earl) next month will print its entire edi tion of one day on paper made from cornstalkl. The movement i an effort to further public interes in the of cornstalks in the manu faeture of paper. Paper for the edi tion it feeing made now at Kal.nnazoo Midi. Decked out with ribbons which ndicated their rank in the awards 'esterday, the aristocrats of fowl- coming from six counties, today will be ready to pass final inspections crowds which have visited the daily since last Wednesday. Lloyd Chczem who has passed on he fine points of the poultry, from icacocks and Chinese 'pheasants to and chickens and ducks, yes- erday finished his busiest day by making the awards for rabbits, irought largely by the youngsters to secure a rating for their pets.

The crowd was in excellent humor and the birds appeared to have as much fun as their admirers, for a more lusty chorus from a barnyard early spring was never heard than he one which filled the exhibition ooms in the Empson building. Interested Starting in the afternoon at 2 clock, the educational program was presented with spirit by the speakers, all of whom were frequently ques- ioncd by interested poultry growers anxious to acquire expert advice Last evening to round out an cn- oyable experience the drawing for he turkey given away each evening during the show, took place at 10 o'clock. Ticket 808, held by C. Thode 531 Broadway, was the kicky number and Mr. Thodc who didn't lappcn to be present, may bring his coupon and carry home his prize taken from the flock of Mrs.

Betty Greenfield, who yesterday broke into the ribbons for the turkeys, geese and ornamental birds. Montana Grower lAbroaA The show has served to bring together some of the choicest fowls in Montana. That' Montana poultry growers are already successful in the wider field, was shown by a letter received yesterday by the association From Harvey Griffin of Belgrade, who entered turkeys at the International show in Chicago. Mr. Grif- Fin took twelve birds to Chicago and 10 of them landed in the ribbons.

Mr. Griffin won first prize for cockerel; second, third and fifteenth on yearling toms, twelfth on turkey hen and fourth on turkey pullets. First prize for the best display of poultry at the Helena show was won to J. R. Scott, manager of the Skookum Chix, with a total of 213.

In the lecture room yesterday Dr. Hadleigh Marsh discussed prcvcn tion and cure of diseases of fowl. Mrs. D. 0.

Lager of Helena, president of the association. Lloyd Chc- zcra. Judge of the show, and Mrs. T. H.

Hcrrin of Helena, were other speakers. Turkeys and Ornamentals. Judging of bantams, ornamental birds, turkeys, ducks and gccsc took place during the afternoon. White Holland Turkeys- Bert Cronin, East Helena, first on old Tom; first on old hen. Bronze Turkeys- Betty Greenfield, first and second on hens; first, second and third on young Toms; first, second and third on pullets.

Bantams, Cochin- Betty Greenfield, first and second on hens; first on cockerels; first and second on pullets; first and second on cocks, ridgcons, White Ring- Mrs. Maude Rasmiisson, first and second on old pair; first on young pair. Pheasants, Silver-Betty Greenfield, cock, first; hens, first and second. Pheasants, Chinese-Betty Greenfield, cock, first; hens, first and second. Geese, African-Betty Greenfield, old gander, first and second; old goose, first.

Geese, Embden-Broadwater Poultry Farm, old gander, first; old goose, first; young lender, first; young goose, first. Ducks, Pckin-- Broadwater Poultry Farm, old drake second; old duck, second; young drake, first; young duck, first. Mrs. J. H.

Ilahn, old drake, first; old duck, first. Peacocks- Mrs. Betty Greenfield, male, first; emalc, second. Amosg the Bunnies. Awards for rabbits were reached yesterday afternoon and judging continued until evening.

There was a arge exhibit of Chinchillas and competition was keen in this class. The awards were as follows: Checkered Giants-Clifford Willmcr, first in senior doe. New Zealand Reds-Eugene Johnson, first in senior 3uck; first and second in senior doe. New Zealand Whites-Clifford Willmer. first senior buck; first, senior doe; first junior doe.

American White-Einar Peterson, first, senior buck; first, doe and litter. White Giants-Eugene A. Johnson, first, senior buck; first senior doe. Sterrct Crum, second, senior doe. Dutch Rabbit- Clarence Nelson, first, senior doc.

Chinchillas-Clifford Willmcr, first and third, old buck; F. F. Christman, second, old buck. Clifford Willmer, first, old doc; F. F.

Christmas, third, old doe; Mrs. Walter DeBordc, second, old doe. Clifford Willmcr. first and third junior buck; F. F.

Christmas, second, junior buck. Qifford Willmcr, first and second, junior doc; F. F. Christman, third, junior doe. Clifford Willmer, second, doc and litter; Eincr Peterson, third, doc and litter; Eugene Johnson, first doc and litter.

We Can Still Deliver You a Suit in Time Christmas Overcoats Readv to Put On 10 Days to Christmas Me 5irrtt MM AM' SME'J A M40FCM HtVIUH mat. SM HAJT SICM A CVCftVPAV Boy CMsHiiM MttiV flHy tMcfc TO DISCUSS FISCAL POLICY HERE TODAY! Members of the Montana survey commission will meet this afternoon at 3 o'clock at the Montana club to discuss the adoption of a fiscal policy definitely provide a financial program for all state institutions, it was announced yesterday by Chancellor M. A. Brannon, of the Greater Mon- university. Chancellor Brannon returned yesterday from Kalispell and Great where similar meetings were leld with members of the commission, representing all branches of industry, civic, and educational organizations.

Organizations Represented. The following organizations will je represented at the group meeting lerc today: Montana Anti-Tuberculosis society, Sarah E. Morse, T. 0. Hammond; Montana Taxpayers association, John Edgerton Retail Merchants association, Fred S.

Sandcn; Montana Bankers' association, T. A. Marlow; Northern Pacific Railway, M. S. Gtinn; Knights of Columbus, Rt.

Rev. George J. Finncgan and Xorbert C. State Federation of Labor, James D. Graham; Farmers Grain Dealers association, L.

A. Foot; National Council of Catholic Women, Mrs. R. O. Kaufman and Miss Edith Briscoe; Scottish Rite, Judge E.

C. Day; State Board of Equalization, James H. Stewart and Dan Muri; Odd Fellows, S. Hcpner and B. R.

Streets, and American Legion, W. G. Ferguson. Mex Rebs Still Hold TIIK WITH COMMITTEE For the purpose of discussing proposed legislation the special committee, appointed by Gov. J.

E. Erickson to study the bank tax situation, wil meet Monday morning at 10 o'clock for a conference with the state hoard of equalization in the board office at the state capitol. if embers of the comittce arc: Norman B. Holter, Helena State Senator M. M.

Duncan, Virginia City; W. 1- Stockton, Clarkston J. O'Shca, Roberts James Stewart, Helena, and E. C. Carruth Havre.

FEDERAL ESTIMATE OF If HE CROPS Washington, Doc- 14--(AP)--The figure ot was fixed today by the U. S. department of ng culture as representing the value of i j-car's farm crous. Including i and commercial truck props. Thin compares with which was the estimate last year.

Tho values'were based on Doc. 1, or seasonal prices paid to farmers. Corn production was placed at 2,839.060,000 bu.Vhcls, valued at 12,132,091,000. Tha combined winter and spring wheat crop was 002,749,000 bushels, valued at 1877,193,000. The rotton crop, combining tho value of lint and need, was valued at 11,523, El 2.000.

Hay, Including both tamo and wild, totaled 11.243,360,000 The total production ot each crop and Its value, m.o.sed on Dec. 1, or seasonal farm price, were: Corn production, 2,630,053,000 bushels; value, 12,132,301.000. Winter wheat, 578,064,000 bushels value. 1599.C57.000. Spring wheat.

2S1.016.000 bushels All wh'Rt, 802,743,000 bushels $877,193,000. Oats. 1.449,631,000 bushels; 1632,674,000. Barley, bushels; 133.000. Rye, 41,766,000 bushels: 136,067.000 Buckwheat, 13,168,000 bushels; 111, 625.000.

Plaxsoed. 1M2I.OOO bushels; 138,857,000. Rice, 41.881.000 bushels: StO.OT7.000 Grain sorphums, 1142,633,000 bush- ers; 188,471,000. Cotton, 14,878,000 bales; $1,291, 589,000. Cotton seed, 6,890,000 tons: 1281.928,000.

(tame), 93.0S1.000 tons (1,148,283,000. AR11 hay, tons; $1.243,359.000. Clovor seed, 1,106,000 bushels, 038.000. Beans (dry-edible), 16,598,000 bushels; Soy 16,301,000 bushels; $29,282,000. Tho totAl production and price paid for the principal commercial truck crops Included: Corn, sweet, C38.400 tons: 16.896.000.

Lettuce, 18,689,000 orates; $31,630.000. Onions, 19.026,000 bushels; 122,674,000. Peas, green, 277,000 119,848,000. Potatoes, early, 66,168,000 bushels; 131,047,000. Strawberries, quarts; $44,440,000.

To matoos, 1.405.400 torn; 140.840,000. WaUrraolons (number). $10,968,000. White potatoes, 000 bushels; $250,043.000. Sweet potatoes, 77,861,000 bushels; 172,680,000.

Sugar heeU. 7.040,000 tona; I60.62S, 000. Sugar (Louisiana), 1,840,000 $10,080,000. 184,920,000 bushels; Poaches, 68,374,000 bushels; 21.713.000 burfhels; 124,246,000. Cran Maidens! (Contlaaed from women remained with the raiders.

Jocotepec has about 4,000 population and Is situated In almost complete Isolation on tho shores of Lake Chapala. (Continued from Pate houses in which there arc cases influenza and keeping up genera health by sleeping at least seven hours, eating wholesome food am using "plenty of clean water, inside and outside." "In case you do contract the dis case," he concluded, "go to bed as soon as symptoms develop and re main there until you arc recovered. Call a physician at Surgeon General Cunimings trace occurrences of influenza, and the causes suggested for 't, from the time when Hippocrates, the Greek physi cian, in 400. B. C.

attributed it to changes the wind. He said influenza and la grippe an one and the same 11 ing, and ex plained that, while i a itscl has "probably been fatal," it complications cause a "serious and devastating" condition. TO FEDEiAUOM I Washington, Dec. The house received from its appropriations committee today the third of the nine big annual supply measures that for the agriculture department providing $143,148,047. a decrease of $565246 from the total of the current year.

Among the important items in the bill arc $74,000,000 for federal aid highways; $898,000 for corn borer control; $8.000,000 for forest roads and trails $567,500 for gypsy and browntail moth control; a re-appropriation of $97,120 for an available unexpended balance from pink boll worm eradication, and $1,440,000 for agricultural experiment stations. A total of $2.780000 is provided for co-opTative agricultural evtrn- lion work: $500000 for invrstifition by the weather bureau of atmospheric phenomena; $736.000 for eradicating hog cholera; $385,000 for administration of the packers and stockyards act, and $454,700 for blister-rust control in the wheat areas. One hundred thousand dollars is provided for fighting forest fires, exclusive of $50,000 for airplane patrol of forests and $1,300,000 for co-operation with the states in fire preven lion. INTERIOR BILL BY. Washington, Dec.

(AP)-- The houie late today passed the interior appropriation bill carrying approximately $285,000,000 for the far flung activities of that department. The measure now goes to the senate. Je rome the grand jury as an antcdeluvian institution and as Vestigial us the vermiform appendix, in New York at teait, because of political influence. If anything; touching on the political situation has come up before the jury, he (aid in an ad- drett, it gone immediately to those sMcctcd. Let Comfgs Bear Your Christmas Greetings Brimming over with Christmas cheer--Daniel Green Comfys.

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