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The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1902-08-20
AN UNEXPECTED TRIP.
wonderful Nerve and Endurance oa
an Iowa Boy Carried on By
q Balloon,

Carlton a. Myers, Of West Liberty,
Ia, boy IL years old, displayed
most wonderful nerve and presence
OF mind in balloon ascension,
where even man of experience
might have been expected to lose
courage. An Iowa paper gives the
story:
'The balloon was almost inflated
with hot air when the anchor-ropee
gave way and it started upward sud-
denly with rush. The spectators
were horritied to see boy hanging
head downward from the ropes. Tho
little fellow, boy-like, had ap-
preached too near the preparations,
and his foot became entangled in one
Of the ropes. The aeronaut called
out: "straighten up. boy. but hold
on for all you are worth"
"The plucky lad obeyed, reached
up above his foot, and, catching hold
Of the rope, quickly righted himself,
climbed up about eight feet and then
threw his arm through several ropss
that came together just under the bal
loon; he was . number Of feet above
the parachute, but so close to the out
let in the airship that the escaping
hot air and gas almost caused him TO
faint. He made the entire trip, about
three miles, hanging by one arm.
"The height which the balloon
reached 10 estimated to have been
about one mile, distance Of 500 feet
higher than the aeronaut intended tc
60. They came down in . eornAell
and thus escaped injury"
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1902-08-20
HAr1ILTON NEEDS
SEWER SYSTEM
One Ample For The Present Needs Of the
City Would Not Cost Very Much.-A
Good Thing Pnh It Along!

Hamilton needs a sewer system, par
ticular;y in the business portion of the
city, and there is no good reason why
one sho uld not be put in. The cost
need not be very great and the means
for raising the necessary funds is al
ready provided.
A sewage system, ample for the
present needs of the city and which
could be xtended whenever necessa-
~, it has been conservatively esti-
mated, would cost between 5000 and
5000.
The necessary funds will accrue IN
very few years from the special Ii
cense of $40 that is levied upon the sa-
looms of the town. When this extra
license was imposed nearly two years
ago the understanding was that the
money should be used for the improve
ment of the city by the establishment
of sewers. etc. This money, however,
has been diverted for the mainten-
ance of the electric light and water
5u nds, which the ordinances provide
shalt be raised by tax.
For the present needs of the city
two pipe lines, neither of which need
be over a couple of blocks long, para1-
leling Main street from First to Third
streets, and with an intersecting line
leading from the court house and Ra-
valli hotel, connecting with main on
North Third street, would suffice.
Besides eliminating all the cess
pools along Main street the sewers
would tap and drain the Easements of
the business blocks that are annually
flooded for period of three to FIVE
months, and which would cut out the
expense of keeping the pumps run
ming night and day.
Health considerations, economy and
very strong demand for an equita-
BILE adjustment of the license and tax
burdens of the municipality are
among the most convincing argu-
ments favor,ng the establishment OF
sewer system.
The city could not be loser on the
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1902-08-20
1T NEEDS A TONIC.

There are times when your liver
needs tonic, Don't give purgative
that weaken. DeWitt's Little Early
Risers expel all poison from the sys-
tenn and act as tonic to the liver. W.
Scott, 531 Highland ave-, Milton, Pa,
says: 81 have carried DeWitt's Little
Early Risers with me for several years
and would not be without them"
Small and easy to take. Purely vege-
table. They never gripe or distress.
Hamilton Drug Co.
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proposition in any event. Undeniably,
a sewer system is a mighty good
thing for town to have. In fact, it
is almost Indispensable. The most
of the money required would have
to be spent right here for labor.
It would Immediately find its way
back into the local channels of trade
an d the local public would be benefit
ed accordingly.
In any event it won't do any harm
and won't cost anything to give the
pro position careful consideration.
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1902-08-20

Be sure to give your orders for fruit
trees to Mr.. Mitchell. He is general
agent for the old reliable Oregon Nur-
sery Co. The trees from Oregon have
proven without doubt that they are
the trees for success in this valley.
Mr.. Mitchell will call on you again in
few days. Apples, frst-class $500
per 100 or $4,000 per thousand. 3otf
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1902-08-20
Private Sale.

/ will sell at private sale commenc-
ing Monday, August 4th, 1902. at my
ranch three miles north of Victor, my
+ anch, horses, cattle, farm machinery
and household goods: consisting of
range, heating stoves, bed room sets,
good White sewing machine, chairs,
bedsteads, tables, cupboards and many
other things too numerous to mention.
All sums under $40 cash. Over SIC
interest at 10 per cent. per annum.
42.2t. MRS. J. F. WILLIAMS.
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Married.,

Miss Mamie Logan, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. ]. F. Logan, of Como, and
Mr. Arthur Pilon were united in mar
riage last Friday at the office of JUS
tice F. J. Morris, that gentleman off,
ciating. The happy couple left yes
terday for Dillon, their future home.
This paper extends hearty congratu-
1afionS
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Teachers Examination.

An examination of applicants for
certificates will be held in the court
room August 10Th and 3Oth, beginning
at 9 O'Clock a. m. The branches re-
gu ired tor third grade certificates will
be taken the first day. All other
bran ches the second day.
KITTIE OSTERMEYER,
Co. Supt.
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S pecial Rates fort he Mining Congress
at Butte Sept. les.

For the above OCCASION the Northern
Pacific will sell tickets to Butte at one
fare for the round trip. Dates of sale
Aug. 81 and Sept. l, final limit to
Sept. 6. J. p. MCBRIDE,
43-2 Agent.
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Births.

Births.
Bank-To Mr.. and Mrs. A. L.
Bank, Aug. 13, boy.
Turner-To Mr.. and Mrs. Turner,
of the West Side, Aug. H.. boy.
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for Children, Fruit Prize.
d ancing-At the Ravalli, afternoon
and evening. The music will be
furnished by the Rockefeller orches-
ira
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BIG CELEBRATION
UNION LABOR DAY
Gov. TOOle'S PrOclamation-Wiu Be
= Big Day In Hamilton
The Program.

Labor Day will be big day in Ham
ilton. The local committees have the
stu alton well in hand and are liberal
ly supplied with funds. Following is
the program as now contemplated:
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LABOR DAY PROCLAMATION.

LABOR DAY PROCLAMATION.
Helena, Aug. 16 Governor Toole
issu ed his annual Labor day proclama-
tion yesterday. In his proclamation
he asks the people generally through
out the state to observe Monday, Sep
tember I, as a legal holiday. His
proclaim alton follows:
Whereas, The first Monday of Sep
TEN ber of each year, commonly called
Labor day, is declared by law to be q
legal holiday.
"Now, therefore, l, Joseph X. Toole,
governor of the State of Montana, do
hereby recommend that all industrial
esta blishments and places of business
in this state be closed on Monday,
Septe mber l, 1902, and that employers
and employees cordially cooperate in
such celebration and demonstration
on that day as will tend to worthily
dignity labor and promote the common
" elfare."
The PROGRAMMEs
10 a. m.-Grand Parade-Headed by
Hamilton Silver Cornet band and
participated in by all the Labor
Unions of the valley. The business
men of the town have also been in
vited to participate with floats,
transparancies, etc.
II a. m. Speaking Thomas O'Brien
of Butte, will be Orator of the Day
and will deliver his address from the
front of Rava1li Hotel.
2 p. m.-Games-Will take place on
Second street in front Of the Ravalli.
The following prizes have been of
fered for the eveLts:
1st. End
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If you want anything repaired in a
worfman-1ike manner take it to
Wheeler & Lazenby's. 23-tf
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-05-30
CAPITAL CULLINGS

Senator McCumber left-for Detroit to-day to
deliver an address at the banquet OF the
Michigan club tomorrow night.
8 The total issue of stamps during the present
fiscal year is 4,O2S,514,64o, againt 3,174, 748 $50
for the entire fiscal year ended June 81 last.
: Senator Nelson last Tue-dav~ nigh deiv-
cred the commencement address before the
graduates OF the Spencerlan D.sihess co-l~se
Of this city.
The ways and means committee of the
house ordered a favorable report on the bill
for reopening Of negotiations relative to
the fur seal herds Of Alaska. - 3
The war department has just decided that
veterinarians are entitled to salutes from en-
listed men, The order will be OF considerable
interest at all western army posts.
For the first time in fifteen years Repre-
sentative Babcock has had his chin whiskers
cut off and it was necessary to have some
body youch for him at the door OF the house
the other morning, when he presented him.
self for admission. -
Surgeon General Rixey of the navy admits
that Attorney General Knox was dangerously
threatened with pneumonia, but also with
acute Bright's disease
No sooner had it been announced that Com
missioner Evans was to retire than hunoreds
of rejected applications were received with
the opinion expressed that justice would De
rendered by the new commissioner
The departure of the Hancock and Sherman
regiments of infantry reduces the army In
the Philippines to less than $4,000 men. With
in the next few months the strength OF the eff
fectiye military force in the archipelago will
be still further reduced to less tnen S9.ooo,
teonth. Twenty fourth and Twenty-f1fth regi-
ments of infantry and part of the Third regf-
ment of cavalry. =
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REMEMBER THE SOLDIERS IN THE
PHILIPPINES

AS this Is day for patriotic thought
and memories and hopes it will mol be
amiss to give a few moments to the sol-
diers In the Philippines. There are 80, 600
young men out there doing their duty as
we'll, as mplainingly, as herolcally,
and as efficiently as American soldiers
have ever done their duty in other times
and other places. t-#
1t is only three years since our army
began a campaign in which it was opposed
by practically all of the people OF the
islands. The conditions were new 70
American soldiers. They did not under
stand the natives. They did not KNOW tne
country They were not accustomed "
campaigning in the tropics. They nave
commended with open and secret resistance
with treachery and assassination, wltn
fiendish torture, with secret socletles!
with, guerrilla methods Of warfare, VIII Will
an enemy at home in and knowing the
country. They have endured feyers ano
wounds and fatigue and intense d1scom-
fort. Yet they have made STEADY pioe'
ress and have at last brought to sue
cessful conclusion war IN Wnlcn 'uei
has been more disagreeable work ana less
glory than any other in which we nave
engaged. But those boys out there nays
done their work we'll. They deserve wei
of the people. &a-. SO
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-05-30
IN A NUTSHELL

Tucson, Ariel Correo de Sonora says
the Yaqui Indians are again on the war
path.
Peoria, Ill-Fifteen persons were injured
when heavily loaded trailer was crashed
into by car following it,
New York-Detective Sweet, former mem
Der Of the army, mortally wounded man
who is charged with attempting to rob
Second avenue store.
Ell Paso, Texas-Fifty two indictments
against gamblers have been returned by the
grand Jury, and it is stated that at least $50
more will be forthcoming.
New York-The French delegation to the
unwilling of the Rochambeau monument in
Washington were the guests of Whitelaw
Reid, at Ophir farm, White Plains.
San Francisco-Mrs Nettie O.. Craven has
abandoned her fight for recognition as the
widow of the late Senator James G. Fair. She
has been paid $4,000 for withdrawing.
Chieago-si ,oI hours after having been sub t.
hands Of specialist, Miss May Thompson.
of Baraboo, Wis, died, and the coroner and
police are at work on the case.
Birmingham, Ala.-The members of the local
post Grand Army Of the Republic. dropped
out of the parade in honor of General Fitz-
hugh Lee because a confederate flag was being
carried by one of the color bearers.
New York-The theft of valuable paint
ing. bought in Paris for an American mil
lionaire, was disclosed by the offer Of a re-
ward made by the American Express COM
pany. The company refused to affirm or
deny report that the purchaser was Charles
M. Schwab.
Chicago-Nearly 100 passengers on North
Western elevated train were thrown into
panic last night when defective electric wiring
set fire to the smoking car at Franklin and
Superior streets. 1t was with the greatest
difficulty that some were restrained from
leaping from the structure to the ground.
Lake Mohonk, N. Y.-At the second days
session of the conference of the International
Arbitration Association, 8. r. Thayer, Of
Minneapolis, formerly minister to Holland,
gave narration of his experience, showing
some Of the great difficulties yet to be over
come in the promotion Of international peace.
Little Rock, Ark.-The supplementary
charges upon which Governor JEFF Davis was
expelled from the Second Baptist church OF
Little Rock are as follows: Unchristian con-
duct and declaration of non-fellowship; scan
dalizing church; calling members traitors and
hypocrites: defiance to church; misleading
the public; aspersion of private character;
causing publication Of scurrilous attacks; ar
rogance, etc.
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perience is important in support of that

perience is important in support Of that
proposition.
The suggestion that it is time to settle
the question as to whether the people OF
this city favor the literal enforcement Of
oil the law as to saloons, oyerlooks the fact
that we have tried this on previous occa-
sions, and that the results have not, been
q permanent advance toward higher de-
gree of public and private morals.
Tho suggestion. too, that II the com
munity will not endorse the literal on
forcement of the Sunday law 1t should be
repealed, overlooks the fact that moral
principles enacted into law serve vaiu-
able purpose as standards and formulated
ideals, toward which the community may
approach even before 1t is able to fully at
tain to them. The repeal of these laws
would be to lower the standards, abandon
the ideals, with results harmful to public
morals. The statement that thing IS
wrong may not Immediately deter from
the doing of it, but 1t will create an I'M
preston and plant a conviction wh1cn IN
the end may be realized in practice;
whereas the failure to declare authorl1a
lively the iniquity of a vicious act anect-
ing the public many cultivate impressions
of different character about an act OF
the same vicious quality, to, the detrlmene
of public and private morals II We 90 not
raise our standards any higher than our
present attainment we shall make no
progress toward better things. This is
true In municipal life as we'll as life IN
any other form. 49, - - 3aF -.
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How THE DUTCH CAN MAKE Us PAY
MORE FOR FLOUR

= In recent report Frank,D Hill, United
States consul at Amst erdam, discusses the
Importance of the Dutch market for Amer
lean flour. 1t Is valuable market both
on account Of its large purchases and also
on account of the quality Of the -four used
there. In 1901, 52,1O6,416 sacks of Amer
lean flour were brought into Holland.
THE Netherlands" says Mr.. Hill, frank
In Importance second only to Great Brit
ain as a market for American flour. Be-
sides there is not at this time in all the
world any other market for the grade of
American flour sold here. have this on
the authority Of one of the first millers of
Minneapolis"
4 local miller says thatfif the Mime
apolis mills were to be-: deprived of the
Dutch market for this "First Clear" it
would be necessary to raise the price in
the Domestic market Of: the kind Sof -four
used here. 1t is therefore important to all
consumers of the best grades of -four in
the United States that the Dutch shall
keep on buying First Clear, r. es ~
BUT the proposed Dutch tariff on -four
will ruin the American flour trade with
Holland. In order Sto. help meet a de-
fcit of $5,ooo,ooo the new ministry is talk
Ing Of imposing flour tariff of 10 per
cent. -
SO II the Dutch tax our export flour
we shall have to pay more for the -four
we consume at home. Somebody must
pay the millers for First Clear" If the
Dutch don't; we must. We would rather
let the Dutch do it, seeing that we can t
use it even If we pay for it.
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A COMPLIMENTARY LETTER

The letter from Major George M. Bar
:bour sanitary commissioners at Santiago
de Cuba, printed elsewhere to-day,sis In
teresting for several reasons.
In the first place, 1t is pleasing to T b
Journ a to know that one Of Its car
toons on a Cuban topic has made such
an impression in Cuba. Major Barbour
says Of the cartoon, Cuba, the Begin
ner'':
."They (thc Cubans)-all colors and all
political shades-like this one, and itsjis
easy to note that it has done much to
suddenly cause them to reflect and realize
IN a dazed surprise and in a serious mind
the great task they are about to under
take
The letter is also Interesting as show
sing that the people Of Santiago never
really thought the Americans were goins
/ to leave and that the departure ha,
( = < E5f5
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FOREIGN FLASHES

London-James R. Keene, of New York, has
arrived here from America and has Joined
his son, Foxhall
Paris-The commissary of police has been
Investigating theft of jewels belonging to Mrs.
Thomas Kensitt and her daughter, Gertrude,
of Cornwall -on Hudson, N. Y
London-A strong detachment of American
pilot ographers has just arrived here for the
work of the coronation The embassy is be-,
sieged with applications for special privi-
leges. They are not likely to obtain any
favors.
Berlin-One Of the most interesting demon
STATIONS of the international aeronautic COM.
mission was that of Professor Assmann's
rubber balloons with automatic registers for
recording phenomena in the highest attitudes,
| where they finally explode through gas pres
sure.
Rome-Bishop oGorman has telegraphed
from Naples to the papal secretary of state at
the vatican announcing the arrival Of Gov
ernor Taft. Governor Taft received visit
from Ambassador Meyer sna and, several ofleers
the Philippines.
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HE LEARNED HER NAME

An Instructor in English in the Shefield
Scientific school tells the following story at
the expense OF a professor In Yale. The Incl
dent happened at faculty tea, where Pro-
lessor Blank was adjoining the occasion in
his usual irresistible way. The professor, 1T
is claimed, does not realize just how effective
his charming talk and romanticseyes are. In
the course Of the afternoon he was intro
duccd to an especially attractive young wom-
an, whose name, being mumbled in the pres
entation, he did not catch. The two repaired
tn a sofa. where Professor Blank was SO
thoroughly pleased with his new acquaint-
ance that he determined to fnd out to whom
he was talkiag.
..You must forgive me" he began. tact
IL ", ..but / am going to asa YOU personal
question Please do tell me what your
name is. .
The young woman looked at him with
large, timid eyes a moment and then whfs-
pered sweetly. Ethel.
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THE MINNEAPOLIS JOURNAL.

who are always looking for improved de-
vices II every piece of real estate in
the county were registered under the Tor
rens system land and lot values would Inn
readily saleable without numerous delays
and distractions Is more valuable than
property so encountered. AS Senator Sny-
der pointed out the other day, it IS. easier
under the present system to buy out "a
whole corporation thanto get title to q
small piece Of land belonging to that COR
poration. .
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the station. He had not spoken to his son
since the day he cursed and disinherted him
the day he married Alice Chase. He could
say nothing against sweet Alice, but she was
the daughter of Hanson Chase. his enemy,
whom even in death the judge still hated.
When the sad news reached Silyerton. he
gave no sign of grief. He made no offer Of
help to the widow and intimated grimly that
a government pension would make very
good life insurance. She, Door girl, said
proudly that she would never ask for govern
ment relief. She had sent her husband forth
with brave smile. Now, when they told her
that he would never come back. she bowed
her head in submission His sacrifice and
hers had been accepted. She would fight as
bravely here at home he on the distant
battlefield. Only to him had come rest. while
to hero God, the days of heartache and the
nights OF weeping! But no shadow must fall
on NelFe's golden head. The little mouth
must be fed, so she began to do water-color
work for city store.
At first the work had not seemed hard, for
she was surrounded by an atmosphere Of love
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caused regret, surprise, suspicion 'and
a discomfort that is everywhere and ex-
pressed by all" In other words, the peo-
pie didn't want the Americans to leave.
What a fine compliment to our soldiers
and administrators
Lastly, the letter is interesting as CIV
ing blunt soldiers view of the future
of Cuba Major Barbour holds that the
republic will be failure, but that Cuba
would be a prosperous. contented and
truly worthy American state.
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Copyright. 1902, by the s. s. Mcclure Co.

Copyright, 1902, by the s. s. Mcclure Co.
From Main street came the strain Of martial
music. Four-year-old Nellie Bromley clapped
her hands and demanded that she be taken to
see the parade. but her mother only caught
the tiny form to her heart. and tears gis-
tened on the golden head like diamonds in
some fairy coronet. Every shrill note of the
fife. every drumbeat. was stat.
Was 1T only year ago that she had been
persuaded by all her townspeople to ride in
the procession? The orator of the day had
feelingiy spoken of her as this young widow
who gave her best to her country and who
shall ever be our care 1t had been terri
BILE ordeal to the delicate, shrinking woman.
TNhis-this loneliness and oblivion were the
easier to bear And yet it was hard to have
them forget him SO soon.
Jack Bromley had been among the unidenti-
fed dead at San Juan. p There would be no
wreath on his unknown grave to-day.
Yet he had been Silverton's only hero Of the
Spanish war. The town had no militia. but
~hen Jack went to Carson and Joined regi
ment there it was not slow in taking due
credit to itself. Only Judge Bromley was
missing from the crowd that saw him off at