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The Western news., 1903-09-30
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE OF
SALE OF REAL ESTATE.

Notice Is hereby given, that in pursuance
OF an order of the District Court of the conn
ty or Ravalli. State of Montana. made on
the .3rd day OF August, 1903, in the matter
OF the estate OF John Munro Shepherd, de-
ceased, the undersigned. the administrators
private sale. to the highest bidder. for cash.
and subject to confirmation by said District
Court. on Saturday, the 3lst day Of October
193. at O'Clock p. m., at the Office of Tylar
IS. Thompson. in Missoula, in the county of
MiSsoula. Montana. all the right. title tn
terest and estate of the said John Munro
Shepherd, deceased, at the time of his DEATH
and all the right. title and interest that the
said estate has. by operation of law or other
wise. acquired other than or In addition to
that of the said John Munro Shepherd at
the time OF his death, in and to all those
certain lots, pieces or parcels OF land situ-
ate. lying and being in the said county OF
described as follows to-wit: Northwest
quarter northwest quarter section 3d. town
ship north. range 20 west; northeast quar-
ter southeast quarter and Southwe quarter
section 3. township north range 20 west;
southwest quarter. south half northwest
quarter and northwest quarter northwest
quarter section 9, township north, range 70
west.
Terms and conditions of sale: Cash. ten
per cent OF the purchase money to be paid
upon acceptance of bid. by administrators
on the day OF sale. balance on confirmation
OF sale by said District Court. Deed at ex-
pense OF purchaser. Bids may be made for
the whole or for any portion by legal subdi-
yNo. J. BUCKLEY.
TYLAR B. THOMPSON.
Administrators of the estate of John Munro
shepherd, deceased.
Dated Sept. 8, 1903.
The Western news., 1903-09-30
caucuses and conventions.

caucuses and conventions.
3. The people should elect all i'm
portant officers of the state govern
ment.
Z. Legislation to domesticate all
foreign corporations dong business
In the state, so that such foreign cor
porations shall try their lawsuits in
the state courts of Montana.
8. A state Railroad Commission,
to regulate freight and passenger
rates, its salaries and expenses to be
paid by special tax levied against
the property of the railroads.
The Western news., 1903-09-30
SAME OVER HERE.

The steady advance in the price
of farm lands in the valley will keep
up while such crops as that being
gathered this year continue to be
grown, says the Kallspel Inter Lake.
1t is reported that there in down
ward tendency on values IN parts of
OF the Mississippi valley, where lands
have been selling from sixty to
hundred dollars an acre, but it is
different here. There has never been
a check in the rise of prices from
year to year, and there will not be
until our lands have reached and
passed the prices of the best lands in
such states as Iowa and Minnesota.
The value of the land lies on it's
ability to produce revenue, and, on
that basis our lands are worth more.
Acre for acre it averages consider
ably better net result. The hundred
dollar -an-acre farm in the Flath cad
will be here in very few years.
The Western news., 1903-09-30
Filed for Record.

Deed-W. .Cramer and wife to Jno.
h. Hickey, lots and 3, block 2, Vic
tor; $3.50.
Deed-Wm. M. Lewis to Margaret
A. Lewis, 160 acres, Westside; SIS.
Deed-James A. Hedge to VIM. d.
Lear, lots and 6, block 10, Corval Ills;
S125.
Deed-Wm. D. Lear and wife to
Fannie Cummins, lots and 6, block
10, Corvallis; 500.
Deed-W. H. Cramer to Minnie
Cramer, 16O acres near Victor; ST..
The Western news., 1903-09-30

The returns would indicate that
the Ravalli Republican also has been
retained to pander for the variety
shops that afflict the University city.
Gan it be that the consideration was
another Of those veneered promises Of
that coveted supervisorship Of the
Bitter Root forest reserve?
The Western news., 1903-09-30
What Is Life?

In the last analysis nobody knows,
but we do know that it is under strict
law. Abuse that law even slightly,
pain results. Irregular living means
arrangement of the organs, resulting
in constipation, headache or liver
trouble. DR.. Kings New Life Pills
quickly re-adjusts this. It's gentle,
yet thorough. Only Csc at Bitter
Root Drug Co.
The Western news., 1903-09-30

NU RSERY STOCK, HOME GROWN
Don't overlook the fact that the
Aissoula Nursery Co. are the largest
growers of nursery stock in the north
west. Write for our catalogue at once
or place your order with our travelling
agents. 7tf
The Western news., 1903-09-30
That Piano Contest.

We take this method of informing
our neighbors and friends that the
Woodmen Of the World lodge has en-
tered into the BiGdle Piano contest of
Hamilton. With every IS cent pur-
chase made at the A. C. Nj. Co. store,
A. L. Banks jewelry store, the Ham
ilton Book Store, the Southern Saloon,
Jack Egan's barber shop, or Swan
Johnson's meat market, ticket will
be given. The holder of any ticket is
hereby invited to vote the same at A.
L. Banks jewelry store. marked w.
o. w. on the blank space, with the
name of the voter following. In the
event of the w. o. w. winning the
piano, the following prizes will be
given by the said lodge: TO the per-
son casting the highest number of
votes marked w. o. w., 500; to the
person casting the second largest
number of votes marked w. O. w.,
$40 90, and to the person casting the
third largest number of votes marked
w. O. w., $500. Prizes to be paid as
soon as votes are counted, and it is
found the Woodmen of the World have
won. 48-tf w. 0. w.
THE VOTE.
The votes are counted every Mon
day and the totals for this week fol-
low:
Woodmen of the World. ... $500
Eastern Star. 1922
High School. 55l5
American Labor Union. .. 4594
Corvallis School $50. .... 997
l. o. o. +. S67
Sadie Whitney ..... .......... 80
A. o. U. w 81
Tim Bodkin.. so
Scattering. 50
3O,743
The Western news., 1903-09-30

Senator Mark Hanna has refused
to meet John H. Clarke, choice Of the
Ohio democrats for senator, in Joint
debate. Marks afraid. Both he and
the republican party are strictly on
the defensive nowadays.
The Western news., 1903-09-30
Public Sale.

Twill sell at public auction miles
north of Corvallis, October 3, 1908, at
10 a. M, the following property, towit:
1young horse, 1+OO pounds,
1young horse, 1900 pounds,
mare, 1900 pounds,
milch cows,
? dry cows, soon fresh,
yearling heifers,
two-year-old Durham bull,
6 calves,
brood sows,
boar,
13 spring pigs,
small pigs,
l 81 farm wagon,
set cart harness,
set double harness,
1Oliver riding plow, new,
II stands Italian bees,
Household and kitchen furniture and
other articles too numerous to mention,
Terms made known on day of sale.
Twill also offer my SO-acre ranch for
sale on said day to the highest bidder
for all or part cash. 400 fruit trees.
most all bearing, consisting of apples,
pears, plums, prunes and cherries, and
all the small fruit that a family can
use. A good water right in the Cor.
Wallis Canal & Water Co.
~ st c. WARHURsr, Prop.
The Western news., 1903-09-30
Hay Baling Outfit For Sale.

A complete hay baling outfit, consist
ing Of baler and all its equipments.
COOK house, stove, dishes, etc. Baler
may be inspected while running at
Hackett ranch near Victor during the
next 10 days. Warranted to bale from
Il to II tons per day. T. ]. Party.
VII Victor
The Western news., 1903-09-30
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 80. 1908
SHAPING THE ISSUES.

ASSS w ~ >N.S -
and hardfought that ever happened.
National, state and county tickets will
be in the field and issues of grave
import, born Of this period of
marvellous commercial evolution,
must be met fairly and squarely, for
the people won't stand for much
tritiing or temporiziny they desire
that the issues be settled and settled
right
In Montana, owing to the peculiar
conditions that environ us, state and
local issues will largely occupy the
public mind
If they would win victory next
year the democrats Of Montana must
begin making preparations pretty
soon so as to be ready for action at
the sound Of the bugle call.
Unity should be the watch word,
and to tins end factional quarreling
must cease Let Clark democrats
and DAILY democrats and democrats
of whatever faction who are demo-
Gratis from principle, fall in with the
independent democrats who compose
the bulk Of the party and who must
control if the party wins at the ballot
box.
Any attempt at corporation con.
troll must be frowued down--the peo-
pie have shown ia no uncertain man
ner in a succession of campaig gns that
they won't stand for that, no matter
under what guise
A platform broad enough and
sound enough for all to stand upon
and which commands the approval
of the people may be found in Gov
ernor Toole's message to the last leg
islature. The Governor has been in
close touch with the political affairs
OF Montana for more than 35 years
He has served the people in many
capacities and mover having betrayed
trust the peop4o nu,e unbounded
confidence in him.
The Governor in his message point
ed out the most flagrant of the polit-
ical ills that atllict us and the rene.
dies that he suggests are practicable
and must commend themselves to
every honest, fair-minded man, who
has the best interests of the people
sincerely at heart.
The Governor stands for the fol-
lowing reforms, which would make
most admirable planks in a demo-
cratic platform:
!. The removal of judicial officers
from the influence of politics by
means of a primary election law.
2. A constitutional amendment
giving the State Board of Equaliza-
tien power SO to adjust and equalize
assessments that all property in the
state will be assessed at uniform
rates and at it's full value in money!
without reference to an increase O,
decrease of the aggregate value oi
the same as returned by the assessors
8. Election of United States seq
ators by the people.
4. Direct Legislation, on a plan
similar to that approved by the peo
Pile of Oregon in June, 1902, by vote
of II to ! SO that the people may
veto bad legislation at the ballot box
prevent corporations from killina
good measures in the legislature and
put an end to corporation ownership
of Legislators.
6Prlmary Election Law, to stop
frauds and, trickery in primaries,
The Western news., 1903-09-30

The Western News job department
turns out the best work for the money.
For paints and wall paper see Mag.
nj & Harvey, Pell's old stand, 30.tf.
The Western news., 1903-09-30

Idaho cedar posts for sale by A. C.
NJ. Co. S2tf
The Western news., 1903-09-30

II you don't get the paper promptly
please notify The Western News
office.
The Western news., 1903-09-30

The Western News absolutely guarantees
It's advertisers an actual bona fde paid cir
culaton within Ravalli county two times
greater than that Of any other newspaper
published in the known world. Advertising
ontracts will be made subject to this guar
ntee.
The Western news., 1903-09-30

Entered at the Post-Ofice at Hamilton as
second Glass Matter.
Advertising rates furnished on applica-
zion,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-27
NEWS OF HEFLlN.
Roa0 Collegiate Institute Closes for the
 Holidays-Other News.

Hefin, December 26.-(Speclal.)-T Ross Collegiate Institute has been closed for the holidys, and teachers and board- ing pupils have gone to visit their fami- lies and homes.
 Sherman Aldrich, colored, aged 19 years, while trying to get on the pilot of a Southern Railroad engine here, while the train was running about twenty miles per hour, missed his hold and fell under the wheels of the engine the entire train of about thirty cars passing over his legs, grinding them into pulp. He was taken up and carried to his home, and Doctors Williams and Wright local physicians, amputated both legs above the knees, but he died in a few hours.
 The two Sabbath schools here had Christmas trees at the college last night, when Santa Claus made about 200 chill dren happy with choice gifts. Just as the exercises at the Christmas tree closed, all hearts were saddened by the announce ment of the death of Miss Loula Haley, a most estimable young lady, who, by her many rare Christian virtues, had endear ed herself to all who knew her here. She died of pneumonia, after six days illness. She will be laid to rest in Hefin cemetery tomorrow
 All of the business places in town are closed today, services are being held at the churches, and the town presents a quiet Sabbath day appearance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-27
SUIT AGAINST THE M. & o.
Thomas R. Foster and Others '.-~ an
 Injunction by Chancery Court.

Mobile, Ala, December 26.-Thomas K. Foster of Warren county, Miss, James Politz of New York, Littleton Edmonds of Richmond, Va, and G. l.. Venner of Thomas, through their attorney, T. M Miller of New Orleans, filed in the chan cery court of Mobile today petition for an injunction against the Mobile and Ohio railroad, the Southern railway the Farmers Loan and Trust company of New York and the Guaranty Trust com- pany of New York, asking for an injune- tion against the Mobile and Ohio, re- straining said company from paying inter est upon general mortgage bonds for $lO,- 500 900, issued in 1889, and that the court decree said bonds were illegally issued and are null and void; that the mortgage deed of trust to the Farmers Loan and Trust company, purportng to secure the same, being null and void, said bonds and mortgage be surrendered, cancelled and the defendant be perpetually enjoined from asserting any claims hereunder; and that the Mobile and Ohio be perpetu- ally enjoined from paying either the prin- cipal or interest on said bonds
 The validity of the bonds was attacked before in the Nicholas case, decided in favor of the railroad company in 1892 by the supreme court of Alabama. Then the question was on the legality of the readjustment of the bonds of the railroad company which followed it's defaulting in 1874, but as the suffers affirmed the valid ity of the bonds the supreme court de- cided against them.
 The new suit is thought here to be second effort to assail the readiustment, the plaintiffs in this instance denying the validity of the bond issue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-27
ENSLEY'S POLICE
 COURT IS BUSY
NO CASES WERE TRIED CHRIST. MAS DAY AND LARGE NUMBER CAME UP FOR HEARING TESTER. DAY-oTHER NEWS.

Ensley, December 26-(special )--Ths was busy day at the police court. There was no cases tried yesterday, all being continued until today. Mayor Scott who has been confined to his room with ill., ness for the past two weeks, was on the bench. W. Yarbrough was fined $25 on charge of disorderly conduct; Frank Bragg, colored, was fined s10 on a charge of abusive language and BIO for engaging in an affray. Mary Bragg, colored, was fined s10 on charge of engaging in an af- fray Several others were fined on charges of being drunk and disorderly
 The Ensley postoffice had the busiest Christmas in the history of the office. The postal clerks were compelled to work double time during the holidays in order to catch up with the work. The register clerk, who has been connected with the office for number of years, stated that there were more registered packages passed through the office than at any Christmas since he has been connected with it.
 The city tax boks will be closed the last of this month. After that date all taxes will become delinquent. The tax able property for the past year has in- creased at a considerable rate.
 I he new inferior court of the Ensley beat that became effective few days ago adjourned yesterday for the first time since the court was established. The court will be removed from it's temporary quar- ters on Nineteenth street into the city hall the first of the year The hall is being renovated and put in order to receive the new court.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-27
Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses were issued from the probate court yesterday as follows:
 John M McGinnis of Alexander to Miss Lillie Grace Stewart; James M. Brown of Pratt City to Miss Fannie Chapple, Wilson L. Garner of Birmingham to Miss Harriett B. Dawson; Alex. Dison of Redd- ing to Miss Belle Harper; oscar Venable of Birmingham to Miss Annie Estelle Carr; John K. Holmes of Woodlawn to Miss Mlla A. Collier; R. M. DeShazo of Leeds to Mrs. Alice Little; George Nich- ols of Tuscaloosa to Miss Irma Harden; Sam Reaves McBrier of Leeds to Miss Annie Andrews: Kramer G. Jeter of Bir- mingham to Miss Salle Jenkins; Charlie Slimp of Irondale to Miss Minnie Farmer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-27
INVENTORY IS COMP BGTE.
Cullman Firms Liabilities Twice as
 Much as Assets.

Cullman, December 26.-(Special) )-Re- eeiver R. l.. Hipp has completed the in- ventory of the goods belonging to the late firm of Koopman & Gerdes, and while no accurate statement can yet be obtained, 1t now appears that the assets of the con cern will foot up between $25,O0O and s3O- ,OO0 with liabilities of about three times this amount Of the indebtedness about $1O,000 is to German farmers.
 W. J. FellSins, who was seriously shot by the McLendons few days ago, is rapidly improving. and is now believed to be out of danger. The McLendons are in jail awaiting the action of the author ties.
 Cotton is still coming here In consider able quantities, and 1t is believed that the crop will be fully up to the average in quantity. This, with the greatly enhanced price, will make the farmers of this coun- ty many thousands better off than they have been before in many years.
 Dr. Carl Hartung of Chattanooga is spending the holidays with his parents here.
 Six of the seven sons of J. H. Kinney of this county spent Christmas day with the old folks. Among the number were Willis. Ottis and Freeland Kinney of Birmingham, Milner Kinney of Jefferson county, and B. M. and Avery Kinney of this city.
 Miss Rachel Brothers. an accomplished young lady of New York, is the guest of her sister, Miss Lula Brothers.
 Mrs. T. l. Humphrey, while engaged in decorating her church for the holidays, had the misfortune to fall and break one of her arms and badly injure the other.
 Misses Lowela and Corna Hanlin have returned from Cincinnati, where they have been attending the conservatory of music.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-27

Dr. S. B. Hartman-"T am little girl just nine years old today. But l have had lots of sickness, so much that | have learned to love some doctors and some don't want to see. But Peruna is the medicine for me. 1 have never gone to school much on account of being sick. l have had chills and bill. Iious fever, pneumonia, and last and worst of all, typhoid pneumonia. | couldn't move one bit, nor hear thing. My mamma and good doctor gave me Peruna. l have been stouter ever since, and mended faster than any one else who had the fever. Our friends all said that l would die, but 1 am here yet, and can hear very good. My man. ma can write you more."-lla p. Eos ter.
 The following Is a short quotation from a letter written by the mother
 "our little girl begs us to let her send you letter. 1t Is one of her own writing. My husbands abcess Is healed, thanks to your advice. Peruna did me more good than anything 1 ever tried. recommend it to all my riends."-oIve c. Foster, Window Cliffs, Tenn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-27
Social and Personal.

One of the prettiest of the Christmas weddings was that of MT. David Gram ham and Miss Elda Fournier, that took place last Thursday night at the First Methodist church. The beautiful and m pressive ceremony was performed by the Rev J. W. OHara, the pastor of the Wy lam Baptist church.
 The church was tastefully decorated and a large number of friends were pres ent. Mr. and Mrs. Gramham were the recipients of many handsome presents
 The Hon. Bourbon Burr and Mrs. Burr of Talladega who have been the guests of Chief Campo, have returned to their home.
 James C. Hicks of St. Louis, was in the city today looking after business interests.
 The Rev J. W. OHara and Mrs. O'Hara are visiting relatives at Syla- cauga.
 Charles Collins of Pittsburg, was in Ensley a few hours today
 The Christmas tree at the Wylam Meth odist church last night made glad the hearts of many boys and girls. The church was filled to overfowing and all the chuldren went away laden with Christmas goods and toys.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-27
AT THE JEFFERSON.
Last of the Three Problem Plays Was
 the Weakest.

When the curtain had dropped at the end of Iris" at the Jefferson last night a sigh of relief seemed to go over the en- problem plays of this week, and it was by far the weakest of the group, although the company playing it contained several very clever people.
 The play differs to some extent from the others in that all the scenes are laid in lovely places and there is always the air of refinement about them that was left on the mind from the first act that of an English parlor of the very highest class. It ends like they all end--in mys- tery.
 Miss Harmed is very strong in the lead ing part. She looks the bewitching, fas- cinating woman at all times and there Is strong personality about her which even affects those across the footlghts from her She plays her role faultlessly
 In supporting caste William Courtney is by far the strongest. As the young lover who gains her love and then goes away to the new world to carve a for tune and home for her he is always at ease and always looks the part. He is strikingly handsome.
 Henry Jewett, as Frederick Maldonado overdoes his part, especially in the final scene where he throws away costly vases, breaks furniture and rants around the stage at fearful rate. He is at all times too violent. J. Hartley Manners, as Croker Harrington, the only remain ing friends of the unfortunate woman, is well suited to his part.
 The play deals with great truths, but it lacks the master hand which turned out Resurrection" It has none of the horrors of this play, for all the vice is veneered with splendor which hides a part at least of what is hideous
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-27
Birmingham Business College Notes.

Ben Sherrod, who is working for Shy der & Son during the holidays, will return to the college to complete the steno- graphic course after the holidays.
 Frank Cross was pleasant caller at the college last week. He is now store man ager for the Ivy Leaf Coal and Coke com pany at Horse Creek Ala.
 Miss Ruby Phelps returned to her home at Montgomery. Ala, where she will spend the holidays.
 Our sixteenth annual winter term will open January 1. at which time we are ex- pecting a number of new students.
 Miss Minnie Campbell of Warrior. Ala, and Miss Minnie Jones of Saginaw. Ala, both of the stenographic department have gone to their homes to spend the holidays
 Miss Augusta de Vaney of Tuscumbia. Ala. and Miss Fannie Oglesby of Centre vile, Ala, will spend the Christmas at home.
 Miss Farmer. principal of the steno- graphic department, will spend Christmas with her sisters at Tuscaloosa, Ala.
 Miss Ruby Lockwood accepted a steno- graphic position with the Title Guar antee Loan and Trust Company of this city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-27
HAPPY CHILDREN
 ENJOY FANCY BALL
ABOUT 200 TOOK PART IN PRETTY AFFAIR GIVEN BY PROF. WEISS NER LAST NIGHT-DELIGHTFUL SUPPER SERVED.

Prof weissner gave a fancy dress ball to the children of his classes at the Knights of Columbus hall last night, and it was one of the prettiest affairs of the kind ever seen in Birmingham There were about 200 children in fancy cos tumes and the scene was one which will be remembered long time by those pres ent.
 The grand march was led by little Miss Carrie Yates and Master Ben Moore, the son of B. F. Moore, and was participated in by all the young folks present. A delightful surprise was given the chil- dren in the shape of supper, served in the parlors on the second floor. Prof. Weissner had the table beautifully deco rated, and it was pretty scene. The girls taking part in the dance were Davis Monaghan, Mollie Monaghan, Margaret Chenoweth Katherine Ledbetter, Mar garet Jemison, Marion Howard. Alma Black, Marie Klein, Virginia and Bertha Stone, Louis Mccormack, Ruth Riser, Margaret Davis, Willie Lee Price. Bell Roberts, Ruth Stern, Karhenne Marrow,