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The Western news., 1904-04-13
B. E. Greenup is down from Darby

b. f. Greenup is down from Darby
today.
K. L. Perkins did business in Mis-
soula yesterday.
+. w. Odell has enjoined the Sur
PRISE Ditch company from depositing
sand and other refuse from the ditch.
which was being cleaned .on his prem
ises.
The infant daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. William Warren died Yesterday
evening. The funeral is to be held
this afternoon. Rev. r. M. DUNCAN
officiating.
James E. King left Saturday with
car load of vegetables for Butte. Mr..
King will be gone about week. He
states the market very good in Butte
at the present time,
DR.. J. K. Squiers, of Victor. has
received the appointment of member
of state board of dental examiners to
succeed DR.. F.. A. Myers. His term
will expire April 5, 1909.
The ladies of the PRESBYTERIAN
church will serve an afternoon coffee
at the home of Mrs. Harper on Thurs
day, April p, from to 8. An invita-
ton is extended to all.
James D. Dunbar, of the firm OF
Dunbar and Johnson, returned Sat
urdoy from Butte. Jim says business
is good and that the mill will be
moved soon to another setting on
Blodgett creek where they have about
3,OOO,OOO feet of fine standing timber.
Lee Dorsey, one of the old-timers Of
Hamilton, died April S. The cause of
his death was consumption. Mr.. Dor
sey was well known throughout the
valley. For many years he was en-
ployed on the Bitter Root Stock Farm,
having left that place last fall owing
to ill health.
A four-horse team loaded with baled
hay, belonging to the Bitter Root
Stock Farm, cut loose last Thursday
morning and dashed along Main
street from the depot to Sixth street.
Luckily the outht avoided collisions
and was rounded up on the vacant lots
adjacent to the Washington school
building before any damage was done.
The following is report of rural de-
livery No. !, Stevensville, Mont. ,,nade
by Samuel Hames, the carrier, for the
month of March: Delivered s76 let.
ters, II cards, 2o69 papers, 1s1 circu-
lars and 344 packages; collected 577
letters, 81 cards, 10 papers and Is pack
a ages, making total of 3,741 delivered
and 633 collected. Total delivered and
collected, 4,374. Stamps cancelled
during month, 1,248; stamps sold
2,Oo7.
M RS. Helen G. Corley, wife of S. S.
Corley of Stevensville died at St. Pat.
rick's hospital, Missoula, Monday,
aged ~. A tu1nor was the cause of
death. The funeral was held yester-
day afternoon at Stevensville. Mrs.
Corley is survived by her husband and
four children, who, with her brother,
A. H. Franklin, were at her bedside
at the end. A sister, Mrs. G. A.
Smith, and brother, John A. Franklin.
live in Butte; another brother, Siegel
Franklin, is now in the Owl Creek
m ining district, and a sister, Mrs.
j. ]. Moorhead, lives in Dunlap, Iowa.
The deceased was born in Allegheny
county, New York, and was married
at Dunlap, Iowa. She ACCOMPANIED
her husband to Montana nine years
ago and had lived during this time at
the Bitter Root ranch and had a wide
acquaintance in the valley.
The Western news., 1904-04-13
Serious Stomach Trouble Cured.

was troubled with distress in my
stomach, sour stomach and vomiting
spells, and can truthfully say that
Chamberlain Stomach and Liver
Tablets cured me.-MRs. T. v. WILL
IAMs, Laingsburg, Mich. These tab
let's are guaranteed to cure every case
of stomach trouble of this character.
For sale by Corner Drug Store.
The Western news., 1904-04-13

Missoula and Ravalli counties. Mis-
soulian. April 10.
X. Lee McCulloch returned Monda,
from trip to Butte.
Fritz Heinrich of Woodside did bust
ness IN Hamilton Saturday.
}. E. Marvin and Frank Engla,
were up from Victor yesterday.
Bishop L. r. Brewer, of Helena
spent Thursday in Hamilton. On
Thursday evening the bishop con.
hrmed a class Of IL at the Episcopal
church.
The new time card went into effect
Monday. 1t is worse than most any
OF its predecessors. The passenger
leaves Hamilton at 6:35 a. m. and ar
rives here at HOS at night.
The Lady Maccabees will give a
card party at the I. o. o. F. hall on
the evening of April u, beginning at
p. m. A charge of Is cents for cards
and lunch will oe made. A cordial in
vitation is extended to all.
Harry Guleke and w. B. Fowler
came back from Owl creek Friday and
after building another boat, will load
it with supplies for the new camp and
float away down the stream tomorrow.
Salmon City Recorder, April 8.
H. c. Mcleod, general manager of
the M. NJ. Co., spent yesterday in
Hamilton, visiting his big ranch near
Victor during the day. He was ac-
companied by Geo. Beckwith of St.
1gnatius. While here Mr.. Mcleod
made headquarters with Mine Host
Page of the Hamilton.
w. T. Seaward of Corning, CAL, has
arrived with his family to make his
home in Hamilton. He traded his
property in Corning for the property
owned by Chauncey Butler in this
city. Mrs. H. L. Robinson, whose
husband has been a resident of Hamil-
ton for some time, accompanied by
their family, came with Mr.. Seaward.
According to the annual report of
the board of library directors the total
receipts OF the Hamilton free public
library during the past year were
1882. 10 of which amount $468 was rails
ed by subscription and $464. 10 by tax
alton. The total expenditures during
the year amounted to $693 .O5, leaving
balance on hand of $24o.O5. The Ii
brary consists of 702 volumes, of
which number "a were donated.
Fire, on last Thursday evening, de-
stroyed big barn, smoke-house, gran
ary, bunk-house, two valuable horses,
hay, grain, implements and other
property belonging to N. J. Chaffin, at
his ranch two miles north of Corvallis.
This place is popularity known as the
"Tom Chaffin ranch" One of the
animals destroyed was a valuable race
mare. The fire is believed to have
been accidently started by careless
smoker. The loss is estimated at
$1,000 with no insurance.
The Hamilt on flour mill shut down
Tuesday night, after having been run
ming night and day upon large con-
tract of several thousand barrels of
flour, which it held from a Great Falls
firm which is filling contracts for the
japanese army. The mill will now
probably be shut down all season, and
the force of night and day shift has
been laid off. During the run a fine
record was made, the mill being run
way above its capacity. 1t is a one
hundred barrel mill but during the
time that it has been running, over
14O barrels has been av eraged per day.
The Western news., 1904-04-13
ORDINANCE NO. So.
Annual Appropriation for the Town of
Hamilton for the year 1904.

Annual Appropriation for the Town Of
Hamilton for the year 1904.
An Ordinance fixing the salaries of
the town officers for the fiscal year
commencing May 1st 1904 and ending
April 80. 1905 and appropriating
money to defray the expenses and liza
bilities of the Town of Hamilton.
Be it ordained by the Council of the
Town of Hamilton:
Section /. That the following
named officers and employees of the
Town of Hamilton shall receive as
compensation for all services rendered.
during the fiscal year beginning May
1st 1904 and ending April 3Oth 1905, by
them, the following sums and amounts
to-wit:
Town clerk, per annum. ...... 500 90
Town Attorney, 80. :. 18O 90
Town Treasurer ...... 18O 90
Police Magistrate i" .... 40 90
Town Marshal ....... 900 90
Night Watchman .... 7SO 90
Policeman during the time actually
and necessarily employed, two dollars
and fifty cents per day, provided that
not more than $4,000 shall be
expended for the extra policeman in
any one year.
Such salaries shall, be payable
monthly except the salary of the police
magistrate which shall be pay
able quarterly by warrant upon the
salary fund upon allowance by the
town council.
Section ?. There is hereby appro-
priated from any moneys collected as
fines and licenses and second by levy
ing tax therefor, for the credit of the
salary fund the sum of two thousand
five hundred dollars or so much thereof
as may be necessary.
Section 3. There is hereby appro-
priated for the credit of the fire and
water fund the sum of twelve hundred
dollars or so much thereof as may be
necessary. the same to be raised by
levying tax therefor.
Section 4. There is hereby appro-
priated for the credit of the electric
light fund the sum of fifteen hundred
dollars or so much thereof as may be
necessary, said sum to be raised by
levying tax therefor.
Section S. There is hereby appro-
priated for the credit of the str, ct and
alley fund the sum of nine hundred
dollars or so much thereof as may be
necessary, the same to be raised at irst
from the poll tax collection and second
from the residue from licenses and
fines and the remainder if necessary
by tax therefor.
Section 6. That there is hereby ap-
for the maintenance of
Public Library, the sum of six hundred
dollars or so much thereof as may be
necessary, the same to be paid out of
the Public Library fund.
Section 7. This ordinance shall be
n full force and effect from and after
May l, 1904 and its approval 10y the
Mayor of the town of Hamilton and
shall be published in The Western
News, newspaper published in Ham
lton, Ravalli county, Montana. in one
ssne thereof, which publication in said
newspaper is hereby directed by the
to be made
Approyed:. MILES ROMNEY,
w. .....s..., ~, - .-.. Mayor.
c. PARNENFER,
.:s,., Town Clerk.
Smyrna times., 1904-12-21
SHOE DEPARTMENT

Every purchaser of our Shoes is prize winner
We buy in large quantities, direct from the manuac
turer and give honest values i'll every pair we sell
Our Fall Stock has been selected with great care and
the styles are perfection. We carry ali the different
widths from to f, thereby fitting your feet with the
ease and comfort only to be found in a custom made
shoe Our specialtes for men-Douglass and
Walkover at So so to 81 and S 90 we have the
celebrated Hall custom made Shoe. For Women
Autohav, Regina and Queen Quality Rubber Goods
the celebrated Lamberville, the only genuine snag
proof
Smyrna times., 1904-12-21
HALL & MEGEAR
DRESS GOODS

There are certain weaves of Dress Goods, Mo-
hairs, Coverts, Checks and Mixed Sutings that are
very popular and with some dealers very scarce. We
have them in all the correct colorinos at PC soc
and 81 90 per yard,
Smyrna times., 1904-12-21
TAILOR MADE SUITS

Our Suits are selected with great care and are
tailored in the best fashion that high and skill can
give garment, the workmanship being frstclass in
all respects with the very natural result of perfect
lifting garments at popular prices
Smyrna times., 1904-12-21
COATS AND FURS

1t IS very gratifying to know that every garment
III this department is a one all made to our spe-
cal order since October Ist 1904. Not single gar
ment carried from last season What a satisfaction
to purchaser to feel certain that every garment from
which your selection is being made is a new one
They are made from the most popular and desirable
cloths, III black, grey and the popular checks and
stripes.
Our separate walking skirts from ST. 50 to 5000
are very popular. They in Stylish effective cloths
and are handsomely tailored.
The crisp, cool mornings and evenings suggest
stylish piece of Fur for the neck Our furriers have
never done themselves greater credit Each piece has
been carefully selected and fashioned just to your
liking. Every piece one.
Smyrna times., 1904-12-21
Interesting Comments on Men and Measures
and the Important Happenings Through
out the Busy World.

The President has abandoned the
idea of summoning Congress in extra
session in March, as the tariff revision
movement is still immature. We think
this decision is in accordance with the
popular will.
Smyrna times., 1904-12-21

have represented and sold every make of Piano of high
standard of musical that has gained national reputation
our present stock includes the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-03
MYSTERY SHROUDS AFFAIR;
 CROOKE WAS FOUND GAGGED
Says Six Men Bound, Gagged and Robbed Him--Was Drugged in OperatiOn---Strange Notes
 Were Found With CrOOke.

chairs were turned over, however, and the room looked as if there might have been a scuffle. Walking on through the room, behind one of the screens com monly used by photographers they found Crooke lying on the floor as described. His hands were swollen and almost black from the effect of the rope tied about the mans ! trists. His bonds were quickly removed and a physician was summoned to revive the man from his stupor.
 On fearing of the affair Police Captain Taylor sent men out to look for the men. A note written in a clear, back hand was lying on Crooke's breast. It was as follows:
 ITO whom Concerned:
 "This man made a hard fight, but we overpoured him and took from his belt two thousand dollars; from his purse 5 in gold; from his vest pocket $55. After drugging him. We now leave him to himself We are out for record.
 ' Hastily,
 "One of 6 Desperadoes.' Although the note is signed Hastily" the note appears to have been written with considerable time and care. It Is the same hand that is used by the alleged robber in the written conversation and in the opinion of the police bears re-
 
 writing, although Crookes writing Is in big sprawling hand and the other Is neat and compact Why the robbers or ''desperadoes' as they style themselves took time to write a note explaining how much money they took from Crooke and explicit directions as to where they took 1t from, is not explained in the note. Such little thoughtful acts as leaving a not to the police by desperadoes are unusually rare and the note Is therefore treasured by Chief Gerald. Unfortunate ly, no one saw the six men either go Into or come out of Crooke's office. Detectives W. F. Payne and E. W. Jackson of the Montgomery Police De- partment visited Crooke at his home yes- terday afternoon and talked with him about the affair. He said that he did not have the 5000 taken from his belt | in $100 bills marked and that he did not know the numbers of the bills. He also said that he would not be able to identify any one of the men. There is no use the police say of arresting any suspicious ] characters because they could only be 1 turned loose If Crooke failed to identify | them as the men who robbed him.
 His wife did not know he had that much money and therefore his family | will not suffer.
 The police are interested in the strange case and some startling developments may be brought to light.
 Crooke. is improving and will probably be out in few days. He does not seen to be much affected over the loss O everything he had, though probably thi' is due to his condition.
 Crooke came to Montgomery from Flu | faula several weeks ago.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-03
VETERANS BURIAL
MIR. DUE, VETERAN OF MExI-
 CAN WAR, LAID TO REST.
His Remains Were Followed by H. c. Washburn one of the Two Remaining Members of
 Elmore's Company.

The funeral of Mr. William Frank Due yesterday marked the passing of veteran of the Mexican War and fine old gentleman.
 A notable parsonage at the last exer- cises of this strong old man was H. C.. Washburn, a comrade in arms of MT. Due, who went to the war in Captain Rush Elmore's company, which was or ganized in Montgomery. Up to the time of Mir. Dues death there were only three survivors of this gallant company. MT. Due, H. c. washburn of Montgomery, and Albert Fillmore of Fillmore, Ala, and now death has reduced this number to two. MT. Washburn now the gray and aged comrade of MT. Due, was honorary pail bearer at the funeral.
 The funeral took place at 3:3O o'clock yesterday afternoon from the home of his great niece, Miss Lizzie Tisdale, Il Clay Street, and was largely attended A great many floral tributes showed IT manner the high respect and esteem in which Mir. Due was held by his friends Rev. E. E. Cobbs of St. Johns Episco- pal Church, officiated The following gentlemen acted as pail bearers: H. |. Washburn. J. B. Fuller. W. c. Fuller, G. W. Beers. George Halls, c. s. Nal lory, R. P. Griggs and J. H. May. Interment was made in Oakwood Ccm- etery,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-03
PEACE STILL PREVAILS.
National and American Leaguers are
 in Harmony,

New York, March 2-After two pro- tracted sessions. which were held in the offices of the National League in the St. James Building today, the National League and the American Leagues Com mittee on Rules came to an agreement as to certain changes, but the Committee on Schudule will meet again tomorrow in order to adopt, so far as possible non conflicting playing dates for the coming season.
 The general opinion tonight is that they will have little difficulty in arriving in an amica ble arrangement of dates. and 1t was stated on good authority that the American League schedule would be an nounced tomorrow evening, and that the National League dates the following day.
 The foul strike rule, which was adopted by both leagues last season, will be re tained during the coming season. A post season of seven games for the national championship will be arranged between the pennant winners of both leagues. Two coaches will he allowed with one man or more on bases. These were the three i'm portant matters passed upon by the Rules Committee and after they adjourned, the American League delegates held a brief session at the Fifth Avenue Hotel, at which the changes were ratified.
 President Johnson announced that Ire signed the following umpires for the com ing season:
 Sheridan. O'Loughlin and Connolly. who ofheiated with the American League last year: Frank Dwyer of Detroit King uf the New England League and Carpenter of the Southern League, are to be the reserve umpires.
 The following umpires for the season of 1904 were announced by President Pull liam of the National League:
 Emslic, ODay, Moran and JOhnstone, who were on last years stan and the extra n,an will oe Kelly. who oficiated for the Eastern League last season.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-03

Mystery surrounds the robbery Tues- day night of James M. Crooke, the pno- tographer at l1s 1-2 Dexter Avenue who was relieved. he says. of s2,Oso by six men Who drugged him bound and gagged hiii' in order to carry out their plans.
 Crooke was found insensible ana heip- less on the floor of his office. iying on his back. his hands tied beSind him ana a note on his breast which is supposed to have been written by one of the TOD bers. Crooke is i'll at his home, 4SS south Perry Street as the result of the drug ad- ministered to him Tuesday night. The police are working on the case. The men have not been caught and they are not liable to be caught for the poice oo not believe that they are in the state or Alabama now. As the story goes. Crooke was in his office at work Tuesday after- noon when a man came into the ofnce purporting to be deaf and dumb. The following conversation between the photographer and the man took place on a sheet of paper which the police found in on a table near Crooke.
 Are you deaf and dumb?
 ''Yes, Sir"
 How long have you been sol"
 "All my life."
 Do you live here?'
 No sir I travel.'
 Do you travey by yourself?''
 No sir there is six of us. Do you make flash light pictures?"
 "Oh yes."
 "we will all come in and have some made tomorrow"
 During the progress of the conversa- tion, Crooke says five others entered his office. One of the men he asserts, grao' bed him from behind while another one forced a powder into his mouth which a third man pried open to receive 1t. A glassful of water was dashed into hi; mouth and he swallowed the stuff. Ot the next moment he says he remembers nothing. This happened according tt Crooke's statement about or ocloci in the afternoon.
 Mrs. Crooke after waiting for her hus band to come home until about 1:3 Wednesday morning became anxious about him and came down town to lool for him. Accompanied by her son ant Crookes step-son. she went over b! Crooke's office and finding everythinl dark she telephoned to police head quarters and asked the police to com around to the place. Mounted Patrolmel Potter Smith and F. O.. Moseley went t the place and found Mrs. Crooke an her son waiting for them at the Law renco Street entrance to the building The police, accompanied by the man an woman went up the steps and foun Crooke's door locked. Patrolman Shit found the key to the lock on ledge owe | the door and opened 1t. light wa burning low in the room as the me entered. The patrolmen threw thei search lights about the room. but ther was no sign of the missing man. Severs
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-03
was manager of last years Gadsden team.

There were quite a number present last night at a Joint meeting of firemen and citizens at the city hall for the purpose of taking steps toward the forthcoming firemen's tournament in this city in May. H. w. Sexton, manager of the Anniston Electric and Gas Company, addressed the meeting, assuring the flremen of his CO., operation in any desired way Council men McCaa Ritch also assured their de votion to the project. Mayor Henderson bespoke the assistance of the Council and city officers in every way possible. Representatives uf Hose Company No. announced the withdrawal of that com pany from participation in the event and the other companies and citizens imme- Jiately took steps toward gettings mat ters for the entertainment of the visiting
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-03

firemen in shape at the earliest possible date. The meeting instructed the Presi- dent to appoint a Finance Committee, which will attend to the solicitation of funds necessary outside of the liberal do- nations that will be made by the com panles, and w. L. McCaa, Joe Saks and HI w. Sexton were appointed. The meet tpg also appointed w. L. McCaa as man. ager or general superintendent of the ar- engagements for the tournament and he will nave the assistance of the chief and other department officers. fireESe ep in IT, eraI and citizens. An adjournment was taken to the night of the l1th inst, when it is expected that :he companies and committees will report considerable prog ress toward a grand gala event which Anniston will make a second to none in the experience of the Alabama, North Georgia and Tennessee Firemen's Asso- Giatlon
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-03
MORRIS BILLY AGAIN GETS A NEW ORLEANS FEA-
 TURF. Sweet Pepper Was Favorite But Vip- erine Finished Two Lengths in Front of the Griffin
 Horse.
rs Commerce St.

New Orleans, March 2.-The Morris fil- ley viperine won her second stake at the meeting today when she galloped home two lengths in front of her field In the Premier stakes. worth 1000 to the win ner Sweet Pepper, the medium of zriffins coup, was a hot favorite at avens, backed down from to while viperines price receded from twos to the stretch turn where Sweet Pepper swung wide and Viperine coming on. won easily. Lady Radnor and Frank Bell were the other beaten favorites. Stella A. Slmons The weather was clear and the track fast.
 First race, selling. seven furlonRs-Ba- mana Cream. l0S H; Phillips 9 to 2, Prince of Endurance. 110 (Fuller). 13 to g. third. Time, 1:27 i-5. Prince Richard. Gracious. Lady Radnor, Baccie, Sir Kingston. Ponca, Heroine. Locket and Barbara Frietchie ran.
 Second race. selling. 2-year-olds. half mile-StelIa Allen. 16 (H. Phillirs), to 2. won; Pinkie 105 (Cochran). to 2. sec ond: Gaudaloupe. 93 Qivingston), % to |. Flower. The DocJress. Grey Dove and Lonie Mo ran.
 Third race. six furlongs-Presentation i02 (RomanellD. 20 to l, won: Frank Bell. yer. 100 e. HowelD. 60 to 1. third. Time. t;i4 1-5. Malster. Allista and Ciaremont ran.
 Fourth race, the Premier stake. 2-year- Dlds, five furlongs-Viperine. 115 CH. Phil iipel. 1 to 1, won; Sweet Pepper, los (E. Walsh), even. second Delaval, 10S CT. Deanl. 30 to l. third. Time. 1: 1 3-5. Ara. isabella D.. Lady Greenwood and Mod red Law ran.
 Fifth race. selling, mile and three eighths-Gravina. 107 Livingston, to ,. won; Lee King. 11O (Fuller), to 1, sec ond: Mauser. lO6 (Aubuchon( to l, third: 11nae. 2:2O. Nimble Nag, Gin Spray and Georgia Gardner ran.
 Sixth race, six and a half furlongs- Wreath of Ivy, 94 q. Hennessy), 8 to i, won: Docile g (Aubuchon), 90 to l, sec ond; Overland 9j tRobbins) 20 to 1, third. lime. 1:20 2-5. Lady Free Knight, CY- prienne. Thiora, Alonquin, Lady Ray and Clay Clement ran
 Entries for Today.
 First race, mile and seventy yards, purse-St. Merrylegs, Trossachs, 107; Clay Element PIautus. Eclectic Regian, l09; Scotch Thistle. Port Warden. 1l2.
 Second race. mile, selling-John, 3S; Miss West, 94; Nellie Forrest, 96; Ring