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The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-17
HAS ALMOST ASKED
 AN IMPERTlNENT QUESTION.

.,The gentleman" said MT. Conner, has asked me what is almost an impertinent question. But I am here to speak the truth. We want the truth. shall be candid. l shall not evade an answer and shall not equivocate. l have no per- sonal desire to be governor. NO man cares less for office for mere office sake than l do. But my heart and soul are in this issue. I said soms time ago that l should canvass the state Tor a leglsla,lro pledged to this rtfcrm'
 We must have no iukrwaIm mei as can dldat,s for office next year We want men to lead the fsa. who Will say Tn dead earnest, this issue is my issue We want men who will say to the peo- pie what Ruth said to Naomi-tne most beautiful words in literature Entreat me not to leave thee or to return Irohi following after thee, for whiiber ihou goest I will go and where thou lodgest l will lodge thy people shall pc my people and thy God my God.
 Now, l do not presume to say that l am the only man in Alabama who dares 10 lead the people against the forces or cor ruption and wrong; but l do say that we need as leader man who understahos this issue, and is absolutely loyal to the people in this fight-a man who VIII nn- ish the work we are in. If the man can not be found, 1 want you all to know that am there ready to make the nsht' Prolonged applause greeted 'hese worda
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-17
Texas ouarantInes Against Louisiana.

Austin Tex, August 16.--At the request of Dr. Tabor, the state health officer, Governor Lanham issued today quar- antine proclamation to the people of Texas In it the governor urges perfect sanitation throughout the state and de- clares a quarantine against Louisiana, owing to the continued spread of yellow fever out of the city of New Orleans. The document empowers the civil au- thorties to prevent any violation of the sanitary regulations of the state and makes any conflict herewith penal of- fense.
 In the proclamation the governor states that the quarantine and sanitary regu- lations has so far proved effective, and the notice is issued to sustain them and emphasize the necessity of their strict ob- servance, especially in all cities and towns. Up to date not a single case of fever Is reported in Texas.
 Washington. August 16.-Present condi- tions and probable future developments in the yellow fever epidemic at New Orleans are thus described in the week. ly report of the public health and ma- rine hospital service just issued:
 "A comprehensive understanding of the situation at New Orleans as bearing on the possible outcome of the epidemic Is important at the present time. It is evil dent that the infection of the disease is quite widespread and not confined as was at first hoped, to few city blocks. There is no doubt that the fever existed in the city some time before it was re- ported. The local conditions are favor able for it's spread. New Orleans is 8 fresh water city, It has been officially stated that there are 70.000 cisterns in the city. The drainage and water sup ply are far from satisfactory. though new water supply. sewage and drainage systems are under construction.
 While every effort Is being made that science has suggested or experience dic- tated, 1t is not improbable that the fight in the city of New Orleans may be a long one. Indeed, with the active search which is going on for actual cases and foci of infection 1t is quite probable that the apparent situation will for 2 time grow worse than better. To pre- vent the spread of infection to surround ing states and restrict 1t within req sonable limits in the city would be alone a great measure of success. The effect of the work in the city would be alone great measure u1 success Of the work in the city under the con- ditions so well known cannot be accurate ly foretold though hopefully considered"
 Surgeon General Wyman today was ad- yised from New Orleans that Surgeon Berry's temperature was normal, indi- eating his recovery from his attack of yellow fever.
 The report bears date of August Il, but it's publication was unavoidably de- layed until today
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-17
ROOSEVELT IS RIGHT
 IN HIS CONVENTIONS.

President Roosevelt is right said MT. Underwood, fin his fight for federal regulation or control of railways. The Esch-Townsend bill passed the House but was killed in the Senate. We have not yet got relief, and it is not likely that we will get 1t immediately; but the fight will be ultimately won The reason wy have not got relief Is that the United States Senate ballss the will of the people.
 "One-third of the members of the Sen ate come from the Rocky mountain states, and those states are controlled by railroads Almost all the senators from them are railway attorneys. Besides these Senator Aldrich of Rhode Island is director of the Standard oil com pany. His colleague, Senator Wetmore, is allied with corporations. Senator Depew of New York Is the representative of the Vanderbilt lines: Senator Platt Of New York is the head of great express cone pany. Senator Penrose and senator Knox of Pennsylvania represent the Pennsvlvania railroad,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-17
STATES GREATEST NEED Is
 BETTER AND MORE SCHOOLS.

more schools. We stand forty-seventh in literacy among the states. Blount coun- ty spends only s18,000 on schools and has 2oOO people who can neither read nor write.
 These conditions should be improved I shall soon call an extra session of the legislature and when I do I shall recon, mend that every dollar of the $750 900 sur plus that will be in the state treasury December l, be appropriated for the pub lie schools"
 Governor Jelks made an eloquent ap-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-17
Suspicious Cases Along Gulf.

Mobile. August 16.-The following tele- gram was received this afternoon by Dr. w. H. Sanders, state health officer: <s Cannot agree about case yous.s saw, but there Is case and several minor ones in Mississippi City Am preparing to stamp if out. ''WASDIN.'
 On their visit of inspection to the Miss issippi coast towns Doctors Sanders and Mohr saw a number of cases which they believed to be suspicious at Mississippi City. They reported their discovery to pr. Wasdin on Monday, who said he would watch them closely, and the above telegram was the result. It was on their report of the discovery of these cases that they declined to recommend the raising of the quarantine against the Mississippi coast towns to the board of health here, and the board concurred in their recommendation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-17
COVER FIRES OPENING
 GUN OF CAMPAIGN
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more vacations than any other man in the state, He is a ginner, a corn mill man, a cotton mill man, farmer. a coun- try merchant, wholesale merchant a cattle raiser a hog raiser, a former Sun day school superintendent and the father of nine children. He is a broadminded, up to date, progressive and patriotic citi- zen. Ladies and gentlemen. have the honor of introducing to you the Hon orable B. B. Conner, president of the Ala bama state railroad commission
 MT. Conner who was greeted heartily by the audience, began his speech by en- dorsing liberal appropriations for pub lie schools, commenting the good roads movement and denouncing the trusts Coming down to the question of rail- way freight rates, MT. Conner said
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-17

A resolution was introduced and adopt cd at the meeting of the Board of Alder men last night seeking to protect the citizens from impure milk. The resolution, which was introduced by Alderman Heidt instruets the milk inspector to furnish the board with the names of all dairymen guilty of dsposing Of milk that contains any foreign sub stance. The object of the resolution IS to pass on the question of revokng the license of any dairymen that may be adjudged guilty.
 The resolution follows: Be it resolved by the Mayor and Al- dermen of Birmingham, That in order to protect the health of the citizens or Birmingham that the milk inspector be and is herewith instructed to report to
 
 shall not perpetuate this outrage Haven't you the same rights that Geof-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-17

specting conditions generally in the fever districts. He expects while here to de- vote much of his time to the emergency hospital in a study of the cases taken there for treatment. Dr. Guiteras said that New Orleans ought to establish a permanent yellow fever hospital as ought every city exposed to the importation of yellow fever. That has already been de- cided on here and a modern institution will be erected as soon as the visitation is over.
 Dr. Guiteras said today that while Dr. Berry of the marine hospital service has not yet reached the stage of conva- lescence, he is doing well. and there is confidence felt In his recovery.
 The first of the affidavits made against citizens who failed to screen their cis- terms came up for trial before Recorder Fogarty today. The accused were prom inent landlords. They made what would ordinarily be taken as good exceptions, hut Jadgo Fogarty said that in a crisis like this no excuses would go In his court where persons were shown to have ne- glected to take all the precautions con- sidered necessary by the health authori- ties. The court fined the accused s25 or 30 days. A bunch of between eighty and ninety citizens will answer similar charges tomorrow.
 Appeal for Additional Funds.
 The citizens committee today issued It's formal appeal for additional funds. In the appeal the committee says:
 "The officers of the United State public health and marine hospital corps service have prepared 10 give and are zeaously giving to you the best that is in them even their lives if necessary. All that you are asked to do Is to cooperate earnestly and faithfully with them, both as to physical effort and financial assistance.
 "The visitation has been distressfu and the failure of science backed up by physi cal energy and financial aid. to stamp It out will entail cost which cannot be measured In dollars and cents. But it will prove a blessing in disguise if the ef fort Is successful to eradicate before frost the progress of the disease"
 Meetings of instruction continue night Iv. md what science has discovered about the female stegomvia, its habits and its capacity for mischief. Is constantly being drummed into the ears of men. women and children of both colors and all races.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-17

Now is the time to drink York water. Three glasses per day will keep your liver active.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-17
GOVERNOR JELkS
 REVIEWS HIS RECORD.

Governor Jeks who was introduced by MT Drennen at the morning session as a governor "unexcelled by any of his predecessors, in that office, in judgment and ability" said:
 When the present administration en- tered office there was s50,0O0 surplus. There is now a surplus of $1,bOO,o00 De- cember 1 there will be after all expenses are paid surplus of s7500oo.
 'The assessments on taxable values in the state were 266 million dollars four years ago. Now they amount to 3s5 million dollars-a growth unequaled in the pre- ceding history of the state.
 "The old soldiers were paid $l6o,000 four years ago. Now they are paid s430.000.
 Appropriations for schools have in- creased S400000.
 "The greatest blessing of blessings was the new constitution, and we owe its adoption more to Oscar w Underwood, your representative in Congress. than to any other man.
 'The convict department last year paid a net revenue of s292. .000-enough to de- fray all normal expenses of the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-17

Trunk Sale still on at 2olC Third Avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-17
NEGRO BOUND OVER
 BY JUDGE FEAGIN
WAS ACCUSED OF STEALING BRASS WORTH $1oo FROM AN ENGiNE-cAsEs ARE RARE NOW. BOND FIXED AT $500.

I. J. Jackson, a negro, was bound over In the police court yesterday to the crim- inal court under a $500 bond
 Jackson's case was the first in quite while on the charge of dealing in brass" These cases, which only a short time ago were numerous. are now very in- frequent owing to the rigid city law re- garding the selling of, or dealing in any way, in brass. A well known Birmingham lawyer who happened to be in the court when the case was tried said afterwards: ::
 "The city authorities are doubtless real izing that the more rigid they make the laws for the protection of the property of citizens, the more crime is minmized. It was well said by one of our great United States senators a few years ago that the more rigid the law is made for the enforcement of good morals among the people, the sooner the people are educated to respect the law"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-17
Nine Cases Found.

Jackson. Miss. August 16.-At s:3o o'clock tonight Surgeon Wasdin notified the state board of heakh that there are nine cases of yellow fever at Mississippi City.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-17

peal for education, in closing his speech and was loudly applauded.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-17

would have been called in to reduce those rates.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-17
"WHY DON'T WE BREAK
 THE RAILROAD TRUsTs?"

"In the name of the Eternal God, ex- claimed MT. Conner, why don't we break the railroad trust and go to our homes and be the free men we have the rlshl to bel If ye be men, my countrymen' we'll take this rate reform issue and break inc railroad trust or die in the attempt When these railway e-holders-these political Hessians-go into your state house. they go there as your masters and not as your servants.
 .Why. over in Georgia these railroads are charging that they bought Hoke Smith by endorsing his note Tor soo'VV when he was editor ot the Atlanta Jour nal. That's what they charge Think of if. If they even lend money to news paper man they imagine that they own not only the newspaper but it's proprietor also-body, soul and brooches. Now, have no quarrel with the newspaper men. I do not reflect upon them. But II what the railroads themselves say is true, now fares 1t with some newspapers In this state that have been financially helpeu by railway magnates? Are they bought too? Do the railroads believe that they own all such newspapers and all such editors? Let them dare to answer the question. I defy them to do It.
 ..When you go to the polls again, rel low citizens be sure to get your man. The commission alone can't bring re- lief. You've got to have new eommis- sion law that will compel the railroads to pay promptly all claims and you we got to get that law from legislature that is friendly to the people and not the creatures of the railroads .-
 .oThere's nothing I want--in the office line. I want to see justice done to the people of Alabama. And by the eternal God we are going to have itl Are you going to sit down here idle? The lineup Is already taking place. The enemys cohorts are assembling. Where do you the people, stand? Shall the railrods con trol Alabama? Shall the professional rail- road lawyers hold the destiny Of this state in the hollows of their hands and rule you. the sovereign people, and wiring tribute from you for their clients, the railroads? They're doing it now. They have been doing 1t for years. Will you submit to 1t longer?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-17
SAYS THE PEOPLE ARE
 THE SACRIFICE VICTIMS.

'And you are the victims-the sacrifi- cial victims of whom7 Of the absentee stockholders of railroads who live in the north and east. They water their stock and float their bonds. and then rob you in order to pay dividends on fictitious and fictitious values. And when they come to pay to you the taxes they owe you, what do they do? They cut down their valuations to ten per cent of what they value their property when they make you pay taxes to them? And then they swear that both valuations are cor rect! Was ever more infamous lying in the history of the country?
 q believe" said MT. Conner in conclu- sion. that President Roosevelt is right when he says that this railway regula- tion problem is the greatest that con fronts the country. And I believe that it is the greatest that confronts the people of Alabama. I have not wanted to run for governor. I have wanted and want now nothing but to do right. Public office, I said recently is like heaven I have no sympathy with this idea that we ought to live right in the hope of getting to heaven. Let us live right because 1t is the right thing to do, and if heaven come accept it. l have all the work I can do. I have all the jobs I want I owe it to my family to at tend to my business affairs. But l am committed to this issue. If the end Of my work for the people and against railway tyranny be the goyernorship I want your prayers and your help. This cause is my cause. Whithersoever 1t leads me- or whatsoever it bids me do, I shall follow and I shall not turn aside.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-17

shall not perpetuate this outrage. Haven't you the same rights that Geor- gians have? Haven't you equal courage ai.d equal capacity to right this great wrong?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-17

B. T. Shaw & Sons Undertakers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-17

Gaudln Undertaking Co.,. mi sd ave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-17

Gulteras Stays at Hospital. pr. John Guiteras spent the day in in-
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1905-06-21

The board of county commissioners
met pursuant to adjournment at d.
M, June 6, 1905, all the members be-
ing present.
The following claims were examin-
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1905-06-21
PRESIDENT I'D. RYAN
IN HAMILTON
Ar1ALOArATED OFFICIALS ON A
TOUR OF INSpECTION-ViSlT
TO LOGGING CAMP.

President John d. Ryan of the Ana
conda company and general manager
of the Amalgamated interests in Mon.
tana spent yesterday in Hamilton and
vicinity.
He was accompanied by B, B. .Thayer
of New York and John r. Toole and
Kenneth Ross of Bonner. While here
the party was dorniciled at the Ravalli
hotel.
Yesterday the party made trip to
the woods over the logging railway
and inspected the various A. c. M. Co.
plants hereabouts.
This was Mr.. Ryan's first visit to
Hamilton and he expressed himself as
being highly pleased with what he
saw. He declares this to be one of the
most beautiful valleys in the world.
He says business conditions are good
in Butte; that the lumber business is
picking up and that he anticipates a
very prosperous season.
Mr.. Ryan and associates left for
Butte this morning.
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1905-06-21
Engagement Announced.

Announcement is made of the mar.
riage of Miss Eta Landram and DR.
Karl Hugh Kellogg, 10 occur on Wed.
nesday, June %. The wedding will
occur at the home of the brides mother
Mrs. Mary Holiday Landram, and a
number of relatives and intimate
friends will be present and among
whom will be the father, mother and
sister of the groom from Battle Greek,
Mich. The bridal trip will include a
visit to the Pacific coast and the Port
land fair. Miss Landram is one of
Stevensville's fairest daughters and
has grown to womanhood in this city,
where she is universally admired and
esteemed. DR.. Kellogg arrived in
Stevensville last year from Michigan
and located for the practice of medi-
cine. Since that time he has made a
host of warm friends and all will join
in extending congratulations.-S
vensville Register.
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1905-06-21
WATER WAR ON
WILLOW CREEK
BIG SUIT STARTED THAT IN
WOLVES MANY RIGHTS ON
WILLOW CREEK.

Last Monday another big water suit
was started in the district court.
r. A. O'Hara, attorney for the
plaintiffs, went to Missoula and Sc
cured an order from Judge Webster re-
straining the defendants from using
700 inches of water in Willow creek.
This suit involves some of the best
ranches in the valley and is likely to
be hotly contested. The situation is
somewhat complicated owing to the
existence of reservoir at the head
waters of the creek which was con-
structed by both defendants and
plaintiffs. The oldest right according
to the papers filed is that of r. L
Burch which dates back to June Is,
1871.
The plaintiffs in the case are: r. l..
Burch, ]. H. Watts, John A. Hull, A.
N. Whitesitt, John D. Forsythe, John
Mckinley and Ravalli Land & Irriga-
tion Co. and the defendants thus far
entered are: Emmett Hawker, VIM.
Neaves. John Horn, w. A. Siuard,
VIM. Hildenbrand, Samuel Green,
James Boucher, Robert Neaves, Ada
Boucher, Henry Randolph, B. H. Will
kerson and Ira Swift.
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1905-06-21
FOrger Makes Getaway.

LOUIS Peterson and C.. J. Carlstr ON
were victimized by forger last Sat
urday night. They cashed checks,
each for $74, signed A. Buol and pass
ed by German laborer, known as
August Gunderson and who has been
employed on the Buol ranch for sew
eral months past. The forgeries were
not discovered until Monday about
noon when the checks were offered at
the Ravalli County Bank for deposit
and their bogus nature detected.
Meanwhile Gunderson has evidently
made good his escape. 1t is thought
that he left town on the circus train
which pulled out of Hamilton about
II O'Clock Saturday night.
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1905-06-21
A Good Show.

Norris & Rowe's circus showed here
Saturday. There was big attend
ance, the showmen reporting 1000 at
the afternoon performance and about
1000 in the evening. This is a good
clean show. While not so large as
some it is one of the best aggrega-
tions on the road. The animals are
fine specimens of their kind and the
performers, almost without exception,
rank among the highest class of
specialists The show is receiving the
splendid patronage it deserves all
along the line.
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1905-06-21
Filed For Record.

DEEDS. S. Tillman to Geo. Waldo
and A. J. Fowler, 100 acres, Willow
creek; $1,000.
Deed-A. J. Fowler and Geo. Waldo
to James L. Robbins, 100 acres, Will
low creek; 81.
Deed-Geo. S. Strout and wife to
Charlotte White, lot 6 ublock 2, Flor
ence; 81.
Sheriff's Deed. B. De Mayer ct al,
to Henry Buck & Co., lot 8 block 21.
Stevensville; $500.
Sheriff's Deed-Julia DeNayer to
Henry Buck & Co., 4S0 acres near ST p
vensville; $1275.
Patent-United States to Byron
Castner, 100 acres on South Fork
Deed-Chas. Paske to Lewis S. Stal.
ford, acres, Watts addition to Ham
ilton; $1,000.
Deed-James w. Rose and wife to
Susanah Rose, an Undivided interest
in 100 acres near Florence; 81.
Deed-Sarad S. Thornburg and hus-
band to Susanah Rose, an Undivided
interest in 100 acres near Florence; 81 :.
Deed-Susanah Rose and Ida NJ
Harmon and husband to Chas. Nj.
Mason, 800 acres near Florence; $4,000
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1905-06-21
HAMILTON MONTANA. WEDNESDAY. JUNE 81 1905

Woods, Arthur Porter and Warren
Francis and E. o. Lewis found
him guilty and fixed the pen
atty at a fine of 1875 and costs.
The case was appealed to district
court.
In the case of w. p. O'Brien. set for
last Monday, Judge Sedgwick granted
change of venue to Justice Baugh-
mans court at Corvallis.
The case of the State VS.. H. S. Page
is on trial before Justice Sedgwick at
Stevensville today.
Martin Rowan, who was twice con
victed of violating the local option
law and fined $4OO aud costs, has sold
his saloon at Victor and left for parts
unknown. He had been released on
his own recognizance and consequent
ly no bail was forfeited.
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1905-06-21

GENERAL FUND
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1905-06-21

ard dancing will continue throughout
the afternoon and evening, an excel
lent orchestra having been engaged.
Landlord J. G. Harvey of the Medicine
Springs hotel will throw the bath
rooms open to the public during the
day and the picnickers may lave to
their hearts content free of charge.
The celebration is bound to prove
most enjoyabl affair.