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The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1907-10-09
FINDINGS IN THE
SMOKE CASES
Master in Chancery Concludes
Deer Lodge Valley Lands
Have Been Damaged.
Up toJudge Hunt.

Butte, Oct. 5.-Master in Chancery
Crane today filed with the clerk of the
court here his findings in the cele-
brated "smoke'' case. The findings
are exceedingly long, and all of them
except that which deals with the
arseuical question are in favor of the
Washoe company. On that, which
was the important point in the case,
Mr.. Crane finds that the arsenical
fumes from the Washoe smelter have
damaged the lands in the Deer Lodge
valley in the zone complained of by
the complainants, and that they have
caused death and disease among the
animals in the territory in question.
In the findings the master concludes
that the Washoe company has done
everything possible to remedy the evil
results from the arsenical fumes, but
without curing the situation.
The report and findings will now go
to Federal Judge w. H. Hunt, who
will pass upon them. He can either
confirm them, modify them or reject
the conclusions.
The case has been the most notable
ever heard in Montana, and probably
the most expensive. The action was
brought by a man named Bliss, who
OWNS land in the Deer Lodge valley
and who asked for damages and ar
in junction order. Judge Hunt directed
that Master in Chaucery Crane take
the testimony. The hearings begat
in January, 1906, and continued at in
tervals until March %, last, when al
the evidence was in.
The testimony after it was trans
cribed made $4,000 pages of manu-
script, and contained over ten miiiioi
words. One expert, who came frou
New York to testify for the Washo
company, is reported to have received
a fee of $25, 900, and there were a mum
her of eastern experts on each side
In addition to private individuals, thre
government experts were witnesses.
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1907-10-09

Enthusiastically declares to be the best
on earth.
Already a splendid collection of ap-
piles have been secured. In addition
to the frnt Mr.. Moody desires to send
aIoug some Vegetables, and accor ling
ly, very generously ana to make it
worth while, offers to pay prem um f, r
anything in the way of high class veg
etables of any kind, or, for that ma t.
ter, any product of the Bitter Root
that is particularly noteworthy. He
would also like to have few more
choice apples and other fruits. The
ditch company will not only pay the
freight but will pay for the samples.
In pamphlets, in the metropolitan
newspapers and magazines, in a hum
dred ways, this company is advertising
the Bitter Root.
1t is up to every Bitter Rooter to at
least help boost little bit-every
little bit helps!
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1907-10-09
How to Cure Cold.

The question of how to cure a cold
without unnecessary loss of time is
one in which we are all more or less
interested, for the quicker cold is
gotten rid of the less the danger OF
pneumonia and other serious diseases
Mr.. B. w. L. Hall, of Waverly, Va.
has used Chamberlain's Cough Rem
edy for years and says: II firmly
believe Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
to be absolutely the best preparation
on the market for colds. l have re
commended it to nay friends and they
all agree with me.r For sale by the
Corner Drug Store. Adv.
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1907-10-09
Filed for Record.

Deed-Anaconda Copper Mining Co.
to Lillian T. Barnhart, lots IL and 49,
block 49, Hamilton; is.
Deed-Abraham L. Johnston ana
wife to Geo. L. Metcalf, lot 2, block
%, Riverview; ST..
Deed-Edwin Chilcott and wife to
Margaret Shea of Butte six acres near
Grantsdale; $500.
Deed-Myron c. Johnson and wife
to Henry Weichers, 80 acres near VIC
tor; 81.
Deed-Joel H. Burks to James q.
Barnett VIZ block, Emma F. John
sons addition to Corvallis; ST.
Deed-Cora B. Moore of Marshfield
Ore. to John Hatnes, lots to 8, block
5. Pleasantvale addition to Stevens
vile; $1,000.
Deed-G. L. Bruce and wife to John
Hamess, lots 7 and 8, block 10, Stew
ensville; 81.
Deed-John Hames to John L. Rees
~ acres near Stevensville; $500.
Deed-John F, Waddell and wife t.
Mildred Benson, 10 acres near Darby
81.
Deed-Susie E. Bell to Robert Vol
pert, 40 acres near Grantsdale; $l.
Deeds. G. Sargent and wife t
Clara A. Pfremmer, lot Z, block q
Hamilton; $375.
Deed-R. A. O'Hara guardian An
thony and George Meagher estates t
Anna B. Lanphier, 80 acres neal
Grantsda1e; 1922.
Deed-Wm. Meagher and wife an
others to Anna B. Lanphier, 80 acre
near Grantsdale; 81.
| Deed-Thos. Padden to r. G. Aster
green, 24O acres near Como; ST..
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1907-10-09
A Certain Cure for Croup-Used for Ten Years
Without Failure.

Mr.. W. c. Bott, Star City, Ind,
hardware merchant, is enthusiastic in
his praise of Cha amberlain's Cough
Remedy. His children have all been
subject to Group and he has used this
remedy for the past ten years, and
though they much feared the Group,
his wife and he always felt safe upon
retiring when a bottle of Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy was in the house.
His oldest child was subject to severe
attacks of Group, but this remedy
never failed to effect a speedy cure.
He has recommended it to friends aud
neighbors and all who have used it
say that it is equaled for Group and
whooping cough. For sale by Corner
Drug Store. Adv.
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1907-10-09
Notice to Stockholders.

Notice is hereby given that meet
ing of the stockholders of the Canyon
Creek Reservoir company will he held
at the Canyon Creek school house
Ravalli county, Montana, on Satur
day, October S, 1907, at 7:30 p. m. fol
the purpose of increasing the capita
stock and transacting any other bus
mess that may properly come before
the meeting.
Canyon Creek Reservoir Co.
BY E. F. RICHARDS,
Aft Secretary.
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1907-10-09
OUT OF SIGHT.

"Out of sight, out of mind," is an
old saying which applies with special
force to a sore, burn or wound that's
been treated with Bucklen's Arnica
;Salve. It's out of sight, out of mind
and out of existence. Piles too and
chilblains disappear under its healing
influence. Guaranteed by the Corner
Drug Store. 25c. Adv.
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1907-10-09
At REGULAR Rates.

Miss Matilda Owens hung on the
arm Of the editor Of the Laneville Bu-
gle, to whom she had been engaged
for three years, and endeavored to turn
his gaze toward the SKY.
"Just notice the moon. william" she
said In a melting voice.
"At the usual rates, Matilda, | shall
be happy to do so," he replied
Youths Companion.
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1907-10-09
Dire SSmaking.

1 have opened ssmaking cstab-
lishment in the front room of the
White Laundry opposite the Ravalli
park. Any work entrusted to me will
receive the most careful attention.
Satisfaction guaranteed.
Soft MRS. J. W. LEATHERMIN.
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1907-10-09
Too Strenuous.

"My son tells me you've discharged
him." said the Office boys mother,
"and l think that's strange. You ad-
vertised for strong boy, and he's GER
tainly'- He's too strong, madam"
interrupted the employer. "In the
single day he was here he broke all
the rules of this Office and some of the
furniture" e."-Catholic Standard and
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1907-10-09
CURES CHILLS AND FEVER.

G. w. Writ, Nacogdoches, Texas,
says: His daughter had chills and
fever for three years; he could not find
anything that would help her until he
used Herbine. His wife will not keep
house without it. and cannot say too
much about it, Soc. Sold by Bitter
Root Drug Co. Adv.
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1907-10-09
ATT
Born.

Hatfeld-To Mr.. and Mrs. S. A.
Hatfield, Sept. 80, son.
Halder-To Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph
Halder of Darby, Oct. 7, son.
McCauley-To Mr.. and Mrs. w. P
McCauley, of Rhyolite, New, in Ham
ilton, Oct. 8, girl.
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1907-10-09
MARTIN VAN BUREN,.

of Knderhook
N hyfve and died at Kinder
Democrat He
distinguished chiefly
ucceeding
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-18
Bryan and UNITY.


Whatever he may be. Mr. BRYAN is clearly
not Hniher. Where there are differences
among democrats. vexinE the party and
threatening trouble. he fails to bring the
brethren together. They may cheer when
his name is mentioned. and say hanIsom
iainGs about his leadership but they fail
10 shak" hands in his honor 1t must he a
"t disGlictng to those who know that i'm
union. and in union alone. is strength.
New York IS still most difficult ground for
Ny BRYAN. The Jeffersonians of the Par
ker brand would not even invite him to their
latest dinner. Evidently they are keeping
a little List. and he is on the list 1t seems
strange. for Judge Parker has twice SUD-
ported Mr.. Bryan for President while Mr.
Bin an has supported Judge Parker once
II Is not Judge Parkers faul. that the
country did not tackle the free silver promo
S!t!"n ten years ago with Mr. Bryan in the
NmJ" House. and il is not Mr. Bryan's
fault that Judge Parker did not enter the
White House TWO years ago backed by some
of '.c most potent influences Of Wall street.
But tile two men do not love each other
today.
Tho Hearst people. many of whom were
hut recently democrats of the BRYAN school.
Oil up, invite Mr. Bryan to their dinner
because they have raised a new flag They
are no longer democrats. Not even Mr.,
Bryan. who still. in way is holding on
T. tine old party, could longer hold them to
mat allegiance. He may come to them
and they would be very glad to have him
do ~D-hut they not likely to return TO
llm.
And now in Brooklyn he has failed The
most influential practical politician in that
borough was not al Tuesday nights din
Uer. What if Edward NJ. Shepard. great
corporation lawyer, did attend and lambast
predatory wealth in Bryanesque styIeo
VIA. II Charles f. Murphy. Drawing the
dangers Of a crush on Brooklyn bridge
crossed over and put his feet under the
mahogany What awaited it all when Pat
McCarrcn was not present? And why was
MrCaUren not there? He refused to sit
down with such company. For Mr. Bryan
Ae cntertains friendly feelings but not
even Mr. Bryan can induce him to hobnob
with Murphy and the Brooklyn crowd that
trains with Murphy
Clearly. then, Mr.. Bryan has his limita-
lions as leader. AS an agitator he knows
no check, no bounds. He can give his
party and the country something to think
and to talk about seven days in the week
but his authority is not all-powerfuI Ger
tain democrats will pick their company in
spite of him, while others prefer nearly
any company to his own.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-18

of any citizen to purchase pistol with
out securing a license. The legitimate uses
for such goods are few. Under proper
system of licensing the man who feels that
he needs a gun" to defend himself against
possible intruders and assailants would
have no more difficulty in arming himself
than the public safety requires. The slight
check imposed upon the citizen who Is COM
PEELED to go to court and file satisfactory
references and secure q formal permit to
purchase a weapon would in no material
degree lessen the chance for self-defense,
while it would prevent many a murder.
The Star has urged adoption of a system
of registration which does more than pre-
serve worthless list of more or less ic-
titious names of pistol purchasers. BY
putting these goods In the class of semi
contraband and imposing restrictions upon
their sale, with severe penalties for any
vendor who issues a deadly weapon with
out warrant from court, the regulation Is
made infinitely more effective. For some
inscrutable reason the local authorities have
never moved to secure such a change of
system. and the result is that Washington
is today wide open in the matter of pistol
traffic, and the court calenders are con-
sequently congested with homicide cases.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-18
Porto Rico.

Secretary Taft gave the Porto Ricans an
excellent talk, and made the best of the one
difficult topic that presented itself. 1t is
not at all likely. however, that he damp
ened in the least their ardor for American
citizenship Their desire is altogether
natural and reasonable slave might
have the best of keeping, and be assured of
all protection in the matter of life. STILL
the worthier he was of his comfort ana
security the less likely he would be to rest
satisfied with them. Naturally. he would
want to be a man in his own right. why
should not the Porto Ricans be citizens of
the United States? Why, after bestowing
all else on them, withhold that? The Presl-
dent is right in the matter, and presumably
will renew his recommendation next winter
Il will be a good time, too. with presi-
Dental election approaching, for discus
sion of what citizenship means to men who
live under the flag.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-18
The Pistol Evil.

AS result of several tragedies the New
York police are now conducting a series
of raids among the Italians of the lower
quarters of town to search for weapons, in
the hope of preventing further fatalities
In two days PA bearers of pistols and
knives were arrested, and it is the present
intention of the authorities to persist in
their prosecution until the foreigners are
taught that there is vitality in the laws
which prohibit the carrying of deadly weap-
ons.
This is an excellent movement and Should
be vigorously pressed. not only for a time,
in consequence of an outbreak of crime,
but unintermittently. to keep the object
lesson always present before the public.
And still, even with all possible vigor in the
search, the root of the concealed-weapon
evil will not be reached. The place to
strike is at the source of the supply. No
matter how many hundreds of pistols the
police may take frona~their owners there
will be unlimited opportunity for those who
have the weapon-carrying habit to secure
others.
The real evil lies in the absolute freedom
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-18
San Franchises Disaster Anniversary.

One year ago this morning San Francisco
was shaken by an earthquake, and when
the earth's crust had stopped trembling
and walls had ceased to fall fires broke out
in several places and gained such headway
that before they We're eXtingushed property
valued al from $50 ,O00,0O to $500 900 .O3o,
according to the more conservative esti-
mates. had been destroyed. This disaster.
one of the greatest of modern times in point
of property loss has not quenched the in
domitabe spirit of the San Franciscans,
and today they are hard at work rebuild
ing their city, and have in the first year
of reCuperation made a showing that re-
fleets great credit upon them.
Optimistic and pessimistic reports from
the coast have jostled one another in the
news dispatches until there is perhaps some
confusion regarding the real conditions in
the coast metropolis today. There was I'M
doubtedly period during which the vigor-
Gus efforts of the people to restore order
and recuperate from their misfortunes We're
in large part nullifed by labor conditions,
by the slowness of insurance payments and
by serious outbreak of political corrup-
ton. But it is possible on this first ami
verslry of the catastrophe to note sub
stantial progress toward the restoration of
perfect municipal health to San Francisco.
Late reports from the scene indicate that
while the greater part of the rebuilding
work has been of a comparatively cheap
and temporary character, material prog
ress has been scored in the direction of the
permanent restoration of the equipment.
The burned area Is well covered by low
structures while orders for materials for
larger and better successors are being
flied. The work of the temporary re-
building has absorbed all available labor,
and wages are consequently high. In a
few months this demand will be somewhat
lessened, but as soon as the structural
steel and other materials for the perma-
nent constructions arrive in sufficient guam
tity doubtless San Francisco will once again
be the Mecca of skilled artisans of all
trades.
The rebuilding process is certain to cover
a longer period in the case of San Fran
cisco than though the sufferer were
eastern or mid-continent city. The long
haul. by land or by water. from the main
sources of supply initiates against speedy
restoration. But this fact may eventually
prove a blessing. serving as check upon
cheap and inadequate permanent recon
struction which is likely to be resorted to
after a general disaster of this descrip-
ton. The new San Francisco should be
better in every way than the old, and the
present spirit of its residents promises that
this will be the case, with the buildings
well planned and artistic, and with the mis-
takes of the former times avoided and the
evil conditions cured. If the restoration is
undertaken on that plane the disaster of
last April will have been an ultimate bene-
fit.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-18
The Peace Congress, and After.

The pcgcc congress. after a three days
session and a toOthsome feed. has ad-
juGrncI. IL was an assembly of d:stin-
sushed people. men and women, all in
spircd 10y noble impulses. and all more or
less gifted with the faculty of setting them
forth IN round and readable terms If
good feeling and captivating phraseOlogy
could east out war and bring in peace, to-
days sun would be shining on a paradise
here below. But, alas. in this strenuous
world Of ardent eEdcavor and fighting
blood. good feeling ana good phrase making
are not all, and in our plans for workaday
existence We must take other things into
account.
With the dying Of the shouting and the
tumult in New York-Mr. Carnegie deco
rated and happy. and the little flurries of
the meeting all composed-we have to con-
slider conditions which existed before the
congress met and remain unchanged now
That the congress has dispersed. The pow
crs are not going to vote for disarmament.
and affairs must be regulated with every
great power but Russia we'll prepared for
war. and resolved to remain so. And Rus
STA * getting into condition again for war
as fast as possible. What. therefore, should
H. done? What business will be properly
ana nTOill3bIN before Inc f1dSut confer
euce? Should our delegates go there but
to repeat what has just been said al this
congress. or to utter words looking TO i'm
mediate and practical results? These ques-
lions answer themselves.
Mr. Carnegie and his friends have not as
yet attained to the. ful courage of their
convictions. Count Tolstoy is their logical
leader. The great Russian dreamer does
not content himself with the mere cry of
disarmament as comprehended in the dis
mounting OF guns and the furling of stand
ards. He would blot out patriotism. 1t is
"a sin. me thinks. for a man to love his
country to the extent of being willing to
XIII another man in defense of it. or to die
himself for it. Let men. therefore. refuse
TO serve as soldiers. When drafted let
them die rather than obey. No soldiers no
war. Nothing couId lie simpler from the
Tn!stoy point of view
Aud here it will be seen Mr. BRYAN for
once, puts the dollar before the man. Hav-
ing worn a soldiers uniform himself. he is
not in position to advise others not to wear
IL, aud so whips around the bush by .advis-
ing against lending money for the prosec,I-
tons of wars. The Tulstoy advice is the
Drawer and the more direct and will prob
ably he taken about soon as Mr. Bryan's.
Meauwh e. let US all
Rally round the flag. boys; rally once
again.
Shouting the battle cry of Freedom
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-18

some Of the higher subordinate officials.
bidding political contributions by members
OF the force was well understood, no man
dared to refuse to give when the word was
ably accepted by every one that the man
who declined to contribute would be broke"
in short order
1t is to be definitely accepted that the
members of a police force. held in political
subsection by tyranny of this character
must in the nature of things seek chances
to make good their losses. From the seat
of authority radiates an influence for cor
ruption I.aw-breaking chiefs will of course
be served by law-breaking subordinates
Ard yet this is the force that Chicago has
been maintaining to enforce the law. What
wonder that thieves and thugs and evil
characters of all classes have thrived in
that city,
Mayor Busse has a tremendous task be-
fore him. one that will tax all his powers.
all his courage. He is confronted by what
is considered to be the most perfectly or
ganized system of vice in the world. He
has difficult population to govern. and he
inherits official responsibilities that have
heretofore been shirked. His predecessor.
rejecting upon the turn of affairs. may
perhaps feel that he is we'll rid of an Of
flee that, if administered by an honest
man, means constant struggle with the
forces of evil and dishonor. or narrowing
fight against an outraged conscience,
The good wishes of all supporters of de-
cent municipal government are extended TO
Chicagos new executive. If he can make
headway against the forces of corruption
he will have contributed to the political
health of the whole country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-18
Teunis S. Hamlin.

Rev DR.. Hamlins death in New York has
shocked the community deeply. Though he
was not in the best of health, there was no
thought that his apparently slight ailment
would result seriously. In the vigor of
middle age, DR.. Hamlin has been active re-
Gently in the prosecution of his parish
ional work in Washington. He was at the
height of his great usefulness. For
twenty-one years he has served his church
in this city and has impressed himself
deeply upon the community life. His loss
is mourned by a wide circle OF personal
friends and by all who have come within
the radius of his influence for good
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-18
Chicago's Police.

Chicago is being RECALLED with some highly
Instructive disclosures regarding the police
force as a result of an inquiry into the
methods employed by the municipal ad-
ADMINISTRATION in the late mayoralty cam
paign In probing the general charge that
the police took a hand directly in Mayor
Dunne's canvass for reelection, the mu-
nicipal civil service commission has learn
ed that the members of the force were in
structed by their superiors to contribute
money to the campaign fund. Thus far
the initiative in this matter has been traced
TO the chief of police. from whom emanated
the first commands to the subordinate Off
GERS to hustle for funds for the mayor.
Whether there was some one higher up
still who inspired the police chief, is not
yet disclosed, for the chief himself has
not been examined.
One of the most interesting revelations in
this inquiry has been the AFFECT fear of the
underlings, according to the testimony of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-18
Preparedness for War.

From the New York Herald.
1t is an amusing contradiction of our pres
ent obsession by peace conferences to dis
cover that after all the ideaism our hope
of salvation from the horrors and stupidities
of war seems to depend. not on the proph-
cts, but on the despised ones who frankly
confess a simple faith that peace can best
be expressed in the terms of war prepared
ness. Where before has this argumentative
community witnessed with equal surprise
the unsugared bitterness of the revered
ministers and deacons of peace at all price?
The Arcadian meadows promised In the r
prospectuses have proved to be arenas
where resentments for differences of opir-
ion have taken on the fine air of biographed
smuggling matches. Prophets of harmony
have turned their idylic pipes into SILVER
ing spears and the scoffer and the unre-
generate have as a sad consequence been
enabled to tread a joyful measure around a
ring of denial, objurgation AM reprisal.