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The new age., 1907-02-16
COLLISION DURING BLIZZARD
Believed It's Lives Were Lost-Many
of Them Froze.

Block Island, r. l., Feb. ia ma
rine disaster with appalling loss of life
and entailing suffering almost beyond
the limit of human endurance came to
light today, when life boat of the JOY
line steamer Larchmont, bound from
Providence to New York, drifted into
Block Island harbor.
In the boat were several bodies of
men who had died from the effects of
long hours of exposure to death-deal-
ing temperature. In the boat also were
l men whose suffering was so intense
that they seemed oblivious to the fact
that death was in their midst and they
had escaped only by virtue of their
ability to withstand the rigor of zero
weather in an open boat at sea.
The boat brought tale of disaster
that has rarely been equaled in New
England waters, and it is believed that,
when the final outcome is known, it
will be found that not less than $50
lives were lost. Following closely in
the wake of the solitary lifeboat came
bodies, lifeboats and RATS, cast on the
beach by the angry waves.
Owing to the condition of the sur
vivors it was impossible to get from
them an estimate of the loss of life.
From $50 to 175 persons went to their
death, and at late hour tonight it was
believed that the latter figures are
nearer correct
The cause of the accident has not
been satisfactorily explained. 1t oc-
Cured just off Watch Hill about IL
O'Clock last night, when the three
masted schooner Harry Knowlton,
bound from South Amboy for Boston
with q cargo of coal, crashed into the
steamers port amidships. Captain
McVey, of the Larchmont, declares that
the Knowlton suddenly swerved from
her course, luffed up into the wind and
crashed into his vessel. Captain Haley
of the Knowlton asserts that the steam
er did not give his vessel sufficient sea
room.
The new age., 1907-02-16
BOUND FAST BY RED TAPE.
Down Timber Goes to Waste Because
Law Forbids Sale.

Washington, Feb. Is. - There's
money going to waste in Klickitat
county owing to departmental methods
and red tape, as well as to the fact of
there being no law under which action
can be taken. Last spring severe
storm passed through this country,
telling an immense number of trees,
practically all the timber in two town
ships being razed. This timber is on
the ground, is rapidly bluing and un-
less something is done by which it can
be utilized it soon will be worthless for
lumber purposes. There is sale for
this timber, but the lumber companies
are afraid to touch it, as the home
steaders upon whose land it is lying
have not in all cases commuted their
claims and if they should abandon them
after selling the down timber, the
buyer might be placed in a very en-
barrassing position.
The new age., 1907-02-16
concession on Land order

Washington, Feb. IA. = President
Roosevelt today told Representative
Stevenson, of Minnesota, that he had
made a modification Of his suspension
order of January 25, relating to entries
on public land, which would except
from the operations of the order all
homestead proofs on ceded Indian land
where there are deferred payments.
The exceptions made by the president
do not, in the opinion of the represent
atives of the Northwest, go far enough
and they will continue in their efforts
to obtain further concessions.
The new age., 1907-02-16
Travellers Rebel at Food.

Leavenworth, Wash, Feb. 13.-An-
other trainload of passengers arrived
here today, making about 600 stranded
at this place. Conditions in the day
coaches are terrible. The railroad is
giving two meals day, and the food
is revolving. Passengers will not pat
ronize the dining cars unless allowed
to order their dinner in preference to
the meal handed them. The large ice
house at the depot was wrecked today,
the roof caving in from the weight OF
snow. A japanese was buried in the
debris and sustained broken arm.
The new age., 1907-02-16
Finds Huge Spot on Sun.

Pittsburg, Feb. 15.-Professcr John
M. Brashear, Of the Allegheny observa-
tory, announces the discovery of one of
the greatest sunspots ever brought to
the attention of astronomers. He says
as result electrical disturbances will
be experienced throughout the country
tomorrow night. The spot can be
seen through smoked glass, but the sci
enlist adds that it is one of the most
active of solar spots. Its approximate
length is said to be 10000 miles and
&c, 1000 miles wide, covering an area of
about 8 500, 900 square miles.
The new age., 1907-02-16
Two Dead. I.ooo Homeless.

Pine Bluff, Arkansas. Feb. 15.-Not-
withstanding the rumors in regard to
the loss of life as a result of a fire
which last night destroyed 80 cottages
and residences, three hotels, the Carr
memorial church and fully 200 barns
and outhouses, entailing loss of 5000,
900. so far as can be learned only two
persons lost their lives. They were
John Springer, foreman in the Cotton
Belt railroad yard, and man named
Reed, who is said to have gone into a
burning building while intoxicated.
Nearly l 200 people are homeless.
The new age., 1907-02-16
pemurrars Bill Passed

Pierre, S. D., Feb. 13. - The house
today passed the reciprocal demurrage
bill. The bill to prohibit corporations
to contribute to campaign funds was
passed. Another bill approved by the
house prohibits treating in saloons.
All these measures have passed the sem
ate and new 60 to the governor.
The new age., 1907-02-16
Treaty for prohibition in Africa.

Washington, Feb. 15.- The senate
committee on foreign relations today
authorized favorable report on gen.
eral treaty with the powers looking to
the suppression of the liquor traffic in
Africa by enforcing prohibitiye tariff.
The new age., 1907-02-16
Eight-hour Day for Dispatchers

Jefferson, City, Mo-, Feb. 14.-The
house today passed the bill applying
the eight-hour law to all train dispatch
ers and telegraphers who handle the
running of railroad trains.
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1907-01-09
BRYAN WILL SPEAK
IN MlSSOULA
ST. DENIS EXAMINATION OF
UNIVERSITY SECURE HIM FOR
JANUARY TWELVE.

Missoula, Jan. S.-Hon. William J.
Bryan, the Nebraska statesman, will
lecture in Mi>soula on the evening of
January II, next, under the auspices
of the Associated Students organiza-
tion of the University of Montana,
word to this effect having Just been
received from the Chicago lyccum
under whose direction Mr.. BRYAN is
delivering a series of lectures while
on route to Australia.
Neg gotiations have been pending for
some days but nothing dehutc was
learned until Last night, and today
contracts were signed for Mr.. Bryau's
appearance here.
Previous to this announcement the
Golden Rod club, composed Of former
Mel raskans, had taken the matter up
with Mr.. Bryan in an effort to get HIM
to stop off here for few hours while
en- route to Spokane, but these ar
rangements were pending. Now the
club will arrange to give Mr.. Bryan a
spIendid reception on the occasion of
his visit.
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1907-01-09
Fruit Growers Met at
MiSS0ula =
LAST SATURDAY--WILL HOLD
MEETING TOMORROW TO
PERFECT ORGANIZATION

The fruit growers of the Bitter Root
valley who met at Missoula last Sat
urday decided not to go in with the
Missoula county people. w. J. Tiedt
OF Darby expressed the opinion that
| with Missoula county in the organiza-
ton it would become hard to manage
and would work an injury to the fruit
growers of the valley. The Mlssoula
county representatives withdrew from
the meeting.
c. M. Allen of Lo Lo was chosen as
temporary secretary of the meeting.
The following directors were then
elected: w. B. Harlan, Como; Thomas
Padden, Como; Henry Grover, Hamil-
ton; ID. c. Gray, Hamilton; X. h.
Parkhurst, Victor; H. A. Briggs, Vic
tor; Henry Buck, Stevensvills; ID. c.
Bass, Stevensville, and Joseph Wag-
| ner, Jr., of Florence.
The directors will meet here tomor-
row afternoon at o'clock, at Lucas
opera house, and the temporary organ
1ZdtlOu Will De Hdue peImTHeHl anu
officers will be chosen. The assoca-
| tion will be known as the Fruit Grow
ers' Association of the Bitter Root
Valley.
1t is believed that the organization
is a long step forward and that the
| fruit growers of the Bitter Root valley
will get more for their products here
| after. According to the plan contem-
plated there will be an expert fruit In
spector who will be manager of the
association. Professional fruit pack
ers will be employed and the organiza-
tion will handle the product of all it's
members. The fruit from the Bitter
Root valley will be shipped under one
brand which will have a uniform pack
ing and be of uniform excellence.
The apples of each member will be
picked and packed in boxes. Doubt
less large warehouse will bo built at
a convenient point in the valley sc
that the product of the orchards may
be held until the market is advan.
tageous.
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1907-01-09
RESPECTED CITIZEN
PASSES AWAY
MRS. B. S. CHAFFiN OF HAMILTON
DIED SATURDAY NlUHT-BUR-
led AT CORVALLIS MONDAY.

Mrs. &. S. Chatfin, d we known
and highly respected resident of Ham
llton died at her home east Of town
last Saturday night about Il O'Clock,
from complication following an at
tack of the muinps. Her death came
as d surprise to a great many of her
trends, as She was not considered
dangerously i'll, and her death is sim
cerely regretted by all the residents
of Hamilton, as she was favorite
with all who knew her.
She leaves besides her husband, four
children ranging from 10 years of age
10 10 months old, and her parents and
a brother who live in California and
two sisters living in the Bitter Root
valley.
The deceased was a member of the
Modern Brotherhood of America, and
carried 900 insurance in that order.
The funeral was held at the resi-
dence east of Hamilton, he service
being conducted by Rev. Price of
Stevensville, and interment was made
in the Corvallis cemetery. A large
number of friends of the deceased
followed the remains to their final
resting place, although the weather
was very cold.
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1907-01-09
WILL BOOM MONTANA.

Arrangements have been about com-
pleted for meeting at Helena, to be
held the third week in January for
the purpose of forming an organiza-
ton to boost Montana along and ad-
vertise her many and varied resources.
ors of various cities in the state and
it is probable that large delegations
will attend. The legislature will be in
session and needed legislation may be
pushed at this session to promote the
best interests of the state.
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1907-01-09
|. 0. 0. F. INSTALL OFFICERS.

The Independent Order of Odd Eel
lows installed their officers for the
ensuing year at their hall on North
Second street on Monday night. The
families of the order was present and
a big feed and good time is reported.
Following are The officers installed:
John G. Liebel, Noble Grand; John
Lag erquist, Vice Grand; T. L. Adair,
Secretary; o. C. Cooper, Treasurer;
r. Keys, Chaplain; A. H. Downing,
Past Grand; Chas. Wadde1l, L. S. V.
g.; c. B. Moore, r. S. V. G.; d. c.
O'Leary, Warden; Thos. Tarzwell,
Conductor; Mr.. Barnett, O. S. g.. Jess
Waddell, 1. S. g.; Chas. Irvine, Il. S.
N. G.; l. Wylie, L S. N. G.; E. Erick-
son and Ralph Brice, r. S. Sup; B. c.
Black, Grand Marshall.
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1907-01-09
Filed or Record.

Deed-John w. Shannon and wife
to Blanche Burgess, tract of land in
Nays addition. Stevensville; 1000.
Deed-Mentrum Briggs Co., to
Thos. Holloway, 80 acres near Flor
ence; $4,000.
Deed-Williams e. Bass and wife TO
Lena G, Taylor, 40 acres near Flor
ence; 81.
Deed-Albert Ahren to Thos. Hollo-
way, right-ofway for road; 81.
Deed-Elsie E. Kuhn and husband
to J. S. Wideman, 80 acres north of
Hamilton; $500.
Deed-Joseph Waylett and wife to
William r. Waugh, undivided one
half interest lot 10, block II, River
view addition; 81.
Deed-C. C. Manley and wife to ].
S. Wideman, so acres north of Ham
ilton; 81.
Deed-Lena ]. Taylor to Thos. Hol-
loway, 40 acres near Florence; 81.
Deed-David L. Cannon and wife tc
H. F. Hooper, south half lot 3, norti
10 feet of lot 4, block 10, Stevensville
$1,000.
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1907-01-09
Dissolution of Partnership.

Notice is hereby given that the
partnership heretofore existing be-
tween the undersigned and doing
business under the firm name and
style of the Rlverview Manufacturing
Co., has been dissolved by mutual
consent, Eric Erickson retiring from
the firm. j. O. Lagerquist will con-
tlnue the business and will collect all
accounts and pay all bills owed by
the firm. j. o. LAGERQUIST,
ERIC ERICKSON.
Hamilton, Mont, Jan. l, 1907. 11-4t
The Western News only $500 pei
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The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1907-01-09
Notice to Stockholders.
Office of Canyon Creek Reservoir
Company.

Office of Canyon Creek Reservoir
Company.
Hamilton, Mont, Dec. %, 1906.
Notice is hereby given that at a
meeting of the directors of the Canyon
Greek Reservoir company, a corpora
ton having its principal place of bus
mess at Hamilton, Mont, this day
held, an assessment of three dollars
per share on the capital stock of said
corporation was levied, payable on or
before January %, 1907, to O. c. Coop
err, at the Citizens' State Bank, in
Hamilton. Mont, who will receive and
receipt therefor for the treasurer of
said corporation. Any stock upon
which the assessment shall remain I'M
paid after the Goth day of January,
1907, will be delinquent and advertised
for sale at public auction, and, unless
payment is made before, will be sold
on the 9th day of February, 1907, to
pay the delinquent assessment, to-
gether with the costs of advertising
and expenses of sale.
E. F. RICHARDS,
10-4t Secretary.
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1907-01-09
BETTER SERVICE BE-
GAN MONDAY
LOCAL DAILY TRAIN EACH WAY
BETWEEN BUTTE AND
HArilLTON.

Mssoula, Jan. 5.-The best piece of
railroad news that has been received
! in Missoula since the official announce
nent that the Chicago, Milwaukee &
/ St. Paul road would build through
this city was made public at the
Northern Pacific headquarters this
attern oon in the form OF bulletin ar
nouncing that beginning with Sun
day, Jan. 6, there will be local train
| run each way between Butte and Ham
| ilton daily. This service is one which
has been badly needed between the
| points mentioned, and the announce
along the line. The train will CORE
>pond with the Copper City limited
| that formerly ran between Butte and
Ha milton, the eastbound train beng
known as passenger No. II and the
westbound train as No. 13. The new
train will take the place of the stub
service between Butte and Garrison
Train No. l3 will leave Butte at
$3.50 a. IN. and arrive in Missoula at
1885 p. III. The train will remain in
Missoula until p. ln., when it will
continue to Hamilton, arriving there
at $50 p. III.
Train No. IA will leave Hamilton at
6:35 a. m. and arrive at Missoula at
8:25, leaving Missoula at 1885 and ar
rive at Butte at 1:55 p. m.
With the new train, passengers
from Butte for coast points, desiring
to travel on No. 1, running by the way
of Helena, will go to Missoula on the
new train. Eastbound the train will
run ahead of No. 4 from Missoula to
Garrison, and at the latter point pick
up the Butte passengers.
All passengers for points along the
line between Missoula and Garrison
must take Nos. 13 and IA, as trains
Nos. 3 and 4 will not stop between
these stations or do any local business.
If Passengers living between Missoula
and Garrison wish to go east on No.
they will 60 to Garrison on the local
and make connections there, and if
they wish to 80 west on No. 8, they
will come to Missoula on the local to
make connections. The connections
at both points are close and will occa-
sion but little loss of time to through
passengers.
The time card as arranged will be
particularly agreeable to those of
Butte wishing to transact business at
Missoula and Hamilton the same day.
The stop here from 1885 until O'Clock
will give ample time for considerable
business to be accomplished, and
Hamilton can then be reached the
same evening.
The new train will also make con-
| nections with the Philipsburg train at
Drummond.
The old Copper City limited train
| was very popular service, but 1t was
| taken off in 1901, since which time an
| inconverient and aggravating stub
service has been on between Butte and
Garrison, by which passengers have
been compelled to wait at that way
side station for many hours.
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1907-01-09
THE TENTH
ASSEMBLY
!1EETS AND CHOOSES OFFICERS.
f. w. KING OF GALLATIN is
ELECTED SPEAKER.
special to The Western News.

Special to The Western News.
HELENA, Jan. Tine Tenth legisla-
tive assembly OF Montana met in the
capitol building n this city at noon
today and organized for the business
of the session. The candidates of the
republican caucuses were without ex-
ception successful, not one of the dem
ocratic candidates receiving position.
The following officers for the senate
and the house were chosen:
House,. w. King, Gallatiu, speak
er; w. X. Allen, Deer Lodge, speaker
pro tenn; chief clerk, Nathan Godfrey,
Helena; assistant chief clerk, c. S.
Gibbs, Sanders: journal clerk, Hollis
Holloway, Gallatin; sergeant at arms,
L. J. Chope, Silver Bow; Chaplain,
DIR. Raleigh h, Helena, enrolling clerk,
Mrs. Barbara Higgins, M;ssoula; en-
crossing clerk, Archie Bousout, Cas-
cade; doorkeepers, J. a. B. Carbis,
Jefferson; assistant doorkeepers, S.
2. Grimes, Madison, and Moses Lips
chutZ, Silver Bow; watchmen, J. H.
Bass and George Morton, Cascade; J.
c. Templcton;, ), pages, Willie McEach-
rem, Charles Mack, Fred Bennett,
James Davies.
Senator B. f. White Of Beaverhead
was elected president pro tenn of the
senate.
SENATE-Secretary, H. *. Howry,
Lewis and Clarke; assistant secretary,
j. G. harrington, Sweet Grass; ser
geant-at-arns, Comley Heaton, Park;
assistant sergeant, +. H, Jones, Cas-
cade; journal clerk, Miss Nena L.
Herring, Madison; assistant journal
clerk, Rose Shccby, Mlssoula; enroll
ing clerk, Miss Alice M. Zeiter, yell
lowstone; engrussjng clerk. Miss Har-
| riet Waldorf, BcAv crhead; Ioorkeeper,
| II. A. Dubois, Meagher; assistant
doorkeeper, J. G. McQuag, Teton; as
sistant doorkeepcr. p. b. Gibbs, San
ders.
Committee clerks, Miss Pearl Kane,
| Rosebud; Miss May Maloney, Deer
Lodge; Miss Sadie Mccarthy, Meagh-
er. Printing committee, F. O. Pier
son, Granite. Pages, Claude Larson,
Missoula; Chester Gereaue, Powell;
chaplain, Rev. J. f. McNamee, Hele-
ma; day watchmau, Hector Newman,
Dawson; night watchman, w. H.
Bushnell, Sweet Grass; bill clerk,
Miss Josephine Westcott, Chouteau;
postmaster, Sam Hurtvtch, Fergus.
The democrat candidates were:
II. M. Swiudlchurst, Park, speaker;
Ed Burke, Deer Lodge, speaker pro
tenn; L. M. Averill, Broadwater, chief
clerk; Thomas Carbdlly, Cascade, as
sistant chief clerk; A. c Spencer,
Carbon, journal clerk; M. j. Sullivan,
Silvor Bow, enrolling clerk; Dan
O'Leary, Meagher, seargeant-at-arms;
Mike Riney, Silver Bow, assistant
sergeant-at-arms; Mike Leahy, Mis-
soula, doorkeeper; Dan Hanford, JEFF
ferson, assistant doorkeeper; C. w.
Audrey, Madison, day watchman; Ed
Shields, Cascade, night watchman;
George H. Lamb, Mad son, janitor;
pages, Charles Mills, Chester Hughes,
r. II. Smith.
After organization both the senate
and the house ad journed to meet again
at o'clock tomorrow afternoon when
they will listen to the reading of the
governors message.
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1907-01-09
Take Notice

From now on and until furth er
notice we will cut the price on beef as
follows:
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1907-01-09
ROBINSON==BACON WEDDING

Miss Dorcia Bacon of this city and
Mr.. Harry Fl. Robinson of Hamilton
were married yesterday afternoon at
the home of the BRIDES parents, Mr..
and Mrs. p. E. Thomson of Orchard
Homes addition. Miss Gertrude Law
renee played the wedding march and
Rev. J. w. TAFT officiated at the cere-
mony, which was performed under an
arch of ferns, evergreens and flowers.
Dinner was served to the many guests
after the ceremony and Mr.. and Mrs.
Robinson then left on the evening
train for Hamilton, where they will
make their home.-Missoula Herald.
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1907-01-09
Fresh Cow For Sale
Secretary.

AT Mrs. Ida M. Porter's, across the
river. Price $4,000.
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1907-01-09
Born.

Lowery-To Mr.. and Mrs. A. Lowery
of Eighth street, Jan. 9th, a son.
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Date of rleeting Fixed.

Helena, Jan. 6.-The date for the
mass meeting to advertise Montana
and it's resources was set last night
for Jan. % by the Business Mems as
ISOLATION. X. X. Kilroy and Joseph
Pritchard Of Butte addressed the
meeting.
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1907-01-09
COUNTY REVENUE FOR 1906.

The following statement of the
source of the county's revenue for the
year ending November 3Oth, 1906. was
furnished The Western News by
Harvey L. Carter, Ravalli county's
overseer of the county strong
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-27
OBITUARY.
Funeral of Mr.. Plunkett.

The funeral Of Mr.. John T.. Plunkett
took place yesterday afternoon at
O'Clock from the residence Of his SON.
No. 412 North Twelfth Street The
services We're conducted by Rev George
II. Spooner. pastor Of. Broad Street
Methodist Church, of which Mr. Punk
EFT had been member ever since hN
came to Richmond seventeen years
ago. Captain Frank w. Cunningham
sang in most effective and touching
manner ASLEEP in Jesus" one OF tho
favorite hymns of Mr.. Plunkett. who
for over fifty years had been a sincere
and devoted Christian. and who was
noted for his deep piety and exemplary
Christian character
The interment was made in Holly
wood by the side of son who died
three and half years ago.
The pall-bearers were selected from
gentlemen who had long been close
friends of the family. They were
Messrs. r. A. Harrelson. w. NJ. Par
IRISH, John A. Lamb, John G.. Fitzger-
aid. Conway r. Sands. b. c. Brothers,
Willard Smoot and Basil NJ Gwathmey.
Mrs. Mary Gertrude Boehling.
Mrs. Mary Gertrude Boehling. widow
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-27
MAYOR SIMPSONS WILL.
Instrument Found and Admitted
to Probate.
Lspecial to The Times-pIspatch.l

Especial to The Times-Dispatch.]
ALEXANDRIA, VA, April ga will
OF former Mayor George l.. Simpson
whose death occurred Saturday last, was
found by his family this morning while
searching through some papers. and later
in the day carried to the Corporation
Court. Judge Barley presiding. and adj
mitted TO probate.
The testator directs that his wife DC
appointed executor and be not required
to give bond. He also requests that nc
appraisement of his estate be made. The
will Is dated February 10, 1903.
According to It's provisions his wife
Virginia Simpson. gets the home Of the
deceased. together with its contents, sit
uated at the southwest corner OF Column
bus and Cameron Streets.
Messrs. George Robbins and French e
Simpson are left $4,000 each. The for
mer will receive his upon attaining his
majority and tho latter will not secure
his until he shall have attained the age
Of twenty-five years.
The residue Of his estate goes to his
widow. It is stipulated. however, that IN
the event she remarries the remainder OF
the estate shall revert back to the tes-
tators two sons.