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The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1907-01-16
Fruit Growers Meet
And Issue Invitation to MissOuia
County to Join OrganiZatiOn-Meet
at SteVeDsville Saturday,

The fruit growers of Ravalli county
met at the Hotel Hamilton on last
Thursday afternoon, and about forty
orchardists attended. The meeting
held at Missoula was discussed and an
invitation was issued to the fruit grow
ers of Missoula county to join the
organization.
r. w. Nichol was elected temporary
taay of the meeting. 1t was decided
to adopt the bylaws of the Hood River
Fruit Growers Union. The organi-
zation will be capitalized for $4,000,
and divided into 500 shares at the par
value of $40 each.
The following persons were appoint
ed as a committee to solicit member
ship for the organizations: w. J
Tiedt, w. B. Harlan, c. ]. Vincent
Robest Keys, Rev. Cobleigh, John
Hauf, J. J. Bond, Henry Buck
J. L. Jones, C. M. Allen and c. f
Dallman of Missoula.
A temporary board of nine directors
was appointed to serve for three
months as follows: Ben Kress, Chas
MacRae, Henry Grover, d. c. Bass
]. ]. Bond, w. B. Harlan, John Sum
mers, c. M. Allen and Secretar,
Erfert of the Missoula Chamber o
Commerce.
A meeting will be held at Stevens
Vile on Saturday of this week to per
feet the organization and elect
board of directors.
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1907-01-16
Hamilton Wins Debate
WITH PHILIpSBURG-OU
THE OPPOSING TEAM IN A
SPIRITED CONTEST.

Prof. J. V. Ovens, superintendent
Misses Grace Laws, Anabel Robertson
and Monica Shannon have returned
from Philipsburg, where they repre-.
sented the Hamilton high school in
the debate with the Philipsburg team
on last Friday night. The debate was
one of a second series of contests con
Quoted under the auspices of the on
tana High School Debating league.
The Hamilton team was an easy
winner. according to all reports, and
did themselves proud. The contest
was spirited one, but the Hamilton
students outclassed their opponents.
The Philipsburg team was composed
of .H'rry Power, Miss Alcida Mohr
and Miss Birdie Hunter.
The judges of the contest we're DR..
w. +. Book of the state university at
Missoula, A. h. Dearborn 0. Granite
county and X. Lee McCullrch of
Hamilton.
The question debated in Philpsburg
was: Resolved, That the federal
government should own and control
the railroads of the country" being
the same as that used at Missoula.
The Hamilton team took the atfi1-
NATIVE.
Miss Davenpost, one of the teachers
in the high school, accompanied the
debaters to Philipsburg.
Debates of the second series have
been held and are being held as fol-
lows:
First Observation-Disclosures, affirma-
tive, VS.. Red Lodge, negative, Jan. 5;
decision for Columbus. Billings, af-
| firmative, VS.. Miles City, negative,
| January 10.
Third distrlct-Livingston, affirma'
| tive. VS.. Lewistown, negative, Jan. 2o
Fourth dlstrict-Hamilton, atfirma-
tive, VS.. Philipsburg, negative, Jan.
IL; Hamilton won. Butte, affirmative,
VS.. Deer LC dge, negative, Jan. 1o.
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1907-01-16
BIG MEETING is EXPECTED
Horticultural Society and Farmers
Institute to Hold Three Days
Session at kalispeil

Missoula, Jan. l4.-The Montana
Horticultural society will hold its an
nual meeting at Kalispell Wednesday,
Thursday and Friday of this week and
the complete program for the three
days session was given out by Secre-
tary M. ]. Elrod of Missoula today.
Many papers upon interesting subjects
are to be read by prominent fruitgrow-
ers of the state and the meeting PROM
ises to be one of the best in the history
of the society. c. F. Dallman of Mis-
soula is president of the society, and
he and Mr.. Elrod will attend the meet
ing
The secretary reports that the cor
respondence he has had during the last
few days indicates that the meeting
will be we'll attended and that almost
every part of the state will be repre-
sented. The farmers institute will
be combined with the horticultural
society at this meeting and the in
stitute speakers will be distributed
through the program.
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1907-01-16
INSURANCE rlONEY PAID
Mrs. M. A. Rom augh Gets $1,000
Twenty Days After Death of
VIM. ROmbaugh.

The following letter has been re
ceived by John G. LiebeI, secretary of
the X. O. 7. NJ. lodge at this place,
from Mrs. Margaret A. Rombaugh. of
Mexico, Mo-, mother of the late VIM.
Rombaugh. The insurance which
Mr.. Rombaugh car ried in the above
named order has been paid her and
she notifies the lodge in the following
letter:
Mexico, Mo, Jan. 9TH, 1907.
Mr.. John G. Liebel,-k. O. L. M.
Lodge Mont.-Dear Sir
l take the pleasure of writing to the
lodge to inform you that on the above
date, l received draft for $1,000 from
Port Huron, Michigan. The amount
being payment in full of insurance
certificate left to me by VIM. N
Rombaugh. The draft was sent to ]
d Mckee, secretary of the Maccabee
lodge of this city and he delivered i
to me and took receipt for same. This
is certainly help in time of need.
shall ever remember the kind ant
affectionate manner in which yol
cared for my interests as we'll as thu
remains of my dear boy. Will yo,
kindly see that his grave is kept filled
up and in good shape as am far away
and can never hope to visit the lionel
spot where rests the remains of m
faithful boys. Should the lodge dt
. sire further information about tn
| above matter please write me an
with pleasure 1 shall give the same
in my power.
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1907-01-16
Mrs. May Powell Dead
WIFE OF j. e. POWELL OF POTO.
MAC SUCCU1BS FOLLOWING
AN OPERATION.

Mrs. May Powell, wife of J. e.
Powell, died at st. Patrick's hospital
at o'clock yesterday morning, fol-
lowing an operation which was per-
formed Thursday. The operation was
apparently successful, but blood
poisoning developed Saturday, and
Mrs. Powell grew gradually worse
until the hour of her death.
Robertson of Hamilton, and was mar
ried last May. She had resided in the
Bitter Root valley for about IA years,
much of this time being employed as
bookkeeper for the Anaconda Copper
Mining company. She had many
sincere friends in western Montana,
who will re deeply grieved to learn of
her demise.
Mrs. Powell was born at Glengary,
Ontario, 40 years ago. She is sur
vived by her mother, who resides in
Alexandria. Ontario; a brother, Alex
Robertson, of the Bitter Root valley
other brothers and sisters, and her
husband. Mr.. Powell is chief clerk
of the Blackfoot lumber camps. Mary
A. Nc Master, niece of the deceased
person, arrived IN this city yesterday
morning from Spokane.
Coroner Marsh will ship the bod,
tonight to Alexandria, where the
funeral will be held. The body will
be accompanied by Mr.. Powell anC
| Mr.. Robcrtson.-MiS
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1907-01-16
BRYAN GREETED IN
MiSSOULA
BY OVER A THOUSAND PEkSONS-
MANY RESIDENTS OF HAMiL-
TON ATTE \DED r1EETlNG.

Mis- .uuia, Jan. l2.-Fresh from an
almost continuous ovation throughout
Montana, on lecturing tour, Hon.
w. J. Bryan arrived in this City mis-
morning, and was given u public re-
ception at the Mlssoula club this after
noon. More than thousand persons
! paid their respects TO the dlslinguls he'd
| NcDraskan, who is the guest OF the
| Nebraska club Of this city during his
stay in Missoula.
Iu an interview with a newspaper
| man ne said that his statement made
at Topeka in reference to his possible
Candidacy for the presidency in 19OS.
had been grossly misquoted. He as
serted that he was not averse to the
bearer for the democratic party at
that time, provided the platform was
to his liking
MIR. Bryan leCtured here this even
ing to one of the largest audiences
ever seen at the Union theatre, and
was given an ovation when he ap-
peared on the stage.
Mrs. Bryan, who was troubled with
a severe cold, and slightly sore
throat, did not attend the reception in
the rooms of the Missoula CLUB in the
FIRST National bank block this after
noon, but instead received d mum b or
of ladies al the Florence hotel, where
, she and her husOan had rooms. Mr..
Bryan was present, however, and
who were anxious to shake hands with
him, spoke for ten minutes on tn,
nature of his visit and the pleasure
which it gave him to be again in Mis-
soula. which he renem bered favorablJ }
on trip nine yeats ago. Light re
freshments were served at the recep-
tion and musical program was reu-
dered by students of the university
under whose auspices Mr.. Bryan is in
the city. Mr.. Bryan was greeted d
the opera house tonight by one of the
largest gatherings that ever assembled
therein. The building was HASTILY
decorated with bunting, flags ant
palms.
DIR. Craig introduced Mr.. Bryan in I
very strong and characteristic speech
IN which he laid particular stress upol
the citizenship of the guest of th
evening. Mr.. Bryan was greeted b,
great applause as he arose. AS pre-
face to his lecture he commented
slightly on political conditions, AM
| commented very highly the attitude O
/ President Roosevelt on matters pei
J tanning to public welfare. His lectur
was the sd me as that given elsewher
through Montana, and was listened
attentively.
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1907-01-16
DARBY NOTES.

The Modern Brotherhood of America
of Darby gave public installation of
its officers Saturday night, a very
neat program wrs rendered, and after
the installation a tree dance was given
by the order to the public. The affair
was very pleasant surprise as the
order has some very entertaining
members. After the dance a free
banquet was served to the visitors and
most enjoyable time had.
Milton Hammond has completed his
cold storage and will commence his
ice harvest at once.
Word has just came from our towns
man Joe Burgoyne, he is in Bongor
Maine, on a visit.
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1907-01-16
Happenings At Victor
NEWS NOTES FROM THE BUSY
BURG IN THE LOWER
VALLEY.

Victor, Jan. I5.-County Commits
sioner Wesley Barcus of Hamilton and
Commissioner John S. Treese of this
place met here with Chairman Appel
onio to consider some county matters
which will come up for consideration
at a special meeting to be held in
February. They will consider pro-
position from Corvallis residents who
want road to extend north from
there. The residents around Corvallis
have raised a fund of $614 which will
be offered the commissioners if they
will have the road covered with gravel
on that part which is now unfinished.
The cost of completing the work will
be about 81 600. The commissioners
will also consider the proposition of
repairing several county bridges and
putting them in safe condition for
high water in the spring.
A rural telephone is to be established
in this section in a few months. A..
| P. Williamson and 7. e. Combs,
farmers on the east side, have taken
it upon themselves to circulate petl-
ton for subscribers of stock in the
company and are meeting with sue
cess. Almost every farmer is takin &
stock and the line will probably be
put in early this spring. The line
will extend on both sides of the river
and a central office will be located al
Victor and one at Stevensville.
The Farmers State bank of Victor
has been organized with capita
stock of SIS 900. The new bank has
secured lots on which a new brick
building will be built in the spring
The building will be 80 by 90 and two
stories high. The directors of th'
new bank are: L. p. Peck, cashier
A. S. Blake, president; Henry st. John
vice president; Clarence Golf, Mdrti1
Cramer, C. p. Mendel and John f
Wood.
Joseph Dent, an oldtime resident IL
this place, and well known to ever.
one who has visited here; is danger
ously i'll al his home at this place. ii
has conducted hotel here for severa
years.
The family of J. E. Marvin, includ
ing himself, is confined to the hom
- with illness. Each member of tn
= family has the mumps. The munp
), has heen prevalent IN the valley thi
= winter.
O Mrs. Joseph Appolonio has returne
q home aftersbelng in a M,ssoula hos
q pital for the past three months.
4 The farmers here are rejoicing
the heavy fall of snow this week. III
= roads are in the best of condition, ar
;s every one is enjoying sleighing, whie
is something they cannot do evei
winter.
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Gard of Thanks

The undersigned desire to publicly
thank all their friends and neig ghbors
who so kindly assisted them in their
late bereavement, during the funeral
of their loved one, and for their many
kind words and acts.
B. S. CHAFFIN and FAMILY.
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1907-01-16
Born.

Rossignol-To Mr.. and Mrs. Paul
Rossignol, Saturday, January II,
son.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-04-28

would seem 20 disprove the run1or that ne had
been deeply affected by losses in Wall Street
The vacancy left by Mr.. WillcOx's death IN the
hoard Of directors OF the Delaware d Hudson
COMPANY would be filed, Il was said yesterday,
bv an interest identified with the company by
n Rogers Maxwell at the annual meeting on
Nav IA Alexander E Orr, who recently re-
signed from the executive committee OF tne
road will il is understood, retire from the
directorate at that time. 1t is considered prob
able that his place win be filled by George +.
Baker. %
The present board OF directors is made up OF
Alexander E Orr Robert NJ. Olyphant' Chaun-
cey NJ Depew L. F. Loree. John Jacob Astor'
Frederick Cromwell, r. Suydam Grant, George
T. WILDER. Charles A. Peabody, z. H. Hartman
Dumont Clarke and James A. Linen Inc AsIoT
and Vanderbilt interests in the company are not
large and il is said that Mr.. DepeW ana Johh
Jacob Astor may retire directors. MI Harri-
man has a considerable interest in Delaware q
Hudson but he is far from being in control: IN
fact the stock of the Delaware & Hudson is so
widely distributed that it would be ditneu!I LOT
anv one party absolutely to dominate the affairs
OF the property.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-04-28
FOOD ECONOMY
How to save Money and get strong

Nature always economies. There is no waste
I'm nature except as man brings it about
In keeping up life and energy nature requires
lust so much of the simple elements that go 10
make up proper food-man often causes waste
of energy by Overeating.
A Mimi. man cut down on his food schedule
a d was able to get rid Of a lot of ills and be
comfortable. lie writes:
For ~ years l suffered from chronic rheu-
matism and many other serious ills, including
indigestion headaches and sluggishness Of mind
and body, which were very trying
II was advised by doctor who Is an ardent
advocate of Grape Nuts. that my trouble lay In
too much fOOd-toO much meat-eaten too fast
without proper masticHtiOn. lie advised me to
try~(irape-N Nuts.
"An experiment OF only a few days convinced
me that he was right
al made the change and have found Grape
Nuts not only valuable as a food. but extremely
helpful to perfect digestion by thorough chew
ing.
Two eggs and a handful OF Grape-Nuts with
q little cream. thoroughly chewed, for breakfast
now take the place of four eggs, some bacon or
ham and lot of pancakes or fried potatoes.
with corresponding change in my other two
meals find myself for the first time in % years
entirely free from rheumatism, indigestion and
medical attendance. And my wife declares
am more agreeable and intelligent than ever!
Name given by Postum Co.. Battle Greek. Mich.
Read the book, THE Road to MELVILLE" In
pkgs. There's a Reason"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-04-28
JUSTICES AFTER RAISE.
Think S25, 900 a Year About Right
for Supreme Court.

Backed secretly by various justices Of the Su-
preme Court of the LIST District of New York
County there will soon be presented TO the Board
of Estimate and Apportionment a proposition 10
increase the salaries OF the Supreme Court justices
OF this district, and possibly also OF the "a DIS
trict from 1880 a year 10 $4,000 year.
The inspiration for the idea seems to have been
furnished by Dean Ashley Of the New York Uni
versity Law School at dinner a week or two
ago. when he referred at length to the fact that
many Of the brightest minds the bench were
withdrawing on account of financial reasons. He
said that large corporations in this city were will
ing 10 pay more than $3.50 year for the ser
vices Of a justice trained by many years Of ex-
perlence on the bench, and he cited the resigna-
lions of Justices O'Brien, Hatch Russell, Kenehck
and Rumsey all Of whom. II is said, are drawing
much larger salaries than they received while
they were the bench.
Ii is understood that offers have been made 10
Justices LeVentritt Scott. O'Gorman and others
to the bench ana engage in private practice.
with the certainty that they will receive more than
1850 a year II is common talk around the courts
that Justice LeVentritt is going 10 resign the com
ing summer 1t is asserted that Morgan J. GBTien
had guarantee Of $4,000 a year on leaving the
bench.
The Board Of Estimate and Apportionment has
Jurisdiction the extra allowances OF justices or
The LIST District II lies wholly within New York
County. The justices receive regular salary OF
5000 from the state and in the LIST District Sll5O
additional from the county Of New York.
The constitution forbids the increase Of \ judges
compensation during his term Of office. and any
salary increase could benefit only justices hereafter
chosen.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-04-28
WALDO STICKS TO HIS CHARGES.
Says the Louisiana Was Turned Over TO the
Government in Poor Condition.

When seen at HIS home IN Brooklyn last night
Congressman Waldo reiterated his charge OF faulty
construction in battleshlps built by outside
tractors. He said he knew OF ships the plates OF
which not properly rivited together. Wood and
putty had been used 10 NIL the rivet holes in
moro than one instance.
The Louisiana" said Mr.. Waldo last night
was delivered by the contractors at the Brooklyn
Navy Yard and was said by them to be complete
RSkeW. her WateTtEht compartments were IN such
condition to be almost useless and the fittings IN
general about the vessel in poor condition
The Navy Department sent a report 10 Washington
telling of 81 600 which had been used for re-
pairs. The government employees worked six weeks
on the boat before she in shape.
Mr.. Waldo would not say that the Louisiana had
substitute rIVets her plates. but said that
eraI hundred in the hull had be replaced
10 was said the navy yard yesterday Jhat tne
Louisiana was not In condition for service when
she arrived at the ward
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-04-28
FRIEDE TOWER PROGRESS.
Foundations Finished and Upper Work of
Steel Being Pushed

The foundations OF reinforced concrete piles and
piers for the Friede Globe Tower at Coney Island
have been finished and the work the upper
structure IS going fast the steel companies
make deliveries The construction IS cognbi-
nation OF bridge building and Of building construc
ton employed modern steel skyscrapera In
the enormous and intricate mass OF steel Of which
the tower Will be composed every combination and
every law OF steel structure IS through the
simple jointure OF angle plates and gussets.
MI Frede acknowledged that this result Is due
TO American progress in the manufacture of struct-
ural steel The inventor. since the first concrete
pile FOR the foundations was driven. has had Il
RES OF photographs taken every week. showing the
progress OF the work IL Is intended that the OF
the tower shall be used for weather observation
and wireless telegraphy. and with the addition Of
gigantic searchlght. Will become the most promi-
nent and far reaching lighthouse In the world
The tower will be 200 feet high.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-04-28
ARMY AND NAVY NEWS.
Contract To Be Made for Repairs
of Statue of Liberty.
IFrom Tho Tribune Bureau.l


washington, April q.
WILL, LIGHT LIBERTY's TORCH-The torch
Of liberty on Bellows Island. will shortly De Ht
Lack Of funds has prevented the government from
the illumination originally designed for that i'm
pressive object in New York Harbor. but con-
tract viii shortly be awarded by the QuaTternlaSSsr
ments on Bellows Island an extent estimated 70
cost the government about $4,000 THESE VII WI IN
s staliation Of electric nenE eight arc
lamps in the torch of the statue; an eiectrlc eie'
tor and winding stairway TO the top
ORDERS IssUED.-The following orders have
been issued:
M Mso FRFN x Ft t 70 s sR 10 sh Cavalry
Of the Lakes May 81 General Hospital. Preside Of
Retirement of Brigadier General JOHN W. BUBB an
Colonel RICHARD f. THOMPSON signal corps. from
fcer. Department Of the columbia and as oice ,s,
graph system. relieving Lieutenant Colonel William a
Francisco, Cal and report person as chief signal
Second Sesr eSsnant E ri sTEcKER Philippine
Scouts. from General Hospital. Washington Barracks
NAVY.
Rear Admiral J. y. HEMPHIII~ detached from the the
commander OF the third squadron Pacific feet
= to the Naval HosPital New YORK; ''s'
Board. washington. to duty stan Of the COM
Lieutenant R. E. POPE. detached from the Denver; to
Ensign T. CHURCH. detached from the Connecticut;
Ensign W b. WooDsoN detached from the Atlanta; to
Ensign 4 STATION detached from the Cleveland: the
Connecticut
Passed Assistant Surgeon C. II. LANCEY. from the
Naval Medical School Hospitals TO the navy yard.
Washington.
BY cable from Rear Admiral J. Fl. Dayton. COM
mander in chief Pacific feet Manila. April %:
Lieutenant L SHANE detached the Wilmington: 70
Lieutenant Commander F. MARBLE and First ILsuten-
ant A. c. ROGERS U. S. NJ. c., 20 the Naval Sta
ton Cavfte.
Paymaster H. I. BEACH TO the Pennsylvania
MOVEMENTS OF VESSELS.-The following
movements Of vessels have been reported 70 the
Navy Department:
ARRIVED.
April 24-The Chicago az Acajuts-
April 2S-Th0 Chicago San Jose de Guatemala
April 26-The MayAOwer, the Dolphin and the Syfph ot
Hampton Roads; the Cincinnati at Hong Kong: the
Baltimore at the navy yard. New York; the Prairie
at Cienfuegos.
Guatemala.
April 2-Tho Chicago san De Guatemala for
Acapulco
April 28-Tho Milwaukee, from Santa Barbara Tor san
Francisco
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-04-28
Mr.. WALDO MISTAKEN.
ONLY accidental Holes on WarSkips
Plugged 1cith Lead.
tFrom The Tribune Bureau


Washington. April 27.-Ofncials at the Navy De-
partment are at q loss account for the state
ment alleged 20 have been made by Representative
Waldo OF Brooklyn. IN Boston last night Accord
ing 10 the reports which reached the department
to-day. Mr.. Waldo said that IN number OF vessels
built by private concerns and subsequently, sent TO
the Brooklyn navy yard for repairs or completion
Tivet holes were found which had been plugged
with soap. putty etc Il Is admitted that there Is
slight foundation for the literal statement but 10
Is declared to convey a wholly erroneous impress
sion.
In soma rare instances rivet holes bored IN the
wrong place and afteFwIrd plugged with lead have
been discovered. but there has been nothing % In
dicate that there was any intent 20 defraud the
government. In almost every instance such holes
have been the interior work OF the vessel where
it was evident that some careless workman had
bored a hole In the wrong place and had sUbse-
QuentIy plugged it I'D. Such holes, except In the
amor OF a vessel. do no harm and such mistakes
are likely to occur occasionally.
Naval Constructor Nutting who has been for dve
years duty In the Brooklyn yard, said to-day
that even these instances had been so rare that
had been any effort TO defraud. and he did not
member OF a single instance where any harm could
have resulted from the plugged hole He had
never seen one plugged with soap. There may have
been a few instances where a hole was discovered
been plugged with putty. but in the interior
OF II would only Be necessary TO remove
the putty and replace II with lead