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The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1907-05-29
NEXT FRIDAY WILL
BE PIONEER DAY
State Superintendent Urges
That 1t be Observed
Letter to Children.

w. r.. Harmon, state superintendent
of public instruction, has mailed to all
county superintendents for distribu.
tion to the school trustees and teach
ers, pamphlets giving notice of the
setting apart by the law of Montana
OF one day in the public schools for
the study of pioneer history. The day,
which falls on the last Friday in May
OF each year, is to be known as Pioneer
day, and it is urged that it be gener-
ally observed.
The state board of education was
authorized to award annually pioneer
medal to the student of the public
schools or state institutions who shall
on Pioneer day, deliver the best essay
on the subject of pioneer history, hav-
ing regard to historical research and
literary merit. The state superintend-
ent trusts that there will be a close
competition for this medal, as the
spirit which prompted the lawmakers
to keep green the memory of those
gers and endured the hardships of
Montana during the memora BILE period
from 1860 to 1870, and who succeeded
in establishing a great commonwealth
where chaos had formerly existed, is
worthy one.
In his letter to the school children
the state superintendent says:
Dear Children: You will ALWAYS
find it pleasant, profitable and instruct
i've to become familiar with the his.
tory of your own country and state,
particularly that portion of it relating
to the pioneers of Montana. Your
common school education cannot be
fully completed until you have secured
complete knowledge of the pioneer
history of your own county and state.
Those pioneers and settlers who dur
ing the years of our civil wa, and dur
ing the years preceding that event.
came to this region before a perrna-
nent name was given to it, and who
here made their homes, reared their
children, encountered the privations,
hardships, and the dangers and perils
of those years, and who laid and es-
tablished the foundations of our great
commonwealth. are deserving from us
all hitting recognition and remem-
brance, something more than mere
passing notice. Their motives, their
purposes, the spirit animating them.
what they accomplished, and the
names of their leading men and heroic
spirits, are all fit and proper subjects
for consideration, thought, study, and
instruction in all our schools.
These pioneers, leading characters,
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1907-05-29
IS PREPARING
FOR ACTION
Bitter Root Fruit Growers AS.
sociation Proposes to Pick,
Pack and Market the
Bulk OF This
Years Fruit.

The directors OF the Bitter Root
Fruit Growers association held a
meeting in Hamilton Thursday even.
ing. Plans for the perfection of the
organization are rapidly maturing.
The membership is growing rapidly.
Fruit Inspector w. J. Tiedt, who has
been soliciting memberships, reports
that nearly every fruit grower south
of Hamilton has enrolled.
The board is still looking for a
manager. A tempting offer of the
management has been made to MIR.
Shepherd, publisher of Better Fruit"
and manager of the Hood River Fruit
Growers association.
The board proposes to enter into
contracts with every fruit grower in
the valley, if possible, to dispose of
his fruit. Much better prices and
greater economy in handling may be
secured by selling the entire crop
through the one agency. AS soon as
the necessary contracts have been
secured the board will address cir
cular to several hundred of the larg-
est buyers in the country, inviting
bids. In this way the crop may be
disposed of before it is picked and
Packed-say by August Is.
Every box handled by the associa-
tion will be picked and packed under
the personal supervision of the
manager, and will bear the associa-
tion's label. Director J. O. Read of
the association has suggested a label
bearing the novel inscription, Bitter
Root Apples-Absolutely Free from
Worms-You can Eat Them in the
Dark"
Already buyers are looking up the
Bitter Root crop. G.. H. Robinson of
Grand Forks, N. D., came here last
Thursday prepared to do business
with the association. He wants from
80 to 90 cars of crabs and about so
cars of standard apples. He offered
to contract for crabs right now at
$1.1o per box and post guarantee
with the local banks and was greatly
disappointed to find that the associa-
tion was not prepared to do business.
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1907-05-29
TO
CELEBRATE
he Glorious FOURTH The
Committees Are at Work
Rustling Funds and
Preparing the
Program.

hamilton proposes to celebrate the
Fourth in a manner BETTING the oc-
casion. A good old-time rousing cele-
oration is planned and no efforts will
De spared, with view to giving the
people of the entire Bitter Root valley
a good time.
Such was the decision made at a
meeting of citizens held at the Lucas
opera house Monday night. Mayor
w. W. McCrackin presided. On
motion a committee on finance, con-
sisting of J. J. Southwick, w. P,
O'Brien and Louis Peterson was ap-
pointed and instructed to get busy
at once.
An executive committee. consisting
OF J. M. Higgins, c. M. Crutchfield,
w. O. Fisk, w. H. Roberts and Miles
Romney was appointed. This COM
mittee was authorized to appoint SUBJ
committees and assume the general
management of the celebration. The
meeting adjourned until Friday even
ing, at which time the committees will
report.
The executive committee organized
by eecting ]. M. Higgins chairman
and R. Z. Parmenter secretary. The
following sub committees have been
appointed, all of which are expected
to report Friday evening:
b,
X. Lee McCulloch, II. A. O'Hara, C. S.
Wagner, w. p. Baker, Howard Packer,
c. M. Crutchheld, DR.. Brethour, DR..
Buchen and DR.. Fessler.
Music-F. J. Morris, DR.. Consler,
Mrs. F. L. Burns, Mrs. Geo X. Dick,
Miss Helen McCrackin and Prof. ]. V.
Owens.
Decoration-Mrs. w. o. Fisk. Mrs.
j. E. Totman, Mrs. Mary Clark, Mrs.
f. E. Sympkins, Mrs. Hugh Murray,
J. c. Conkey, A. F. Hobbs, Geo. A.
Reese, J. G. Mcintosh, f. X. Parmen-
ter and j. J. Fitzgibbon.
Parade and Floats. e. Totman,
J. O. Read, +. E. Gage, Will Crush,
Frank Hoagland, H. H. Spaulding and
G. S. Kendall.
Fireworks-W. w. McCrackin, DR..
McGrath, f. D. Dudley, DIR. r. w.
Beck, O. &. Cooper, H. S. Lord and
w. A. Hayes.
Sports-F. d Nichols, J. M. Hig-
gins, ]. Kieinueder, Geo X. Dick, D.
Mcclure, w. e. McMurry, Will Ward,
Wesley Swayze, John Campbell, A. C.
Baker, Harry South and Geo r. Fisk.
Dancing-F. L. Burns, M. J. Flah-
erty, w. e. McGauflin, F. M. Lock-
wood, c. ]. Carlstrom, Art Roman,
I. c. Riley, James Patullo and Ed.
Smith.
Reception-Every citizen of Hamil-
ton.
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1907-05-29
MRS. ELIZABETH SEMMONS.

Mrs. Elizabeth Ann Semmeus died
at the home of her daughter, Mrs.
Herbert Vial near Riverside last We'd
nesday. Cancer was the cause of
death. The funeral was held Thurs
day and was conducted by Rev. P, D..
Hartman. Mrs Semmens was %
years of age and native of Cornwall,
England. She is survived by a
daughter, Mrs. Vial and a son, E. J..
SemmenS
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1907-05-29
THE LIFE INSURANCE

muddle has started the public to
thinking. The wonderful success
that has met Ballard's Horehound
Syrup in its crusade on coughs, in
fiuenza, bronchitis, and all pulmonary
troubles-has started the public to
thinking of this wonderful prepara-
tion. They are all using it. Join the
procession and down sickness. Price
25c. Soc and $1.0O. Sold by Bitter Root
Drug Co.
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1907-05-29
A Narrow Escape.

G. W. Cloyd, a merchant Of PUNK,
Mo-, had a narrow escape four years
ago, when he ran jimson bur into his
thumb. He says: 1.-The doctor wanted
to amputate it but I would not consent.
l bought a box of Bucklen's Arnica
Salve and that cured the dangerous
wound" 2Sc at Corner Drug Store. =
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1907-05-29
Stray.

Came to my ranch four miles north
of Corvallis last October one brindle
jersey COW, two or three years old with
white tail. Brand circle on right ribs.
Owner please call l,pay charges and take
the animal away. S. o. CHAFFIN.
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1907-05-29
MON ley
TO LOAN

On gilt edge ranch property at
., . and 10 per cent for ., 3 or 5
years. Come and see us before
you borrow and we will save you
interest money.
IF YOU HAVE MONEY TO LOAN
AND WANT IT PLACED ON GILT
EDGE SECURITIES, PLACE IT WITH
US. ALL SECURITIES PASSED ON
WILL BE PERSONALLY GUARAN-
TEED BY US.
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1907-05-29
Money Saved

Money Saved
by buying soap with premium, and
new useful notions at The Racket
Store. East Main street, Hamilton.
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1907-05-29
Born.

Lake-To Mr.. and Mrs. John Lake,
May %, son.
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The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1907-01-18
Wagons and Buggies

If you get a "Studebaker," you know it's right. We
sell the Studebaker, Balm, Mitchell & Lewis, Racine and
Burr Oak wagons. Don't forget the plugess body. Look
at a Moon Bros. before you buy a new buggy.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1907-01-18

We make it a rule every year, just before taking inventory, to
have a Clearance Sale Of our winter clothing, boots and shoes.
1t does not cost anything to call and examine the bargains we
offer. We have what you need and will make prices that
are right.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-12-31
Judgment Probably Rendered on
Thursday Next.
COUNT WAS NOT ABNORMAL
Won Moltke Takes Stand and Denies
That he Used Cosmetics to Beautify
His Appearance-Kissed Handkerchief
Belonging to Zu Gutenberg.

BERLIN. Dec. 3O.--The taking Of
evidence in the Harden case, came to
an end this afternoon and the case ad-
journed. Final pleadings will occupy
tomorrow and Judgment will probably
be rendered Thursday. After consider
able evidence regarding the hysterical
nature Of Mrs. Won Elbe, the physician
attached to the law courts gave expert
opinion that there was not the least
foundation for the charge of abnormality
against Baron Won Moltke. Count Kuno
Won Moltke then took the stand He
denied using cosmetics to beautify his
appearance. He explained the handker-
chief episode by saying that owing to
his wife's jealousy he had refrained
from going to Zu Eulenberg's house.
After a scene with his wife one day he
picked up handkerchief belonging to
Zu Gutenberg and kissed it in an affec-
tionate manner, to see whether this
would provoke an outbreak of jealousy
from the Countess DR.. Magnus Hirsca-
field who at the last trial swore Won
Moltke was abnormal. was severely cross
questioned today and withdrew his prev
ious statement.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-12-31

tary panic. Even yet the clearing house
certificates lingcr In your bank OK.
changes a. emphatic evidence df its
severity and Of thc extreme measures
which had to be taken 10 avoid greater
disaster. Doubtless many Of my hearers
have not yet recovered from the intense
nervous strain and mental suffering 10
which they have been subjected since
the middle Of October The panic has
been given certain political bearing
and Importance. For thls reason have
selected for my topic Of tonight "Ths
Panic Of 1907. its Causes. its probable
effects and the relation 70 II Of the poll
cics OF the National Administration"
What did cause the panicf Writers
on financial subjects who have given
their lves and constant attention TO
matters Of this kind who are able to In.
situtc a comparison Of the present
panic with previous panics. and who are
entirely familiar with thc conditions
preceding all Of them. substantially
agree upon tho cause.
"Panlcs and industrial depressions are
the result Of tho characteristics Of hu.
man nature. which manifest themselves
In business and elsewhere. The world
generally has certain amount OF loan.
able capital available for nov enter.
prises or The enlargement OF old ones.
In periods Of prosperity. this capital
with the instrumentalities for enlarging
II potentially by credits is put into new
enterprises, which are profitable and the
Increase 10 free capital goes on almost
in arithmetical progressions. After a
time, however, expenses. Of operation
and wages increases and the profit from
the new enterprise grows smaller. The
loanable capital gradually changes Its
form into Investments less and less con.
veriblc Much OF that which might be
capital 10 wasted In unwise enterprises
In extravaganza in living. In wars and
absolute destruction Of property, until
tho available free capital becomes well
nigh exhausted the world over and the
progress Of new enterprises must await
the savings OF more. Men continue 10
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-12-31
"CRIME AND THE NEGRO"
colored Professor Believes Negro Grim
inals Are Made by Society.

CHICAGO, Dec. 30--"There are few
negro criminals by instinct, but the
overwhelming number are made Grim
inals by society" said Prof. w. 5, Scar
borough, of Wilberforce University, in
an address last night in Bethel A, NJ, E
Church on "Crime and the Negro" 'our
race is Disseminated against and our
people are forced out of the best in
dustrial fields" he went on. 1--WE are
burned at the stake, lynched and hunted
and the negro would be more than an
angel to withstand such treatment as
that. Some OF our enemies are in the
pulpits and in high social and political
life. They should be put in jail till they
learn to keep the peace"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-12-31
UPHOLD SALOON.
Declared 10 be Ethical Necessity in
Great Cities.

Declared 10 be Ethical Necessity in
Great Cities.
CHICAGO, Dee 3O.--The Sunday 80.
loon MAS indorsed yesterday at the Sun
day session Of the National Ethical Con
vention
Enthusiasts applause from the au.
dicnce Of social settlement workers
greeted the pronouneement as In favor
Of allowing the poor man" TO have
"his club"--thc Solomon Sunday, al
well as on the other days Of the week.
DR.. Emil @. Hirsch, Of Chicago, and
Ird. Nathaniel Schmidt. OF Cornell Uni
versity, were the speakers who had good
words to say for the operation Of sa.
looms on Sunday. II was as an ethical
necessity not an ethical ideal, that the
Sunday saloon was defended and favored
by the delegates. Tbe speakers pointed
out that those who were advocating the
suppression OF the Sunday saloon in
Chicago are unable to offer anything to
take Its place. Until they can do 50. 1t
WAS argued, the Sunday saloon should
be tolerated II not upheld as one Of the
necessities Of modern life in great
cities.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-12-31
Pioneer Banker Makes State
ment to Associated Press
Last Night
WILL MAKE DEFICIT GOOD
Under Direction Of Court win Take Over
Assets and Realize on Them as Fast as
praeticable-Detailed Statement Will
be Made Later.

PORTLAND, Dec. 30.--In statement
to the Associated Press tonight, William
NJ. Ladd head Of the banking firm Of
ladd 4 Tilton. makes known his inten.
tion TO assume the obligations Of the
dcfunct Title Guarantee & Trust Co.
and guarantees the payment in full Of
all depositors. Ladd mas at one time
president Of the Title Guarantee 4 Trust
Co. aud at the time II failed the bank
was using stationery bearing his name.
A large number OF depositors have, since
the banks failure, declared they patron.
ized the institution under the assump.
tion that Ladd was still at It's head.
The statement given the Associated
Press by Ladd is as follows:
"The plan will probably be under the
direction of the court to take over the
assets and realize upon them as fast as
practicable for the best interests of all
concerned and distribute the dividends.
and whatever deficit there may be ! win
make good within three years from now.
A detailed statement of my plans viii
be laid before the court later"
Next Monday the first steps toward
prosecuting the officers Of the bank Grim
inally win begin. District Attorney Man.
ming has already drafted the papers and
by the time the cases are set for trial,
the reports of the experts will be CON-
pleted.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-12-31
coLLrDEs WITH SHIP.
Towboat Cut In Two in Portland Harb0r
But Crew Escapes.

PORTLAND. Dec. 30. - The river
steamer Annie Comings ran into o ship
anchored in the lower harbor In this
city about $3.50 tonight, and sank in
three minutes. The crew is said to have
escaped. The C6mings was a towboat
and carried no passengers. The vessel
was the French bark Europe anchored in
the stream opposite st. Johns. The pilot
Of the Comings undertook TO cross her
bow but underestimated the strength OF
the current and the steamer swept
broaiside across the Europe's PROV. The
Comings was cut in two. and the crew
and cook, woman. Of the Comings,
clambored up the anchor chains onto the
deck OF the Europe.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-12-31
Woman Found in Pond Positively
Identified.
HAD MONEY AND WORE RING
New York Woman Dined With Deceased
on Christmas Day and States That the
Murdered Woman Went to Join Party
in Newark.

NEW YORK, Dec. 3O.Some light was
thrown ON the Harrison, N. J., murder
mystery today when Mrs. Frank Hull
declared the dead woman was Mrs. Agnes
Young, who formerly lived with her and
later with Mrs. King in Brooklyn. The
police believe Mrs. HulPs identification
is correct. Mrs. Hull said she went to
Jersey City with Mrs. Young on Christ
mas day when they had luncheon with
man whom she named. When the lunch
con party broke up Mrs. Hull returned
to this city, and Mrs. Young went to
Newark, Mrs, Hull says, to join, a party.
She said Mrs. Young was stenographer.
Also Mrs. Young was the wife Of an en-
gineer. but had not lived with her hus.
band for several years. She states on
Christmas day that Mrs. Young had
$500 in her purse and wore diamond
ring.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-12-31
HANDED SOUR LEMON.

WASHINGTON. Dec sO.-The Sea-
mems Union met temporary defeat to-
day in their fight against the employ
ment of Chinese seamen on Pacific Coast
vessels Representatives called upon At
torney General Bonaparte today and ex-
pressed an opinion that the employment
Of Chinese on the vessels was a violation
Of the exclusion act. Bouaparte inform
ell the committee that he could only
furnish the president and the heads Of
the departments affected with their opin-
ion for optional action. It is understood
that the union will prepare petition to
the president asking him for an express
sion Of an opinion in this regard.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-12-31

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 30.--FolIow-
ing an investigation into the affairs Of
the California Safe Deposit & Trust Co.,
which failed owing its depositors nearly
nine millions, indictments we're returned
this afternoon by the grand jury charg-
ing James Dalzell Brown, former general
manager; Walter ]. Bartnett, former
vice-presiient, and general counsel and
director; and James Treadwell, direc-
tor, with felony embezzlement. One in
dictment was returned against Brown
and Bartnett and two against Treadwell
Bench warrants were issued and the bail
fixed at $4,000 for Brown, $4,000 for
Bartnett. and $4,000 against Treadwell.
Brown and Bartnett are already in Jail,
charged with embezzlement of securities
valued at sos, 900. belonging to the Col
ton estate. Brown is charged with TAX
ing them as security for money loaned
on stock not issued until some time af-
ter the note was given. Bartnett is
charged with securing money from the
bank through q dummy note.
One indictment against TreadweH, who
is Treadwell of the Treadwell Alaska
Mine fame, was based on the loans and
overdrafts from the bank in which he
was director and paying interest there
on by notes. The second Indictment
against him is based on specifically one
of these transactions.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-12-31
CROWD THE COURTS.

SPOKANE, Dec 30.-The 2l6 saloon
keepers who were arrested for Sunday
law violation appeared in court this
to be surrendered to their bonds
men, Appeals and an application for &
writ Of habeas corpus were denied by
the superior court The saloonmen are
ready to go to jail, expecting to over
crowd the city's accommodations. The
court postponed action until Friday.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-12-31
DENY PRIVILEGE.
Canadian Government Refuses United
States Officers Courtesy.

!. VANCOUVER, Dec, So,-The privi,
lege Of witnessing the examination at
Victoria by Canadian officers Of Japan
ese immigrants bound for the United
States via Vancouver has been denied
United States immigration officers. The
withdrawal Of this privilege, following
the complaint Of the Japanese consul at
Vancouver because American officers re.
fused TO examine ut Vancouver, Ameri-
can-bound Japanese, has inspired the
question whether Canada withdraws the
courtesy at the instance Of the Japanese
government.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-12-31

GOIlDFIELD. New, Dec. 30--Acting on
the suggestion Of prominent citizens
here, Captain Cox, who is representing
Governor Sparks here, advised the Gov.
ernor this morning that two cull com.
panies OF Federal troops would be ample
for the situation, and advised that he
excuse the remainder now here from
further service in Nevada, Temporary
barracks will be erected for those VINO
remain.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-12-31
BANK WILL REOPEN.

Oregon Trust & Savings Bank viii
Effect Merger.
PORTLAND. Dec. SO.-The oregonian
tomorrow viii say: Unless present plans
miscarry, the Oregon Trust 4 Savings
Bank which failed August 2lst for
nearly $2,5ooOO, viii be reopened by the
German-American Bank Of this city, and
merged with the latter institution. The
plan is said to hinge on obtaining an
order from the courts which will enable
the German-American to pay Off the
Oregon Trust depositors in installments
s G. Reed, treasurer of the Portland
gonian states. has been offered the presi.
dency Of the bank.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-12-31

CARSON CITY. New, Dec. 30.--Gover-
nor Sparks today called an extra ses.
sion OF the legislature to convene Janu.
ary IA. For the last "a hours the Gov.
ernor has been deluged with dispatches
from all over the state urging the call.
ing OF an extra session to settle the
labor troubles.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-12-31
BRAKEMAN INJURED.

ROSEBURG. Or, Dec. 30,-A. L. Cole,
a passenger brakeman. suffered terrible
injuries in the yard here last night,
While checking up passenger train No,
10 a light engine backing up on a side
track hit Cole in the back. He fell with his
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-12-31
INSANE BENEFITED.
Large Illuminated Painting Of Christ
Exhibited in Asylum,

CHICAGO, Dec 3O.--A despatch to the
Record, Herald from MassiIlon. Ohio.
says:
The physicians at the state hospital
for the insane yesterday tried the ex-
pertinent Of exhibiting to the patients
a large painting Of Christ illuminated by
electric lights. It ID believed that by
thus concentrating the attention Of the
insane upon this picture a beneficial
therapeutic effect will be produced in
their recovery
Many of the patients, recognizing the
subject Of the painting, raised their
hands in supplication toward it ami
some fell on their knees and wept.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-12-31
AUTOMOBILE COLLISION.

CHICAGO, Dec, sO.--In collision be-
tween an automobile and street car last
night, VIM. N. Sharp, president Of the
firm Of Sharp 4 Smith, and his book
keeper, Miss Rose O'Connor. were se-
verely hurt Four other persons were
injured.