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The Whitefish pilot. [volume] (Whitefish, Mont.) 1904-current, 1908-07-24
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HE WANTED TO KNOW.
The Politician Tells the Man From
Mars Few Things.

The Politician Tells the Man From
Mars a Few Things.
"How Go you manage your railroads
In this country?" inquired the mar
from Mars. 'In those countries OF
the old world which have visited
they are owned and managed by the
government"
''Inasmuch as ! have never been
nbroad." replied the politician. II must
Of course conclude that their methods
are purely theoretical. We In this coun-
try pride ourselves Oh being practical
MAY ! ask you to explainy" said the
man from Mars.
Certainly" replied the politician,
"Our practice proceeds on the theory
that the government is too poor and too
inefficient to own and manage our rail
ways. Accordingly the work is turned
over to private individuals"
"And are the individuals trustwor-
thy?"
"By no means" said the politician
1--WE have to appoint railroad commits.
siOns to watch them"
"The commissions, then, are to be
depended upon?'
"Not at all They are watched by the
legislatures"
"And the lcgislatures?''
"They in turn are watched by the
magazines"
"Oh. see; the magazines are the
final arbiters. That is very interest
ing"
mo: you are mistaken. The maya
zines are watched by the people"
"Of course, 1t finally gets back to
the people. They act upon the informa-
ton provided by the magazines. Surely
the people do not need Watching"
'Wrong again. That's where We
come in" said the politician. proudly
sticking his thumbs in the armholes of
his waistcoat. I'VE have to watch the
people to keep them from watching
u.s."
"And how does it all work ?" inquired
the man from Mars.
I'VE are living very easy. thank
you." answered the politician.-Success
Magazine.
The Whitefish pilot. [volume] (Whitefish, Mont.) 1904-current, 1908-07-24
LIBBY BASEBALL TEAM
WINS GAME

Although everyone in Whitefish, from
the small boy to the business man, knows
'the result of Sundays ball game between
Libby and Whitefish, nevertheless it be-
comes our painful duty to put into
the news columns of this paper the
mournful, soul-racking, fearful tidings
that our team got licked to the tune of
IA to |, with great big question mark
after the smaller figure.
Fresh from their late victory over Kal-
ispcll the boys started toward Libby
with the intention OF wiping the earth
with the ball tossers in that burg. With
heads held high, and being brm full Of
dinner and confidence CHATS what some
people call it, the boys struttcd out
upon the diamond. And the fall that
quickly followed was indeed hard one
Although Whitefish played such poor
game of ball on this occasion, it does not
necessarily follow that we have poor ball
team The best teams in the big leagues
occasionally go to pieces, and because
we loose game now and then is no
reason why the cloud of condemnation
and disgrace should hang over us. All
, are home boys, and are doing the best
they can, and the fact that they have
come out victorious III majority Of the
games this season, entities them to some
consideration at the hands of their critics.
As it stands now, each team has won a
game and the deciding event will take
place Oh the home grounds in the near
future, at which time all lovers of the
sport will have chance to witness the
real article in baseball.
The reception and treatment accorded
our team at Libby was of the highest or
der. A large crowd met the train, and
made special efforts to make the trip an
enjoyable one, and aside from the awful
! thrashing received in the game, there is
nothing but words of highest commenda-
ton for Libby's hospitality.
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WANT ELECTRIC LIGHT
FRANCHISE

A special meeting of the town council
was held ON Wednesday night, all Of
ficials being present except Alderman
FOrcum
The special meeting had been called
mainly for the purpose OF acting upon a
new application for a franchise received
from the Big Bend Light and Power Co.. :,
which was turned down by the ordinance
committee because of certain objcctiona-
BILE features.
The new franchise is along more liberal
lines, and after being read an ordinance
committee member moved to reconsider
their action, which was carried, and the
new franchise will now be considered.
A 25-year franchise is asked for, and
it is provided that work upon the plant
shall start within GO days after the fran
chise is granted, and must be completed
within one year. The town will have
the right to purchase the plant at the
end of 10 years.
If the council committee reports favor
ably upon the franchise and their report
is concurred in by the council, special
election will then be necessary, when the
matter will come before the voters of the
town. As the new franchise ordinance
has been drawn up along lines which the
councilmen are supposed to favor, it
seems probable that the council will APP
prove of it, and that the voters will soon
be called upon to express themselves at
special election.
The annual taxation ordinance was
taken up, and the taxes fixed at IA mills,
which is the same as last year. Four
mills OF this amount is special tax, two
mills going for water improvements and
two mills for street and alley work.
The ordinance was ordered published
by posting, as usual.
The Whitefish pilot. [volume] (Whitefish, Mont.) 1904-current, 1908-07-24
LOCAL NE VS.

Miss Spannuth and Miss O'Neill of
kalispell were in town this week, and
visited at the homes of Mr. and Mrs. f.
w. Collins. and Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Man.
waring.
Charles G.. Hall has sold his pool room
interests to Edgar J. +. Buggs, the trans
fer having been made on Tuesday of this
week. Mr.. Bugs is we'll known in White
fish and will no doubt make success of
the business which he has taken over.
George Midzutani has had series of the
Fourth of July pictures framed, and has
presented the same to the city council, to
be hung up in the council room. The
pictures show the different events pulled
off by the Japanese during the carnival.
]. A. Robinson is pointing with pride
to patch of potatoes in lis yard which
show a wonderful growth, considering
that they were planted very late in the
season. Some of Mr.. Rohinson's friends
are already calling him ''the Burbank of
Whitefish."
Deputy Sheriff Richardson was in town
the latter part of last week from Cut
Bank looking for two deserters from Fort
Assinniboile, two men answering the de-
scription of the dcserters haying been
arrested here, but who proved to be the
wrong parties.
The young son of Mr.. and Mrs. John
kraemer had a narrow escape from drown
ing at Point OF Pines ON Thursday of last
week. The boy fell of of the dock at that
place and was rescued from watery
grave 10y \. j. Walker after he had went
under the second time.
/. George Blume has discovered new
dope for the prevention ofmosquito bites,
the merits OF which he claims to have
thoroughly tested and now has no hcsi-
fancy in giving the formula to the world.
He says to scrape out number Of old
pipes, the accumulation in which is IL
ways heavily imprgnated with nicotine,
and add water to form a thin paste.
When this correction is rubbed over tha
exposed parts of the body it will mean
sure death to amy mosquito that ventures
near.
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Monday was pay day.

Monday was pay day.
Dan Grant has been promoted to be
yardmaster at Rexfofd.
An Office for the yardmaster is being
fitted up this week near the water tank.
Seven brakcmen were given positions
this week to handle the increase in busi-
ness.
General Superintendent Browne was in
town this week from Spokane in his
private car, A23.
Fireman Ward Forcum is back on his
passenger run, after having worked as
hostler for month.
Ernest Pike has taken a position as
storekeeper at Cut Bank, replacing
Storekeeper Murphy, resigned.
David Phelan has been acting as fore
man at the roundhouse during the alb
sence Of James G. Riach in st. Paul
Two more work trains were put on
this week to assist in the work of ballast
ing the roadbed on this division. This
makes seven trains which are now en-
gagged in the ballasting work which il
being done between Java and Cut Bank,
on the east, and between Rexford and
Troy, on the west.
The latest developments in connection
with the attempted bold-up of passenger
train No. 3 recently, near Naples, tend
to show that to Conductor A. M.
Mathews, and to him alone, belongs the
credit for foiling the would-be robber.
That Conductor Mathews fired the shot
which put the hold-up man out OF bust
ness there seems to be no doubt, at least
not in the minds of members of the train
crew who arc familiar with the instance
The Whitefish pilot. [volume] (Whitefish, Mont.) 1904-current, 1908-07-24
McFADDEN-PICKETT.

Mr.. Charles McFaddcn and Miss Effie
Pickett were married yesterday afternoon
at O'Clock, Rev. Father McGlynn per-
forming the ceremony which made them
man and wife. The marriage took place
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Walter
Pickett, and was witnessed by few
near friends and relatives.
The young couple will receive the con-
gsstuaaaions Of large circle of Whitefish
friends. They will reside upon fanci,
near Kslispelf.
The Whitefish pilot. [volume] (Whitefish, Mont.) 1904-current, 1908-07-24

Marshal WIN. Parent has received a
letter from piano firm in Spokane ask
ing for information Of man named
Charles J. Burton, who is accused Of
pasring worthless check upon the firm.
1t seems that Burton purchased piano,
for which he was to pay $25 down, and
gave check for $50 drawn upon the
FIRST National bank of Whitefish, recciv-
ing $25 in change. He had no funds in
the bank
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TO Change The Rails.

Work will be commenced this week
changing the rails between Shelby and
Great Falls, when 4 crew of 100 men will
be put to work at Shelby and another
crew of 100 will ke started at the Great
Falls end. There are about 73 miles of
the line that q laid with 6O-pound steel,
which is to, be replaced with 75-pound
steel.
The work Of putti.@ the road in first
class shape for Burlington trains is being
rushed. An averags # 100 cars of bal
last day is being taFen from the Brady
pit south Of town. Railroad men say
Burlington trains will Ike running through
Conrad next Christmas. OBJ
server.
The Whitefish pilot. [volume] (Whitefish, Mont.) 1904-current, 1908-07-24

Sunday passenger train service has
been put on between Kalispell and
Somers.
Beginning about September l, Bur
lington trains now proceeding over the
Northern Pacific railroad from Huntlcy,
Mont, to Seattle will use the tracks Of
the Billings 4 Northern from Billings to
Great Falls, where they will be switched
to the tracks Of the Great Northern,
using that line for their coast traffic, says
Billings dispatch. The line OF the Bill
lings & Northern will be completed and
ready for>trafiic September /, according
to reliable information received in this
city Practically all that remains to be
done is the portion between Laurel and
the tunnel through the Rimrock cliffs in
the lake basin country. The work OF
laying steel is being rushed
The Whitefish pilot. [volume] (Whitefish, Mont.) 1904-current, 1908-07-24

Mencley 4 Gray have closed the Fam
lily theatre for the summer They announce
that as soon as the weather moderatcs so
that an audience can view the perfor-
mances in comfort, the theatre will be
reopened.
The Whitefish pilot. [volume] (Whitefish, Mont.) 1904-current, 1908-07-24

Marshal Vim. Parent went to Kalispe
Tuesday, taking man named T. Dom
aldson to the county Jail. Donaldson had
been convicted of vagrancy in Justice
Reeds court and was sent up for Is days.
The Whitefish pilot. [volume] (Whitefish, Mont.) 1904-current, 1908-07-24

The state land board is holding meet
ing in Kalispcll this week to look into
the charges made in connection with the
les OF lands in this county to the
Somers Lumber Co.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-12-14
Adamston.

Dear santa Claus:-AIy sister is
writing to you and 1 thought would
write and tell you what want.
Please bring me new suit of clothes
and jumping jack. marbles, set of
blocks, rocking chair, rubber bail
jack-knife, mittens. candy. nuts and
anything else you want to bring.
Please bring my Aunt Bertha some
candy so she won't eat mine Edna
will graduate next summer and you
can como then and bring her some
nice things. I am your little friend.
Willie Raymond
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-12-14

Dear santa Claus:-I am little
boy but 1 hope you viii remember
me and bring me "a sweater. rubber
ball, horse and wagon and other
toys. new shoes, story book, candy
and nuts and fruit. Don't forget
papa and mama. Your little boy,
Harry Raymond.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-12-14

Dear santa claus:--I am good
little girl and so to school every day
a pretty nov dress. a set OF furs.
don, story book. table and chairs.
rubber ball, hair ribbon, mittons and
candy and nuts, fruit and pop corn.
Hoping to receive what ask Tor, l
remain you little friend.
Nellie RAYMOND.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-12-14
Nortllvtew-

Dear Santa cIaus:-I live ut
Northview and hope you VIII come
and see me Christmas. want you
to bring me "a doll with 81 leather
body ana black hair and already
dressed and n hair ribbon and a
pair of mittens and some candy and
nuts and anything else that you
want to bring me. Your friend.
Susan Clingan-
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-12-14

Dear santa Claus:-I live Mt
Northvdcw and so to school and try
to learn my lessons I am !. good
girl and do what my teacher tells
me to do. Please bring me a pair OF
gloves. some hair ribbon aad hand
lSerchiefs: you may also me bring
me an arithmetic, story book and
a big lot of candy. Your little friend,
Siccly Leullette-
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Adamston.

Dear santa claus:-I am little
girl nine years old and go to school
every day. Please bring me Xmas
doll. new dress, pencil. tablet, and
n nice story book. candy nuts and
some fruit. and anything else that
you have for your little girl.
Ruby May Fittro.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-12-14

Dear santa cluus:-I hope you
will como to see me this Christmas.
would like for you to bring me a
red sled and rifle. And dear Santa
do not forget my teacher and bring
her something nice.
Lawrence William Mcnemar-
NortllNlevs.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-12-14

Dear Santa Claus / 50 to school
and try to learn my lessons. Please
bring me n big doll, "A hair ribbon,
n now pair of gloves. Il big box OF
candy and anything else you want to
bring mo- From your little friend,
Vibien Lachpclla-
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-12-14

Dear santa Claus:-I live at
Northview. and hope sou will not
forget to come and see me Christ
mas. go to school and try to learn
my lessons, and ] am a good girl ana
do what my teacher tells me. For
Christmas want box of handlSes-
chiefs and some candy and nuts.
Lucy Moline
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-12-14

Dear santa Claus:-I hope you
viii come to see me Christmas.
will so to school every day and try
to learn my lessons. L am a good
boy In school and I want you to
bring me n red sled, u pair of gloves
and anything else that you want 70
bring me. Your friend,
Darien Rouvier.
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North view.

Dear SANTA Claus.-I am little
girl six years old and I go to school
and mind my papa, mama and
teacher. Please bring me n doll, a
tablet, pencil. new dress and a nice
picture book. candy, nuts and Or
anges. And do not forget my little
brother Allison. bring him something
nice; he is 3 months old and a good
little boy. Your little girl.
Garnett FIttro.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-12-14

bear santa Claua:-I live At
Norrhvicw and hope you will come
and see me. Please bring mo d pony
to ride on and a sled painted red.
bob-sled and a train that runs on a
rack and some oranges, nuts and
candy. And please bring Mr.. Sharps
a dozen oranges and some candy.
Your friend.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-12-14

Dear santa claus:-I I've at
Northvicw and hope you will come
to sec. me Christmas. 80 to school
and study hard and mind my teacher
Please bring me an arithmetic,
pink hair ribbon, and a pair OF -ntt-
tens and anything else you care to
bring me. Your friend.
Clara Hammond.
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Adamston.

Dear santa claus:-I will try and
be a good little boy If You will bring
me something for Christmas.
would like to have a horn ana over
coat, a story book and boy doll.
and Santa please don't forget my
sisters. Your friend.
Georgia Frommeyer.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-12-14

Dear santa Claus:-Eor Christmas
1 wish you would bring me a doll
with white hair and a kid body and
a set of dishes, u watch, ring and
some candy, nuts and oranges, and
anything else that you wish for me
to have. From your little friend.
Iona Coffman.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-12-14

Dear SANTA Claus:-I live at
NorthvIew and hope you will come
to my house Christmas. am a lit
tie girl ten years old and want you
to bring. me a doll, u go-cart, an or
gan, cupboard, lot of candy and
a pair of roller skates. a stove ana
table and mum, fur and pocket
book. Truly yours.
Mary Robertson.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-12-14

The most reliable and satistRetory
shoes for men are James a. Ba1lstor
and waIlx-Over shoes. They at the
feet. We have them in Tan, Cali.
Button and Butcher. the same 10 Gun
Metal and Patent Leather. sIzes
S 1-2 to II. widths A to r. Get
our size; we have them.
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letters 10 SAINT CLAUS

lessons. am rood boy and do
what my 4eaeher tells me TO DO. /
would ike for you TO bring mo a Slea
and story book and some nuts and
candy ana anything else you caro-
TO bring me Your friend.
Lncien Criner.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-12-14

Dear santa Clnus:-I wish you
would bring me for Christmas a doll
with black hair and a kid body. a
locket and ring. box of candy and
a new pair of shoes, and don'> for
get to bring candy and nuts. From
your little friend.
Della Mcclung.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-12-14

Dear santa claus.-I live at
Northvievv and hope you viii come
to my house Christmas. and bring
me some story books. a doll that Will
go TO sleep and cart, and candy
ana nuts From your friend.
While Dineson.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-12-14
NorthYlew

Dear santG Claus:-I hone you
will come to see mo this Christmas.
60 to school and try to learn nay
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-12-14

Dear santa Claus:-Please bring
me sled. a 90 rife. gloves, candy
and nuts Good bye.
Frank CASTOR.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-12-14

Dear santa claus:-For Chrict-
mas. want the following things: 1
pair of shoes, new suit for ten
year-oId boy, and a cap and gloves
and a new waist, candy nuts and orr
anges, and bring me anything else
you want to. Don't forget all the
other boys and girls,
Lawrence Robinson.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-12-14
Northview-

Dear Santa Claus:-Please bring
me big doll with black hair and
brown eyes, bring me a set of dishes
and n rocking chair. Do not forget
my sister Marie. bring her a rub
Der doll and n little bed and a trunk
and book. and bring me a whole lot
of candy and nuts. Your friend.
viran Starr.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-12-14

Dear SANTA Clans:-I live at
Sorthview and 80 70 school every
day, and ! want S,bu to bring mo
some cnndy and doll ana a OOastlng
sled and a new pair OF shoes. Do
not forget to come. From you lEt-
'l1 friend. sen Hood.
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The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-12-14

me doll bed and a trunk. a set OF
dishes. a table, piano and a bed
room suit. and don't forget my littlc
brother Gipson, and bring me some
candy and nuts. Your friend.
Beulah Bnmgardner.
Chestnut street. Adan1ston.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-12-14

Northview.
Dear santa claus:-I hope you
will come to see me Christmas. I
am u good boy and go to school and
mind my teacher Please bring me
a moving picture machine. some frc-
crackers. candy and nuts and any
thing else that YOU care for me 10
have. Your friend.
Daire West.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-12-14

Dear santa CLAUSE Please bring me
a iire wagon and a drum and few
dolls. and candy, nuts and frnltss
that's all. Good bye
Bill Boy ESinnaird.
4O9 Hight st. Wtne Addition.
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Northvlew-
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Louis Stenger.
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NorthvieW.
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Nortllvlew.
Devils Lake inter-ocean and Devils Lake free press. (Devils Lake, Ramsey County, N.D.) 1905-1909, 1908-04-17
EadleS Band Give Dance

The Eagle Band will give another
one of their delightful social events at
the armory Tuesday evening, April
1st. This time the event will be Hard
Time Dance and as an extra induce
ment for the most original costume
representative Of the occasion the
gentlemen will be offered as a prize
one box Of the famous Burns cigars
which have been donated by Dawson
& Henley. And for the lady wearing
the most original costume, hand paint
ed bowl, donated by G. w. Green. In
the afternoon at four O'Clock there will
be a rube parade and in the evening
at the dance the Eagle Band will
iplay the grand march and the. first
waltz and two-step. A warning is be
ing sent out in advance that unless
you wish to be fined you. had better
dispose of your Beau Brummel ward
robe as any one appearing at the
dance with shined shoes. or white
collar or white handkerchief and wear
ing your best clothes or a boiled shirt
will be fined ten cents for each offense
Music will be furnished by Anderson's
orchestra.
Devils Lake inter-ocean and Devils Lake free press. (Devils Lake, Ramsey County, N.D.) 1905-1909, 1908-04-17
II PASSED
Adjourned January Term District
Court Last sWeek---NO jury Called

T. T. fhasatr f'5H 'i.sl - - ~.
The adjourned January term Of the
District court which was in session
last week closed Monday. There was
no jury called so that only court cases
were tried, At this time Judge Cowan
passed sentence on several Of the par
ties convicted earlier in the season.
Those sentenced were: :, :...
Albert Johnson, for conducting a
blind pig at Edmore, 80 days in the
county Jail and fine Of 5000 and costs.
Robert Lee, for assault and battery
received sentence of five days with
fine of $4,000 and cost. IS,
I The case Of Bell Johnson for being
associated with her husband Albert
johnson in Illegal liquor selling at Ed
more was continued until the :. next
term Of court. <sss, Y. .. = ;"
Among the civil cases in which testi-
mony was taken were: 4 n 35-: B. 5::s.a :s.a, = !
Georke Jurgens VS.. Ella j. Roe. r r.
David Rubin VS.. Della Thompson.
Farmers Bank Of Crazy VS.. Keith
Creamery Co.; nj. Il, s, = : +: !. Il: : !
4 Colean Mfg. Go: VS. Frank Ellis 4 !; !.
Johanna Peters ivgsJ al John Peters.
The building Formerly occupied by
the Johnsons at Edmore was ordered
closed. ~ : & Is. '.2 2..SsS.. III !$ , 81: @ s&: :