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The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1909-01-22
The Pure Food Law.

Secretary Wilson says: .'one Of the OBJ
jects Of the law is TO lnf0rm the consumer
Of the presence Of certain harmful drugs in
medic. " The Law requires that the amoun,
Of chtoroiorm. opium. morphine. and
other habit formsng drugs be stated on
the label OF zach bottle. The manufaciur-
ers Of Chamberiain's Cough Remedy have
always claimed that their remedy did not
contain any Of these drugs, and the truth
Of this claim is now fully proven. as no
msniion Of them is made on the label.
This remedy is not only one Of the safest.
but one Of the best in use for coughs and
colds. Its value has been proven beyond
question during the many years il has been
in general use. For sale by Valley Drug
Co.
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PROHIBITION
Dixon Proposes Provisions diving
Status to Land In Fort
Peck Reservation.

Washington, Jan. I5.-Senator
Dixon of Montana has undertaken
to forestall any difficulty that may
arise over the introduction Of IL
quor into the allotted lands Of the
Fort Peck Indian reservation in
that state. The western co1rts
are full Of cases arising over dis.
putes as to whether the state or the
nation has jurisdiction to prevent
the taking Of whisky or other in
toxicants into the homes Of In
dams on allotments granted by the
national government.
Some courts have held in most
cases that an allotment Of land to
an Indian has the effect OF recogniz
in him as a citizen Of the United
States and it Is generally contend
ed that such citizenship makes him
amenable to the state law. On
the other hand it has been con-
tended that the government does
not surrender its guardianship
simply because 1t establishes him
on a tract OF land in his name.
In the case OF the Fort Peck re-
servstion M. Dixon proposes a
provision to the effect that the
lands allotted, those retained or
reserved and the surplus lands sold
or otherwise disposed OF shall be
subject, for period -ot twenty FIVE
years, 10 all the laws of,,he United
States prohibiting the in,roduction
OF intoxicants INTO the Indian coun-
try and that abe Indian alloters,
whether under the care of an In
dian agent or not shall for a like
period be subject to all the laws
in United States prohibiting the
sale or other disposition of intoxi :.
cants to Indians.
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CENTEN'Y
The Day to Be Observed In Gull
bertson with Appropriate Ex-
ercises In Opera Hall.

The leading citizens of Culbertson have
agreed to make Feb Il, 1909. a holiday
and the merchants and other business
houses have signed an agreement to close
at noon of that day and to remain closed
the balance OF day, in order to fttingly cell
ebrate the one hundredth anniversary of
the birth Of Abraham Lincoln. who stands
with George Washington as one Of the
greatest Presidents of the United States.
At meeting Of those interested the fol-
lowing committees we're selected:
Committee on Arrangements: X. O.
Slette. Louis Johnson and DIR. H. d. Ed
monds.
Committee on Hall Decoration: Mes
danes Tanner. Brooks and Folkestad.
A programme has been arranged for
speeches and music to take place in Tan
ner's Opera Hall in the afternoon at ago
o'clock. Rev. Jasper Weber has consented
to act as Master of Ceremonies and MRS.
]. T. Ciapper as Musical Director.
Following is the programme as arranged
so far:
Invocation by Rev. Jasper Weber
Lincoln's Early Career. ....... ..-..
Attorney Harry II. Dale
Music. ............
Lincoln as LAWYER. Atty X. 0. Lunke
............ Music. ..........
Lincoln as Humorist. Atty Paul Babcock
Lincoln. the Statesman. Atty +. NJ Catlin
........ Music. c.......
Lincoln. the Christian. Rev !. b. Butter
........ Music. ............
EVENING
Eighth Grade Graduating Exercises
In the evening there will be exercises in
the school house by the teachers and pu-
pills. the programme Of which will be given
later.
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STOCK GRAZING
harbert Introduces q Bili Desig.
mated to Protect Thickiy
Settled Districts.

Stockmen Of Montana will be greatly in
terested in oil, introduced by Represent
ative Harbert Of Fla,head. making it un-
lawful for livestock to run at large in any
county in which three-fourths Of the lands
are under fence. or in any portion of a
county where three-fourths Of this portion
is under fence. The bill provides, howev-
er. that where onc-fourth OF any district is
used for grazing Of cattle or horses on the
public domain or on unfcnced lands. such
district shall be excluded from the opera
tion OF the act. Notwithstanding the fact
that the county may csme within its proyi-
sions. The county commissioners shall
designate such townships or parts Of town
ships which shall be excluded from the
provisions Of the act.
The act makes all livestock found within
the prohibited district estrays, to be treat
ed under the Law providing for The disposi.
tion OF estrays. The penalty for violation
OF the proposed act is q fine Of no. less
than one hundred dollars for each ofense.
LOCAL OPTION PROVIDED
The act virtually provides for local OPP
tion in the matter. section two providing.
III shall be the duty Of the board Of
county commissioners nj the respective
counties Of this state when twenty-five or
more freeholders shall make application
for the enforcement Of this act to st once
determine whether or not three -fourths Of
the lands. outside Of tbs incorporated cities
and towns. in such county, are under
fence, or whether three-fourths or any por-
tion Of any county separated from the bal
ance Of said county by natural barrier, is |
under fence"
DUTY OF COUNTY BOARDS.
''Section five. II shall be the duty of
the board Of county commissioners, on re-
ceipt of certified copy Of such list of the
lands. outside Of the incorporated cities and
towns. under fence and not under fence.
from the county assessor. to At once deter
mine whether OF not sufficient per centum
Of the lands in such county or portion OF
county as provided herein. Is under fence 10
bring said county or portion Of said county
within the provisions OF this act. and If il
is found that three-fourths OF the lands Of
said county or portion Of said county. out
side Of the incorporated cities and towns. |
is under fence. il shall be the duty Of the |
board OF county commissioners to make
such entry in the records OF their Office and |
publish notice thereof for at least four sue |
cessive weeks in the official paper in such |
county, setting forth the fact that three
fourths oi the lands in such county or por-
tion Of county. outside Of the incorporated
cities and towns. is under fence. and that |
livestock found running at large in such
county or portion Of county on and alter
thirty days from the first publication Of
said notice. shall be treated as'-strays, and
estrays IN any county in which a, leas,
three fourths OF the area. outside Of the
cities and towns therein. shall be under
enclosure or fence may be taken up at any
time in the year"
ASSIST THE FARMERS.
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NEW COUNTY
Name Suggested by a "Friend OF
the Indians" at
Poplar

Editor Searchlight:
We look to the future and know that i,
will not be long before Poplar. the Agency,
becomes business place in this section of
the country.
One Of the objects of the people now is
the county division which is for the benefit
OF all. and all look forward to il with great
interest. When we secure the object
sought. next comes the naming of the new
county which before being given. a SUBJ
stantial name must be considered.
We see through the columns of the
Searchlight that the new county to be, EN-
braces almost entirely the whole of the
Fort Peck Indian Reservation and ~e, the
majority. consider il wise to name our new
county alter an Indian or one who has
lived among our Indians. who has worked
faithfully and successfully with them.
We therefore ask that this article, al
though not Of much importance to be given
a consideration. that our new county in
herit name belonging to an Indian. We
ask for our Indian friends that this new
county be named after an Indian or one
who has worked in the uplifting of our
American Indians on the Fort Peck indian
Reservation. "A rose by any other name
would smell as sweet" SO the name OF
Lone Dog. Deer TAN. Lohmiller or Lind
sey will not matter SO long as we. the ma
iority, secure the object sought. not the
people of Poplar and vicinity -
ALPHA BgTTIcus,
A friend OF the Indians.
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Carter's Postal Savings
Bill Before Senate.

Washington, ian. 2o.-During
consideration Of the postal savings
bank bill IN the senate today Sena-
tor Carter offered a substitute for
the section regarding the payment
OF interests on deposits. The new
section provides for the payment
o... each ysas u TIVE p-E cen. ea
deposits OF not less than one dol
lsr nor more than $500 and ac-
cumulated interest. Senator Full
ton urged Mr. Carter 10 permit the
bill TO go over that the omnibus
claims bill might be taken up. He
ventured the belief that all senators
realized that there could be no vote
on ,he measure al tine present ses-
sion.
.All senators do not realize
that" replied Mr. Carter.
.'If what the senator suggests
is true" interiected Mr.. Hopkins,
81 hope the bull will be pressed in
season and out of season. Ii is q
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WHIPPING POST
Said to Be No Opposition to Bill
and II Will Probably BE
Passed.

The bill introduced by Representative
A. II. Gray in the legislature. providing
for the corporal punishment Of all wife
beaters and vagrants. has been placed on its
second reading and is now in the hands Of
the Judiciary COMMITTEES. Mr.. GRAY stated
yesterday tha, there is no opposition to the
bill. and that in all probability j, will be
passed upon the recommendation Of the
committee.
Several years ago the legislature Of Del
aware passed bill providing for the pub
lie whipping Of all wife-bea,efs. Three
years ago. Oregon. following in the steps
Of her sister state. passed . bill providing
fer the whipping of persons convicted Of
wife-beatipg and vagrancy. The Oregon
law. after which the proposed Montana Law
is modelled. provides that WHIPPING be done
within the Jail. The sentiment in Helena
seems to be strongly in favor Of public
whipping. inasmuch as il would be more
ignominious.
The bill as introduced by Mr.. Gray fol-
lows:
Section !. That if any person being the
husband OF any women. shall assault. strike
or oeat MS vile. ot il any pu.so. -ao /.
vagrant shall live on the earnings Of fal.
len women. such persons upon conviction
thereof. in addition TO the punishment now
provided by law. or hereafter to be provided
for such offense. shall be whipped not e,-
ceeding.3o or less than 10 lashes after the
removal Of the outer clothing: and il any
court shall. under the provisions OF this act.
order and direct punishment by whipping
as above provided. the same shall be ad
minisiered by the sheriff of the county or
any constable thereof, or by any policeman
Of any corporate city or town xherein such
Judgment shall be rendered.
Sec. ?. All acts and parts Of acts in con-
flicis herewith are hereby repealed.
Sec. >. This act shall be in full force
and effect from and after It's passage and
approval by the governor.
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bill in thesinterest Of the people
and is favored by the president, by
the prcs,dent-elect and by the post
mas,sr-general. and it should
pass. Mr.. Carter said that after
senators had had an opportunity TO
speak, he would ask that day be
fixed for a vote. The bill was then
laid aside.
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$4,000 Reward

For the recovery Of bay. standardized
mare. siA years old. I6h hands high and
weight about 1900 when taken. White on
hind heel and small curb on left hind leg.
Mare very gentle and not branded when
taken. w. b. FosIxs.
3otf Glendive. Montana
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ASSIST THE FARMERS.

II is said that this act would be OF great
assistance 10 farming communities. in that
stray livestock would be kept out Of fields
and orchards. but that in lis operation il
would not affect the grazing districts Of the
state. nor would il work hardship on the
ordinary stockman. but il would make The
stockman who has no compunction about
allowing his stock to ruin the property Of
his neighbor. more cautious in fattening
his animals in the fields OF another.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-09
HEFLIN SPEAKS
 AT HAYNEYILLE
SAYS FARMERS ARE PUTTING THEMSELVES IN POSITION TO REBUkE METHODS EMPLOYED BY COTTON GAMBLERS.

Hayneville, September S.-(Special) Congressman Henin, with agricultural experts, spoke here today to a large and enthusiastic audience. His speech was on agricultural topics and in part was as follows:
 Agriculture is the cornerstone on which all other industries rest All men are dependent on the farmer, and the man with the hoe Is carrying out the command that the Almighty gave to Adam In the Garden of Eden when He told him Ito dress and to keep it..
 The farmer of all men ought to be the most prosperous and independent. He should be prince In the Kingdom of agriculture But, the combination of manufacturing interests operating through gambling exchanges have for long time obtained his products at low and unprofta ble prices. It Is easy to understand how this was done. These giant interests were organized. They had a common interest and the intel ligence to work together toward common end. The farmers were unor-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-09

Spiegle Hartsell; W. D. Pate, Hartford A. D. Bentley, Rockford; E. A. Bright, Sylacauga; w. O. Satterfeld. Goldville; w. F. Curwin, Anniston; J. P. Durpier, Ashford; Oscar Pitts, McFall; c. E. Grower, Hef1in; J. o. Tollison, Hefin; w. J. Parker, Fruithurst; J. P. Tread away, Jacksonville; J. D. McAuley, Jack sonville R. L. Borders, Choccolocco; J.. M. Andrews, Boundidge; H. D. Russell, Troy; M. A. Smith, Camp Hill: s. A. Jordan, Slocomb; o. R. Gidlsy, Oxford; J. W. Dingler. Muscadine; Garry Gricc. Edwardsville; J. F.. Cunningham, Collins vile; John Sledge, Roanoke; F. W. Horn, Anniston; John Green, Hefiin; w. E. Beelan, Hef1in; John E. Harrison, Annis- ton J. R. Horn, Oxford; Thos. O.. Spreg- gins, Alexander City; Jas. T. Farmer. Alexandria; R. D. Jones, Tallapoosa, Ga; G. V. Landers, Newell; J. Bynum, Oneonta; J. w. Kilgore, Jr., Equality; Chas. R. Barker. P. M, Anniston; J. A. Giles, ex-carrier, Atlanta, Ga; w. w. Fowler. Hightower; B. H. Griffith, Att lanta, Ga.; E. A. Jones, Tallapoosa, Ga; H. Guterman, Birmingham News report CT; Charles Shares, Warrior; H. A. Lane. Anniston; Julius Merritt, Dothan; R. H. Carlisle, Alexander City; A. c. Clayton, Alabama City; William Shurett, Rock ford; l.. B. Lackey Dawson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-09
CONDITIONS IMPROVED.
Shops at New Decatur Working on
 Better Time.

Decatur, September 8.-(Special.)- There Is some change for the better In the conditions at the Louisville and Nashville railroad shops in New Deca- tur. These shops are now working six days a week a part of the time. this being the first time that such condi- tions have existed since March. 1908.
 The forge shop, which was closed for several months. opened up yester- day and it is said that this department will now continue in operation. It is said that the traffic on the road, both freight and passenger. Is on the in crease and 1t Is believed that before many more months that there will be greater change for the better in the condition of these shops.
 For more than a year these shops have been working a greatly reduced force of men and working only from four to five days week. The pay roll is less than half what 1t was IS months ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-09
CRIME FASTENED
 UPON WHITE MAN N

sCartersvlle, Ga, September S-At spe- cial term of the Barlow county superior court here Jack Worthington, white, was today convicted of criminal assault upon Miss Mary Elrod, with recommendation to mercy, and was sentenced to 20 years fin the pententiary. Dink Worthington co-defendant, was acquitted.
 The case of Will Goldeh, another white man, charged with criminally assaulting Miss Annie Gentry, is now on trial.
 Although there was considerable ex- oitement in northern Barlowe county fol- lowing the assaults on Miss McElrod and Miss Gentry and threats of lynching were freely made the excitement was appeased when the special term of court was or dered to try the cases. While the yer dict in the Worthington. case fails to meet the approval of many of the hund- reds of citizens from the northern sec tion of the county who are in attend ance upon the court it is not apprehended that there will be any attempt to do either of the Worthngtons violence.
 The spectacle of three white men fac ing trial at the same term of court charged with criminal assaut-a crime heretofore associated almost exclusively with a certain type of the negro-is un- paraleled in the history of American courts until the details of the assaults upon the two young women as recited by them were revolting.
 Miss Elrod was enticed from her home by Jack Worthington and his nephew, Dink, who invited her to take drive Out of sight of her home they drove to a lonely spot in the woods and there mistreated the girl. returning her to her home at very late hour In the night The following day the men were barely saved from mob and even since their incarceration in the local jail for weeks ago armed guards have been prepared night and day for an expected assault upon the building. A little more than two weeks ago the excitement in the Taylorville the scene of the assault. was increased by the capture of William Golden. 52 years old. charged with the assault upon Miss Gentry. It is certain that Judge Fite's ordering of the spe- cia1 term of court was all that pre- vented at least an attempt to lynch the three men.
 Howard Stokley, negro. IS in Jaii and will probably be tried tomorrow on the charge of criminally assaulting T. year-old negro girl.
 A verdict in the Golden case Is ex- pected tomorrow morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-09
SPIRO HARDWARE CO.,, 1920 Third Ave.

explain their many superior points.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-09
Turns States Evidence.

Pittsburg, September s.-Isaac N Barto, former wire chief of the Western Union Telegraph company here, today turned states evidence against E. B. Saylor, former district manager of the company in the trial of Barto and Saylor, who, with William H. Thompson and w. H.. Smith, brokers. are charged with con- spiracy in the alleged tapping of wires of the Chicago board of trade and selling quotations to bucket shops. Barto testl- fled that Saylor handed him money on two occasions and that he divided the money with two employees of the com pany.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-09

ganized; they had no concert of ac- tion; they accepted the New Englahd and foreign manufacturers statements about prices for their products. Tn csc mighty interests deceived the farmer and succeeded In getting his products at low price
 "I am glad to see that the farmers of the south are waking up-waking from the long hypnotic spell under which these interests have held them. Today instead of seeing the scattered fragments of a kindred interest In the field of southern agriculture, we behold an organization into which these frag ments are being gathered and this splendid organization of farmers is marching to the music of common interest and moving toward high and common destiny. Bearing malice to- ward no class of men engaged in legit- innate business but determined to break down the barriers that human greed and cunning have placed between the farmer and worthy existence, with this end in view the Farmers union has a great mission to perform and is al- ready rendering valuable service to the south The Farmers union has not done the cotton gamblers of New York perdcted 1t would do. It has made no war on men engaged in other legiti- mate occupation. It has realized and recognized the fact that the honest merchant and honest banker has a legitimate and important function to perform in the south and in the coun- try. The farmer has simply made known his purpose to garner in his barn and enjoy at his hearthstone the full and fair fruits of his labor When the farmer prospers all classes pros per. I call upon the farmers, the mer- chants, the bankers and all of the south to stand together and pull together for fair prices and living profits for this cotton crop. This crop has cost more than any crop ever produced and ought to bring more than 15 cents per pound."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-09
BRICK SMASHES
 WINDOW OF GAR

Jackson, Miss. September S.-(Speci al J. As President Harahan and other Illinois Central officials entered Jackson tonight en route to New Orleans, some miscreant threw brick bat through the plate glass window of his observation car, scattering glass over the occupants. but fortunately injuring nobody.
 The train did not stop in Jackson but slowed up long enough to report the out rage and send local detectives to the scene. There have been no arrests so far, but the search will be thorough.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-09

Is charged with having taken away
 from home a 10-year-old girl, her
 grandchild, and keeping It at Attalla. She will be removed to Huntsville to- morrow for trial. Mrs. Morris says that she took the child openly, as she had often done before, with the consent of its parents. and she is at a loss 10 why criminal proceedings should have been instituted against her
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-09
HARPER & GOODRICH
 BUY BIG SHOE STOCK.

Messrs. Harper and Goodrich. pro- prietors of the Harper Williams Mercan- tile company, have returned from Cin- cinnati and Memphis. where they secured two large and exceptionally high-class stocks of fine shoes at a small per cent of their invoice value. The shoes, which consists of men, women and children sizes, are new stock and this seasons styles.
 The entire stocks are put in big sale at a mere song, that the Harper-Wil- Hams Mercantile company start of this morning at 215 North Twentieth street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-09
-------ss'7-------- This Is What a Mutt Dld.

New York, September s.-A man who gave his name to the police as A. Mutt, sprang from trolley car late this after noon and dived over the rail or the Brooklyn bridge into the East river l2o feet below. A tug boat captain fished out the man. He was unconscious, but re- yived tonight at the hospital and may live. -
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-09
ELDERLY LADY ARRESTED.
Is Being Held on Charge of Kidnapping
 Grandchild.

Gadsden, September S.-(Special.)- Mrs. Martha Morris, lady past the three-score years and 10 has been ar
 rested here and placed in the county jail on charge of Kidnapping, pre- ferred by parties in Huntsville. She
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-09
Roosevelt Requests Fish.

Washington, September s-Former Pres ident Roosevelt has requested that the United States government send supply of black bass to British East Africa, to be deposited in Lake Naivasha. The request will be compiled with if possible.