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The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-02-25
MACvEACH SELECTED
FOR CABINET
CHICAGO MAN CHOSEN FOR POSI-
TlON OF SECRETARY OF
THE TREASURY

New York, Feb. 24.-President- elect
Taft completed his cabinet today with
the offer of the treasury portfolio and
its acceptance. The offer was made
to and accepted by Franklin Mac
Neagh of Chicago. This is as near a
positive statement of what is believed
to be the fact as may be made in
the face of an absolute refusal by Mr..
Taft to throw any light on the situa-
ton. Mr.. Taft justified his silence on
the ground that he declared some time
ago that he would give out no infor-
nation regarding the makeup of his
cabinet until he was ready to an
nounce it in its entirety. In spite of
strong belief that Mr. MacVeagh has
accepted the portfolio, 1t was reported
that the name of A. p. Hepburn of
New York, formerly comptroller of
the currency, had figured largely in
the conference on the subject 1t is
assumed that should anything elimi-
nate Mr.. MacVeagh from the list, Mr.
Hepburn would be selected
Mr. Taft's request brought Frank II.
Hitchcock from Washington early to-
day, and the two were in lengthy con-
ference twice.
James H. Sheffield, president of the
Yale alumni of this city, received Mr..
Taft's promise to come here and ad-
dress the association on March 90.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-02-25
MAY PROVE COOPER
A DEFAULTER
ATTORNEYS FOR PROSECUTION
IN MURDER CASE MAKE Sc
RioUs ASSERTION.

Nashville. Tenn, Feb. 24.-"We ex-
a defaulter to the extent of more than
100000 while clerk and master OF
chancery of Maury county"
This announcement by attorneys for
the prosecution caused much dissen-
sion at today's trial of Sharpe and the
Coopers, charged with the killing OF
former Senator Carmack. After an
exciting day the session closed with
Colonel Cooper yet on the stand.
The state resurrected some old leg
islative records concerning an investi-
cation into the defalcation of State
Treasurer M. T. Polk In the early
sos. 1t offered to prove that thou
sands of dollars of the states money
was invested by Polk with Colonel
Cooper and others in a Mexican silver
mining scheme and other financial un-
dertakings.
Colonel Cooper said in answer to
questions that the supposed irregulari-
ties in his office of clerk and master
of chancery We're due to bad manage
ment and poor bookkeeping and that
every dollar was made good. He ad-
mitted that Polk was his partner in
the ventures, but claimed that he
(Cooper) never handled the money
and had no knowledge that it was
taken from the states strongbox.
Colonel Cooper repeatedly urged
Judge Anderson to let the state ask
any question on any subject" but
when court adjourned the crosse exam
ination had only fairly started
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-02-25
ATTORNEYS WRESTLE
IN COURT
WORDS BETWEEN BUTTE LAW.
YERS LEAD TO A LIVELY
SCUFFLlNG MATCH.
Special to The Daily Missoulian.

Special to The Daily Missoulian.
Butte, Feb. 24.-There was the live
liest kind of row in Judge Michael
DOMAINS courtroom this morning when
j. j. McHatton, former judge of the
Butte bench. made an attack upon L.
p Forrestall when he believed the lat
ter cast an insinuation against the
truth of an affidavit filed by McHat-
ton. The men did not come to blows
but they had wrestling match, going
to the floor together. Court officials
separated them before any blood could
be drawn or damage sustained.
Donlan scored Mediation in particular
and said he should be the last man
practicing before the Butte bar to
commit such an offense. Donlan
threatened to throw the case out of
court and told the attorneys they could
take it any place they liked. He would
listen to no explanations from Nc
Hatton and told him he was wholly
at fault. Jail was also threatened.
The attorneys finally prevailed upon
Donlan to continue the hearing. The
case is that of Bordeaux against Bor-
deaux, "a matter which has been before
the courts of Silver Bow and the su-
preme court for 10 years past The
present hearing was upon an order to
show cause why Bordeaux should not
pay his wife $500 month as alimony
and $4,000 as attorneys fees. This
evening Judge Donlan rendered his de-
cision, allowing 800 as alimony and
$500 attorneys fees.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-02-25
TO BUILD TENEMENTS,

New York, Feb. 24.--It was an
nounced today that Mrs. w. X Van
derbilt, Sr., has given more than ST.
100000 for the erection of four mod
ern tenements for persons suffering
with tuberculosis. The buildings are
to be opened in connection with DR..
Henry l.. Sievley's tuberculosis clinic
of the Presbyterian hospital. A mod
crate rental will be charged. The build
ings will be erected on a large tract
close to the East river and each will
contain about 375 apartments of from
two to five rooms and bath.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-02-25
ATTORNEY GENERAL
TEST|F|ES
GAlEN is AGAIN ON THE STAND
BEFORE LAND lNvESTIGAT-
ING COMMITTEE.
peclal to The Daily MissouIian.

Special to The Daily MissouIian.
Helena, Feb. 24.-The legislative
state land inquiry committee resumed
its hearing at the capitol today, two
witnesses being examined-Attorney
General Galen and State Land Agent
Neill Their testimony was largely a
resume of their former evidence, being
supplemental in nature. The attorney
general submitted a copy of letter
transmitted by the board to Estimator
Bowser, which gave him explicit in
structions as to estimates on land
which was later sold to the lumber
companies. He also told of a report
of his own, submitted to the board
after his personal inspection of the
tracts involved. The land agent re-
newed his statement concerning the
estimates and the like, after which the
body went into executive session with
regard to the formulation of a report
for submission to the legislature.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-02-25
N 'LACHLAN SUBMITS
STEAMSHIP BILL
INTRODUCES MEASURE IN CON.
GREss PROVIDING FOR GOV.
MENT LINE TO PANAMA.

Los Angeles, Feb. PA special to
an evening newspaper from washing
ton says that Congressman McLach-
Ian, of this district, introduced a bill
in the house today providing for the
establishment by the federal govern
ment of a line of steamships to run
between the Isthmus of Panama and
the Pacific coast ports.
The bill provides: That the Pana
ma Railway company be and is here
by directed to operate line of steam
ers for the transportation of passen-
gers and freight along the Pacific
coast of the United States in connec
ton with the line of steamers along
the Atlantic coast and the Panama
railroad, now operated by said COM
pany, and to make regular calls at all
the principal Pacific coast ports of the
United States, including Seattle, Ia
coma, San Francisco, San Pedro and
San Diego, from east to west termi-
nails of said railroad. That the said
railroad company be and is hereby di-
rected to charter, purchase or cause
to be constructed, ten steamers suit
able for the purpose of said line with
capacity of at least 5000 tons and
an actual speed of at least IL knots.
That the sum of $40, ,000, 900, or so
much thereof as may be necessary,
be appropriated, and the senate is
hereby authorized to expend out of
the treasury of the United States
this amount for the purpose of this
act. That the sum so expended or so
much thereof as possible, be returned
to the treasurer of the United States
from the net earnings of the said
Panama Railroad company"
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-02-25
HUNGRY FISHERMEN
RESCUED
FOUR MEN WHO SUBSISTED ON
cRAWFIsH FOR FIVE WEEKS
ARE FOUND ON ISLAND.

San Pedro, Cal, Feb. 24-Captain
Swanson in the launch Leone arrived
here this morning from Santa Cruz
island, where he found four marooned
fishermen, who have been living on
crawfish and spearfish as they were
able to catch them for nearly five
weeks.
The men, Charles Erickson, Jack
Anderson, French Joe and Russian
Pete, cod fishers, state they were fish
ing for chocise vasquez off Santa
Barbara, but had been abandoned be-
cause of rough weather. When their
stock of provisions gave out they
were forced to subsist on crawfish,
with no bread. coffee or fresh meat,
for 2S days. They suffered from cold
and general discomfort during the
storm period, which lasted from the
middle of January until they were
taken on board the Leone on Monday
last.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-02-25
TWO DESPERATE MEN
ESCAPE
PRISONERS SUCCEED IN GETTING
OUT OF NEW WESTMINSTER
PENlTENTIARY.

New Westminster, B. c., Feb. "a
Early this morning two desperate
criminals made their escape from the
penitentiary and the men are now sup
posed to be hiding in the brush in
the vicinity of Port Moody, prepara-
tory to making another dash toward
safer localities this evening. A large
posse is out after the men, and it is
not thought they can escape the net
which is being spread about them.
The escaped prisoners are John La
bournette and Alfred SHELTON The
former was serving a 10-year sentence
for burglary in Vancouver, the crime
having been committed last March.
Shelton was originally sentenced at
Nanaimo to a two-year term and was
later sentenced to another term of two
years for crime committed at Van
couver, his residence at the peniten-
tiary beginning in September, 1907
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-02-25
GOVERNOR OF MONTANA CHOSEN
PRESIDENT OF THE DRY
FARMING CONGRESS.
ARID SOILS DISCUSSED
Interesting Addresses Are Delivered
'Rsiative to the Proper Treatment Of
Ground in Semi Dry Districts and
the Best Methods of Conserving the
Moisture in Such Land.

Cheyenne, Wyo, Feb. 24.-Discussior
of the proper methods of treating ari6
soils occupied the attention of the
Tranmissouri Dry Farming congress
today. When James McColl, represent
ing Australia, took the chair, there
was fully double the attendance of the
opening session, delegates who had
been delayed having arrived in large
numbers.
Edwin l.. Norris, governor of Mon
tana, was unanimously chosen presi-
dent of the congress for the ensuing
dent that Billings, Mont, will be Sc
lected as the next place of meeting
All other candidates have apparently
withdrawn.
The following officers were also
named by the committee and ratified
by the congress:
Vice presidents, J. A. Whidtsoe of
Utah, d. A. Hoskins of New Mexico
w. H. Olin of Colorado
The executive committee included M.
r. Hartung, Wyoming; A. Atkinson,
Montana; DR.. Thatcher, Washington,
and w. j. Kerr of Oregon.
John T. Burns, former secretary OF
the Colorado State Commercial asso :
Citations, was elected secretary and
treasurer for the ensuing year.
The question that produced the most
lively debate of the session was the
method of conserving the moisture of
soils in regions where rainfall is
.~xo% l., 4
planting.
A feature of the congress this after
noon was the introduction of resolu-
tions which We're referred to the reso-
lutfons committee and which are
likely to arouse some debate later.
One resolution proposed to change
the name to the International Arid
Farming congress and establish per-
manent headquarters in some western
city A large number of delegates in
sist on the word dry and the effort
to substitute "arid" promises to lead
to some discussion.
Resolutions were also introduced and
referred urging government assistance
in the building of good roads, oppos
ing the recommendation by the con-
gress of any particular system Of dry
farming method, asking for govern
ment cooperation in gathering addi-
tional information relative to dry
farming results and statistics and ask
ing that dry farmed crops be included
in the government crop reports.
Colorado won the cup for the best
state exhibit of dry farm products.
Keen Brothers of Colorado Springs
were awarded the Denver Post cup,
while the first Denver Chamber of
Commerce cup for the best individual
display went to A. M. Axelson.
Charles Green of Leroy, Colo, took
second place.
The prize for the best fruit display
was awarded to f. r. Parsons of Par
ker, Colo.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-02-25
DIES FROM HIS INJURIES.
ecial to The Daily Missoulian.

Special to The Daily Missoulian.
Helena, Feb. 24.-Ole Synness, E
teamster who was caught under his
wagon yesterday and dragged for some
distance by a runaway team, died to-
day from the effects of injuries re.
ceived in the accident
With his son, Synnes started from
Wolf Creek. to Mitchell and attempted
to drive down an ice-coated mountain
road. The wagon slid over the en-
bankment and upset. The driver was
caught under the rig and was dragged
for some distance by the team, which
became frightened and ran away. The
boy was injured but slightly.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-02-25
EXAMINATION COMPLETED.

New York, Feb. 24--Cross- examina-
tion of Miss Mabel McCausland, the
complainant witness in the case of
Mrs. Mararet Teal charged with at
tempted subornaton Of perjury in con-
nection with the Helen Kelly Could
Frank J. Gould divorce action, was
completed at today's session of the
trial here. Efforts were made by
counsel for the defendant to show that
Miss McCausland, while pretending
friendship for Mrs. Teal had tried to
entrap her. Miss McCausland denied
such imputation
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-02-25
OFFICIALS DENOUNCED.

Salt Lake City, Feb 24.-Denuncia-
ton of federal office holders in Utah
and appeals to the legislature to enact
statewide prohibition bill were
heard at large mass meeting called
at the Salt Lake theater by jealous
anti-liquor republicans tonight. Re-
publican voters from % of the 81
counties of the state were present as
delegates. High dignitaries of the
Mormon church and Gentle ministers
spoke from the same platform
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-02-25
AN ANT|-POLYCAMY
AMENDMENT DESIRED

Sacramento, Feb. 24.-Assemblyman
Grove l.. Johnson of Sacramento,
whose Japanese bills aroused the
arta gonism of President Roosevelt, in
iroduced in the Legislature late this
afternoon a joint resolution asking
for a convention to amend the consti-
tuition so as to prohibit polygamy. 1t
requests all other legislatures now in
session to join in the movement. The
measure was introduced at the re-
quest of Mrs. Hester T. Griffin Of
Los Angeles. president of the Wom-
ans Christian Temperance union
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-02-25
VALUABLE NECKLACE
OF PEARLS STOLEN

San Francisco, Feb. PA $50, 900
pearl necklace belonging to Miss Jen-
ME Crocker of this city was stolen
during the Mardi Gras ball given by
Mrs. Charles o. Alexander at the ST.
Francis hotel last night. The theft
was not reported to the police until
tonight, though numerous Pinkerton
detectives have been at work on the
case since the loss was discovered. No
clue to the robber has been discovered.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-02-25
A HEAVY BURDEN.

London, Feb. PA dispatch to the
Times from Vienna says Austria s
military preparations are costing $780,
600 daily and represent burden that
cannot be borne indefinitely. 1t
would, nevertheless. be premature, says
the dispatch, to regard war as certain
and it may be confidently asserted
that the nearer the possibility Of an
armed conflict appears the greater is
the desire in Austria that it may be
avoided
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-02-25
AUSTRIANS LYNCHED.

Vienna Feb. 24-It is reported here
that two Austrians who were taken
for spies have been lynched at Cettin-
je, Montenegro. One is said to have
been at one time porter in the Aus
trian embassy at Constantinople Ac-
cordng to the report the ears and
noses of both men were cut off
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-02-25
ROBBER KILLS CLERK.

Hutchinson, Kan, Feb. 24.-Jesse
Haymaker, aged % years, night clerk
for the Wells Fargo Express company
at the Santa Fe depot, was shot and
killed early today by a robber, who
then looted the express Office safe
Haymaker was killed by his own re-
VolVer.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-02-25
TEN PERSONS KILLED.

Hamburg, Feb 24.-Ten persons
We're killed and II injured tonight
through the slipping of a gangway be-
tween the wharf and the steamer Kais-
erin Auguste Victoria, which was be-
ing loaded preparatory to sailing for
New York Saturday. No passengers
We're among the victims.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-02-25
ONE BODY RECOVERED.

Seattle, Feb. 24-One of the dead
men who were imprisoned behind the
cave-in on the tunnel for the north
trunk sewer yesterday morning, was
recovered this morning at O'clock
1t was the body of Duncan Robertson
1t will probably be two days before
the body Of August Stangel will be To-
Gated.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-02-25
DENIES THE REPORT.

Washington, Feb. 24.-After an Off
cial investigation conducted by cable
Baron Mayer des Planches. the Ital-
ian ambassador, has issued an official
denial of a published story that, fol-
lowing the Italian earthquake, a large
number of orphaned children had been
sold into white slavery abroad
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-02-25
MUST GO TO PRISON.

New York, Feb. 24.-The trial of
Carl Fischer Hansen, the lawyer and
society man charged with having
brbed witness, was closed today, the
defendant pleading guilty to an
amended complaint charging at
tempted bribery. A penitentiary SEN
tence of one year was imposed on
Fischer Hansen.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-02-25
TAKES LONG WALK.

Chicago. Feb. 24.-John Schumann
arrived in Chicago tonight after
remarkable walk from New York. He
covered 1900 miles in 316 walking
hours. He left New York January
13. He said that on March he would
start from Chicago to push wheel
barrow to New York
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-02-25
BREAKS INDOOR RECORD.

Toronto, Ont, Feb. 24.-Fred
Simpson, an Indian, ran 10 miles
here tonight in $3.50, breaking all in
door records. His time for five miles,
25:35 is also a new record
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-02-25
EAGLES TO MEET.

Omaha, Feb. 24.-The date for the
national meeting of the F'raternal Or
der of Eagles to be held in Omaha has
been fixed for Sept. 13 to 90 inclusive.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-02-25
COMMITTEE WILL RECOMMEND
CONCURRENCE IN IRRIGATION
MEASURE AS CHANGED.
TWO HEARINGS ARE HELD
After Listening to Those Opposed to
and Those Favoring the Various
No. 18, Legislators Decide to Report
II for Passage as Amended.
pecial to The Daily Missoulian.

Special to The Daily Missoulian.
Helena, Feb 24.-Senate Bill No. IS,
relating to the formation of irrigation
districts and which has aroused much
opposition in western Montana, will
be reported back to the house by the
committee on irrigation and water
rights for concurrence as amended.
This decision was arrived at today
after two hearings by the committee,
one yesterday afternoon at the rooms
of the Commercial club when the op-
ponents of the bill stated their reasons
for opposing the measure, and the
other at noon today, when the advo-
Gates not of this particular measure,
but of some measure providing for the
creation of irrigated districts, stated
to the committee what they desired.
o. w. Mcconnell spoke in favor OF
the bill, and explained that the
amendments which had been offered
to the bill were perfectly satisfactory
to him. He stated that he did not
represent the Bitter Root Develop
ment & Irrigation company, and had
never received one dollar of its money.
He said that the bill was drafted by
himself after weeks of study, and
that 1t was desired by a combination
of agents of various companies inter-
ested in the development of Montana
He denied that there was any ulterior
motive behind the bill, or that any
effort was being made to seize vested
rights.
Perfectly Satisfied.
Mr.. Mcconnell was interrogated at
length concerning features which the
Bitter Rooters deemed Objectionable,
and when amendments were offered to
cover such objections he said he was
perfectly satisfied with the amend
ments.
House Bill No. IT'S, by Whaley, au-
thorizing the state board of land COM
missioners to invest school income
funds in the bonds of irrigation dis
tricts, had no connection with this
bill, declared Mr., Mcconnell, and
should not be considered in connection
Herewith.
He said he just knew in a general
way what the Whaley bill provided
for and that was all.
- H. rOote OF Flatnead county said
he hoped the committee would pass
the bill after it was amended, because
If it were killed it would mean the
death of the Flathead for two years
more, where irrigation projects are un-
der construction and more are con-
Mr.. Foote opposed a limi-
tation of the acreage a man should
have before being given a vote, ex-
that one of the directors of
the Flathead project only owned Is
acres of land, but that If the limita-
ton was raised it would give him no
vote in the district.
Robert O'Hara of Hamilton dis
eussed the various features of the BILL
amendments, but urging
the passage of the measure He dis
1ussed the various features of it and
pointed out wherein they are right.
Charles Wagner who spoke at the
meeting yesterday, also spoke today.
but he urged that the bill be killed.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-02-25
LOWER HOUSE REJECTS ALL
AMENDMENTS TO LEGISLATIVE
APPROPRIATION BILL.
PARTY LINES NOT DRAWN
After Heated Discussion of the Mat
ter the House OF Representatives
Kills All the Proposed Increases in
Pay for the President, Vice presi.
dent, Speaker and judiciary.

washington, Feb. 24.-With its war
paint on, the mouse of representatives
defied the senate today by rejecting
its amendments to the legislative an
preparation bin providing salary in
creases for the president the vice
president, the speaker, the judiciary
and for the creation of the offices of
under secretary and fourth assistant
secretary of state. Party lines were
opllterated completely. Not before
during the present congress has the
speaker been compelled to WELD his
gavel with such force to bring about
order as today. OF parliamentary tam
giles there were many, but the vetera n
presiding officer emerged with his de-
cisions undisputed.
After six hours discussion the bill
was sent back to conference. So much
time was consumed that a night ses-
sion was made necessary for the dis
cussion of the civil appropriation bill.
After the senate amendment allow
ing the president 100000 had been
rejected, an unusual scene resulted
A'ShipSiS Idiubleu IoT recognition to
make various motions. The speaker.
unruffled by his besiegers, held that a
motion by Mr.. Watson of Indiana to
recede from the amendment and
amend it so as to make the salary $75.-
900, was preferential. Mr. Watson
sought to shut off debate by moving
the previous question. and on that
proposition the roll was called
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-02-25
Previous Question.

The previous question was ordered
and the amendment was carried, 163
to 149 amid republican applause. The
amendment will make the presidents
salary equivalent to the present SAL
ary, plus the $4,000 heretofore allowed
him for travelling expenses, the ap-
preparation being stricken out.
long debate was precipitated by
Mr.. Bingham offering an amendment
to the senate amendment designating
the proposed new official of the state
department as vice. secretary instead
of under" secretary and reducing his
salary from $4,000 to $500.
Strenuous objections and ridicule
came from all sides. The charge was
made from several quarters that the
United States was trying to ape for
eign powers. The amendment was
vigorously supported by Mr.. Watson Of
Indiana, while Mr.. Mann 0ll.), in op-
posing the creation of the offices of
under secretary and fourth assistant
secretary, maintained that it was SIM
ply another way of giving office to
two more men.