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The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-04-21
AMENDMENT DRAF TED
BY WESTERN
SENATORS

Special to The Daily Missoulian.
Washington, April 20.-At a con-
ference of western senators today
tariff bill was drawn to overcome
the objections raised to the Cum
Minis amendment by the supreme
court. Among those in attendance
upon the conference We're: Senator
Dixon of Montana, Senator Warren
of Wyoming, Senator Crawford of
South Dakota, Senator Borah of
Idaho, Senator Nelson of Minnesota,
Senator BristoW of Kansas, Senator
Cummins Of Iowa, Senator Brown Of
Nebra ska.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-04-21
STOCK RA|SERS MEET
IN ANNUAL SESSION

Miles City, April 20.--The oath an
nual convention of the Montana Stock
Raisers' association met here this
morning and will continue in session
until tomorrow night. The gathering
was called to order by President G. F.
Ingersoll of this city. The address Of
welcome was delivered by Sidney San
ner and the response was made by
David Fratt of Billings. There were
four addresses before the convention
this forenoon. The afternoon was de-
voted to pleasure.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-04-21
Uncle Sam Active.


Washington, April 20.-To afford all
protection possible to American citi-
zens and their interests in Turkey the
administration has decided to dispatch
special cruiser squadron to that
country. This was decided upon by the
cabinet today. 1t was explained that
this action was not taken because of
any particularly alarming news, but
as a precautionary measure. The
moral effect of the presence of Ameri
can war vessels will be very beneficial,
it was pointed out.
The squadron will consist Of the
armored cruisers North Carolina and
Montana, now at Guantanamo, Cuba
under command of Captains Marshall
and Reynolds, respectively. Their i'm
mediate objective point will be Alex
andretta, on the Mediterranean coast o.
Turkey, close to Tarsus and Adana
where serious trouble has occurred
Captain Marshall, who will be in
command of the squadron, will report
to the American consul at Alexan
dretta for any services that he may be
called upon to perform. The vessels
also will be available for dispatch to
other places in Turkish water shoulG
conditions make their presence neces-
sary. 1t is hoped at the state depart
ment that the situation will be under
the control of Turkish authorities very
soon and that there will be no neces-
sity for any demonstration by the
naval authorities.
The principal information coming to
the department today from Ambas-
sador Leishman at Constantinople was
that there was no indication Of any
| immediate attack on foreigners. The
department already has taken steps to
| insure protection to American mission
aries and other interests.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-04-21
PARTY LEAVES.

Special to The Daily Missoulian.
Helena, April 20.-An engineering
party in charge of F. f. Nerharen left
Helena today for Bernice, where il
will begin the work of definitely locat-
ing the route of the Montana Rapid
Transit Company's line between Butte
and Helena. The undertaking will
consume two months, and it is said
that construction work will begin
early in July.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-04-21
STANDING UNCHANGED.

Butte, April 20.--The Utah teams to-
night ended their hours racing with
their standing unchanged, Schatz and
Hardy of Salt Lake holding their quar-
ter of a lap gain through the penaliza-
ton of Greene and Schofield Monday
night of that distance. The fourth
team lost 2Ia laps more tonight.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-04-21
WOULD BE EMBARRASSING.

Stockton, Cal, April 2O.-Admiral
Evans. in an interview here today, ex-
pressed the belief that California
would be right in enacting anti-Jap-
anese laws in respect to the schools,
but he said laws to prevent Japanese
owning real estate would be embar-
RAISING to the general government.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-04-21
PROPERTY SECURED
BY TWO RIVAL
ROADS
MIL WAUkEE AND GREAT NORTH.
ERN FILE DEEDS TO RIGHTS
OF WAY AT kAlISPELL.
Special to The Daily Missoulian.


Kalispell April 21.-Just before
midnight last night the Milwaukee
road stole a march on it's competi-
tor, the Great Northern, by getting
the clerk of the court to make a
flying trip to the court house to
file papers in condemnation pro-
ceedings to secure right of way
through important property owned
by a score of land owners lying in
the line of the most important pass
on the north fork of the Flathead.
The company evidently decided not
to trust to the filing of deeds alone,
and sought the courts to aid it in
securing the desired right of way
through the north fork pass. The
Milwaukee road yesterday paid
$1,000 for an easement through an
unimproVed claim of $50 acres.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-04-21
CONDITION CRITICAL.

Hartford Conn, April 2O.--The CON
dition of Governor Lilley, who has been
i'll for several weeks, became critical
today, and it is feared he is dying. He
is unconscious and no longer responds
to efforts to arouse him.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-04-21
MORSE GETS DECISION.

Butte, April 2O-Billy Morse the
"St. Paul Kid" was given a decision
over Maurice Thompson, champion
lightweight of Montana, at the end of
2O-round fight this afternoon at Miles
City Thompson was outclassed by
the ST Paul boy.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-04-21
SIGN ARTICLES

Des Moines, April 2O.-Champion
Frank GOtch and Jesse Reimer of this
city signed articles here today to Wres-
tie to finish in Des Mones May g.
Reimer defeated Gotch in a handicap
match here last winter.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-04-21
MAKES GOOD SPEED.

Liverpool, April 20.-The Mauretania
which arrived from New York today
concluded the last portion Of her
trip about 200 miles, at the speed OF
20 knots, a feat never before ac-
complished by an ocean liner.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-04-21
MAKES NOMINATIONS.

Washington, April 20.-The presi
dent today made the following nomin
ations: Envoy extraordinary and
minister plenipotenitary to Colombia,
Elliott Northcotte of West Virginia.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-04-21
SIGNS ANTl-FlGHT BILL.

Sacramento, Cal, April 20.--A bin
prohibiting prize fights in California
on Memorial day was signed by Gov
ernor Gillett today.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-04-21
GILBERT'S REL AIMS
MAY Be VIEWED
TODAY

l. b. Richards, superintendent of
transportation for the Northern Pa
cifiC, will be on this afternoons
No. with the remains of Superin-
tendent F. w. Gilbert. The body
is being taken to Spokane for in
terment There will be no special
demonstration at Missoula, except
ing that the friends Of the dead su-
perintendent will be allowed to visit
his bier in the car of Mr.. Richards.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-04-21
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I'VE are hardly expecting trouble, y
said Colonel Chalib. "but every dis
position is being made just as though
we were"
The members of the San Stefano
club have offered their building to
General Husni Pasha as his headquar-
ters, while some Of the rich Constan-
tinople merchants with villas at that
place are providing the troops with
unlimited cigarettes, sending them by
the 10000 to every company. The rank
and file of the invading army, espe-
cially the volunteers, are fine looking
young men. They appeared to know
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-04-21
THE WEATHER

IOda VI air,
TomorroW-tair. warmer.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-12-30
Free Diary and Calendar for Our Readers

We stakepleasure in announcing that any of our readers can secure pocket diary for 1910 by seuding 4 one-cent stamps to D. Swift & Co.,, Patent Lawyers, Washing ton, D. C.
 The diary is bound in beauii- ful stiff red cover, contains % pages, gives the amount of corn, wheat, oats, tobacco and cotton produced in each state, 20 pages of other valuable information, such as business laws, patent laws, business forms and popnla- tion of all states and cities; worth 25 cents.
 For } oue-cent stamps, we will also seud a fine wall calendar 10x1l inches. Send 7 one-ceui stamps for the diary and calendar, worth fully 40 cents. PAS 2 52 ,
The Mena weekly star., 1909-12-30
CHRISTMAS DAY IN flENA

Probably not in all Mena's short existence has Christmas day come and gone in which larger propor- tion of the city enjoyed and partici- pated in the spirit of the day than this year. The surprisingly large business of the merchants of the city the past week was an unques- toned indication of general pros perity, and proof positive of the warmth of the affection of the people for the good will and brother ly love for which the day stands pre- eminent.
 And Mena's efforts for the less fortunate were greater than usual and carried out with more care and system. The little band of workers, chosen by Mayor Legate, did great and good work. and their names should bo remembered for the good they have done-both by those who received and those who were fur nished the opportunity to give.
 May another Christmas find Mena better prepared to celebrate the most glorious of holidays.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-12-30
ANNUITY GIVEN TO WIDOWS
Origin of Longtime Custom In Mas sschusetts Village Is Lost in
 Antiquity.

One hundred of the largest and most tender herrings is the annuity offer to all the widows residing with in the confines of town of Pembroke. a small Massachusetts village. It is a time-honored custom. and its origin is beyond recall of the oldest inhabit- ants memory. The weirs are town property John Le Farge is in charge of the fishing. and he sees to # that every householder gets all the herring he is entitled to- always remembering that no widow is overlooked on the extra 100.
 Each male resident of the town Is allowed to come to the weirs and catch 200 herrfngs, for which he pays 90 cents. But any of the widows of the town may ave their 200 fish at that rate and in addition 100 fish are given to them free, according to the old custom
 Lively scenes are enacted as the residents rush to the brook where the fishing is done Oftentimes as many as 25 or 90 are waiting their turn.
 The brook bears the name of Bar ker stream, after a family which set tied there in the early part of the seventeenth century. within stones throw of the weirs. Barker stream, or brook. as it has been called in later years, flows into the North river at Marshfield boundary. but the place where the old homestead used to stand is the only one in it's entire length where fishing is permitted. From 40,000 to 60,000 herring are taken from the brook every year, but the only fish sold of this number are the ones left by the householders who do not care to take their share These are sold tc merchants, the revenue 1 going to the town treasury.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-12-30

been the subject of several con CT ences, ,.,at the last of which the decis- ion was made to laupch the party, preferably with Mir. Roosevelt as its first leader, but, in case he should decline, with some one else clearly identified with the so-callen Roose- Welt policies. MT. Hearst, it is ex- plained, is by no means to protago- mist of this new party, nor even a leader in the movement. He was merely invited to the councils of others Democrats and Republicans
 who had previously come to the conclusion that there was need of some independent action if the ad- vance made toward reform during Mir. Roosevelt's administration was to be held and secured.
 As we have already remarked, the story is interesting in any event, and highly important if true, without regard to what MT. Roosevelt's atti- tude may be. For the story itself, which, to repeat, comes from cred itable source, shows that the disap- pointment with President Taft's administration is widespread. It serves also to accentuate the critical state of affairs by which he finds himself confronted, and it suggests that it would perhaps be no exag- geration to say that the political situation in this country, though less acute than that in England, is potential of possibilities scarcely less far-reaching. Dallas News.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-12-30
Knocks by the Broadway Kuocker

tNew York Morning Telegraph)
 It takes woman of tact to smile when her rival is praised.
 Opportunity is rare and a wise man will never let it get behind him. Sometimes a mans past takes a short cut and heads off his future.
 A man usually drops his prosper ous look when the bill collector calls.
 It easy to look down on others: to look down on ourselves is the diff culty.
 Fretfulness of temper usually characterizes those who are negl- gent of order.
 It's surprising how much respect worthless man is capable of general ing for himself.
 And silver dollar looks like a wheel of fortune to the man who is down to his last penny.
 The great thing in the world is not so much where we are, as ir what direction we are moving.
 He that would fight the devil witt his own weapons must not wonder if he finds himself overmatched.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-12-30
To Abandon Both the Old Parties

Back to Mir. Hearst's declaration that both the old parties have served theirsday and purpose is said to be a scheme to organize Peoples party with Mir. Roosevelt as it's first nomi- nee for the presidency. The story, which, let us say is interesting in any event. and highly important if true, does not eminate from the fancy of a yellow journalist, but from writer in the Wall street Journal, wso long ago established a reputation as one having entree into the secrets of high finance. Accord ing to him, the project of organizing this new party and giving it all the advantage of Mir. Roosevelt's popu- larity. was conceived shortly after the special session of Congress ad- journed. It was suggested by the course of the President in aligning himself with the reactionary rather than with the progressive faction oi the Republican party during anc after the tariff contest. It was fell 1 that since the existence of pro gressive faction in the Republican
 party was about the most tangibl, product of Mir. Roosevelt's sever years in the White House, the actior of President Taft in repudiating anC rebuking that faction, beth by wort and deed, amounted practically to
 notification of Roosevetism by tn,
 one man most bounden to foster an, encourage it. In the minds of thes,
 men the need of a new party, il
 other words, that while fresiden Taft was sincerely an adherent O
 those ideas which have come to b known as the Roosevelt policies. h had forfeited ali chance of gettin
 them enacted by the mistake c throwing himself on the tende mercies of men who, however fai | their words. have shown in the sure r way of conduct that they are irr, s vocably hostile to those policies. Q was thought. in fine, that Aldric
 and Cannon were not proper chan
 pions of an administration pledge
 to progress and reform. So muc 7 for the etiology of this reporte a movement.
 2 As to it's progress. it is said to hay
The Mena weekly star., 1909-12-30
Load of NItroaIzoerIne ExpIods.

Louisiana, Mo, Dec 25.-O1ie Pu- gate, two mules and a heavy farm wagon were literally blown to pieces and six workmen were injured, when l,0S0 pounds of nitroglycerine which fugaie was hauling from one building t9 another at Inc Hercules powder plant exploded. The plant is near Ash burn, Mo. about eight miles from this tty The shock rocked Louisiana. Railroad tracks around the powder plant were torn np and not window ia any of the buildings at the powder plant was left unbroken.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-12-30
ANNOUNCEMENTS
FOR COUNTY JUDGE.

FOR COUNTY JUDGE. The star is authorized to announce
 W. T. ADAMS as a candidate for the office of County and Probate Judge of Polk county, subject to the action of the Democratic primary. The Star is authorized to announce
 w. N. MARTIN Probate Judge of Polk county. subject to the action of the Democratic primary.
 FOR CIRCUIT CLERK The Star is authorized to announce
 H. !. GREEN as candidate for reelection to the office ot Circuit Clerk of Polk county subject to the action Of the Democratic primary. The Star is authorized to announce
 A. G. (GUS) PIRTIE as candidate for the office of Circuit Clerk ofPolk county, subject to the action of the Democratic primary.
 FOR COUNTY CLERK The Star is authorized to announce
 W. l.. PARKER as & candidate for reelection to the office of County Clerk Of Polk county, subject to the action of the Democratic primary.
 FOR SHERIFF The Star Is authorized to announce
 JAMES A. THORNTON as a candidate for the office of sheriff of Polk county, subject to the action of the Demo cratic primary.
 The Star Is authorized to announce
 JOHN BRATCHER as a candidate for the office Of Sheriff Of Polk county, subject to the action Of the Demo cratic primary.
 The Star is authorized to announce
 l. F. CHAMBERS as a candidate for the office of sheriff Of Polk county, subject to the action of the Demo- cratic primary.
 FOR COUNTY TREASURER. The Star is authorized to announce
 NJ NJ. SHIELDS as a candidate for the office Of County Treas urer of Polk county subject to the action Of the Democratic primary. The Star is authorized to announce
 W. R. (BLAKE) JONES as candidate sor the office of County Treas urer of Polk county, subject to the action kof the Democratic primary
 FOR COUNTY ASSESSOR The Star is authorized to announce
 FREEMAN l.. JOHNSON as a candidate for reelection to the office of Assessor of Polk county. subject to the action of the Democratic primary.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-12-30
Will Need a New Hobby.

c. c. Kavanaugh, one time sheriff of Pulaski county, has entered the race for governor of Arkansas. Mir. Kavanaugh is passing his claims on what he conceives to be Governor Donaghey's mistakes and is trying to start a new state capitol mess. If the present governor continues to make good there will be a completed capitol within year, and then lot of cheap politicians will have to get some highbrow to invent new hob. 1 by. -Lockesburg Enterprise.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-12-30
Travelling With Taft.

Alfred Henry Lewis, in the Janu- ary issue of Human Life, continues to throw the pltiless searchlight of truth on men in the councils at Washington whose hands pull the hidden wires of things political.
 The story opens with the stealthy visit by night of a Trust yacht to the shores of Beverly, the landing of four men, and their very evident desire to keep their visit to the Presidents cottage a profound secret. Their names will cause the reader to sit up and take notice. The writer refers to one of them as That careless one who wrote letters to Standard Oil Archbold, comfort ing that little grimy thumb of Satan with tales of how he was frighten- ing Mr. Roosevelt" The leader of the quartette he describes as "The right hand of Money to smother congressional investigation of ics villianies, and forge what law tools are needed to carry on its rapines. :"
 This is the first time in print that the tale of this Beverly secret con ference has been told, but it gives the key to much that President Taft was moved to do and say on his tour. All the devious counsels that decided his route, and the why's and where fores are clearly and mercilessly shown, why the home city of Sena- tor LaFollette was omitted and why that of MT. Tawney was included.
 The amazing powers wielded at the capitol by the moneyed interests are shown, and how rebellion in the House from the dictates of the ar rogant Trusts is suppressed by an iron hand,
 The January installment of this series closes with the Presidents leave-taking at Milwaukee, the next issue takes him to Winona.
 Mr. Lewis does not hesitate to call a spade a spade, and the article is written in his inimitable and pictur- esque style, literally spiced with humor.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-12-30
Tn the Point.
lOkIahoma state Caritall

tOkldHOiHd oNaNS N"IAN''a'l
 Gossips multiply everything they hear by two.
 One mans hobby may be another mans nightmare.
 People who are superstitious about luck are seldom lucky.
 The girl who accepts a man seldom takes him at his own valuation. Observe a married woman closely and you will see a wistful look in her eyes.
 Compliments should be thoroughly Fletcherized before they are .swal- lowed.
 Some peoples morals are like their best clothes only worn on extraor- dinary occasions.
 When doctors disagree they arc likely to make sarcastic remark; about each other that savor of the truth.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-12-30
An ArsueIke EnpIoxe Indicted.

New York, Dec. 24.-Another indict ment in connection with the sugar un. der-weighing frauds was found. spe. eial Assistant Attorney General Den. nison announced that the federal grand jury had indicted Thomas Doyle, assistant superintendent of the Arbuskle sugar refinery in Brooklyn. The indictment charges two overt acts In the false weighing of raw sugar from Cuba.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-12-30

sour friend, say about you behind your back.
 Every man who tells a stingy story m a p,an is trying to create the lIn- nression that he (the teller of the story lis a large-hearted liberal man.
 Your stomach has more nerve than you have. Impose on your stomach, and it will protest promptly, where as you stand all sorts of indignltles without saying a word.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-12-30
NOTICE oF PUBLICATION

Department of the Interior, U. x. Land Of flee at Camden. Ark, Dee. 22 1y09.
 Notice Is hereby given that
 RALPH J. FRIEND of Nandervoort, Ark. who on Dec ie 1902 made homestead entry No. 26i99 Serial No 0lf2Sl, for NWl4 SWA Section [ Twp { S notice of intention to make final five year proof, to establish claim to the land abovt described, before Circuit Clerk of Polk counts igf0.
 Claimant names as witnesses: James E smith, William w Hamiter. Noah C. VII Hams of NanderVoort, Ark, Aionzo E. LittI, of Cove, Ark.
 Dec. 90 IT. C. Friedman. Register.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-12-30

The scientists have decided that Dr. Cooks records do not prove he reached the North Pole. But really have not many of us gone to places and failed to bring back sufficient proof to convince a skeptical scien- tist. Just as Christmas gift. let's give Cook that little benefit of 8 doubt.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-12-30

The love of the Polk county cli- mate and water and green hills new CT seem to lose it's hold on the peo- pie who once come under their spell. Almost all who go to other places return. The ones who do not. are the worst off-they can't.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-12-30
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