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The Whitefish pilot. [volume] (Whitefish, Mont.) 1904-current, 1909-02-05
IRELAND'S PEAT BEDS.
Proposed Plan to Convert Them Int
Electrical Energy.


From peat to electrical power is thu
story Of new enterprise in Ireland
The scheme is to erect central sta
ton upon the Grand canal, about TWEEN
ty-four miles from Dublin. and to pro
duce blast furnace gas from the pea,
which will drive huge gas engines
these in turn propelling electric gen.
orators of sufficient capacity to furnish
electrical energy over Kings county
and Kildare.
The process to be exploited is that
Of Il German inventor, whose large
factory near Munich has been opera
ing successfully for about two years.
Peat containing as much as so per
cent moisture can be used satisfactory
ly, the moisture becoming an essential
ingredient of the water gas and pre-
venting too rapid combustion. An elab'
crate plant is to be installed for by
products. such as sulphate of ammonia,
tars and tar oils. etc., which In them
selves are of appreciable commercial
value.
In the German factory the process is
Of Il dual nature. Peat from which "a
per cent of the moisture can be evap.
grated is converted into peat coke
which is used as a fuel In the German
navy and many industrial concerns,
while the raw material. which retains
half its moisture. is for producing the
gas from which the byproducts are ex.
trncted. - -
The Whitefish pilot. [volume] (Whitefish, Mont.) 1904-current, 1909-02-05
Fasting In Japan.

From time out Of mind. says the ia
pan Times. certain devotees Of that
country have visited celebrated tenn
pie at Martha twice year to perform
the pious act Of fasting within its ST..
cred precincts. A fasting hall' has
been specially erected for their accom-
mediation. Observations kept on 226
men and 80 women who tasted showed
that Of the whole number 80 tasted less
than week. TIA tasted one week, 10
continued fasting two weeks, ii tasted
three weeks. and one went without
food for five weeks. Inquiry as to the
motives Of the fasters showed that 100
men and 25 women desired to rise in
the world, 10 men and 2 women want
ed to increase their business profits. 16
men prayed for the safety of their fam
lilies. 10 men and women sought cures
Of diseases and 10 men wanted general
good luck. Only three persons. two
men and one woman. tasted in graft
tude for the fulfllment of former pray
ers. 1T need scarcely be said" re-
marks the Japan Times. that the peri
cd Of their fasting was the shortest"
The Whitefish pilot. [volume] (Whitefish, Mont.) 1904-current, 1909-02-05
SCHOOL NOTES
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Howard Lynn has left school for a
period OF two months.
The eighth grade is being initiated into
the mysteries of involution this week.
Lena Bruins was the first to register an
absence in two weeks in Miss Mahan's
room.
Gertrude Mcmillan and Clarence Rich
are absent from the fourth grade on ac-
count of illness.
Chairman Crcmans visited the school
Tuesday. Now let some OF the other
patrons follow suit.
Someone appropriated Miss Murray
watch one evening this week, but re-
turned it the next day.
BObbie Brunson, of the second grade,
has been absent from school for the past
week on account of illness.
The children OF the fourth grade are
greatly enjoying the reading of the book
entitled -Four Boys of the Mississippi -
Hattie Tallman has the best record in
spelling for the month in the sixth grade
She stands perfect for every day present
at school.
The parents meeting last Friday
evening seems to have been happy idea
Watch for the date and program for the
next meeting.
Thomas Vaughan has left school anC
expects to leave soon for Boomers Ferry
Nora Hyde has also left, having gone t.
her home at Lubec.
The school board will meet Frida,
night (tonighD in regular session
Clarence Mabry succeeds w. d. Sherman
as clerk.
New song books have been ordered fol
the pupils of the fifth and sixth grades
When they arrive the grades from TIN
fifth up will combine for opening exer
cises. The Whitefish schools boast of
number OF right lusty singers.
A committee consisting of Christin,
Cremens, Jessie Smith and Grace Robin
son has been appointed to look after TIN
literary feature OF the opening exercises
A number of excellent recitations ant
readings have been given.
The Whitefish pilot. [volume] (Whitefish, Mont.) 1904-current, 1909-02-05
Building Sidetracks

To relieve the congested condition of
the railroad yards at this point, the
Great Northern has commenced work on
two temporary sidetracks, with a track
capacity of $3.50 feet, which are being
laid on the West side, paralleling the
smelter track from the point where thi,
track leaves the yards as far as the
Montana brewery, says the Great Falls
Tribune.
About POO Greeks and Italians were
put to work yesterday, unloading Gin
ders and making grade from the track
Steel and ties are already on the ground,
so that it will take very few days to
get the sidetracking ready for business.
1t is believed that, as soon as this tenn
porary work is finished, the task OF
constructing the new yards on the West
side will be begun. These yards, it is
understood, will be the biggest between
Minneapolis and Spokane.
The Whitefish pilot. [volume] (Whitefish, Mont.) 1904-current, 1909-02-05
IN SOCIAL CIRCLES
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Mrs. Munro will entertain the ladies of
the Presbyterian church at her home on
February II, from 3 to s p. IN. All are
cordially invited to be present.
The Woman's Civic club will meet
next Tuesday evening at the home of
Mrs. J. Duncan. All members and those
interested in the work of the club are re-
quested to be present.
Mrs. J. \. Robinson was pleasantly
surprised Tuesday, by number of her
friends calling on her and spending a
very pleasant afternoon, the occasion be-
ing her birthday anniversary.
The dance given last Friday night by
the Intermountain Dancing club proved
a most enjoyable occasion. A crowd
! large enough to make dancing a pleasure
was in attendance and all report jolly
good time.
The Ladies' Aid society OF the Metho-
dist church met last Wednesday for a
! business session at the home OF Mrs. H.
| f. Houston. The meeting next Wednes-
day will be at the home OF Mrs. Chester
| Conlin.
A party OF young folks enjoyed sleigh
ride Saturday afternoon those in the
crowd being Leota Mansfield, Dawn E.
der, Lethia Mansfield, Laura Phelps.
David Elder, Cecil Anthony, John and
Thomas Gormley and Irving Adams.
A jolly sleigh riding party took in the
town and vicinity on Wednesday after
noon, those who participated being Mes
danes Lees, Dickey, McCannon, Maiden,
Robinson, P. Forcum, f. O. Larter, r.
w. Larter, w. r. Smith and Miss Lily
McCannon.
Miss Alice Watkins entertained num-
Der of her little friends in honor of her
fourth birthday, last Saturday. Those
present were Gladys and Doris Blume,
Alice Dodds, Alice Mario, Alice Watkins,
Odessa Abbot, May Larson, Roberta
Lowe, Viola Ieurhelm, Stella Neuman
and Masters Jack Grieser, Earl Mario
and Harry Watkins
The local camp OF the Woodmen of the
World held lively meeting in Masonic
hall Wednesday night, at which time
seven new members were initiated into
the mysteries of woodcraft. A smoker
was held at the close of the business ses-
sion, and preparations made for the
handling of more new candidates who
will soon join the order
Quite a number of young people were
entertained at the home of Mrs. j. E.
Cavanaugh last Friday night. Those
present were Mrs. Burns, Misses Grace
Robinson, Pansy Young, Galva Bardin,
Josephine Noble, Minnie Indahl, Flor.
ence Cavanaugh; Messrs. George Young,
Harry Bardin, Percy Robinson, John
Brennan, Joseph Cavanaugh and Stanley
Wilde.
Mrs. Percy F. Dodds and Mrs VIM
Wohrman entertained small party o.
friends at the Dodds residence last Fri
day night after the dance given by the
Intermountain club. Lunch in the form
of homemade Chinese noodles wa.
served. Those present were DIR. j. A
T'illett, Geo. Willis, Mr.. and Mrs. E. A
Southwick, Mr.. and Mrs. c. E. Clemens
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Wohrman and Mr.
and Mrs. Percy F. Dodds.
The Whitefish pilot. [volume] (Whitefish, Mont.) 1904-current, 1909-02-05

The Pilots news item contest ends
today.
Ed McConville made a trip to Kalispell
last Saturday.
Attorney Berry was in town Monday
from Kalispell.
Thousands of Post Card Valentines
G. A. Matthews.
F. w. Tozer made business trip to
Kalispell Tuesday.
J. A. Samson visited at the county
seat on Tuesday.
Ike L. Prudential was a Kalispell
visitor on Wednesday.
A fine line of Funke's candies just re-
ceived. Dodds, the druggist.
Roy Young made business trip to
the county seat on Sunday.
Mrs. Henry Dannhisser was on the
sick list for several days last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. G. Bailey have moved
into one of Mrs. J. Duncan's houses.
Joe Wilde made trip to Essex Sun
day morning, returning the same
night.
Buy your Kodaks, Cameras and Sup
plies from Coram- Welch Drug Co., Kali
ispell, Mont.
1t is reported that some nice catches OF
large trout are being made at the upper
end Of Whitefsh lake.
]. G. Little returned Saturday from
Dulak, n. D., where he was called by
the death of cousin.
Miss May Riach took the lead in Tn,
Pilots subscription offer last week, b.
bringing in five subscriptions.
Two sleighs loaded with local people
went to the Round Prairie school hous
Saturday night, where q pleasant dane
was held.
Dave Baker, who is an old-timer il
the Flathead and an authority OF
weather, predicts an unusually earl,
spring this year.
The infant child of Mr.. and Mrs. JOIN
Bryson died last Friday at the famil
home, aged II days. Interment wa
made on Monday at KalTspell.
Mrs. G. w. Pruyn left on Monday TO
an extended visit with friends and rela
tives in Sunfeld, Mich. She vii
visit other eastern points before re
turning.
DR.. A. E. sassie, of Bridger, Mont
passed through here Tuesday, and Will
at the depot met an old classmate in tn
person of DR.. H. E. Houston, whom h
had not seen for some time.
County Attorney Stevens and Sherit
O'Connell visited Whitetish on Monda,
and looked into various matters here o
which complaints had been made. Il
connection with their visit the redligh
district was raided and several arrest
were made.
Conductor H. G. Green states that HI
has interviewed Jim O'Brien, the mayo
of Jennings and king of the Kootenai, il
regard to county division, and Jim state
that he is ready for it providing Jenning
is made the county seat. No other al
rangement will be satisfactory.
E. A. Knight is making good progress
in the erection of his building on Centrs
avenue, which was started last week
Mr.. knight expects to put up a two
story building, 24xSO feet, which he wi
occupy as carpenter shop, with Twin
rooms up stairs, and will also haye
store room to rent.
The Whitefish pilot. [volume] (Whitefish, Mont.) 1904-current, 1909-02-05
Up Against a Hard One.

The great deliver into the secrets Of
nature who had accumulated II fortune
and retired from active business in or
der to be able to give his whole time
to study and experiments was observ-
ed to be cogitating profoundly.
"What are you giving your mind to
nowY" inquired one of his laboratory
assistants.
II am merely wondering" he an
swered. "what becomes Of all the
corks."-Chicago Tribune.
The Whitefish pilot. [volume] (Whitefish, Mont.) 1904-current, 1909-02-05
~ OF LOCAL INTEREST *

Lew Baty left this week for Everett,
Wash.
Valentines from Sc to Sl.00 at The
Cash Store.
Mrs Fred Doering went to kalispell
last Friday.
Chester Brintnall OF Kalispell was in
town Monday.
Mrs. c. G. Hall is in town this week
from Spokane.
J. T. Hutchinson was in Columbia
Falls Saturday.
Post Card Valentines; large variety
c. A. Matthews.
R. R. Raymond returned this week
from Great Falls.
Undertaken Sherman was in town Tues
day from kalispell.
Mrs. John Day has been in town this
week from kalispell.
]. A. Robinson made business trip to
the county seat Wednesday,
F. L. Burns came in for short visit
with his family last Saturday.
w. A. Frazier, insurance adjuster, was
in town Tuesday from Helena.
W. F. Doonan made a trip to Kalispell
Tuesday, returning the same night.
Don't forget to buy your masks for the
Masquerade Ball at The Cash Store.
The Cash Store has just received large
invoice of masks, all kinds and prices.
Mrs. w. N. Parent went to Kalispel
last Saturday for short visit with
friends.
Palmer's Perfumes, Toilet Waters and
Talcum Powders. Try them. Dodds,
the druggist.
Hiram Gaver of Gladstone, Mich. has
been spending the week with Mr.. and
Mrs. VIM. Wohrman.
Mrs. A. F. Leopold of kalispell spen,
the first part of the week with Mr., and
Mrs. l. L. Prudential
Bobby" Hunter, the fast little bal
player who was with the Kalispell team
last year, was in town Monday.
j. G. Little put a gang of men to worl
this week putting up ice for business
houses and private citizens Of the town
Owing to delayed trains last Sunday
no services were held in the Methods
church, Rev. Hendricks not being abb
to get here.
While on their way to Whtefsh iron
Devils Lake, Mrs. w. F. Doonan wa
taken quite sick, and had to stop 70
three days at Minot.
Mrs. r. S. Eberly was quite badly hur
last Monday by taking Il hard fall. Sh
sustained a dislocation of the knee, an,
will be compelled to use crutches for sew
eral days.
l. G. Willoughby, who is w. F. Doom
ans partner in the plumbing business
arrived here the first of the week. Mr.
Doonan arrived Tuesday, and they nov
have their work well under way.
Representative Pomeroy has introduce,
his county division bill in the legislature
and the bill places the north and soutl
dividing line about fifteen miles turtle
east than the Libby bill. Eureka
named as the temporary county seat.
J. E. Cavanaugh, who recently pun
chased an interest in the business con
Quoted by the Senay Mercantile Co., al
rived Sunday from st. Paul to renal
here permanently. Mr.. Cavanaugh wi
take an active part in the management
Of the store.
The Whitefish pilot. [volume] (Whitefish, Mont.) 1904-current, 1909-02-05
In Doubt.

THAT'S curious looking mule
who was whiting pine stick.
"Yassir." answered Efastus Pinkley.
"He Is kind O. GURUS"
"What will you take for him?''
"What'll take fob him? Say. boss.
Is you referrin' to dat mule as a piece
O. property or an aff1iction?'-Wash-
ington Star.
The Whitefish pilot. [volume] (Whitefish, Mont.) 1904-current, 1909-02-05

FOR SALE 1859 acres on Whitefsh lake,
two miles from town. Fine lake 'front.'
age. Land mostly hilly, but some low
level land and considerable bench land.
Lots of poles and cordwood on place.
A nice running spring, SO located that
it will irrigate several acres of the best
land Price only $500. Terms if de-
sired. Inquire at The Pilot office
The Whitefish pilot. [volume] (Whitefish, Mont.) 1904-current, 1909-02-05

There are hundreds of people in White
fish who can testify as to the efficiency
of Pilot want ads. They bring results.
The Whitefish pilot. [volume] (Whitefish, Mont.) 1904-current, 1909-02-05

PERSONAL-Anyone acquainted with
Mr.. l.. Il. Guilford, engineer, will con-
fer favor by sending his address to The
Pilot office. Something TO his advan-
tage. Important.
The Whitefish pilot. [volume] (Whitefish, Mont.) 1904-current, 1909-02-05

OLD PAL ERS-For lie at The Pilot;
lOc per bundle.
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MISCELL ANEOUS

FOUND-A knit shawl. Owner can get
same ut The Pilot office.
The Whitefish pilot. [volume] (Whitefish, Mont.) 1904-current, 1909-02-05

FOR RENT-Two-room house, furnish
ed. Inquire Mrs. X. S. Ebery.
The Prescott daily news., 1909-03-30
NEW CHRISTIAN CHURCH
 BUILDING BURNED
The Disaster Occurred Last Night al lO:SO O'clock, and the Origin of
 the Fire is Unknown.

Last night between 10 and II o'clock, the beautiful new build ing of the Christian church, was burned to the ground mourning a lOsss of S5,OOO upon which there was no insurance.
 The origin of tho fire is un- known, and when first discover ed the structure was fully ab.aze on the west side, and being con- structed of heart pine the flames were soon beyond control.
 However, a few of the win dows were saved and a part of the seats, which had just been placed in the building few days before.
 In fact, the buikding was not quite completed, but thing was being made ready for the formally opening on Easter Sun day.
 A light north wind carried a heavy blast of sparks SOuthward and the homes of Mrs J. o. How ell, A. s. Blythe, the Miller Hotel, and other adjacent build ings were ignited but prompt and attentive work soon eXting- uished all minor flames The O11 church building situated a few feet north Of the structure was saved by the work of the fire boys
 The new building while prob ably not as expensive, was with out doubt, the prettiest struc- ture in town. Artists were put ting the finishing touches to the interior and the inside was rich in it's designs, and quite modern in its arrangements.
 With no insurance, and a $500 debt on the destroyed building the members of the Christian church face condition, that calls for hep But they are not dismayed.,
 At a meeting of the building ing committee, held this morn ing, it was decided unanimously to start the work of reconstruc- tion at once, and begin again the work so sadly stopped by last nights disaster
 And in their efforts they should secure the prompt assistance of every citizen of the town who can spare a dollar for a good cause
The Prescott daily news., 1909-03-30
COMMITTEE MEETING TODAY

Little Rock, March 3O.-About one third of the members of the State Democratic committee are in Little Rock today to attend the called meeting to set a date for special elections i'll July, and formulate rules governing these elections. The committee met this morning at 10 o'clock with Chairman k. F. Milwee presiding and Bruce T. Bullion, the secre- tary, assisting. Committees were appointed and the meeting ad- journed until this afternoon. The elections to be called are Ior As sociate and Chief Justices of the Supreme court the positions now being filled by E.. A. McCull och and Joseph Frauenthal 1t is thought the committee will set July 6 or 2 as the date for the elections. At this time will also take place any county. district or township elections where there are vacancies.
The Prescott daily news., 1909-03-30
SOLDIERS GUARD
 JAIL AT ELDORADO
HurriedIy Called Out to Prevent Lynch. ing of Picket Brothers Charged With Murderine Abbott
 at Hampton.

Eidorado, March 29.-Governor Donaghey conferred by telephone with Judge Hayes County Judge McMahon and Sheriff Harmon this afternoon relative to call ing out state troops to guard Wilson and Henry Pickett the negroes charged with murdering Charles Abbott and shooting F. NJ. Abbott at Hampton on De- cember IS and who are here for trial,
 It was decided to place Com pany D. Second Regiment, with Capt. sam Crawford in charge under the orders of Sheriff Har- mon and the court. Within 20 minutes Captain Crawford re- ported with 20 men and there is a guard of soldiers around the jail tonight, with plenty of men in reserve. The soldiers will Keep on duty until after the trial which will be called tomorrow.
 About 7o men came in over the ROCK Island from Hampton this afternoon and they stood about the streets in groups until early Tn the evening, but all is quiet at midnight and the situation is well In hand and no trouble is expected.
The Prescott daily news., 1909-03-30
REFUSES PARDON
 TO SENATOR GROSS
Governor DOnaehey Receives a Strong Plea for CIemency, but COnCeives it
 to be His Euty to Refuse

governor DOnaghey yesterday denied the petition for the par don of Allison T. Gross of Craw- lord county, former state sena- tor from the Twenty-fifth dis trict convicted August 10 on the charge of soliciting a bribe and fined S10
 The petition signed by many citizens of Crawford county. sets forth that Gross has suffered in health and is physical wreck, his wife bedridden with paraly- sis, with two children neither of whom is self-supporting and both dependent upon their father for a living. The petition also states that Gross Is unable to pay the fine and will have to be incarcer- ated in jail unless pardoned.
 The following is Governor Don aghey's endorsement on the peti- tltiOn for pardon:
 This petition presents a most touching appeal, and some of the best men in the state have sign ed it, but l cannot see my way clear to grant the relief asked. Gross held a position of great honor and trust and was convicted of soliciting a bribe, while holding that position How ever much 1 may sympathize with his sick wife and little chil- dren the offense of which he was convicted forbids clemency as view my duty"
The Prescott daily news., 1909-03-30

at Shreveport has charge of farm demonstration work in Louisiana, Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas. Many counties in Ar kansas are taking advantage of the opportunities presented by Uncle Sam for increasing agri- cultural productiveness. It costs 5000 to secure for nine months one of the expert demonstra tors W ho come to a community and work with the farmers and impart all the knowledge pos slble in an endeavOr to get the greatest amount of revenue for all time from tha soil. It only costs the counties half of this amount however as Uncle sam foOts half of the bill. These eX- perts sometimes increase the annual agricultural revenue of those farmers who work with them two or threefold, some times more. Some counties in Arkansas S defray the cost of the services of the agricultural experts out of county funds while in others the amount is raised by private sub- scription.
The Prescott daily news., 1909-03-30
attended and highly enjoyed by all who were there.

attended and highly enjoyed by all who were there.
 From 7.3O to s o'clock the aud fence was amused by selections on the photograph and at eight o'clock the curtain was raised. The audience was entertained between acts with the following duets rendered by Miss Chris tCpher and Mr. Galloway, No One Knows" Just Some One, Eve Grown So Used to You"
 The drill by the young ladies after the play was very beautiful They were all dressed in white and wore large hats of uniform make but of different color. All the receipts, about $40 go to the building up of the library.
 There were a number of vis- itors from out of town. Among whom were, Misses Susie Hal tom, Ethel Steele, Fife Shell, Helen Darlington, Ethel Bailey, Clip McMillan, and Mrs. Bailey from Prescott.
 Messrs. Halbert Cofield, Earl Barham and a number of young men from the Sutton neighbor- hood. Also MeSsrs Louis and Lu- ther Breed, and a large number of people came in from the sur rounding country.
The Prescott daily news., 1909-03-30
FARMING EXPERTS AT HOPE

Hope, March 3O.-- Dr. s. A, Knapp and a party of officials of the United States Department of Agriculture spent portion of yesterday afternoon in this city They are making a tour of Sou thern States iii the interest of farm demonstration work of which Dr. Knapp has charge in the South.
 J. A. Evans with headquarters
The Prescott daily news., 1909-03-30
MAY ETH DATE FOR PRIMARY

Little Rock, March 3O.-2.5O D. m-The Democratic State Gen. tral Committee today fixed Ap- Til 10th as the date for closing entrees for Chief and Associate Justices of the Supreme Court, and May 1zth as the date tor the primary to make nomina- tiCns.
The Prescott daily news., 1909-03-30
READ THIS.

Prescott, Ark, Dec. 12.-This certifies 1 have been selling Halls Texas Wonder for years and re- commend it as the best kid ney, bladder and rheumatic medi- cine l have ever sold Hesterly Drug Store.
The Prescott daily news., 1909-03-30
MAKING GOOD WITH THE COMPANY

Hoxie, March 29.-A train aud itor on the Iron Mountain yester- day gfound 3o cents on a seat in a passenger coach. After mak- ing inquiry for the owner and finding none he tore out a cash fare receipt and left it on the seat and turned the money over to the company.
The Prescott daily news., 1909-03-30

Mrs ID. NJ. City will sing to- tonight at the TheatOrium at the Christian church benefit. having kindly consented to lend her assistance in tho cause.
The Prescott daily news., 1909-03-30
"TOMPKINS' HIRED MAN"

me play 'Tompkins' Hired Man gwen at the Emmet High school Gi"ultorium i, last Saturday night, Ill behalf of the library was wei
The Prescott daily news., 1909-03-30

Hear Charlie Fittman sing the great song Mama go get the hammer, there's a flea on babys head" at the Hope Elks' Min strels next Thursday night.