The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-09-13
WASHINGTON NEWS

mate for 1910 is $50. In South Dakota.
the 457 enumerators in 1900 completed
their work in "A days. 1t will re-
quire at least 800 men to make the
count i'm 1910. Tennessee had 1911
enumerators in 1860, and in 1910 will
probably need at least 1.6eo. In 1900
the entire state of Texas was counted
by 1.S2i enumerators, requiring -
days. In 1910 ii Is estimated that at
least 1000 men will be employed Utah
was counted by go men in IA days in
1900, and it is estimated that $50 will
be needed in 1910.
Vermont had 29S enumerators in
1900. 1t is probable that the same
number can complete the enumera-
ton in 1910. Virginia, in 1900, had
lilo enumerators. In 1910 about 1.5C0
will he needed. Washingtons 397 in
1909 completed the work in Il days.
II Is estimated that in 1910 it will re-
quirc ut least 800 counters. owing to
the great increase in population. West
Virginia had ass enumerators en-
ployed in 1910. 1t is esti
mated that in 1910. owing to its
increase in population, 500 men will
be needed. wisconsin was enumerated
i'm 1900 by l.592 enumerators. In 1910
about $500 men will be employed.
Wyoming was counted in 1900 by so
cnumcratnrs. averaging 81 days, but
100 men will be used in 1910. The ter
ritory of Porto Rico was counted by
81 enumerators. In 1910 it Is esti
mated that there will be at least
1850.
A postoffice has been ordered estab
lished at Tyler, Fergus county, with
Charles w. Tyler in charge.
Herman G. Sailor has been ap-
pointed fourth class postmaster at A.
sarokcc.
Star postal service has been ordered
established between Norris and Viz
gfnia City. and Augusta and Vaughn.
Private Ollie II. Farmer, of Company
|. at Fort Missoula, has purchased his
discharge from the army.
Orders have been issued 10y the war
department detailing the 9Th infantry
band at Fort William Henry Harrison
to a months tour of duty at Fort Lin
coin. \. d. beginning September 20
Field officers at Fort Missoula and
other forts in Montana and the de-
partment of the Dakotas have been di
hxy lao. I'm Mt IN
dergo the famous Roosevelt physical
endurance in riding or walking tests
from now until October 81. The rid
ing test is to consist of a daily march
of not less than thirty miles for three
successive days. following the physical
examination. Two of the marches will
be had within seven and half hours
after starting and one within six hours
all to include proper rests.
The walking test viii consist of n
march of fifty miles in three days. in IL
rests. the march. however, on any one
day To be during consecutive hours
All officers below the rank of major
will undergo the physical test. .
A recent Fort Assinniboine court
martial tried Private George Water.
Jr.. for deserving the fort i'm June last
and losing articles of clothing valued
at upwards of $40. He was caught a
Chinook. The court ordered his dis
honorable discharge and imprisonment
for three years Theg reviewing Off
Ger. however. took exception, on the
ground that the evidence owas not suf-
ficient Ia establish beyond doubt
that Waters deserted. The sentence
was cut down to three months i'm
prisonment and $40 fine.
The Bitter Root valley in western
Montana is being aiyertiseH for in
vestment purposes by the east. In a
local paper the following advertise
ment has been running by sales
agent. Charles +. lnbusch:
Going west? Meet your opportunity
in the famous Bitter Root valley, west
ern Montana. The valley of oppor-
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