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The San Francisco call., 1910-06-27
FIRE UNDER FLOOR
INTERRUPTS DANCE
Annual Picnic of Bay Counties
District Of Carpenters Held
at Fairfax Park
Cigar, Thrown Among Shavings,
Starts Blaze Which Con-
stable Quenches

The discovery that the dancing floor
.on which they were making merry was
on. fire caused general alarm among
the 1000 picnickers at Fairfax park
yesterday afternoon.
The occasion was the first annual
picnic of the bay counties district of
carpenters, the organiza tion including
men from San Francisco. San Mateo,
Alameda and Marin counties. An un-
usually large crowd was in attend
ance Dancing was one of the main
features of the days fun, and the inn
mense dancing floor, which was raised
few feet from the ground, was
crowded from the outset.
While the fun was at its height a
volume of smoke began to pour through
the chinks in the floor, the boarding
underneath having caught fire from a
lighted cigar carelessly thrown among
some shavings. The shout of dismay
at the sight of the smoke brought the
dancing to a halt. The next moment
the cracking of the flames was heard
underfoot.
Those who had charge of the enter
tainment took immediate charge of
the situation and started to bring order
out of chaos. Constable Agnew of San
f,aIael worked his way through lne
crowd and crawled under the boarding
with a hose. He was able to turn a
stream of water on the blaze and with
in a short time extinguished 1T. When
the excitement had subsided the or
chestra struck UP once more and dane
ing was resumed.
The mshap was the only one of the
day and. apart from the first fright,
was not taken seriously.
MaVOr MCCarthv and his marty ar
rived later in the day. At the conclu-
sion of the entertainment Mccarthy
presented the awards to the winners in
the various contests and was in turn
given a silver ticket of admission as
a souvenir of the occasion
The San Francisco call., 1910-06-27
Daylight Yosemite Chautauqua Excur-
aim

Under the auspices of the Y. M. c.. A
Special train under the supervision of
Mr.. II. j. Mccoy, general secretary.
leaves San Francisco July Z, 1910.
a. n., arriving at Yosemite 1880 o. M
same day Round trip fare s18.O5. For
further particulars call or write A. s.
Mann, district passenger agent Flood
building.
The San Francisco call., 1910-06-27
EXCELLENT SHAPE FINANCIALLY

The government is in excellent
shape financially. The great ma
1ority of people in the United
stat states are continually crying out
incumbrance, that the expense of
maintaining order there is excess
sive The, government is practi-
cally free from incumbrance in the
islands. The only extra charge
that might be accounted Is the cost
of keeping the army in the Philip
pines instead of in this country,
and this charge is negligible.
The deepening of the rivers, the
postal service, lighting of harbors
and other departments of govern
ment all come under the control of
the insular province and the ex-
penses of conducting them are paid
by the islanders without congress
sional appropriation.
The prospect of the islands is
excellent. We have completed a
to develop the country CONNER
cially. A campaign of >education
has been urged and is being car
cultural interests of the islands
were transferred from the depart
ment of the interior to the depart
ment of education. We want to
give the youth of the islands an in
dustrial education. 1t will always
be an agricultural I country, and the
surest way to produce an era of
lasting prosperity, is to educate the
young in the work that they even
tually will be called upon to do.
NO POLITICAL SIGNIFICANCE
We will look over the railroads
that are now being built near Ban
nificance in the trip. The secre-
tary of war is anxious to become
personally acquainted with the
work of the department.
Secretary Dickinson will arrive thi
evening on the Shasta Limited 1t wa
intended to give banquet in hi
honor, but the hour of his arrival ma,
prohibit any formal reception
The party will leave on the Siberi
Tuesday morning. 1t has been ar
ranged that the secretary will make
tour of inspection of the forts abou
the bay Tuesday morning. He viii
leave the Palace hotel at o'clock an,
visit Fort Mason, the Presidio, NEE
the mine layers and also inspect tn
casual camp at Angel island.
Six weeks will be spent in the Philip
pines. The return will be made b.
way of the trans Siberian railroad, com
ing home across the Atlantic.
ACCOMPANIED BY FAMILY
Dickinson will be accompanied b
Mrs. Dickinson, j. M. Dickinson Jr., hi
son, Bright: Lincoln B. Clark, conf
Dental clerk, and George Long, a mes
senger.
General Edwards is accompanied b,
Mrs. Edwards and Miss Bessie Ed
wards, his daughter of IL years. Cap
tain and Mrs. Lars Anderson also ar
in the party. Anderson was formerl
in the diplomatic service, having serve,
at the court of Rome and st. James
He is making the trip for pleasure witt
his wife, who was Miss Isabelle Per
kins of Boston, one of the wealthies
unmen in New ENGLAND.
The San Francisco call., 1910-06-27
Shoe Maker Seriously Injured

Thrown from the platform of a NOV
ing train as he was returning from
days outing in Redwood City, Philip
Swanson, a crippled shoe maker, liv-
ing at $3.50 Mission street last night
received injuries which may result
fatally. He is As years old. His left
leg was fractured above the knee
Swanson was taken into the train on
his request and brought to this city,
when he was removed to the harbor
The San Francisco call., 1910-06-27
TOT DIES Under
wheels OF TRUCK
Four Year Old Maurice Selz-
stein Crushed to Death as
He Plays in Street
Police Seek Driver Who Fled
From the Scene Without
Offering Aid

Crushed under the wheels of a truck
the owner or driver of which is un-
known to the police, the manned body
of little year old Maurice Selzstein.
son of Abe Selzstein of 2SS Clemen-
tina street was discovered lying in
the roadway at Fourth and Folsom
streets at noon yesterday by James
Johnson and James Winters of 1855
Silver street. In spite of every effort
to rush the child to the central emer-
gency hospital in time to save its life
the victim died on the stretcher as
the ambulance was leaving the spot
where the bleeding form was found
The ambulance men hurried to the
hospital, but there the physicians and
stewards pronounced the youngster be-
yond human aid.
Detective J. Nelson was detailed on
the case by the police authorities and
every effort will be made to learn
who was responsible fo- the chflds
death. Only one eye witness to the
accident could be located yesterday.
This was William Hellman, also
years of age, who had been playing
with the Selzstein child during the
morning. While his description of the
wagon and driver is very unsatisfac-
tory, 1t is expected that an arrest will
be made shortly.
According to what could be learned
by the detective and the grief stricken
parents, the baby was running in the
street when a heavy, single horse
truck knocked him down and ran over
him. Realizing what had happened,
and fearing arrest the driver is al
legged TO have whipped up his horse
and hurried from the scene. The child
crawled to the gutter and then lost
consciousness
The Hellman child became fright
ened and ran to his home at 2S5
Fourth street.
At the hospital it was found that
the infant had been crushed across
the abdomen and had also sustained
a nangled right hand and arm. The
body was removed to the morgue.
The San Francisco call., 1910-06-27
FREE TRADE BOON
To PHILIPPINES
Commerce With Islands Has
Tripled, Declares General
Clarence Edwards

In the vanguard of the party that is
TO accompany Secretary of War Jacob
NJ. Dickinson on a tour of inspection
of the islands General Clarence r. Ed
wards, chief of the bureau of insular
affairs, arrived yesterday and regis
tered at the Palace hotel.
Edwards for eight syears advocated
a free trade policy with the Philippines,
an act recently passed by congress.
The effect of the legislation on the
trade to and from the islands has been
marvellous, Edwards said. He con-
tinued:
Already since the passage of the
tariff bill removing the duty on
Philippine products trade with the
islands has tripled and the return
trade has likewise increas sed
The San Francisco call., 1910-06-27
Flats Damaged by Fire

Damage to the extent of $4,000 was
the result of fire yesterday after
noon that partially destroyed an un-
tenanted fiat at 3341 Twenty fourth
street.
Five other flats, all occupied and in
the same building, were damaged by
water. A defective fue was the cause
of the fire. Owing to the high wind
that was blowing two alarms were
turned in.
c. W. Iverson who lives at 1898 u
Twenty fourth street, is the owner of
the building.
The San Francisco call., 1910-06-27
PREDICTS IMMENSE TRADE

do not wish to indulge in big
figures, but to me it is a convic-
tion that trade with the islands
and the States in 10 years will
amount to 500, ,000. 900. The same
has been true of trade with Porto
Rico. President Taft is so salts
fed with the working of the new
tariff, that it is an open secret
that he desires to place Alaska
under the central supervision of
the insular bureau.
The Philippines are principally
an agricultural country. Ninety five
per cent of the industry OF the
islands is agricultural. The gov
ernment, therefore, is anxious to
develop along these lines. An ac-
tive campaign to wipe out the
rfnderpest. which in recent years
has been destroying so per cent of
the cattle. has been started and 40
veterinarians now are in the field.
The government intends to re-
stock the islands. and with the wip-
ing out of the pest the islanders
ought to have every chance to i'm
prove themselves.
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1910-09-13
LABOR UNIONS GRATEFUL.

The following resolutions were
adopted by the Hamilton Trades and
Labor council Thursday evening:
Whereas, The ministers of this COM
munity did help us to make the newly
Instituted Labor Sunday long remem-
bered by the organized labor of this
town; therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Hamilton Trades
and Labor council extend their heart
lest thanks to the ministers of this
city and the choir, also the manage
ment of the opera house, who all made
it possible for us to hold the first
Labor Sunday services in the history
of organized labor, and be it further
Resolved, That these resolutions be
spread upon the minutes of the trades
and labor council, copy forwarded
to the local papers for publication, and
that copy be sent to the ministers,
through their chairman, the Rev. j. C.
Irwin, also copy sent the manage
ment of the opera house.
VICTOR SCHEEN,
JAMES YOUNG.
A. G. CHRYSLER.
Committee on Arrangements.
Hamilton, Mont, September s, 1910.
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1910-09-13
MISS OONSON MARRIED
TO LEROY H. UHL

In the home circle last evening. with
about 30 young people as guests, Miss
Hazel Dell Donson was given in mar
riage. to Leroy H. Uhl The union
was performed at o'clock by Rev.
r. ~ Cockcroft at the residence of the
groom's mother, Mrs. w. o. Fisk.
Flowers tastefully arranged made
the home pretty scene for the event
The bride was attended by four maids
OF honor. Misses Effie Read, Cecilia
Dwyer, Ivy Solberger and Urselle
Hork, each bearing a bouquet of phlox.
The wedding march was played by
Mrs. E. H. Nichols. Following the
ceremony the guests mingled in happy
conversation until 10 o'clock, when
wedding luncheon was served.
Mrs. Chl is young woman of great
popularity. She has lived most of her
young. life in Hamilton and she and
her husband have been companions
since childhood Mr.. Uhl is a young
man of marked business capacity He
has shown his ability in various indie
pendent ventures, and he has always
been social lion with the young men
of the city.
The young people left last night for
Mlssoula, making the trip by automo-
bile. They expect to go to the cities
of the Pacific coast for a brief visit.
and when they return will take up
their residence at the Fisk home
Friends in Hamilton and elsewhere
will wish that theirs may be most
happy welded career and that life NAV
blossom into raptures to embellish
their pathway.
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1910-09-13
THE TICKET.

State senator-B. F. Plummer,
| Stevensville.
Representatives-John McLaugh-
lin. Stevensville, and J. Frank
Cooper, Darby.
Sheriff-William Strange Ham
ilton.
Treasurer-A. F. Holt, Grants
dale.
Clerk and recorder-Albert ].
Hork, Hamilton.
County attorney-W. H. Rager,
Stevensville.
Superintendent of schools-Min-
ME Bailey, Corvallis.
Assessor-Homer F. Babbitt, Vic
tor.
Commissioner-N. ]. Tillman,
Florence.
Public ADMINISTRATORS. N. Tay-
lor, Hamilton.
County surveyor-E. H. Blakes-
lee, Hamilton.
Coroner-Robert L. Owens, Ham,
ilton.
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1910-09-13

Among those who spoke to the vst-
Grams during the encampment were
Attorneys E. ID. Noonan and c. Wap-
ner of Hamilton. Robert Nicol and
&, W. Ward also spoke.
Next years encampment Of the G.
"A. II. VIII probably last but two days.
me question of curtailing the length
OF the camp is now under considera-
tion. The expense Of maintaining the
camp is too great to permit of long
meetings.
Inc expense of these annual reun-
IONS Is borne partly by the associa-
tloh and partly by subscriptions by
BUSINESS men and others Interested
rms years encampment entailed an
expense of approximately s4OO. Camn
was broken Sunday night.
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1910-09-13
SUNDAY CROWD BROKE
RECORD FOR REUNIONS
Largest Crowd That Ever Assembled
at Picnic in County Attended G. A
K. Encampment Sunday.

In spite OF cold weather. the larges,
crowd that ever assembled at a nicpi,
In Ravalli county attended the Sunday
eathering OF the G. A. r. encampment
Every town in the valley contributed
10 the attendance. The grove was
tiied with conveyances and the morn
ing train from the lower valley was
packed to capacity with persons going
to the camp.
The big crowd was we'll cared for.
Meals We're provided for everyone who
went. Entertainment in the form of
songs of religious and patriotic ma
ture was provided.
The election of officers for 1911 re-
suited in the selection of J. B. Over
turf OF Hamilton, president and John
Goff of Corvallis. secretary.
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1910-09-13

The foregoing speech by Ben F.
Plummer of Stevensville in accepting
nomination for state senator, was the
eliminating feature of a bitter fight
in the republican county convention
yesterday. The speech was the out
convention between George T. Baggs
of Stevensville and r. A. O'Hara of
Hamilton, in which Baggs, speaking
for Plummer, said he spent his own
money two years ago lobbying against
Senate Bill No. Is and was an enemy
of corporations. OHara replied that
Plummer was an employe Of the Bitter
Root Valley Irrigation company, the
same as himself, and that he did not
oppose Senate Bill No. 1S at Helena,
but spent his time lobbying for House
Bill No. 100, the notorious New Jer-
sey trust law passed by the last leg
islature.
Plummer's speech passing the lie
to O'Hara was in reply to the charge
ditch company, with which he says he
NO longer has any connection. He
did not deny having lobbied for House
Bill No 100, the Amalgamated COM
pany's pet bill, nor that he did not
oppose Senate Bill No. 1S.
Four Men Named.
The contest for the nomination for
state senator was made the first or
der of business, when the delegates
reassembled after the noon recess.
Four names were placed before the
convention. Plummer was nominat-
ed by A. C. Baker, S. M. Ward was
nominated by c. NJ. Johnson. Charles
race Sunday night, and Thomas Baird
of Stevensville were then nominated
Attorney Baggs seconded Plum
mer's nomination, declaring that he
loved him for the enemies he has
made" He asserted that Plummer
is not a corporation man, citing
Plummer's activity in connection with
Senate Bill No. IS as proof of this.
OrHara Immediately took exception to
Baggs' statements, charging that
Plummer was corporation ward
heeler in Butte before he took up his
residence in the valley. Il would pre-
fer to take chances on an independ-
ent man who has lived in the Bitter
Root" declared O'Hara amid cheers.
When O'Hara sat down Plummer
walked to the front of the courtroom
to a position facing OHara. and point
ing his finger at him, said, Bob
OHara lies" The excitement passed
without further exchange.
Five ballots were necessary for a
choice. On the first ballot the vote
was, Plummer 81, Baird IA, Ward IA,
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1910-09-13
PRIZES AWARDED IN
VICTOR FLOWER SHOW

Victor, Sept. 12.-The annual Victor
ho"er snow was held at the school,
mousse on Friday evening. September
~. A large crowd witnessed the ex-
hlDlts and everyone was entbusia site
and gratified at the success of tho
1io"er lovers. Peaches and cream and
cake were served during the evening
lor the purpose of meeting, in part, the
expenses of the prizes On account
OF the recent heavy frosts and excep-
Ilohally dry season the number of ex-
hlbltors was few, but the flowers nro-
duced by them were many and none
the less beautiful because of frosts
ABOUT fifty students and other per-
sons had planted gardens preparatory
10 the flower show, but the frosts took
them. number of persons who were
not competing for prizes contributed
10 the general display of mixed flow
ers-asters, phloX, hydrangea, mari
gods, sweet peas, nasturtiums. snap
dragons, verbenas, etc.
The Misses Gladys and Frances
heVlnS presided over wonderful
display of flowers grown at their
ranch home near Victor. Their pro-
ductlon presented long summer of
work and pleasure in the care of their
flowers and great credit is due them.
Much of the success of the first flower
SHOW is due the Misses Keirns. Any-
one who visited their gardens will
agree that they were such as are not
often seen anywhere
Helena East exhibited asters and
pansies and rose. 1t was her design
TO arrange collection of aSters into a
flag about four feet long. The blossoms
were inserted In the bank OF wet sand
and the colors Of the national flag
were carried out with the red, white
and blue asters. The result was very
pleasing. Many Of her aster plants
she had transplanted to pots and they
were of perfect and luxuriant growth.
They represented an excellent garden.
Among her flowers was a pansy seed
ling of this years growth which she
had transplanted to a flower basket.
1t not only filled the basket but spread
FAR over each side and bore q hand
some purple blossoms.
Agnes, Olga and Esther Sandstrom's
display deserves special mention. Not
having been entered as prize flowers,
the judges failed to consider them,
but none the less were they appreciate
ed. Their zinnias, asters, and phlox
were exceptionally beautiful.
With a background of bank of
golden glow, Ian Briggs exhibit was
very attractive. Among his flowers
was perfect red rose which was
first prize.
Esta Holmes represented her pansy
bed with box of wet sand covered
with green moss on which was a large
star of pansies-the points of purple
On August 19 the judges of gardens,
consisting of DR.. Reed, H. o Shields,
j. j. Bond, visited all gardens and
lawns which had been previously en-
tered. Their report was given Friday
night, together with the report of the
on flower show, which con-
sisted of Mrs. C. E. Scott. Miss Anna
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1910-09-13
STEEL BRIDGE FOR
STEvENSv|LLE
DETERMINE ON
THIS AND RAISE CLASS OF
RAVALLI COUNTY.

n Sleel UIluSe 10 consist or TWO 100
foot spans with a 16-foot driveway
will be built across the Bitter Root
river at Stevensville. The commission
ers will advertise for bids in a few
days for the construction Of the work
Ravalli county will be In the sixth
class after the first of the year. The
increased valuation, recently given In
this paper. makes this possible. At
the meeting of the commissioners
Thursday the following resolution
was adopted:
Whereas. upon examination OF the
assessed valuation of the taxable prop
erty of Ravalli county. Montana, for
the year 1910. it has by the board of
county commissioners of Ravalli
county been found that the assessed
valuation for said year is the sum of
$5.532.111,
Now, therefore, in pursuance by
authority of section 1915 of the re-
vised codes of the state of Montana, it
is hereby ordered that said Ravalli
county be made, constituted and desig-
mated a county of the sixth class, the
same to become effective on the first
Monday in January, 1911, as provided
by said section 1916"
Judges of election were appointed to
serve at the general election to be
held in November. The polling places
and judges were designated as follows:
No. l., Sula, postoffice-Fred Ed
wards, William Wetzsteon, Josiah
Bush, Sr.
No. 2, Alta, postoffice-Amos Chris
Joe Hubscher, J. J. Sperry.
No. 3, Darby. Miles Hall-Milton
Hammond George Miles, Samuel Kyle,
William Mackay, George l. Satterlee.
No. 4, Grantsdale, Holt's hall-Sam
Hall, J. c. Vincent, Hugh Mclean, J.
Warren, Fred Robbins.
No. ., Hamilton, city hall. j.
Fred Grill, o. B. Jones,
I. NJ. Doran and w. T. Tyler. .
No. 6, Hamilton-Jack Kleinoeder,
Joe Brown, John Leibel, John Bates,
z. Smithey. ;
No. Z, Corvallis Slack hall-W. E. ,
1awley, J. M. Cobb, Newton Whitsitt, ,
M. Butler, James Tarry.
No. s, Victor, Appolonio, Waters & ,
20. hall. w. Hickman, George w. !
Rowe, George A. Blair, L. NJ. Powell,
\. l.. Martin.
No. 9, Stevensville, Lewis hall :
V. Franks, Bruce Jones, Jasper Ev- r
ms, William Lancaster John Bowling. !,
No. 10, Stevensville, old S. M. build !
ng-Louis May, William Caple, Will =
lam Landen, j. R. Faulds, ID. G. Bass
No. IL, Florence, Woodmen hall
'homas Holloway, Phil Wagner, Ar =
hur Herbert :,
No 12, Eight Mile, schoolhouse- p
J. w. Mayhem, Henry Buker, Fred r. :
amieson. :
No. 13, Woodside, Popham halo.
!. Kinney John Hauf, J. E. Lockwood, I,
}. l.. Woodruff, Walter Mace. 4
Fred Wilson of Stevensville was ap-
ointed registry agent of district 9 and @
0 in place of H. w. Flanagan, who re-
igned
William Griggs was appointed jani- o
or of the courthouse to succeed J. H. r
ones, who resigned to move to the :,
'lathead reservation.
John S. Wood and W. c. Phelps were >,
warded the contract to grade road !,
asst of Stevensville at so cents per
ubic yard. :,
J. H. White resigned as supervisor g.
f road district No. and Theodore .
lose was appointed to fill the vacancy.
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1910-09-13
BACK TO THE FARM.

IT'S back to the farm for me-" said
Bert Tanner last night after the re-
publican convention. Il won't run
independently for assessor. | got a
square deal in the convention, and
that's all l wanted" There has been
much talk about what Bert would do,
but his statement puts it all at rest
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1910-09-13
AGED LADY LAID TO REST.

The funeral of Mrs. Anna Ray of
Sleeping Child was held Saturday, in
terment being made in Grantsdale
cemetery. She died Thursday morn
ing at the advanced age of "A years
8 months and days. She had been a
resident of the valley nearly 20 years.
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1910-09-13
BORN.

Johnson-To Mr.. and Mrs Milton
Johnson of Hamilton, September 5,
an 11-pOund boy.
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1910-09-13

William Morgan of Missoula has
purchased the Photographic business
of E. o. Hageman.
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1910-09-13
SPEECH OF AC.
CEPTANCE.

Il haven't much to say. There
isn't much l can say, except this:
I am glad that a majority of this
convention believes that Bob
O'Hara lied"
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1910-09-13

Fl. c. Trumbell left Saturday for
Great Falls.
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1910-09-13
CHAS. S. HARTMAN FOR
CONGRESSMAN
STATE CONVENTION
FAILED TO ENDORSE CANDI.
DATE FOR SENATOR.
THE DEMOCRATIC NOMINEES

For Representative in Congress-
CHARLES S. HARTMAN.
or Bozeman.
For Clerk OF the Supreme Court
T. A. OLEARY.
s.. OF Anaconda.
For Railroad Commissioner
PETER SANGER.
OF Butte.
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