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Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1910-08-30

the state and federal holdings there
IS an immense acreage of privately
owned forests. Some OF these in
dlviduals are working in 4 herculcan
manner TO quench the fires. Others
arc dong nothing, and | mention no
names. Many OF these fires are be-
ing started by the burning Of slash
ings. Idaho has a law which regu-
latcs the manner iii which private
forest holdings shall be regulated.
Certainly this is 4 situation where
some law should be passed permitting
someone to step in and take supreme
charge, and then pro rate the cost
between the affected interests. The
forestry department is willing to CO.
operate with the state, and | think
the state the proper party to take
hold. 1t costs lots Of money to fight
these fires and the private interests
should he compelled to pay their pro
rata share thereof Some Of the
large companies have done their duty
and Others have not The state is
best prepared to step in and take
charge. The same principle is in
yolved as in the case OF court
martial. The proposed voluntary as
sociation Of the nature referred to
was defeated at Kalispcll because Of
the refusal of certain private inter
ests to become members and thus
provide for a regular forest patrol
Now, under this proposed law, they
would be compelled to contribute
their share of the cost. With the
government and state and private in
terests acting jointly, we will have a
solution of the situation"
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1910-08-30
Complete Harmony in Local Demo-
cratic Ranks Cause of Small Vote
at the Primaries,
RESULTS ELSEWHERE
Over One Hundred Votes Cast in
Kendall, Where Friendly Rivalry
Was On-Stanford Delegation,

lhc democrats Of Fergus county
held their primaries for the selection
OF delegates to the county conven-
ton, yesterday. The absence of con-
tests Of any nature was the cause of
a light vote IN LewistoWn. Never
thclcss, enthusiasm was not lacking
at the three precincts, where demo-
Gratis gathered to perfect their ward
caucuses and discuss the general out
look FOR success at the fall election.
Much Interest in Kendall
here was much interest in the
Kendall primaries, ll6 votes having
been cast. The democrats also gath
cred in large numbers at Moore.
stanford, Grass Range and other pre-
cincts which have been heard from.
Lewistown Delegation.
The list of delegates and alternates
selected from the three Lewistown
precincts are as follows:
First ward-Delegates: David Hill
ger, +. w. Mettler, NJ l.. Woodman,
II. A. Davee. +. G. Worden and c. l..
Myersick. Aternates: John Clancy,
Nat Carwile, J. J. Dobson. B. II.
Foley, ], A. Coleman and Julius
Petersen.
Second ward-Delegates: l.. P.
Slater, Joseph Wundcrlin, J. w.
Hughes. J. J. Parsons, ]. +. Pinkley,
Mike Gurnett, Matt Regan, Rufus
Poland, Thomas Vehawn and r. G..
Jackson. Alternates: P. J. Osweiler,
A. II, Beatty, J. W. Luton. F.. A.
Foster, Byron layer. ]. S. Flanagan,
Odlin Jancaux. Dan Crowley, Victor
Content and Forbes Weiseman.
Third ward-Delegates: N. ]. Lit
Alex Marin. ]. B. Ritoh, H. L. De-
Kalb. J. F.. Lane and K. L. Nc
Burney Alternates: James A. John
son, John RI. Charters. T. NJ. Con-
way. Amos Beck. T. A. Berkin. James
l.. Martin, William Kiser and Samuel
tlejOhn. Roy +. Ayers. Nels Nelson,
Anderson
The Result at Stanford.
At Stanford. according to a special
dispatch to the Democrat. the caucus
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1910-08-30
Conservation Commission Of Mon
tana Hold Important Meeting in
the Capital City.
PROTECT THE FORESTS
Legislature Will Be Asked to Amend
Present State Land Law in Sew
eral Particulars.

R. Won Tobel and David Hilger re-
turned home Sunday night from Hell
ena, where they attended an i'm
portant meeting of the Conservation
Commission, Of which both Lewis
town gentlemen are members. The
other members of the commission are
Hon. Charles S. Hartman, of Boze-
man; Judge Lew Galloway, of Dill
Ion, and ex-senator Paris Gibson, OF
Great Falls. All members of the
commission were present but Senator
Gibson.
To Protect the Forests.
The commissioners, after full dis
cussion. decided to recommend to the
legislature an amendment to the pres
ent state land law providing for eff
fective state aid in the prevention
and fighting of fires in the state
While the specific provisions of the
proposed recommendation were not
agreed upon. it was decided, in gen
eral, that the law shall contemplate
that the expense of this fire fighting
shall be divided pro rata among the
state, the government, and the prop
erty owners. according to the amount
or value Of the timber jeopardized
Another recommendation will be
made, the object OF which shall be
the passage of law relating to the
waters of the state. Further partc
ulars will be worked ont at future
meeting OF the commission
Governor Points Out Danger.
Governor Norris, in calling the
commission to order, made the fol-
lowing address. with reference to
some measure for better state protcc-
ton of our forests during times sucl,
As the state has experienced during
the past few weeks:
"The situation now before us re-
qnires a strengthening of the pres
ont laws said Governor Norris
"Take the forest fires now raging.
Neither the federal government. the
state nor private individuals-the
vitality affected interests-are in
charge and all arc working at what
might be termed the same purpose.
but without unity In addition to
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1910-08-30
A Successful Dance.

The Lewistown lodge of Lady
Maccabees gave most enjoyable
and successful ball in Armory hall
last Friday evening. The hall was
prettily decorated in the Maccabee
1t that every person present had
every possible opportunity to indulge
their fondnes for the terpsichorean
pastime. Bovee's fine orchestra pro-
vided the music, which could not
have been improved on. Mesdames
Bovee and Kettleson were on the
ticket committee and disposed OF a
large number OF tickets before the
dance A neat sum was cleared above
expenses
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1910-08-30

admission to the grand stand. The
usual way is to charge a general ad-
mission of 50 cents, with Is cents adj
diton for the grand stand privileges,
but it is believed that the new depar-
ture will prove satisfactory, as it will
certainly prove to be a saving for
people who have families Of two
three or more children each.
Do not forget the dates, Tuesday
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
September s, 2, 8 and 9.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1910-08-30
May Reopen Barnes-King.

George McGee, superintendent Of
the Barnes-ikng, was a visitor to
Lewistown yesterday, being on his
way East, on mission the object OF
which, it is understood, relates to the
re-opening Of that property. The lit
tie 3-year-old daughter Of Mr. and
Mrs. McGee recently suffered stroke
OF infantile paralysis and the parents
are greatly worried over her condi-
ton. Both lower limbs are totally
paralyzed.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1910-08-30
Gebo in the CITY.

S. W. Gebo arrived in the city last
night. after an absence of about two
months, the greater portion OF which
time was spent in Europe on his
wedding tour Mrs Gebo did not ac-
company her husband west. stopping
off in Chicago for visit with her
parents. Mr.. Gebo will leave tomor-
row morning for the East.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1910-08-30
Millinery Establishment Re-opened.

Mrs Hansen has rc-opcncd the
Vogue millinery parlors, at the cor
her of Jancaux and Fourth avenue,
next door to Salt Shop, and you are
cordially invited to call and inspect a
beautiful assortment Of fall millinery.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1910-08-30

Land office piats and plat books O
all kinds. Democrat Supply Depart
ment
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1910-08-30

Confined on page l2.)
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Continued on page l2.)
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1910-11-04
Destructive fire

pr,hably the most destructive fire
.hjs citv has seen in years occurred
Lost night, Thursday. Fire broke out
at one O'Clock on The frame
hn,ldipg over The creek occupied by a
nan name Howard with tin sto:e and
hos Ziler with barber shop. The
bniIding stood between the Mathews
foordry, Fuz) and the residence of
Mr. / Il. Blondel on n. Queen St.
There was general aiarm sounded
aud eremen responded and soon were
ecbtinp the fire manfully. The flames
s@on spread to the foundry and also to
pIoodel building The foundry is a
ao,,ple1e wreck as was the garment
c,ctorv in the second story tut the
eoor over the Mathews machine shop
did not fall excepting over the foundry
and II is thought that much Of the
machinery can be saved though the
loss is heavy on the Ma news brothers.
The loss to Mr.. Blondel is perhaps
shout one thousand dollars and will
be fully covered by insurance in the
Alexander agency.
The wind has blowing gala from the
W. and flames poured forth to a great
height. Showers of burning embers
fell over the surrounding property for
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1910-11-04

more than square to the East. The
lumber yard of IT, M. Bender " as on
fire several times as wa several proper
tics in that vicinity but the firemeu
were on the alert and kept the fire
from spreading in that direction.
The total loss is about $4,000 or
Sl7,000 with insurance of about half
that amount. Messrs. e.. w. Buxton
and Harry S. Cushwa own the build
ing where the fire started and the foun-
dry. Their loss is about $4,000 with
alb ut $4,000 insurance in the local mu-
tnal company.
Matthews loss is shout four theus-
and dollars with Insurance Of about
81, 900. Howard and Ziier's loss is pro-
baby several hundred dollars without
insurance. Mr.. Poland's loss in his
factory is about $4,000 with $4,000 in
suranee with c. V. Pownel and H. Il.
Alexander.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1910-11-04

Mr.. W. Il. Hess, Of near Arden, has
again met with bad luck and this time
much worse than before. Ii Will be
rem rendered that a few months ago he
rae all his horses Surncd upi the barn
at The farm OF Mr.. James w. McKown
when the light ting struck the barn
and this time he has lost his right leg.
1t seems that on Saturday last he
was in town with his team and In re-
farming hone the team scared Mt an
ausoinobile aud lie WAS thrown under
the wagon. The wheel ran yer his
iegso btbly mashed It that amputation
Was necessary. Heis now slowly re-
easering at thet'iiy hospital.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1910-11-04

MI Bose Lock, living on the Duyall
farm al Spring Mills, came to town
Monday evening and tied his horse 10
a post near Timmons' place Of busi-
ness, on West Race street and weat'up
town. Some time after the band came
along aud the animal scared aud rear
ed up and came down on the top OF
the post. The post punctured tie belly
and completely disemboweled the anil
NAL and II died in short while. The
horse was valuable one land the loss
70 Mr.. Lock was heavy one.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1910-11-04

Farms Sold.

Auctioaeer j w. Dodd on last Sat-
urday sold The larger Of the Tabler
farms at the front of the court house.
Messrs Lord, Harrison & Stewart were
the purchasers and the price was Sl02 90
per acre. The farm contains $50 acres
and we understand viii all be planted
in apple orchard.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1910-11-04
The Strike orr.

The strike which started at the
Crawford Wooden Mils in this city
s,me weeks ago has subsidized and the
men are gong back 10 work one by
one until nearly all hlvs returned and
the mill is again IN operation.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1910-11-04
Married

Miss Ethel PIatber, laughter of Mr.,
Melvan Prather and Nj. Robert May,
both Of the vicinity &c Inwond, were
married in Hagersto IN list week.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1910-11-04
Poultry SHOW.
MOVED.

Rinksr b usiness College has moved
to the third story Of the Stewart bull d.
ing where they have finequarters.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1910-11-04

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank c. Foreman
have issued invitations to the marriage
of their Daughter, Miss Beulah Ger
trude, 10 Mr.. SlemmoBs Flsgg. The
wedding ceremony will take place al
their home about three miles South Of
this city, next Wednesday morning at
the hour of ten o'clock. The bride elect
Is one of the most accomplished young
women in the county and has host
of frieads among the younger set. The
groom elect is prosperous young
farmer of the vicinity of vancleves-
Vile. We understand that Rev. r..
A. White will perform the ceremony.
We extend TO the young people our
heartiest congratulations.
Poultry Show.
The Berkeley County Poultry Asso-
Cation has decided to hold show In
this city the .astof the year, December
%. so and 81.
1t has been suggested that the show
be held in the old Wysong building on
f. Burke street if that place eau be
secured.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-06-13
THE HORSE FLIES

Grand Secretary W. H. Nichols in the parlors of Cooley's hotel at 2 o'clock and formed a permanent organization. for the purpose of securing a uniform system of work. The birth of the organization is considered one of the important side issues of the convention and is expected to result in much inn provement in the management of the councils. All of the secretaries of the 21 councils were elected members of the organization. Seventeen councils were represented at the meeting. The following officers were elected: Pres idnt, B. F. Andrews, Portland, 103; secretary and treasurer, W. H. Nich- olas of Providence, CT; executive com mittee, c. B. Cayting, Bangor, 103, Charles A. Haines, Boston, A, c. J. Whitten, Bridgeport, 3e9.
 The council from this city was well represented, about fifty per cent of the the council, Bro. Alex Robinson, hav- ing furnished several ballads set to appropriate music, led the members in the rendition of these songs on all favorable occasions, and several un- favorable ones. The boys returned home Saturday evening carrying their trophies and souvenirs, very tired, but happy.
 Bridgeport appointments were: H. c. Freshour to Executive Committee of the new organization of the Execu- tive Committee of the 21 councils.
 C. J. Whitten, Executive Committee man of the Grand Secretaries organi- zation.
 c. B. A. Thompson. Grand Exam. ming Finance Committeeman.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-06-13
SHIPPERS
 DEMANDED
 SPUR TRACK Grade Crossing at Congress Street Exists Under Agree
 ment With City IS VALUABLE TO RAILROAD Understanding Provides That En- zines Shall Not Use it Untill
 After Midnight
IS VALUABLE TO RAILROAD

President Moses W. Manwaring of the Congress Street Bridge Commis- sion. said this morning that he believes the New York, New Haven & Hart ford Railroad Company has right to maintain the sidetrack which extends through the western approach to the new Congress street bridge. Presi- dent Manwaring said that he has look ca over the map showing the railway as under the agreement between the city and the railroad relative to the elevating of the tracks. The side- track Is drawn in as a part of the agreement.
 It appears that the company pro- posed to remove the track at one time. and the shippers between Congress street and East Washington avenue protested strongly. with the result that the company agreed to allow the track to stand. but there was an agreement whereby no locomotives can be run on the siding until after midnight. He said that on several occasions the bridge commission had tried to get a car on the siding moved in the day time. but were refused because the agreement was not to move cars ex- cept during the night season.
 President Manwaring believes that the company will not give up the sid ing. which has entrance to it's new car barns and shops. The track will be useful to the company
 The special trolley work used in reaching the car barns is laid across the siding and there are no indications that the railroad intends to take up the tracks
 The siding connects with the Berk- shire division tracks in Housatonic avenue at the foot of Hall street In crossing East Washington avenue the trolley wires have to be raised above the level of freight cars
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-06-13
BRIDGEP0RTERS
 HONORED THRICE Receive Important Appointments in Order of United COmmer-
 cial Travellers H. C. FreshOur Named to Executive Committee of Execu- tive Committees 21 Councils

Despite a pouring rain Saturday was a gala day for the United Commercial Travellers in Springfield, Mass. The parade of the visiting councils took place in the morning with 1900 men in line, to whom the downpour seemed of no account.
 High time was reached with the ar rival of the guest of honor, Gov. Bert Fernald of Maine.
 Election of officers, appointment of committees installation of the newly elected officers and other details heightened the adjourned session of the grand council into an all-day meet ing.
 The reins of the convention were turned over to the new officers, T B. Garvey of Burlington, Vt, grand councilor-elect, presiding.
 The following appointments were made by him: Grand master of work John E. Riley of Boston, A. grand chaplain, J. E. Ripley of Burlington Vt, grand examining finance com rnittee. John E. White, Worcester, 136; J. H. Pillman. Lowell, 365 and c. E. A. Thompson, Bridgeport 369.
 Secretaries of the subordinate coun- cils of the grand council met with
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-06-13
CANNON SCORES MUCK BAKERS AND
 ''PRO" PERFORMERS
Especial from United Press. ]

New York. June 13.-"The world is growing better," according to no less an authority than Speaker Joseph G.. Cannon of the House of Representa- lives. The only black spot he sees in the development of the nation is our literature. The muck raker" is spoil ing the picture for Uncle Joe" and he regrets that his product is being pre- served in the Congressional Library at Washington. He reviews the events Weekly. out tomorrow. and declares there has been great improvement both morally and materially"
 T think we have suffered more from professional reformers than any other class. writes Cannon. because of the aggerating conditions that are not ideal. I sometimes think that the most discouraging place in this coun- try is in the library of Congress, which Is the most beautiful place in the country and should be the most ele- vating; but, under the terms of the law. one copy of every copyrighted publication must find a repository there. and in the last decade alone there have been thousands upon thou sands of books and periodicals that are the worst trash and demoralizing liter ature, so-called. placed on the shelves to make that beautiful temple of art and literature in some respects a mire of muck that has been raked together by sordid and often constituencies fakirs simply to keep the publishing factories running. sell cheap goods to the people, and deprave their taste.
 ''If the college professor who is dis couraged about the ethical develop ment of the country will get out among the people and get acquainted with them at first hand instead of accept ing much of the muck rakers alleged literature abOuf tha SOr0iQnpSS and crime of the country, he will have better opinion of it"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-06-13
COUNSEL IN BALLINGER INVESTIGATION FILE
 VITUPERATIYE BRIEFS

fensive alliance. As the facts become known, a constantly increasing num- Der of people join the ranks of those who are protesting. Finally, the pro- test becomes a demand for the retire ment of the officer deemed to be un- worthy. At in the present case the demand may ultimately, be echoed by great majority of the American peo- pie"
 Attorney Vertrees, in his brief, pleads for non-partisan verdict and says the Republic is on trial before the world" The attorney devotes a great amount of space to a discussion of the conspiracy charge against Pin chot, Garfield, Glayis, Kerby and a number of newspapermen. Garfield and Pinchot, he declares, were deter mined to destroy Ballinger because of 'thwarted hopes and revenge at not being able to dictate the conservation policies of the new administration" !" In conclusion he says: 'It is a tribute to manhood and especially to those who serve the department under in- vestigation that nothing has been re- vealed that reflects upon the loyalty, the integrity, the good faith, sense Of duty, of any man therein,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-06-13
THIRD ARBITRATOR TO BE ECONOMIST
 IN TROLLEY CASE
Prof. Fisher of Yale Has Been
 Suggested as Umpire

New Haven, June 13.-Much discus sion is going on regarding the naming of the third arbitrator in the wage dispute, which is now on between the state trolley7nen and the Connecticut company. AS the matter progresses it is seen that there is a difficulty becoming more and more apparent re- garding the selection of the third man.
 The trolley group of Springfield and Worcester, which is in a similar posi- tion for the past 16 days. has as yet failed in securing a man who IS W1ll- ing to act, and at last accounts was trying to secure the services of a bank president in Boston to become umpire.
 Acknowledging the fact that the two sides have selected practical men to represent them-Mr. Deming Is certainly "a practical man from the etandpoint of railroad investment, and Mr. Fitzgerald is admittedly so from the viewpoint of railroad employment it is likely that the condition will finally resolve itself into the necesT sity of appointing a high class, broad minded. theoretieal student of econ either party to the case, as the 'um- pire" Such man as Professor Irv- ing Fisher, head of the department or economies at Yale, who is one of the leading authorities on the cost of liv- ing and who is also an authority on many railroad problems. He is so well known at Yale as an authority on all economic matters that he needs no introduction to this state, or indeed to any other state.
 Failing in securing Professor Fish CTS services an effort might be made to induce the president of one of the smaller Connecticut colleges to un- . dertake the duties of the position. President Luther of Trinity college, at Hartford. is such a man, but ne might not prove acceptable to the railroad coml&ny because of his we'll known attitude in favor of the Pub Iic Trtilities bill. But it will evidently take some such man to act successfully in this work>of arbitration. He cannot be an official or a politician
 There is also a strong possibility, if not indeed a probability, that such a man may be chosen from outside the state. A man not in touch ana possibly sympathy with local affairs, such as an outsider would be, would present much attractiveness to both sides and have none of the drawbacks to most of the otherwise eligible Con- necticut men.
 There was a story current that Pres ident Hadley of Yale had been asked to act as third arbitrator, but this was denied by the two arbitrators and in fact President Hadley said later that there was nothing in it, and his friends stated that he would not act if requested. President Hadley said that the matter had never been brought to his attention, even.
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