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Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1910-11-15
Official Count Making More Certain
Each Day That Carter Will Not
Be Returned to Senate.
HAS A MAJORITY OF SIX
Numerous Close Contests Place Out
come in Doubt for Several Days
Following Election.

Despite the uniounded claims of
the republican papers and political
managers to the contrary, the facts
certainly Indicate that the forthcom-
ing session Of the Montana state
legislature will be democratic on
JOINT ballot by not less than four, and
most probably, by six The official
counts have been made in number
OF the counties where legislative can
dldates were running neck and neck,
with the result that there is no
longer any doubt as to the lineup in
Helena next January.
Many Close Contests.
The contests in Granite. Carbon.
Sweet Grass, Custer and Silver Bow
counties were SO close as to require
reports from every precinct in each
county before the election of one
candidate Or the other could be
claimed with any degree OF certainty.
In Carbon, the republican candi-
date, Tolman, came out winner over
Picrson, the democrat, by ID votes.
In Sweet Grass county, the official
count gave Martin, democrat, the lead
by l3 votes. The unofficial returns
from Rosebud county gives the palm
to Herbold democrat, by eight votes.
The official count is being made in
Granite county today, each candi-
date claiming election by two votes.
In Custer county, Territt, democrat.
is leading his opponent by "a votes,
with hardly enough votes out to over
turn this plurality, if all of them
should prove to be republican. In
Silver Bow, the official count, which
is now in progress, is giving the DEM
ocrat an even greater plurality than
was given him by the unofficial re-
turns.
Have Abandoned Hope.
One by one. the republican lead
ers are admitting that they have lost
the legislature. and even some Of
Senator Carriers closest friends and
Continued on page 81
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1910-11-15
Local Jurist in the Lead in Race for
Chief Justice of Montana Su-
preme Court.
HIS FRIENDS HOPEFUL
Believed That Official Canvass Win
Give Coveted Honor to the Fer
gus County Man.

Judging from the very incomplete
returns available, there is reason to
believe that Judge T.. X. Cheadle, of
this city, now has better than an even
break of being declared the next chief
justice Of the Montana supreme
court. 1t was at first reported that
Brantley was elected by a large plu-
rality, but that was only after returns
had been received from a few Of the
Brantley strongholds and before the
eastern Montana counties, where
Cheadle ran very strong, had been
heard from. When those reports
commenced to pour in, the Brantley
plurality dwindled rapidly until it be-
came minority Of nearly five hun
dred. Up to the present time, the
returns are very incomplete, but az
stated above, the numerous friends of
Judge Cheadle, irrespective of politi-
cal afilliationss, are hoping that the
final returns will show him to be the
choice for the high position for which
he was an aspirant
Ran Well Here.
In case Cheadle is elected, he will
have to thank his home district, which
comprises Fergus and Meagher coun-
ties. Fergus rolled up a plurality Of
over eight hundred. and Meagher
tour hundred out of four hundred
fifty votes cast Gallatin also did
we'll by the Fergus jurist, with Z
plurality ~ excess Of six hundred.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1910-11-15
Frank Hazen Better.

Frank ]. Hazen, cashier OF the
Empire Bank and Trust company. is
once more able to be at his desk,
after rather severe illness OF two
weeks.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1910-11-15

Dennison's paper napkins, in any
quantity, at the Democrat Supply De-
partment.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-25
News of Hartselle

Hartselle, July 24-(Special To-day
has been Woodmen day here. A large
crowd of Woodmen and their friends from
all over the county have been in attend
ance. The members assembled at the
the public school building. where at II
o'clock Walter d. Seed of Montgomery
delivered the annual address His ad-
dress was a masterful effort on frater-
nalism and a splendid eulogy to the MEM
ory of the departed sovereigns. Dinner
for all was served on the grounds at
D. m, and the march was made to
the cemetery. where the beautiful ritual
istc work of decorating the graves of
Several of the members took occasion to
make short addresses upon the virtues of
their departed brothers. and the meeting
was greatly appreciated by all present.
Much interest is being manifested by
the citizens here In the coming bond
election to be held early in August for
the purpose of building water works, cleo
trio light plant and sewerage plant. The
people are all practically united on this
great upward movement, laying aside
petty prejudice and working together for
the common good. With the outlook and
sentiment regarding them, there is no
doubt but that the bonds will carry by
an almost unanimous vote
The first native watermelons of the sea-
son we're marketed here yesterday. They
were fine in size and quality and brought
fancy price and were readily dis
posed of.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-25
FINE RESULT FROM
WAR ON MOSQUITOES

Washington, July A.-As a result of a
war on mosquitoes in certain parts of
Italy, a healthy, cheerful-looking race
and fat rosy children have succeeded a
population which a few years ago con-
sisted of a few miserable peasants, their
skins yellow as saffron and their bodies
bent by disease and suffering. This Is
the report made to the department of
agriculture by DR.. l.. o. Howard, chief
of the bureau of entomology, who has
returned from a recent visit to the Ital-
ollect this region as vast track of
marsh land, where mosquitoes and ma
laria would breed. The country having
been drained by the government. now is
being extensively farmed, and is begin
ming to support what eventually will be
a large population.
The government has used the German
method of systematic dosing with quinine
and has shown Yankee ingenuity, he
adds in its method of advertising the
government preparation. 1T is known as
'official quinine" and as the government
has a monopoly on the tobacco trade,
their garrett boxes are made to carry a
'printed quinine advertisement.
The drug Is sold cheaply and to the
charitable institutions, the soldiers and
to other individuals too poor to pay for
it, the medicine is given free. The work
was inaugurated and pushed to sue
cessful conclusion by DR.. Angelic Cell,
who Is regarded with almost superstitious
reverence by the common people of the
country.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-25
TAFT'S SPRA|NED
ANKLE IS BETTER
President Will End Cruise at
Beverly Thursday
HAS DAY AT ELLSWORTH
Attended BY Work of Pickpockets.
The Party VIII Make Visit
to ROckport Today

Bar Harbor, Me-, July 24.-President
Taft is once more on the water. He left
Ellsworth this afternoon after his visit
to Senator Hale and went by special train
to Mount Desert ferry, where he boarded
the Mayflower, which headed for Bar
Harbor and the sea. The course from
here lies southwark and a slow run will
take the President to Isleboro, where he
is due to land at 10 a. m. tomorrow.
Mr.. Tafts sprained ankle after a
night in congresses, was improved today
and his limp seemed less painful than on
yesterday. All danger of serious con-
sequences from the injury appear to have
passed and while the President may have
to give up golf for a few days the plans
for the remainder of the cruise, which
ends next Theursday afternoon at Bev-
erly, will not otherwise be interfered
with.
At Ellsworth this afternoon President
Taft and his entire party attended
services at the Congregational church.
Just before leaving Ellsworth the Pres
ident was driven to Mrs. Hale's camp at
New England clam chowder.
The sail from Bar Harbor to Rockland
and Islesboro Cove is over one of the
most picturesque stretches of the Maine
coast. Islands dot the water the whole
way.
Chief of Police Drummey of Ellsworth
was busy late last night and early to-
day recording complaints from the towns
people of losses of pocketbooks. watches
and other articles of Jewelry. 1t is said
a band of pickpockets comprising four
men and a woman are In Ellsworth and
arrived here before the President did.
1t is said they were successful to a
large degree.
The crowds which thronged Hancock
hall to hear the President speak and
which pushed eagerly forward to shake
his hand when the reception began was
the special object of attack. When the
hall was cleared out three leather wal
lets stripped of money and papers were
found on the floor.
1t is estimated that the thieves got
away with several hundred dollars in
the aggregate although the Individual
losses did not go above s15.
Among the victims were a number of
farmers who had driven many miles into
the city to see and hear the Presi-
dent.
Leaving Ellsworth Mr.. Taft seemed in
the best of spirits and declared his ankle
was getting better and improving right
along.
The Mayflower stopped at Bar Harbor
ON her way out for the mail at $50 p. m.
and sailed at $50 p. M for Dark Har-
Dor, Islesboro. The party after visiting
different points In Islesboro will go to
Rockport tomorrow noon for luncheon
with A. H. Chatfields of Cincinnati, who
has a summer home there.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-25
RETURNING TIDE
OF Immigration
Enormous Movement OF People
From Northwest
TURNING TOWARD SOUTH
Industrial Experts Say Movement to
Southeastern States VIII Begin
Next October - Lands In
Southern Alabama
TURNING TOWARD SOUTH

Washington July PA returning tide
of Americans and immigrants from Can
ada and indications of an enormous
movement of people from the northwest
including western Canada, to the south
eastern states next fall and winter are
attracting the close attention of immi-
grafton and industrial authorities. The
bureau of immigration officials are now
awaiting early report from Commits
sioner Clark at Montreal before discuss
ing the impending influx. Industrial ex-
perts say the movement to the SOUTH
eastern states will begin next October. A
record-breaking migration in this direc-
ton occurred last year. drawing upon
the population of the central states, es-
pecially Iowa, Kansas and Nebraska.
Many of these people went to southern
Georgia and Florida and southern Ala
bama.
Reports are that a number of coloniz-
ing companies have been investigating
available large tracts in various portions
of the gulf states during the past few
months A recent report to the land and
Industrial department of the Southern
railway showed that since last May
about $1,000 acres of land in southern
Alabama had either been purchased or
was about to be obtained for northwest
ern firms and corporations for locating
settlers.
Large tracts also have been taken in
southern Georgia and northern Florida
since the first of the year, to be divided
int 70 for
Another achievement is that of a col
ony of Slovaks from western Pennsylva-
mia to southern Alabama. In northeast
Georgia there has been started the nu-
cleus of colony from northwest Can
ada. Individual farmers from Ohio, In
diana and Illinois are buying improved
as well as wild lands in Virginia, the
Caroinas. Tennessee and northern Ala
bama. Germans and Mennonite settlers
are seeking homes in districts In the
more northern portions of the southeast
section of the country.
The initiation of a campaign of educa-
ton as to the character and low prices
of really good southern lands. as COM
pared with land in the newer portions
of the country and the big yields of the
wheat, corn and other crops and cor
responding profits reported In many
southern districts, have led to the SOUTH
ward migration. The associations of
growers In the orchard and truck dis
tricts have called attention to the pos
sibilties in fruit and general garden
truck culture.
The work the southern railways have
been carrying on for a decade past is
beginning to bear results, and their re-
ports indicate that many thousands of
families from the north will settle In
the south during next fall and winter.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-25
ILLINOIS STRIKE
MAY BE SETTLED

Indianapolis, Ind, July 24-T. L. Lewis,
president of the United Mine Workers of
America, announced tonight that a
compromise proposition has been made
by the coal mine operators of Illinois to
the striking miners and will be submitted
to a referendum vote of the miners
The compromise makes several con-
cessions to the miners though 1t does
not grant their full demands he said. A
wage increase of SOS per cent is offered
for day work and an increase of three
cents ton on mine run coal
A further increase of one-half cent a
ton will be made to men in mines where
shot firers are employed and this the
miners officials regard it is asserted as
the greatest of the concessions offered
by the operators
Mr. Lewis said he believed that the
Illionois miners would accept the proposal
of the operators by a large majority.
Mr. Lewis left tonight for Kansas City
to devote his attention to the strike of
miners in the southwest district.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-25
CROP CONDITIONS
IN MARENGO COUNTY

Linden. July 24-(Special.) Crop condi-
lions in this section have taken on
most serious aspect and the farmers
IRE indeed blue set The continued rains
have run the cotton plant TO too much
weed, and 1t has not fruited to any sat
isfaction There is no probability of the
rains ceasing, either, at an early date
from the present outlook The corn pros
pect, at one time reported to be so prom
Using, is fast failing also It is said that
the continued hard rains keep the blooms
of the corn washed off so that the ears
cannot fill out properly, and that the
final yield of corn in this section will fall
far shy1 of the estimates made few
weeks ago. The crops on the Tombigbee
river, a few miles west of here. have
been the greatest sufferers, and they are
reported completely destroyed in the low
lands In the uplands a casual observer
would think that the corn crop is ex-
cellent, but upon close examination 1t
will be found that the large and healthy
looking stalks are heavily ladened with
untitled and faulty ears.
Prof. z. S. Pugh of Townsville spent
the week end in Linden in the interest
of a congressional district teachers In
stitute to be held here for a week COM
mencing on Monday, August o. The pur-
pose is to establish these Institutes all
over the First congressional district at
the most convenient locations for the in
struction of teachers who may desire to
attend A handsome purse has been made
up by the citizens Of Linden to pay the
instructors so that the teachers who at
tend will receive instruction at absolutely
no expense to them.
The commissioners court of Marengo
county has been in session at the court
house here this week, going over the tax
assessors and the tax commissioners
records and issuing citations to those
whose taxes do not appear to be as
sessed correctly. During the session Sat
urday the matter of bonding the county
for the purpose of building good roads
was discussed, and upon advice of their
legal counsel they rescinded their previous
action calling an election upon the bond
issue. Their attorney cited a decision
which applied to peculiar conditions ex-
listing would render the election Illegal
according to his opinion, In that the in
debtedness of the county would exceed
the constitutional limit, and the body,
acting under his advice, called in the cleo
ton previously ordered. as stated.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-25
NEWS OF HARTsELLE
Bankrupt Stock Ii Sold-WOodmen to
Hold Celebration

Hartse,le, July 24.-(Special. 1.-THE bank
rupt stock OF goods formerly belonging
to w. C. Hartman & Co. was sold here
yesterday to j. H. Hartsell. Mr.. Hartsell
has moved the goods to the Turney brick
store, just acros sthe street, where he
will continue in business.
The woodmen Of the World have
planned big time here next Sunday.
Walter D. Seed has accepted the invita-
ton to address the members and the pub
lie at the school auditorium. There will
be dinner served on the grounds and the
unwilling of the monument of Sovereign
DIR. w. A. Barclift will take place in the
afternoon. A large crowd is anticipated.
revival service is being conducted at
the Fist Methodist church this week by
the pastor. tie Rev. v. o. Hawkins, as
sisted by the Rev. Ira Hawkins of Tus-
cumbia. The meeting will continue
through the week and possibly longer.
Much interest is being taken in the SER
vices, which are being held at p. m.
and 5 .. m.
Miss Gertrude Morris Of Birmingham is
spenL some time with friends and rel
atives here ana elsewhere in the county.
jim Miller and family of Wylam are
yisitlog heie.
Coffee Jackson Of Birmingham is VISIT
ing his brother, A. e. Jackson, this week.
The Elberta peach crop that was so
promising three weeks ago has come and
gone, and the quality and quantity of
fruit was way below expectations. Prac-
ticaily all the fruit was canned at the
orchard and was not near up to the quail
ity OF previous years. -
Miss Carrie Lindsey, daughter Of w. B.
Lindsey returned home from Birming-
ham today. suffering from typhoid fever.
Miss Lindsey has been in the employ of
the Southern Bell Telephone company
as narrator.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-25
Romance Is Shattered

Washington, July 24.-The romance of
Miss Rena g. Jewell of Charlotte, n.
c., and Arthur D. Thomas of Washing
ton, who eloped last Friday night from
this city and were married early Satur-
day morning at Rockville, Md, has been
shattered. After the return of the young
couple yesterday with the announcement
of their hasty marriage being consum-
mated, the mother of the girl and sew
eral Washington relatives took the bride
from her husband. Today the girl was
taken to her home in Charlotte.
Thomas appeals for parental blessings
were unavailing What further action
the family of the young woman will take
in the matter or Thomas himself w.s
not announced. The mother of the girl.
it is said. will consult the father of the
young woman.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-25
EXPERTS HEARD In
MARSHALL COUNTY

Albertville, July 24.-(special)-J. Il.
Watts, Cooper Curtis and L. e. Boshin'
government experts, and Congressman
John l.. Burnett, who are making a toui
of the Seventh district, were IN Alper.-
VILE yesterday and spoke to unusually
large crowds. Mr.. Watts lectureo On
cattle raising, Mr.. Curtis on agriculture
and Mr.. Boykin on good roads, ana an
received the very best attention. each
gentleman demonstrating the different
branches. Right now Marshall county Is
very much interested in the building OF
rood roads and a 81, 100000 bond issue Will
be voted on soon. The experts spoke IN
Guntersville Friday and Will be IN Gaos-
den tomorrow.
The pretty weather that has been pre-
vailing for the past week mas peen very
encouraging to the farmers IN THIS sec
ton. They have had chance to cut the
weeds ont of their cotton and plow 1t as
we'll as the other crops. One prominent
farmer who, was in Albertville Few Gays
ago SAID that the cotton crop was no
worse than 1t was this time last year.
and that il no serious backset came an
average crop could still be made Ihe
corn crop Is fine
Last night in the courthouse Will ID.
lIpshaw, known as the Georgia Cy-
clone" gave his humorous lecture, John
and His Hat" and good crowd was out
to hear him. Mr.. Upshaw has been mere
during the recent Baptist convention.
A. Il. Hawkins, prominent young law
yer of this place, has announced for
mayor of Albertville. Mr.. Hawkins Is the
first one to officially announce for this
office, although there are others expect
ed very soon. w. P. Goodwin the IN
cumbent, Will not be a candidate for re-
election.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-25
FULL WAR STRENGTH
REGIMENT IS FORMED

Gettysburg, Pa. July PA full war
strength regiment with los men in every
company was formed today of the reg
ular troops and West Virginia and Dis
trict of Columbia militia in the United
States camp of instruction here. General
wetherspoon reviewed the regiment.
which occupied practically the entire
parade grounds when 1t became station
airy before headquarters
Six regiments were represented by the
men drilled like unit and 1t was diff
cut to believe that the men were all not
regulars of the same command.
Prior to the appearance of the infantry
a full troop of cavalry, a full battery of
artillery and the engineers paraded sep
arately to headquarters and were photo
graphed from the signal corps tower.
There will be a sham battle on Tuesday
in which regulars and militia will partici-
pate On Thursday and Friday there will
be no maneveurs and on Saturday there
will be another sham battle.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-25
NEGRO MIXED UP IN
SWOPE CASE Is DEAD

Kansas City, July 24.--Dr. Guessing
Hatred Jordan, the self-styled South
American specialist. who figured in the
Swope poisoning case, died at his office
in Kansas City Kan, tonight. DR.. Jor-
dan Is said to have received $4,000 for
his services to Mrs. Logan and Chris
man Swope, the latter of whom DR.. B.
c. Hyde is charged with poisoning His
death was due to bronchitis. At the
time of his death a complaint had been
filed against him by the Kansas state
board of medical registration charging
him with practicing medicine without
a license.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-25
Pettu. Ta1k. OF Couv.nt,o,

Huntsville, July tSpecIal-R. e.
Pettus, the newly elected president of
the Alabama Baptist State convention.
has returned to his home in this city
after attending the convention at AL
bertville. He Is the first man from
the northern half of the state ever
elected to this office. Growth in all
lines of work was shown" he said in
speaking of the convention, Especially
in educa tional affairs" 1t was one of
the most successful conventions the
Baptists of Alabama have ever held. At
q meeting of the state board of mis-
sions held during the convention, Hon.
George G.. Miles of Montgomery was
reelected president and Hon. w. b.
Davidson of Montgomery. was re-elect-
ed recording secretary. The surprise of
the convention was how easily the peo-
pie of Albertville cared for the crowd"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-25
INQUIRY WILL BE
REOPENED TUESDAY

Chicago, July 24.-Attorney Murray Nell
son, representing the railroad company,
announced here today that the Illinois
Central inquiry, in which Ira G. Rawn
was to have been an important witness,
will be reopened Tuesday.
Although investigation of the mysterious
death of the former Monon president at
his summer residence In Winnetka last
Wednesday is being pushed by the po-
lice, private detectives and representa-
tives of insurance companies, there were
no developments today. However, 1t Is
said that new evidence of Importance will
be presented at the coroner's inquest next
Wednesday.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-25
BOY CONFESSES HE
COMMITTED MURDER

Roanoke. Va, July 24-Harry Lewis,
the youth arrested at Bristol for the
killing here last week of Henry Zachary,
an aged miser, confessed the crime to-
day, according to the police. A coroner's
Jury Yesterday returned verdict charg-
ing Lewis with the murder. 1t was
stated before the jury that Zachary and
Lewis sought shelter in stable from
a rainstorm and that Zachary told the
youth he had large sum of money
whereupon the boy shot him. After the
discovery of Zachary's body. the police
found $500 sewed In the lining OF his
trousers. Lewis was brought to Roanoke
tonight.