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The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1910-10-10
FIRE IN TIM BER.

Butte, Oct, "a FOREST fire of large
dimensions was reported from Elk
park. IA miles north of this city, to-
night and Forest Ranger Steele of tho
Deer lodge forest reserve hurried to
the scene this evening in response to
an urgent call. The fire Is raging in
dense timber and Is causing much de-
strnction, The blaze originated from
fires left by campers,
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DISCIPLINE SAVES
CHILDREN

San Francisco, Oct 9.---Four hum
dred children escaped in their night
clothes from the fire which de-
stroyed the Mount st. Joseph or
phan asylum at O'Clock this morn
ing. The wooden building caught
fire from some unknown origin and
In a few minutes was mass of
flames. The Is Sisters quickly
aroused the children, each marshall
ing her particular charges in the
long corridors. and. despite the
excitement and confusion, marched
them through smoke filled halls
and out of the burning building
without injury to anyone.
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SECOND WESTERN MONTANA
EXHIBIT PROMISES TO BE
A GREAT SUCCESS.
EXHIBITORS ARE BUSY
Werk Early and Late at Big Tent
Hamilton and Sanders County *
hibits Are in Piaee--keen Contes.
for the Big Prize--Btter Root Day
Is Wednesday.
Program.

Program.
Monday-Opening address by sen
ator Joseph NJ. Dixon.
Tuesday Address by President
2. a. Duniway Of the University of
Montana.
Wednesday Bitter Root day.
Address BY Dan Willard. develop
ment agent for the Northern pa
lie Railway company.
Special features ana fine mugIcal
programs every afternoon ana
evening.
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Rainy River, Ont, oct 9.--While a
wind Is sweeping sea of fire east
ward on the south side of the Rainy
river at a velocity of so miles an hour,
the great body of Flames has passed
this section, revealing a calamity that
already reaches the proportion Of an
international disaster Sixty corpses
have ocen found in the path of the
flames and a vast area is yet to be
searched for dead, while the towns of
Spooner, Beaudette and Pitt have been
totally destroyed. with great property
loss. With the exception of the de-
struction of the mills and stock Of the
Rat Portage Lumber company at
Rainy River, the principal loss Is con-
fined to the south side of the river
and chiefly sustained along the Amer
lean border.
Railroad and wire connections from
the west were cut off by a burned
district extending 40 miles, from War
road, Mimi, on the Canadian Northern
railroad. Through this district the last
trains passed last night, The road Is
open to the south and east. however
and relief Is being afforded from Fort
William,
Fanned by Wind.
The fires have been smouldering In
that district for months and We're
started anew by the terrific wind that
began two days ago The wind in
creased in velocity until 1t bore wave
of flame 100 feet high and a half mile
wide. Many settlers took the railroad
track, but most Of these We're burned
to crisp as the fire leaped this BAR
rier of some 900 yards along the clear.
ing. a description of the holocaust
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CAUGHT IN FLAMES
FUGITIVES PERISH

dramatic incidents was the escape Of
1000 fugitives in a long train of box
cars The throng of men, women and
children awaited the train while their
homes burned.
Fugitives.
The first train load steamed across
to Rainy River with men hanging 10
the sides and 10 the tricks. Women
were given first place, Many Of those
and pcrished Others stood their
ground and were rescued by Il second
train.
ON this side of the river there
seemed to be no danger until late in
the afternoon. when small fire which
had been smoulderng for several days
was famed to a flame. IT was near
the big Rat Portage Lumber company
mills and the plant and great piles of
lumber were roaring in an instant,
Again the terror-strcken fugitives be-
gan to leave since IL looked as il
Rainy River must go the way Of Beau
dette
Brave Trainmaster.
Tralnmaster Nelson through whose
courage hundreds We're saved, pre-
pared a long line of boxcars and
the fugitiYes scrambled aboard Many
Rainy River cltizer,s prepared to de-
sert their homes ana the trains started
east, but the wind turned around and
the flames on this side subsided.
In Spooner the heaviest property loss
| Is that of the Shevlln- Mathle Lumber
company. Beside the mill they lost
5O,00o,Oo0 feet of mill stock, valued
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was given by james Ramsey Of
spooner. He said:
Il was several miles south of Beau
dette when | first heard the roar Of
the flames. | started to run for the
town, but the fire was coming fast and
was very close ! caught up with a
man who was accompanied by
woman and baby They were ex-
hausted and ! grabbed the baby and
fled. There was Il wall of flame ahead
of us, but the wind shifted ana we
passed through | cannot understand
how any of the homesteaders OF that
section escaped.
The flames struck Pitt early In the
afternoon and everything was de-
stroyed. Previously. Beaudette and
Spooner had burned and the people fled
across to Rainy River, Many were
oynrtaken az they fled from Pitt ana
perished.
Relief Work.
Tho work Of relief carried on by
the Canadian Northern railroad saved
thousands of lives, including praetl-
callv all the inhabitants of Spooner,
Beaudette and Pitt, who escaped oy the
special trains that the company pro-
yided. The people had become 50 ac-
customed TO the haze in the sky,
caused by the burning timber that
the, could not be made to realize that
the situation was becoming dangerous
The Canadian Northern railroad mas
been running relief trains in every di-
reetion, stopping at every point Where
frantic people were to be found along
the track. Several trains have been
run through snffocating smoke and
over burning bridges, regardless OF
danger to the crews, Among the hlosl
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Myra Dcitz. who was shot by officers
last week at the outset Of the latest
trouble. " believed to be out of danger
and her recovery Is regarded as ccr-
tain. There Is u great deal of popular
Indignation in the state over the al
legged mistrcatment of Myra by the
officers and there have been petitions
circulated. asking the removal Of Shcr-
iff Madden on account of his rough
handling of the girl after she was
wounded 1t is likely however. that
with her Improvement, this sentiment
will sTbsidc.
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Chippewa Falls, WIS, oct. a.-John
Dcitz, his wife and two sons viii be
arraigncd this week on the warrants
against them. II was said by District
Attorney Davis Of Sawyer county, to
day. Out of the large squads of
deputies who took part In the battle
at Deitz's house at Winter, only Oscar
, Harp was killed. the rest all reporting
safe. Hundreds Of people visited the
scene of the battle today and hacked
almost to pieces the Deitz cabin in Of
forts To get bullets for souvenirs.
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Al O'Clock this evening the Sec
ond annual Western Montana Apnla
snow VIII be formally opencd Nv tho
Dig tent near the Northern pncific
depot At that hour the citizens Or
''',' community and those from any
o'hsr community who happen TO be
~ Missoula, may find beautifully dis.
p'ayea produce which represents thu
pest efforts of the fruitgrowers and
farmers Of Missoula. RavalH and
sanders counties. The feature Of tho
opening. program will be Il musical
concert by the Missoula band and an
opening address by Senator .Josenh
NJ. Dixon. II was the same hour a
year ago-October 10. 198g-when SEN
ator Dixon said the opening word or
the first and experimental apple show
ever held In this state. As that show
was successful after having been
hurriedly arranged. the one which
opens tonight promises to surpass il
In the same proportion as the extra
time, work and money expended ex-
ceeds that used I'm carrying out tho
plans for the first exhibit. The Sec
ond annual event will be In altogether
different class and on a higher pians
and Its results are expected to do
much for the upbuilding OF the fruit
Industry In particular and general
farming conditions In western Mon
tana. The true benefit of such show
Is In creating public interest In tho
Industries represented. and then an
advance Of the industries through tho
hsY tI1n n
rubbing together of the growers, tho
exchange of ideas and methods all
illustrated by the resulting product Of
each system employed.
The First Show.
The first Western Montana Apple
show was suggested by the state horti-
cultural society. This suggestion was
Immediately taken up by the Mis-
soula Chamber of Commerce and com
mittees from both bodies evolved
general plan, which was later carried
out by the local organization. The
departure from the old county fairs
was somewhat radical and the effort
was undertaken with some foreboding.
| However. the plan was well received
and for the amount Of publicity it re-
ceived In the limited time allowed it
was generously supported. There was
| not much 10 offer in the way Of prizes
then. but since the first show the
| interest has increased to such an es-
tent that the prizes have advanced at
rapid rate, and those presented for
| the second exhibit are well worth try
| Ing for by any of the growers In this
| section of the state.
Opening Tonight.
| 1t was the intention of the show
management TO open the exhibit today
at noon but so much produce arrived
yesterday and word received Of more
10 arrive this morning that it was
found absolutely impossible to have
everything arranged until evening The
executive committee held a meeting
last evening and decided to postpone
the opening until 5 o'clock tonight,
when everything would be In readi-
ness to show In all its beauty and
make a better impression upon the
crowd, With the system OF lights Ito
display at night viii be brilliant and
the evening opening will probably he
more appreciated than had the doors
|
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Opening Tonight.

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Another Way.

In addition to efforts made to enter
the mine by the east or new stope,
miners were sent into the Engleville
mine, which adjoins the Starkville
property. to dig through the masonry
wall built to separate the mines when
months ago, Ii was necessary to use
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An Cd Mine.
Starkville, Colo. Oct, 9,-The Stark
vile mine Is one OF the oldest Colo
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Totla Fair.
TomorroW-l'air.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1910-07-22
CLAIM RAWN
WAS KILLED
BY NEGRO

Chicago, July 22.-Coroner Hoff-
man announced this afternoon that
he had received a confidential letter
stating that Ira G.. Rawn, president Of
the Monon railroad whose mysterious
death was variously attributed to the
work Of a burglar, assassination and
suicide, was murdered by a negro.
The motive, the letter says, was not
robbery.
The writer does not divulge the
name of the murderer. Coroner Hoff-
man told about receiving the letter
following a conference with Acting
Chief Of Police Schuettler and Fore
man Hatley, of the coroner's jury.
An arrest is expected by. the police
this afternoon. 1t is understood the
authorities have found a definite clue.
The suspect, the police intimate, is a
former employe of Rawn, who was
discharged, and who is alleged to
have threatened the railroad presi-
dent.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1910-07-22
UNITED PRESS LEASED w1Ru.I

London, July 22.-The royal
purse strings were given a tighter
pull when George Barnes, laborite,
speaking in the house of commons
this evening, attacked what he called
the "extravagances of the royal fam
ily." Barnes opposed the proposed
increase in the civil list unless the
king and the prince of Wales should
surrender to the house of commons
treasury the revenues from the
Duchess of Lancaster and Cornwall.
"The royal income is excessive"
said Barnes. "The expenses of the
royal household are enormous, the
management is honeycombed with
abuses and the system conceals a
nest of parasites fattening upon the
nation under the shadow of the
throne"
The civil list asked for totals
&3,10O,0OO. The revenues of Lam
caster and Cornwall in 1908 amount
ed to &723,000, and last year prob
ably reached million pounds,
In reply, former Premier Balfour
said that the root of Barnes objec-
tion seemed to be that royalty was
over expensive.
ut is not over expensive-it is
over-immorral," cried a Laborite
from the floor.
Balfour retorted, saying that he
didn't know that the Laborites
deemed royalty immoral Then he
added that unless England were able
to support a monarchy properly, it
would be better to alter the system
of government and find that this
would be cheaper.
He declared that II would be i'm
possible to conduct England as an
empire as cheaply as the United
States is conducted under presi'
dent, and that besides he didn't be-
lieve that an English republic would
be cheaper than an empire.
Sir Charles Dixie declared that
the crown lands of Cornwall and
Lancaster needed more rigid man
agement by the government.
Gibson Bowles averred that those
lands never belonged TO royalty in
a private capacity and consequently
ought to be surrendered and the
revenue should go to the state treas
ury instead of to royalty. If the
king and prince of Wales were per-
mitted to retain the lands and in
come, he argues that 1t would be inn
proper to allow the king TO escape
the provisions Of the income tax
which applied to everyone else.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1910-07-22
MARION COUNTY SCHOOLS
IN EXCELLENT CONDITION AS
SHOWN BY ANNUAL REPORT
Educational System Keeping Steps With Rapid Strides Of I'M
provement of County and State in All Lines of Enterprise
and EndeaVo-SubStantia Increase Is Shown in School
Population and Attendance, Also Funds During Past Year.

County Superintendent Smith to-
day completed his annual report
with relation to the schools, and
school conditions of Marion county,
and it shows that there is a healthy
increase in the school census, and
school attendance-shows that the
schools in the county in general are
forging ahead just as its other insti-
tutions, private and civic, are forg-
ing ahead at rapid strides.
Last years census was 11,256.
That of this year is 11,75S-an in
crease of 497 over that of last year
The school enrolment for last year
was 7,342. That for this year is
7,408, an increase of sc. The daily
attendance for the year 1909 was
6,192 and for this year is 6,790--
also an increase, and the days atten-
dance for last year is given at S11,-
229, while that of this year is S17,-
O05-another increase.
More Books for Libraries.
There are just 1,941 more books
in the school libraries this year than
there were last-the number for
1909 being 15,1O3 and that of this
year being 1904. There were IA
more applicants for certificates,
1909 having 1876, and 1910, 149,
and the eight grade diplomas issued
leaped from 213 to 261. There
were less books purchased, there be-
ing purchased during the year 1909,
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l2,4S1, while this year 2,442 were
purchased.
Salaries Increase.
Just as there was an increase in
almost everything else so there was
an increase in the monthly salary Of
the teachers. The average salary Of
male teachers for last year was
S63.5O and this year it is $67 while
that of female teachers last year
was 5000 and this year the aver
age is $51.25. The total amount
paid out for teachers salaries for
the year 1909 was $99,S42.42 and
the total for this year is $114,S77.O2
The total receipts from all re-
sources this year are $257,939.O5 as
against $197,2S1.65 of last year,
and the total disbursements of the
present year are $235,342.17 as
against $172,665.17. The cash on
hand last year was S24,616.4S and
that on hand this year is $22, 2,596.SS.
There we're 11S organized dis
tricts last year and this year there
are 119, and the present year has
witnessed the construction of seven
new school houses.
During the year Superintendent
Smith visited 115 districts, and the
average time spent at each was two
hours. During the year he travelled
1 ,494 miles, held 10 local Institutes,
and one county institute.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1910-07-22
WESTERN RATE SCHEDULES
SUSPENDED UNTIL NOVEMBER
UNITED PRESS LrAsEp wIRn.A

Washington, July 22,-Following
a conference today between Chair
man Knapp of the Interstate Com
merce Commission, and Chairman
Hosmer, OF the Western Trunk Lines
Association, 1t was announced that
the proposed rate increase on West
ern railroads win be suspended until
November 1,
This action is In accord with the
desire OF the commission TO investi-
gate the reasonableness Of the pro-
posed rate increases before they be-
came directive.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1910-07-22
CHINESE
SATISFIED
THEY SAY
UNITED PRESS LEASED w1HH.l

Peking, July 22.-Russia and ia
pan today have the assurance Of
China's satisfaction with the terms
of the new Russo-Japanese agreement
relating to Manchurian affairs. The
government here has delivered its
opinion on the treaty to the Russian
and Japanese legations, and the docu-
ments will be officially forwarded TO
st. Petersburg and Toxic.
The determination of Russia and
Japan to adhere to the terms Of the
Portsmouth treaty in their pledges to
develop the open door idea in Man
churia proves especially gratifying 10
the Chinese government.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1910-07-22
FORMER MESSENGER BOY
OF VANDERBILT Is DEAD


Seattle, Wash, July 22.-George
w. Mohney, capitalist and extensive G
real estate owner, is dead at his home
here aged 6S. Death followed an op-
Grafton yesterday on the brain. Ma
honey began life as a messenger boy
in the office of w. H. Vanderbilt, and
in time came to manage the realty
holdings of the Vanderbilts in New
York. He leaves a widow and two
daughters, Miss Camille Mahoney, of
Seattle, and Mrs. Frank A. Kane, of
Vancouver, B. C.
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REPUBLICAN ASSEMBLY.
CONTINUED from page u

The platform endorsed by the 1909
representatives of a united, harmoni-
Gus party backed up the Taft ad-
ministration without cavil, and point
ed with pride to the fulfillment by
the national Republican party Of
pledges contained in its last plat
form"
The platform likewise recommends
the creation Of the Office of lieuten-
ant-governor, and went on record as
favoring che pensioning of Indian
War Veterans of the Northwest.
In regard to conservation, the plat
form had this to say:
I'VE favor only such conservation
of public resources as will best de-
velop and settle the country"
Chief interest centered over the
selection of the gubernatorial candi-
date. The fight was between Bow
erman and DR.. Andrew C. Smith, of
Portland, with several other candi
dates with small followers trailing
in the rear.
After two hours of debate vote
was taken and Bowerman won over
his opponent with a majority Of 81
votes.
OF the 1909 votes cast, Mr.. Bow
erman received 645. Mr.. Wither-
spoon stood second with 210. DR.. An
drew Smith received 164 Mr.. Acker-
man 1881 and the fifth candidate,
Charles B. Moores, of Portland, 81 "
1t had been ruled previously that
majority be required for selection.
1t took the assembly two hours
to decide upon it's choice for COVER
nor. Every effort was made to bring
out the sentiment or every quarter
of the state. A score of nominating
speeches were made and the supper
hour was close at hand when a mo-
tion to proceed to ballot carried. At
6:10 p. m. the result was made
known.
There Is Dissatisfaction.
There are murmurings at the out
come of the assembly, and there is
general disappointment that Attor-
ney-General Crawford and State
Printer Duniway were not renom-
mated. The Oregonian, which has
been a rank advocate of the assembly,
expresses general dissatisfaction with
the result, and with the nomination
of Bowerman in particular It says
in a leading editorial on the ticket:
IF these remarks seem to require
particular elucidation or application,
The Oregonian will say that it deems
the nomination of Mr.. Bowerman for
governor not the best that might
have been made. 1t recognizes and
acknowledges the many merits of
this forceful and energetic young
man; and it thinks, If elected, he will
make an admirable governor. Yet II
is constrained to remark that the
Bowerman nomination means a diff
cult and arduous campaign, and IL
feels that success might better have
been assured by the selection of DR..
Smith, or Mr., Moores, or Judge Bur
nett, or Judge Harris. or some other
like one OF these. We shal lhope for
the election OF Mr.. Bowerman; we
shall also look to the gentlemen who
have beeA so active in bringing about
HIS nomination. regardless OF any
suggestion Of its political inexpedi-
ency TO bear the heat and burden Of
the day during the campaign"
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1910-07-22
DIED.

GILLE-At the Salem Hospital this
morning, Miss Carolyn Anna Gille,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry
Gille, aged 22 years.
Death came as the result of an
operation. She leaves to mourn her
death, besides a father and mother,
three sisters, and two brothers. The
funeral will be held from the Evan
gelical church tomorrow afternoon
at O'Clock. Rev. Lowell will con-
duct the funeral services.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1910-07-22
Making Life safer.

Everywhere life Is being made
more safe through the work Of Dv.
Kings New Life Pills in constipation.
hiliousness. dyspepsia, indigestion,
liver troubles, kidney diseases and
bowel disorders. They're easy. but
sure and perfectly build up the
health. 25e at j. c. Perry.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1910-07-22
REGAIN is
ELECTED
PRESIDENT
UNITED PRESS LEASED wIRE.1

Portland, Ore, July 22.-James j..
Regan, vice-president of the Ancient
Order of Hibernians, was elected
president of the organization this
afternoon by a majority of IL votes
over his principal opponent, President
Matthew Cunningham, who was up
for reelection. Regan lives at st.
Paul, MINI.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1910-07-22
Moves to Linn County

Miss Birdie Murphy who has been
employed in Dr. Stones drug store
for almost three years, is going to
move with her parents to Soda
Springs, Linn county and so DR..
Stone wishes to employ some young
lady (who desires to learn the drug
business) to take Miss Murphys
place in his store.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1910-07-22
Can You Buy

Much good improved land near
sublimity. oregon at $65 per acre.
No, you cannot. For a short time,
however, / have a 140-acre farm one
mile from sublimity at $65 per acre,
This price includes the crop until
harvested. See me at once about
this, as It will not last long. Homer
H. Smith. room 8. Mccormack bldg,
Phone 90. 7.13-tf
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1910-07-22
Ladies' Tailoring

On July 25 we will open our
made to measure Tailoring Depart
ment. Suits, cloaks, gowns and
costumes made to your order We
use only the famous French Chart
Tailoring system. The Style Craft
Shop. formerly ohver-Michaux co.,
279 N. ommercial st.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1910-07-22
Negative Argument Filled

Negative Argument F1led-
Negative argument was filed this
morning with the secretary of state
again the proposed initiative meas
ure which has for its object the
abollshing of fishing in the Rogue
river, save by hook and line. The
advocates of this measure contend
that the salmon fishermen prevent
trout salmon from going up the
stream and that 1t is because of this
that they desire salmon fishing abol-
ished.