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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-12-05
(By United Press Leased Wire)

COLUMBUS, O., Dec. ga din
ner was given here tonight to Gen.
Thomas E. Powell, celebrating his
initiation in the Ananias club.
This resulted from his telegram
to Theodore Roosevelt the day pre-
ceding Roosevelt's speech in Ohio
against Gov. Harmon, asking why
President Roosevelt did not "cinch"
Paul Morton when shown the way
by Judson Harmon.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-12-05

Snapshot of Champ Clark, demo-
cratic leader, who promised, if
elected, to ride down Pennsylvania
avenue back of team of Missouri
mules. But what are prediction
promises, anyhow?
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-12-05
VIOLENCE AND R|0T|NC
IN ENGLAND

fraud were made, owing to the fact
that many persons voted under the
registration of Is months ago.
That the liberals and their allies
will control is no longer in doubt.
The conservatives bent their ener-
gies today to reduce the liberal
majority in order to cause a legis-
lative deadlock.
At the beginning of the voting
today the results of the elections
held thus far stood:
Conservatives, SO; liberals, so;
laborites, Z; nationalists, 5.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-12-05

LEMANS, France-Countess de
Nicolay, daughter of Marquis de
MacMahon, and her son and chauf-
feur were killed when their auto
collided with an express train.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-12-05
VENDING IS
CONVICTED MAN

(By United Press Leased Wire)
LOUISVILLE, KY, Dec. 5.-Fol-
lowing the conviction of Joseph
Vending for the murder of Alma
Kellner, 8, and his sentence to life
Imprisonment. it was announced
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-12-05

The Spokar Fress, Delivered, for
rs Cents a Month.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-12-05

Indignant clerk Ito boss)-Is
SIasher authorized to discharge
me?
Boss-Yes; he's the shipping
clerk.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-12-05

~VCS1 HC thc SHPPiHS
clerk.
SAN DIEGO-Frank J. Farmer of
Seattle, aged %, died here under
peculiar circumstances. His dead
body was found with the head jam
med between the soap container
and washstand. He had submitted
to slight operation, and it is sup
posed that when he went to his
room he tainted. The edge of the
washstand pressed on his windpipe
and caused death.
Artist (showing his canvass
Well, what do you think of it?
Critic-H'm. Did you ever try
withdrawing for a living? -.
Never call a girl a bird unless
you are prepared to order a cold
bottle.
Miss Goggins Ito Mr.. Hotspur,
who has just proposed)-Oh, this
is SO sudden.
pardon me, but | thought you
could stand surprise better than
suspense.
SACRAMENTO, Cal.-Congress-
man Duncan Mckinley, who was
defeated for reelection, will be APP
pointed assistant postmaster gen
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-12-05

NEW YORK-Colonel Roosevelt
will break his silence and tell how
it happened concerning the election
at a chamber of commerce ban.
quet to be held at New Haven De-
cember 10.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-12-05
odl5l~
EM@&

You couldn't hurt the feelings of
some people with gehammer.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-12-05

eral Mckinley has done a lot of
stumping work for the republican
party.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-12-05

The boughs that bear the most
hang the lowest.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-12-05

WASHINGTON, d. C.-Uncle
Sam has gone into the theatrical
business. At a cost of $250,000 he
has constructed playhouse at the
government hospital for the insane
and will run a continuous per-
formance There are 1000 inmates
in the institution and specialists
say that amusement is one of their
greatest aids in curing insanity.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-12-05

There isn't much hope for The
fellow who is even too lazy to rur
in debt.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-12-05

Miss Brown" said the swain, afraid YOU
COLO shall take off n pu Il round
You may put your why off"
me-" replied Miss Brown, "but
Fergus County Democrat., 1910-07-05
Big Mining Company at Kendall
Temporarily Suspends Operations
Pending Negotiations.
SIx7Y.7wO men OUT
Large Number of Workmen Thrown
Out of Employment-Hope to
Resume Working Soon.

Kendall, Mont, July 4-Today
Kendall is practically deserted. The
larger percentage Of the people have
gone to Lewistown to attend the big
celebration. Many picnics and fishing
parties have claimed large number
Of families, and tonight a dance will
be given at Jones opera house. Every
team and saddle horse in town Is in
use and some remained in town, per-
force.
The Barnes King mine ceased
operations Thursday night, June 80.
Nothing can be definitely learned re-
gardng the affairs or OF the future
plans OF the company. Dame Rumor
is responsible for many conflicting
reports. Some claim the shutdown
is merely temporary, and it has been
stated that the famous old property
will again be running within thirty
days. Whether or not the company
will again operate the mine, or wheth-
cr the property will be in the hands
Of lcascrs, is a matter OF conjecture.
NebOllatloHS Win tnc DOnuHoiucTS "
the North Moccasin property have
been pending for a time, and what
the outcome will be is not known. Il
is understood the offer Of the Barnes
King is most advantageous to both
companies.
The heavy rains that struck this
section Of the county on Thursday
and Friday brought the needed mois-
ture to save the crops, to the great
relief Of the entire country side. It
is not believed that any crops have
been seriously damaged and these
rains came in time to help all crops
and prevent drouth
Mrs. Willamina Scheller and Pat
Pcnder, both Of Kendall, took their
friends by surprise and were married
Continued on page a.
Fergus County Democrat., 1910-07-05
Bijou Is New.

There will be an entire new show
shown at the Bijou theater this eve
ming, when the feature will be that
musical play that is so well-known to
everyone, entitled, "The Wizard of
o. This is play that no one
should fail to see because it is not
very often that such wellknown plays
as this are reproduced as the film
manufacturers are compelled to pay
big sums for the privilege of repro
ducing the same. There are several
other very interesting subjects on the
program and especial mention should
be made of the Mountain Blizzard" i"
This is one OF the most realistic
blizzard scenes produced for some
time by the Edison company.
The Bijou has another new attrac-
ton this evening, which will be the
songs which will be sung by Miss
Ruby Carter. a singer that has the
reputation OF being the best illustrated
song singer that is now travelling over
the Bijou circuit.
Fergus County Democrat., 1910-07-05
Afternoon Program of Grand Cele-
bration Has to Be Called OF On
Account Of Damp Weather.
some DISAPPOINTMENT
Thousands Gathered at Fair Grounds
But Miss Seeing Some of Best
Features of the Day.

What promised to be the greatest
celebration ever seen in this part of
Montana was partially spoiled yester-
day by the inevitable rain: Ali of
the afternoon program at the fair
grounds, including the major portion
of the daylight fire works, the horse
races and the ball game had to be
called off when old Jupiter Pluvius
turned loose his fireworks about two
thirty in the afternoon. There were
thousands present to witness the pro-
ceedings which were thus unable to
proceed. The fact that just such a
soaking rain was rather badly needed
throughout the Judith Basin, COM
pensated in a large measure for the
disappointment OF the big crowd
present.
Record Breaking Crowd.
Just as was predicted, there was a
record breaking crowd Of visitors
present to take in the best celebra-
ton ever planned for this city. Every
portion Of the county was represent
ed and things had started off in a
manner which presaged a fitting
preparation. The morning program
was most interesting. The city was
beautifully decorated. The parade
was one Of the best ever seen in the
city. Practically all Of the business
houses were represented in the parade
with beautiful and costly floats. Sew
eral OF the lodges turned out in uni
form and a number of most artis-
tically decorated carriages and auto
mobiles added to the general ex-
cellence OF the turnout.
Winners of the Parade.
The parade was formed on First
avenue and, under the direction Of J
C. Bebb, who acted as marshal of the
day, started up Main street on
schedule time. The streets were lined
Fergus County Democrat., 1910-07-05

little doubt as to the outcome. In
the thirteenth, fourteenth and fifteenth
It was apparent that the giant Cali
fornian was soon to meet his fate.
Jeffries Knocked Out.
The ringside report of the fifteenth
and deciding round was as follows:
johnson put Jeff down twice with
rights on the jaw. They clinched on
the ropes. AS they break away, John
son sent hard right to the chin and
Jeff fell against the rope. He came
back slowly and unsteadily. Johnson
swung another hard right on jaw and
hooked left to chin, knocking Jeff
through the ropes. Jeff was counted
out before he was pulled to his feet
Jeff was badly beaten in the last five
rounds
Fergus County Democrat., 1910-07-05
New Orpheum Open.

The new Orpheum theater opened
its doors last evening to pleased
audiences, who were not only pleased
with the program but also with the
appearance of the place, even though
it is not yet finished. The improve
ments on this house will go on each
day until put into such shape that it
will be one of the foremost picture
houses in the state There will be a
show there every evening from now
on, except Sundays. The progam
will be changed entiely every Mon
day and Thursday and the prices will
be ten and fifteen cents.
The feature for this evening is en-
titled, Tanning a Grandfather" This
is refined comedy in which the
mastery and love of chronic old
crouch is won by woman's wit and
courage, scintillating with a vein of
light comedy. sustained by sympa-
thetic touches of feeling.
The several other subjects on the
program were all we'll received last
evening and will again be shown this
evening.
Fergus County Democrat., 1910-07-05
Mastery Pitching Of Friedline and
Almost Perfect Fielding Shut
Out Visitors.
GREAT GAME SPOILED
Old Time Rivals On Fettle for An
nual Fourth of July Struggle
Purse to Be Divided.

Thanks to mastery pitching by the
ever reliable Friedline and almost
perfect fielding by the men behind
him, the Lewistown White Wings ad-
ministered shut-out to the Moore
aggregation at Athletic Heights, Sun
day afternoon The Moore boys
played gamely but never had much
OF chance to win against the sort
of opposition put up by the Lewis
town nine.
First-Clas Exhibition.
1t was a close game until the
eighth inning. Up to that time, Lew
istown had managed to get across
only one run and fast fielding behind
Bates, who pitched for Moore, held
them down in good shape But Bates
went to the bad in the eighth and per-
mitted two runs to come over the
plate. Captain Willard went into the
box in the ninth and couple of hard
hit balls which he would have grabbed
had he been at short, went far into
te outfield, which, with some more
safe hitting, brought over three more
runs, making the total score to O.
Features Of the Game.
There were number Of fine plays
made during the season Little
Smithv covered himself with glory by
getting two hard flies in left field
Tom Baker also grabbed a couple o.
hard ones, and Shaeffer, Skalacky and
McKeen engineered a couple Of a:
fast double plays as were ever seer
on any bali diamond. Bill Slate
played his usual steady game at third
while Moe behind the bat ane
Sweeney in right were in the game
every minute of the time. Friedlint
pitched very superior article of bal
and had the visitors completely at his
mercy throughout Moore also played
some nice ball but it was not theil
day. They were saving their stal
pitcher, Manager "Pete" Tehurne, 70,
Fergus County Democrat., 1910-07-05
NEWSPAPERS COMBINE.
Sam Teagarden and John Rafferty,, oi
Helena, Form Partnership.

Sam w. Teagarden. owner and
editor Of Montana. Lands. Farms and
Stock. periodical OF publicity and
progress, and John H. Rafferty,, the
president and editor Of The Treasure
State Publishing company, have
joined issues and combined the two
properties which will be hereafter
published in Helena under the estab-
lished title of the present weekly
magazine-The Treasure State.
Since its inception about six months
ago, Mr.. Teagardcn's publication has
attained a total circulation Of 100000
pad-for copies. As publicity edi-
ton of The Treasure State weekly
magazine, it will continue to appear
semi-monthly, in the second and
fourth week of each month. The reg
ular weekly edition OF The Treasure
State will continue to appear every
Saturday morning as usual.
AS outlined by Messrs. Rafferty,
and Teagarden. the future policy of
The Treasure State will be combi-
nation of the methods which have al
ready made for the success of the
two periodicals now joined. The
magazine will henceforth be issued
from the offices of The Treasure
State in the Electric block, opposite
the postoffice. Helena Mr.. Tea
garden has taken up his headquarters
here and the publication will be
edited and printed in Helena.
Fergus County Democrat., 1910-07-05

day morning. The verdict was that
the decedent, Thomas Burke, came
to his death as result OF gun shot
wound fired from gun i'll the hand
of some person unknown and that
the manner and means of said killing
were felonious.
Known in Lewistown.
Burke was well-known in this city.
Last winter he was arrested for max
ing threats of violence against some
parties with whom he was having
some difficulty over some mining
claims. In default of a peace bond
he was confined for time i'll the
county Jail.
Considerable mystery enshrouds S
the killing but the officers are in
hopes Of finding something soon up
on which to base complaint.
Fergus County Democrat., 1910-07-05
MAN BADLY INJURED.
Taft Automobile Runs Over Michael
Thistwolla and Fatally Injuries Him.

Beverly, Mass, June 27.-The SER
ious condition OF Michael Thistwolla,
an Italian laborer, who was struck to-
day by an automobile operated by
Robert Taft, son of President Taft,
has caused a hurried change in the
plans of the Taft family, who were
preparing to depart for New London
tomorrow morning to attend the
Harvard Yale regatta Thursday In
stead Of attending the races, the
family will remain at Beverly unless
there is an unexpected change for
the better in the mans condition.
DR. S. J. Mixler, OF Boston, sent at
the request of the president, arrived
here late this afternoon. He is work
ing with the hospital authorities, do
ing all that can be done for the in
jured man. Robert Taft is badly
broken up over the affair." and spent
much of this afternoon at the hospital
Chief of Police Ferguson has re-
ceived instructions through the pres.
ident's attorney to see that the in
jured man is given every possible at.
tention until his arrival, when he will
take care of the matter himself.
Robert has been in conference with
the chief several times, and refused
to go out in the automobile again to-
day Secretary King. of the board oi
trade, received word from the presi
dents secretary today stating that
the president would arrive at Bev.
erly early Wednesday morning.
Taft Distressed.
Washington, June 2-Presiden
Taft was greatly distressed when ht
learned of his sons unfortunate ac
cident at Beverly, Mass. He i'm
mediately sent long message to hi
4 son, and to an old college friend, tC
do everything possible for the in
jured man.
The president then sent a persona
telegram to the injured man express
ing his profound regret over the &C
cdent, and conveying to the victim
his earnest hope Of speedy re
covery. This telegram was not mad
public.
Fergus County Democrat., 1910-07-05
rain INSURES
BUMPER CROP
Farmers All Through the Judith
Basin Highly Pleased With Out
look Since Soaking Yesterday.
WINTER CROP IS MADE
No Longer Any Question About Fau
Wheat-Spring Wheat and Oats
Now Looking Fine.

The rains of the past week and es-
pecially the soaker which partially
spoiled numerous Fourth OF July
celebrations yesterday afternoon and
last night, have been most timely and
valuable to this portion of Montana.
While the grain was not suffering
here to the extent shown by other
sections, the additional moisture will
add thousands of dollars to the total
yield.
The winter or fall wheat is now
practically made. 1t is pretty gen.
orally headed out but the rains of the
last four or five days will have the
effect Of filling out the heads and
making the kernels plump and heavy.
1t is now believed that winter wheat
will yield as much on an average as
it did last year.
Helps Spring Grain.
The outlook for a good crop OF
spring wheat, oats and barley is i'm
proved so per cent. by the recent
rains. 1t is now generally conceded
that one or two more good rains dur
ing the latter part of this month will
produce big yields on thousands Of
acres throughout the Basin.
Fergus County Democrat., 1910-07-05
James Jeffries. White Champion,
Goes Down to Defeat Before Jack
Johnson at Reno.
SPORT WORD STUNNED
Practically All of Fistic Experts Had
Picked White Man to Retain His
Laurels.

Although he worked for eighteen
months, visited famous watering
places on two continents, had the pick
of the great trainers OF the world,
and the advantage of every con-
trivance known to man, James J. JEFF
fries, white heavyweight champion of
the world, was unable to come back
to the form which made him supreme
among the pugilists of the earth FIVE
years ago, and as consequence, went
down to an ignominious defeat before
Jack Johnson, colored heavyweight,
at Reno, yesterday afternoon.
Worldwide Interest.
For over a year the battle which
was fought yesterday has been ex-
citing worldwide interest. Never be-
fore in history has such a contest
caused so much talk in all classes of
society, and received so much space
from all of the newspapers and maga-
zines. At the ringside there were four
times the number of newspaper men
and special writers than followed the
destinies of two great armies in the
late Japanese-Russian war Tens of
thousands of dollars were spent in
getting the returns of the fight from
the ringside and millions were wag-
cred on the outcome.
Defeat Decisive.
There was no huke about the vic
tory gained by the burly negro. He
had Jeffries whipped from the start.
The white man was utterly unable to
reach the elusive black with solid
blow while Johnson had no difficulty
in landing whenever he chose He
was cautious up to the twelfth round,
but when he did turn loose there was
Fergus County Democrat., 1910-07-05

with people for FIVE blocks and on
every side were heard words OF ad-
miration for the beautiful floats. A
most difficult task was put up to the
judges to decide on the winners.
Prizes were awarded as follows:
Best decorated automobile: Hopkins
Bros. & Co., first; John Hoseman,
second.
Best merchants float, Judith Hard
ware Co.
Best lodge float Red Men.
Best decorated carriage driven by
ladies, Walsh & Surprenant, first, and
the Misses Erickson, second
Best comic float, the Fair store.
To adequately describe each float
would be impossible. The merchants
spent hundreds OF dollars in prepar-
ing their representation in the parade
and for this interest the members OF
the general committee are most CRATE
full. The Red Men made most inn
posing turnout, large number of
them appearing in uniform on horse
back. The Elks also we're there in
large numbers. The antlered boys
were decked out in their pretty white
and purple uniforms and won many
expressions Of admiration.
Freeman Is Eloquent.
Following the completion of the
parade, the crowd gathered around
the speakers stand, opposite the Ma
sonic Temple, where the literary
exercises were held. o. w. Belden
presided i'll his usual happy manner.
After stirring selection by the very
excellent Bijou professional band,
Miss Annabelle Funk recited the
Declaration of Independence with an
expression and appreciation which
aroused admiration. America was
sung by the audience, led by quartet
OF good voices, after which the Hon.
]. w. Freeman, United States Dis
trlct Attorney of Helena, was intro
duced as the orator of the day.
Mr.. Freeman's address was an elo-
quent and scholarly expression of the
lofty sentiments of the day. There
are few if any better orators in the
state than Mr.. Freeman, and his ad-
dress was distinct feature Of the
excellent program Of the morning
The exercises were closed with the
singing Of the Star Spangler Ban.
ner' by the audience.
After Dinner, the Deluge.
After noon, scores OF public anc
private conveyances carried the big
crowd to the fair grounds. Already
the heavy clouds had begun to gather
threateningly in the west and north
Hope and fear were expressed or
all sides, hope that we would get /;
soaking rain, fear lest it come befor,
the program was completed. TIL
rain won out over the program b,
about four hours.
Fireworks Big Feature.
Secretary George Mathews, wht
seemed to be everywhere all OF tn,
time, started the daylight frwork
and there was instant appreciation o
this feature. Some eight or ten piece
Continued on page 81
Fergus County Democrat., 1910-07-05
Tom Burke, Old-Time Prospector Of
Judith Mountains. Found Dead
by R. John Mellor.
FOLLOWING UP CLUES
Members of Sheriff's Force Trying
to Unravel Mystery of Most
Dastardly Killing.

Another brutal and apparently un-
provoked murder has been added to
the list of crimes committed in Fer
gus county. Thomas Burke, for
twenty-five years prospector in the
Judith mountains, was the victim.
The perpetrator has not yet been APP
pretended although the officers are
at work on some clues which will
probably lead to an arrest.
Shot Through the Heart.
The body of the murdered man
was discovered by R. John Mellor, ac-
countant for the Cumberland Mining
company. Mr.. Mellor went up to
Burke's cabin Wednesday but the old
miner was not at home. A note was
left for Burke, telling him to come
down to the office of the Cumberland.
After starting away from the cabin,
it occurred to Mr.. Mellor that he
had not seen Burke since Sunday and
he decided to make an investigation
Going up to Burke's claim. the body
OF the old man was found lying at
the mouth of an open cut OH the
claim. Officers here were notified and
went out Immediately. An autopsy
revealed that some one had fired a
gun loaded with buck shot into
Burke's heart, death being instan.
taneous. Six of the shots had en-
tered the heart. tearing that member
to pieces. The shot was evidently
fired at close range.
Coroner's Inquest.
a coroner's jury, comprising Ler
Huttle, Al Sellers, w. s. Lackie
Hugh Lackie, David Richards ant
Adam Sager, was empanneled and tn,
inquest was held in this city Satur
Fergus County Democrat., 1910-07-05
Married in Butte.

Miss 10 Remington and Dana
Hemphill were married last Wednes-
day in Butte The announcement Of
their nuptials was complete surprise
to many friends in this city. The
bride has been a teacher in the Lew
istown public schools for. several
years and her winsome disposition
and exceptional qualifications as a
teacher have won for her the love of
those who studied under her and the
highest regard of the patrons of the
schools. The groom was. for several
years. resident of Lewistown, and
served one term as member of the
city council. Dana has many friends
here. although he has made Salt Lake
City his home for the last five or six
years. Mr.. and Mrs. Hemphill will
live in Salt Lake.
Fergus County Democrat., 1910-07-05
Wiseman-Cronon.

Forbes Wiseman and Miss Nora
Cronan were united in marriage We'd
nesday evening. by Father Van den
Brock. of the Catholic church The
Groom is native of Buckle, Scotland,
having come over about three years
ago. He is employed at the Shull
blacksmith shop and is known as a
steady. popular young man. The
bride is wellknown in this city and
has host OF friends The Democrat
extends congratulations and best
wishes.