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The Daily Missoulian., 1910-12-20
LITTLE OLD GUNBoAT MAKES
SOME NEW ORLEANS PEOPLE
GO INTO sPAsMs.
TALK Of F|L|BUSTER|NG
Despite the Fact That the Vessel Is
Cleared as Merchant Ship, 1t Is
Believed She Will Participate in An
Opera Bouffe War Where Revolu
tions Thrive, in Honduras.

New Orleans, Dec. 19.--Much ex-
citement was created i'll local Central
American circles this morning when
it became known that the former
United States gunboht Hornet. pur-
chased several months ago from this
government by local firm, had
coaled, provisioned, signed crew and
would make an effort to leave today
for Central America.
Statements are made in local news
papers that the Hornet will lead an
attack which revolutionists are al
legged to be planning against the lit
tie republic of Honduras. with a view
to overthrowlng the Davila govern
n1ent.
Bonilla and Christmas met with
failure when they headed an expedi-
ton against Davilla last July. They
are now in this city and the Davilla
sympathizers attribute to them the
fitting out OF the Hornet
A Rumor.
One Of the rumors current this
morning was that the Hornet would
be turned over to Mexican revolu-
tionists, President Davilla of Hon
luras having made extensive prepa-
rations to meet the threatened attack.
Captain Johnson, commanding the
vessel says the Hornet will be used
in the Central American trade. OfA.
GERS from the United States marshal 3
office have been keeping watch on
the Hornet. but have apparently dis
covered nothing to indicate fill
clustering expedition.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1910-01-13
Apple Queen Chosen.

Denver-The contest for Queen OF
the Apple Show closed at 10 O'Clock
Thursday night in the midst OF a
furore of excitement. 1t resulted in
the election Of Miss Mabel Skinner Of
Fruita. Colorado, who. according to
the Republicans report. received 70.-
003 votes, to 20.140 for Miss Genevieve
Hartig of Delta and 1S,504 for Miss
:cxcie Cady OF Paonia.
The vote on the other candidates, of
whom there were over twenty. had
not been announced up to Friday
morning.
Miss Skinner has been in the lead
for nearly two days, but 1t was not
'nticipated that she would more than
reple the votes of her nearest com.
petitor.
The intense rivalry that developed
Just before the close of the contest
indicated that one of the three lead
ers would win. Friends of Miss Skin
ner seemed confident. but spurred to
action by the Delta and Paonia boost
ers for their candidates, they rallied
bravely toward the end.
In some instances lots of $50 worth
Of votes were purchased at one time
for one or the other tof the leaders.
Bitter enmity marked the closing
hours of the campaign. Becoming
very pronounced in the afternoon,
when charges of fraud were circu-
lated. it was smothered by the exposi-
tion management, only to burst forth
with increased fury at the close of
the contest.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1910-01-13
Insurgents Not Scared.

Washington. THE Insurgent Re
publicans Of the House are not intimi
dated by the action of the admins
tration in Withholding patronage from
them and are not scared into silence
by any apparent combination of Presi-
dent Taft and Speaker Cannon"
This was the declaration OF Rep
resentative Norris of Nebraska. one OF
the leading Insurgents. Mr.. Norris
resented stories appearing in one or
two Washington and New York news
papers to the effect that the Insirg-
gents are laying down" under the
adict of the administration.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1910-01-13
knowIedoe Enouoh.

At the moment of their fall Adam
and Eve. being innocent. we're used to
doing things in an unconscious man
ner.
That is to say. they didn't Fletcher
ize.
With the result that they failed Of
getting the full effect of the apple
all the proteids and carbohydrates.
However. In thier blind, laundering
way, they attained to enough knowl
odge of good and evil to maze them
terrible bores to themselves forever
after. and to all their descendants hke-
wise unto the present generation
Puck.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1910-01-13
Increased Price Of Elk ree.b.

During the last five years the value
OF elk teeth has more than trebled,"
said western traveller at the Fred
eric. according. to the st. Paul Dis
patch. In 1904 you could get any num-
Der OF fine specimens in Idaho. Mon
tana. Washington and bordering states
for $3.50 apiece. Now you will pay
from $3.50 to $40. and they are hard
to get for even that. The Apache,
Sioux. Comanche and Chippewa Indl-
ans used to have dozens of them in
their possession and traded them for
trinkets. But the redskin got wise to
their value. and you can buy them
from regular dealer cheaper now
than from the Indian. The passing
Of the elk and the&reat demand made
by the members of the Elk lodge for
teeth for emblems have boosted the
price,"
The traveller recited an incident of
an Oklahoman who bought robe COW
cred with elk teeth from a Wichita
Indian for 500. He cut on the teeth
and cleaned up $4,000 on the deal.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1910-01-13
A Drama on the Street.

A remarkable coincidence occurred
at San Bernardino. Cal. one day late
ly. whereby a couple about to be di-
vorced were happily brought together
again. Mrs. Walter Preston was on
her way to the court to secure a di-
vorce against her husband when her
little daughter darted in the path of
an onrushing motor car. The moth
er's screams attracted the attention
OF n man who dashed in front of the
machine. seized the little girl and
leaped to safety rs the automobile
shot by. The rescuer proved to be the
husband and father. Explanations
were soon made. and the two made
their way to the attorneys office.
where Mrs. Preston tore up the di-
vorce complaint.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1910-01-13
Interesting Information.

In an interview published In the
Keller Neueste Nachrichten, Grossad'
miral Won Roster says many interest
ing things about his visit to New
York. among them the following: IN
the absence Of President Tart. VINO
was away on trip to the Mexican
frontier, the place OF honor was
taken by the vice-president OF the
United States. Secretary OF State
Sherman of New York"
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1910-01-13
ALesson In Economy.

II notice you always fling the driver
your purse when we take convey
ance." said the heroine of the his
torical novel.
Il do" admitted the hero of the
same.
How do you expect to support a
wife? Give him the exact legal fare
hereafter" - Louisville Courier-Jour-
nal.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1910-01-13
hAY RESULT IN HIS REMOVAL
FOR pIsosEYING PREsI-
DENTS ORDER. d.
AEDEFENDS L.R. CLAWS
SAYS PUBLIC INTERESTS WE'RE
JEoPARDIzED BY REFUSAL OF
SECRETARY TO ACT.

Washington.-The Ballinger-Pinchot
controversy was made doubly intense
Thursday by the reading in the Sen
ate of a letter addressed by Mr.. Pin
chot to Senator Dolliver. in which the
course adopted by L. r. CLAWS. with
the assistance Of Messrs. Price and
warmly approved.
Mr.. Pinchot's letter called Senator
Hale to his feet with a severe rebuke
to the chief forester for having ig-
nored a recent order by the President
directing that no subordinate officer
should give information concerning
affairs OF the government except to
his superior officers.
1t is reported that a special Cabinet
removal of Pinchot for disobeying the
Presidents order.
In the letter to Senator Dolliver Mr.
Pinchot said that Messrs. Price and
Shaw had prepared an Official report
upon their actions. which he was
transmitting to the secretary of agri-
culture.
This report shows that Messrs.
Price and Shaw made public certain
information regarding the so-called
Cunningham claims for coal lands in
Alaska" said Mr.. Pinchot. THE ef-
feet of the publication was to direct
critical public attention to the action
of the Interior Department.
1T shows that they countenanced
the publication by l.. II. CLAWS OF GER
tain facts concerning these claims af-
ter he had been dismissed from office
and that In other ways they endeav-
ored to direct public attention to the
imminent danger that the Alaska coal
might pass forever into private hands.
with little or no compensation to the
public
This information. Mr.. Pinchot adds.
was Of n nature proper to be made
public. unless there are secrets
which the people of the United
States are not entitled to know con-
cerning the source. nature and prog
resa OF claims made for portions OF
the public lands"
THE rumor," he said. that the
CLAWS report to the President was
prepared in or by the Forest Service
is incorrect. At Glavis's request
sent Shaw. as 1t was proper l should.
to Chicago. to assist him in arrang-
ing his material for submission to the
President
after saving that these officials
had acted on information had con-
cernlng the danger of the loss of the
Alaska coal lands MIR. Pinchot con-
tinued:
Action through the usual official
channels and finally even an appeal
to the President had resulted tbe-
cause OF what believe to have been
a mistaken impression of the facts)
in eliminating from the government
service, in the person of CLAWS. the
most vigorous defender of the peo-
PIES interests. Furthermore the re-
fusal OF the Secretary of the Interior
to assume responsibility in the cases
had left their conduct wholly in the
hands Of subordinates each OF whom
was apparently committed in favor OF
patenting these claims"
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1910-01-13
Graphic Variations.

Civilization" remarked the canni-
bal king. promotes some strange
ideas"
ITO whom do you especially refer?"
inquired the missionary.
Among you the ultimate con.
sumer is regarded with sympathy.
Here he is considered very lucky"
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1910-01-13
The Novice.

Old Lawyer Ito young partner)-
Did you draw up old Moneybag's will?
Young Partner-Yes, sir; and SO
tight that all the relatives In the
world cannot break it.
Old Lawyer with some disgust)-
The next time there is will to be
drawn up. Ill do it myself!"-New
York Sun.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1910-01-13
sarrx He Smoke.

Mr.. Dubbs with newspaper)-N
tells here, my dear, how progress
siye New York woman makes her
social calls by telephone.
Mrs. Dubbs-Progressive. Huh!
She's probably like me. not decent
thing to wear.-Boston Transcript.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1910-01-13
Taking No Chances.

Griggs-Odd that these doctors can't
prescribe for themselves. There's
Cuttem Just gone to another physician
to be treated.
Briggs-That's where he IL wise.
Cuttem knows how few Of his pa
tients recover.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1910-01-13
All Kinds.

TT takes all kinds OF people to
make world" said the ready-made
philosopher.
Certainly" answered the plain per.
son; look at explorers. Some of them
excel with mathematical instruments
and some with typewriters and picture
machines"
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1910-01-13
And Mother offieIate,

Eddie-Do you have morning pray
ers at your house?
Freddie-We have some kind of q
service when father gets In.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1910-01-13

Happiness in marriage would be
more prevalent II man would handle
his wife as tenderly and carefully a.
he does an old briar pipe.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1910-01-13
His Business,

you see that man across the
street? Well. you can always get cut
rates from him for his work"
What is it?'
Trimming trees and hedges. BAL.
timore American.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1910-01-13
Mistake. VIII Happen.

Lady Ito her sister. doctor)-
THERE cooked a meal for the flrst
time to-day and made a mess of IT.
We'll, dear, never mind: It's moth
ing. l lost my first patient"
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1910-01-13
Where Pepys Won Fame.

who was this fellow Pepys. and
what is his claim to fame?"
His claim to fame is well founded,
nv friend. He's the man who kept .
diary for more than year"
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1910-01-13

Occasionally we meet people who
spend half their time telling what
they are going to do and the other half
explaining why they didn't do 1t.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1910-01-13

Would Surprise Him All Right.
First Girl want to give my fiance
a surprise for birthday present.
Can't you suggest something?
Second Girl-You might tell him
your age.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1910-01-13

II you see a fault IN others. think
OF two of your own. and do not add .
third one by your hasty judgment.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1910-01-13
On Time,

nat man Spends his HE IN an en-
deavor to get people to do things on
time"
That's fine and philanthropic!
What does he do for a living?"
Sells book on the installment
plan"
The St. Lucie County tribune. (Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County, Fla.) 1905-1920, 1910-04-01

section is on land that is back from
water and is very much lower that chose
IN mere, and therefore the frost settles
down on them as there are no openings
10 the East to which the cold can drift
out to a lower point. These are facts
Wh'ch nave been 50 thoroughly de-
monstrated. that no one who has made
any investigation thinks of questioning
ana now is good time to come and
see that the above statements are
true.
In addition to the facts as above
stated, there is no section in the state
which presents more desirable location
for those desiring to live or spend a
part of their time in Florida, than the
sixteen mile strip along the shores of
the beautiful Indian river between Fort
Pierce and Jensen, and from stand
point of health, it has no equal in the
state; the lands are high, dry and can
not contain or retain any unhealthy
germs that could possibly create sick
ness The drinking water is as pure
as could be desired, and the waters of
Indian river, being directly connected
with the Atlantic ocean by numerous
1870 10 Sdlty anu unnecessarily
free from any thing calculated to pro-
duce sickness. and as a matter of fact,
restores health to many who come here
seeking restoration of health lost in
less favorable sections.
Add to this. the fact, that in these
shining, health giving waters, there
are millions of fish, which are to be
had for the taking, and it is not hard
to realize that we have here, a favored
section. the like of which is not to be
found elsewhere in the state. Those
Of us who have lived here for many
years do not fully realize the beauties
and advantages that we enjoy, and the
fact that gradually, new Corners are
quietly taking up the properties that
are placed on the market, is a pretty
good indication that they are more
alive to their interests than we are to
ours, and while some feel that they
could do better elsewhere. our opinion,
from constant nvestigation, covering a
long period of time, is that, the future
is far brighter for this section than
the past has been. and we should re-
Continued on page s.
The St. Lucie County tribune. (Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County, Fla.) 1905-1920, 1910-04-01
CANDIDATE AND VOTER
PRIMARY PROVISIONS

II is unlawful for any person or cor
poratiOn to pay the poll tax for any
person, or for the tax collector to &C
cept the payment of poll taxes from
other than the person whose poll tax is
being paid.
Therefore you must pay your own
poll tax to the collector on or before the
9th day of April if you want to vote in
the primary.
Every candidate is required to file in
the office of the clerk If the Circuit
Court, at least ten days before the pri-
mary, an itemized sworn statement of
all his campaign expenses. And candi-
dates have to file similar sworn state
ment after the primary election.
1t is unlawful for candidate to do
nate, contribute or give away, or
promise or agree to do so, any money.
Intoxicating liquor or anything of value,
to any person or to any church or char
liable institution.
1t is unlawful for any person to give,
lend, solicit, request or demand any
money. Intoxicating liquor or anything
of value, or to solicit the loan orgift Of
money.
A heavy penalty is prescribed for
any violation of this law. and a candi.
date doing so may have his name left
off the ticket, even if nominated.
The St. Lucie County tribune. (Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County, Fla.) 1905-1920, 1910-04-01
THE FAMOUS QUARTET
IS HERE THIS EVENING

After two years of phenomenal sue
cess in their home city and surrounding
Canadian territory. the Toronto Male
fQuartet is now making its second tour
of the United States. The sympathetic
blending of voices in ensemble, precision
of attack, and brilliant forte effects
produced, make it equal, if not superior,
of any quartet now before the public.
The repertoire is varied and extensive,
including both classics and popular
music. rendered in such a manner as to
please the most critical of audiences.
Scotch selection in costume and the
playing of the novelty instrument,
MarOharp, add variety to the entertain
ment.
The management of the Fort Pierce
Improvement club takes pleasure in
presenting this organization of high
class artists this( Friday evening, April
1st They are young men of sterling
character possessing voices of excellent
quality, and undoubtedly musical treat
awaits the people of Fort Pierce.
The Marshaltown Ua.) Republican
says of their recent visit there. 1.-THE
evenings entertainment by the Toronto
quartet, which proved to be group of
four exceptionally strong voices, allcapa.
BILE of solo work and each one was en-
joyed in solo parts fully as much, If not
more, than in the quartet singing. The
tenor solo, "The Carnival" and its en-
core IL Am Awearin' for You" were
especially strong. Mr.. Gardner, as a
reader, possessed more than ordinary
ability, so that. with the selection of a
program made up mostly of\music new
to the average audience. the evening s
entertainment was of the best that four
very talented musicians could give"
Reserved seats ON sale at the St.
Lucie Drug Company's store.
The St. Lucie County tribune. (Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County, Fla.) 1905-1920, 1910-04-01
SOME CUR|OUSFA
ABOUT EASTER TIME

An interesting train of thought is
suggested by the fact that Easter came
unusually early this year-March 9th
which, to the minds of some people,
predicts an early spring. The eai lest
date upon which Easter may faIl is March
%, but in period of more than 200
years the conditions brought it upon
that day but once, in 1916 The dates
have been calculated from 1856 to 20l3,
both inclusive, being twelve cycles of
the moon. Only four times in that ex-
tended period has Easter come as early
as March %. 1t may come as late as
April rs, as it did in 1896, but it will
not again strike that date until l943.
In 1871 it occurred upon April "a but
it will be the year of grace Poll before
it is again as late. The next early
Easter will he 1918, when it will fall upon
March %. The day for Easter is the
result of an astronomical calculation.
1t falls upon the first Sunday following
the first full moon after the vernal
equinox. The sun crosses the spring
equinoctial line on March 81. If that
day should be Saturday and the moon
reach the full that night, the next day
March % would be Easter. This con-
currence of events, as stated, has been
recorded hut once in a calculated period
covering beyond 200 years.
The St. Lucie County tribune. (Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County, Fla.) 1905-1920, 1910-04-01
POLITICAL PICNIC AT
WHITE CITY THE NINTH

Following precedent set during the
campaign of two years ago, the White
City Improvement Club will give a
Basket Picnic, Saturday, April 9th, in
the grove just north of White City, and
extends general invitation to the
public and especially to all candidates
for public office, to be present
Don't forget the basket-the club
will serve coffee, free of charge. to all
on the grounds. Lemonade and ice
cream will be sold. and prize shoot
ing contest will take place between the
hours Of 1890 and IL o'clock.
After dinner all candidates will be
given an opportunity to address the
voters present, and set forth their fit.
ness for the positions sought. Don T
forget the date Saturday, April 9th.
The St. Lucie County tribune. (Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County, Fla.) 1905-1920, 1910-04-01
GOVERNMENT CURBS
BLIND TIGER" EVIL

War on "blind tigers and on boot
leggers" has been declared by the ma
tjonal administration. Hereafter per-
sons engaged in these forms of liquor
traffic are to be dealt with much more
drastically than heretofore.
This stand of the government has
particular reference to violation of the
internal revenue laws in dry" country.
where local enactments prohibit dealing
in liquor. Loud complaints had come
to President Taft from various "dry"
districts, notably in the South and
West, that the prohibition laws were
negatived through the operations of the
.bIind tiger" and the "bootleggers"
and. in response to demands forremefi-
al measures, he directed that steps be
taken to stop the practices so far as
Law within the federal power
New regulations were drawn under
the supervision of Mr.. Cabel, the COM
missioner of internal revenue, and APP
proved by Secretary H. MacVeagh:
They set out that as the peddling of
liquors, is not contemplated by the in
ternal revenue laws and no provision is
made for the issuance of any stamp fe-.
CALLING such practice, peddlers of liqu-
ors. or "bootleggers" are not to he re.
garded as coming within the class Of
unintentional violatOrs and should be
arrested and reported for prosecution
whenever found selling liquor in such
manner. Heavy penalties of fine or
Imprisonment or both are prescribed
for violations of the law
AS a supplemental measure OF assis'
lance to the states in the enforcement
of their prohibition laws, method has
been provided by which they may OBJ
tain information gathered by the fed
eraI government Of internal revenue
violations.
The St. Lucie County tribune. (Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County, Fla.) 1905-1920, 1910-04-01

tendent of Public Instruction. Mr..
Coon is we'll and favorably known all
over the county, and his service on the
board has given him direct insight
into the school affairs of the county,
and he would be well qualified to fill the
position in most acceptable manner.
A new candidate for political favor
is Frank Depew, of Fort Pierce, for
Fish and Game Warden. Mr.. Depew
is perfectly fearless, is well acquainted
with the river and woods, and thorough
ly competent to make an excellent
official. Mr.. Depew states that if elect
ed he will enforce the fish and game
laws to the letter. and those who knows
Frank believe he will do so, and that
the illegal fishing with seines will cease
soon after he takes the oath of office.
The announcement of c. H. Edwards,
A. N. Hoofnagle and d. E. Austin, for
reelection as members of the board of
county commissioners, from the second
third and fourth dirtricts, completes a
list of candidates for commissioners,
from each district. E. A. Holt, of
Wabasso, enters the race for county
commissioner from the first district
against p. Kroege; w. w. Potter an
nounces for commissioner from the
fifth district, and will contest for the
place with Peter Raulerson. At pres
ent these are the only districts that have
opposition, but there is yet ten days to
make application.
W. E. Tylander has yielded to the
wishes of he people of Fort Pierce.
and announces for member of the school
board for the second district. j. F.
Bell, of White City, announces as a
candidate for member of the school
board for the third district, composed
of White City, Ankona, Jensen and
Tantie. Numerous citizens of Jensen
and Ankona precincts present the name
of VIM. Pomeroy, of Eldred, as can
didate for member of the school board
for the third district Last week B.
F. Hardesty announced as candidate
for the firstdistrict.
The St. Lucie County tribune. (Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County, Fla.) 1905-1920, 1910-04-01
THE POLITICAL ARENA
HAS SEVERAL ENTRIES

Our announcement columns this week
present the cards of several new aspir-
ants for public Office.
Geo. +. CoOn. the present member of
the school board from the third district,
announces as candidate for Superin.
The St. Lucie County tribune. (Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County, Fla.) 1905-1920, 1910-04-01

Again THE TRIBUNE reminds you that
in order to vote at the May or June pri-
mary you must pay your poll tax not
later than April 9th. No one else can
pay this tax for you.