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The herald., 1911-10-12
Sixth Grade 3.

Energetic Civic League, Ulysses
Wattigney, president; James Murphy,
vice-president; Magnus Harper, secre-
tary; Fulton Corbett, treasurer.
The herald., 1911-10-12
Fifth Grade 3.

The Busy-Workers Civic League, An
drew Worley, president; Anthony Ger
rets, vice-president; Stanley Mona
hon, secretary; Richard Maher, treas
urer.
The evening world., 1911-10-19
VAUDEVILLE TRUST WON'T
FIGHT THE NEW LAW
Lawyer for United Booking Office
Withdraws Application for an
Injunction.

The United Booking once has with
drawn Its fight against Mayor Gaynor
and Herman Robinson. COMMISSIONS Of
the Bureau OF Licenses. TO prevent them
from enforcing the provisions OF the law
placing theatrical agencies on a par with
other employment agencies. Tho vaude-
VILE concern. which is described as a
trust In a suit now pending In the state
Supreme Court, has twice sought an in
junction In the United States Circuit
Court They have contended that the
section of the statute requiring all agen-
cies to file statements In regard to con-
tracts and fees charged Is unconstitu-
tional. Their first application for an IN
junction was denied by Judge Lacombe.
but since then Henry W. Taft. Prei-
dent Taft's brother, has been retained
as their counsel, but he has discontinued
the last action.
In dismissing the motion for the frat
restraining order Judge Lacombe said:
when the various employers. actors
and vaudeville shows find hat they
cannot obtain the services Of the com'
p~lainant (the United Booking Office oil
of any other agency in this State except
upon furnishing the information the Law
not unnecessarily requires. they vii
probably be willing to do so. There may
be some temporary shrinkage in tn
compliments business. but its extent 1,
problematical."
The evening world., 1911-10-19
AREAS
Of PAVEMENT,
SAYS MANENy
That Was Fusion's Inheritance
In Manhattan, Which He Is
Trying to Repair.

Deputy Sheriff Lewis Edwards OF
White Plains has branched out as an
expert on street paving and called forth
a 0aynoresque letter from Borough
President McAneny. Deputy Sheriff Ed
wards. who paid a visit to the metrop-
ellis recently, became enamored OF the
condition OF the streets OF Manhattan
and then sent a letter from White Plains
to the Borough President complimentins
this borough.
. Mr.. McAnony answered as follows:
I have read your letter with inter.
est, and thank you FOR II very heart
lily. From your experience, o
readily understand as any one with
grain Of horse sense ought to-that
We have done the best that we could
do with the rotten areas OF pavement
inherited In Manhattan. The only
remedy Is the substitution OF modern
pavement for the old and obsolete.
In pursuance Of a policy OF his sort.
Ne have repaved forty-one miles In
Manhattan during the current year.
against t~wcnty-four miles In 1910 and
eighteen miles the year before. Con-
slant attention has been given, too.
TO the question of up-to-date types
of pavement. and before another
year is passed the results will speak
for themselves
There il little use in talking
about this sor; OF thing. however.
TO people who DON want 10 know.
or whose purpose is to misrepre-
sent everything that proceeds from
the Fusion government. have
thought that sometimes such peo-
pie get the ear of the public much
more readily than those who have
a plain case OF fact to state: but
that Just as certainly cannot be
prevented. 7 shall keep in mind
your kind offer to lend your advice.
The evening world., 1911-10-19
RUN OVER AND KILLED.

On his way home from work In the
driving rainstorm early to-day. Patrick
Murphy. sixty-hvs years old, a veteran
employee of the Department Of Water
supply. was run over by a big truck OF
the New York Transfer Company at
Eighteenth street n Eighth avenue.
He died three hours later in New York
Hospital.
Murphy's home was at No. sH Yves,
Eighteenth street. John Fratter OF No,
~ West ~Thirty-th!rd street. driver OF
the truck. was arrested ana a%rraigned In
Jefferson Market Court. where he was
held to await the inquest. Murphy had
lust left a car when he was struck. lie
had his head down and running toward
the stdeWalk.
The evening world., 1911-10-19

1t has s-inch continuous posts
with panel head and foot with
seven one-inch ..llcrs with
heavy rod ends. All sizes,
bright or satin finish.
The evening world., 1911-10-19
Robinson Gets New Start.

WQHONA. MINI. Oct. 1a-Aviator
Hugh Robinson. who left Minneapolis
Tuesday modning on his trip to New
Orleans and who got into trouble when
near shis city Tuesday noon. esumed
his nieht down the river At S:l5 this
mosning.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1911-03-03
FIGHT
TOOK MANY VOTES

Helena, March "a senatorial
deadlock which began with the open
ing Of the Montana legislative assem-
bly, was broken in It's closing hours
by the selection OF Henry l.. Myers,
u prominent lawyer, as successor 10
Thomas H. Carter. The man so hon
orcd was dark horse of the most
sable shade Not once IN tho long
series OF ballots. when complimentary
votes were as free rs air, had his
name been mentioned The demo-
Gratis. hopelessly divided between 7"
j. Walsh and w G. Conrad, were
about 10 10 home leaving one sena-
toria toga In the statehonse closet
when n republican. Higgins. picked the
deadlock. 1t was his vote that caused
the balloting To continue into the
fatefnl vote that elevated district
Judge to q seat in the senate OF the
United States and added one vote to
the democratic strength in congress
The story of the protracted contest Is
best told by the record Of the bal
lots.
First ballot-carter, A.: Walsh, 90;
Conrad. 20 Berry and Owenhouse to
Conrad; Dobell tn Mcdowell.
Second balot-cnrter. 45. Walsh
10; Conrad. 30 BSTnes went 10 Con
rad.
Third ballot-carter 45; Walsh. Is;
Conrad, 81 Tuttle went to Conrad
Fourth ballot-Garter a: Walsh
Is. Conrad 70 GonrpW Ayho had
been scattering" went 10 Conrad
Fifth ballot Carter. A. Walsh. 10;
Conrad, 81. Conrow went to Walsh
Sixth baliot--Carter. Is: Walsh. ] ::
Conrad. %; Hartman, 10: Mcdowell, ..
Seventh ballot-Garter. 45; Hart
man. 90; Conrad, ~.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1911-03-03
NATIVE. .MISSOURIAN
MS SENATOR MYERS

Henry l.. Myers, elected United
States senator by the Twelfth Mon
tana legislative assembly at Helena
yesterday Is one of the honored
members of the legal profession of his
state and is resident of Hamilton.
Judge Myers was born October ..
1862. and Is "A native of Boonviile. Mo-.
where he began his scholastic training
In the public schools, finishing at an
academy located there. Then he went
to work on his fathers farm. leaving
that to teach school, became a news
paper man and finally n lawyer.
lie was admitted to practice in the
supreme court Of the state of Mis-
souri, mt the age of 2s, practicing for
some time at Boonville and West
Plains. In 1893 Judge Myers came to
Montana. locating at Hamilton, where
he opened a law office and sprang
rapidly into the ranks of the most
prominent attorneys OF Montana.
Later Judge Myers entered into part
nership with Robert A. O'Hara.
Judge Myers was elected county at
tonley In Rayalli county In 1894 and
reelected In 1896 In 1898 he, was
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1911-03-03
TWELFTH LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY ENDS SESSION
HENRY L. MYERS OF HAMILTON is THE SENATOR
SENATOR DIXON
PLEASED.

Washington, March 9.--tSpecialo
Senator Dixon. asked for COM
ment on the election of Judge
Myers to succeed Senator Carter
sand tonight. For nearly 90 years
have had professional ana
eomew hat personal acquaintance
with Judge Henry T. Myers. He ls
n good man. honorable and upright.
His law training viii give him spe-
cial fitness for mech hard work IN
congress and | believe he will make
70 faithful, conscientious and hard
working representative Of Montana.
or course. I would rather have. seen
n republican elected. hut. as the
Legislature was democratic and thr
election of republican seemed i'm
possible, I am glad that the 'ecisia-
tors elected a senator and did not
allow the place to go vacant for two
years With the small congressional
delegation which Montana has ana
with the vast number OF interests
affecting the state. II Is fortunate
that the delegation will be com
pletcly filled for the next two
years
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1911-03-03

Eighth bnllot-Carter. a.; Hartman,
"a Conrad, IS.
Ninth ballot-Carter, Is: Hartman,
25; Conrad. ~; scattering, 1.
Tenth bailot-Cartcr. Is: Hartman,
20: Conrad. 90.
Eleventh balot--carter, As: Hart
man. 90; Conrad. &c.
Twelfth ballot-Cartcr, As; Hart
man, rs; Conrad. a. Berry and
WhHlcy went to Hartman.
Thirteenth ballot Carter, As: Hart
man, ~; Conrad. 20, DR. Blackburn
went To Hartman.
Fourteenth ballot-Cartcr. AZ: Hart
man. 2S; Conrad, ~ Blackburn re-
turned 10 Conrad.
Fifteenth ballot--Cartcr, AZ; Hart
man, 2S. Conrad, "a.
Sixteenth ballot Carter. i5; Hart
man. 2S; Conrad. "a.
Seventeenth ballot Carter. A.:
Hartman, 9s; Conrad. q.
Eighteenth ballot-Carter, A.: Hart
man. ~. Conrad, "a. Whitesidc
switched 10 w. Il. Piggott.
Nineteenth ballot - Carter. As;
George, 25: Conrad "a; Hartman, B.
Twentieth ballot-Cartcr, 45; George.
26; Conrad, 90; Hartman. 2.
Twenty-first ballot - Carter, A.:
George. 20; Conrad. %: Hartman @
Twenty ballot-carter, 45;
George, 80; Conrad. 81.
Twenty third ballot Carter, 45; C..
y. Nolan. IS; Conrad, Fl.
Twenty-fonrth ballot--carter. As:
Nolan, -: Conrad. Il: Mcdowell, >;
George, .; Judge Erickson, 2.
TWen,S-fifth ballot-Same as twen-
ty-fourth.
Twenty sixth ballot-Same as two
preceding ballots.
Twenty seventh bnllot-carter. As;
Myers. 3d.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1911-03-03

elected state senator from his county,
and In the session of the legislature
that followed he distinguished himself
by his readiness and tact in debate
and his knowledge of public affairs.
Mr.. Myers was the author of senate
bills requiring courts to instruct juries
before argument of counsel and of
other important judicial measures.
When a second judge was allowed
TO the Fourth judicial district four
years ago, Judge Myers was appointed
to fill the position, Two years ago
the regular election resulted in the
selection of Judge Myers. democrat,
and Judge Webster. republican, as the
judicial officers of the Fourth district.
Last fall Judge Myers was promi-
nently mentioned for the democratic
nomination for congress, but would
not permit his name to be considered.
He said he could not afford either the
campaign or the life in Washington.
Judge Myers Is very popular In his
district and enjoys a wide acquaint-
ance throughout the state. He Is a
Mason, an Elk and an Eagle, and
Is we'll known In the circles OF each
order.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1911-03-03
GASP OF SURPRISE
MYERS ANSWER

Judge Henry l.. Myers received
the first news of his election from
The Missoulan. over the long-dIs-
tance phone. His gasp Of surprise
was distinctly audible. why, l
cannot believe 1t. | cannot believe
H." was his answer, but he did be-
licve after the information had
been impaired 10 him In every pos
sible way of expression. Judge
Myers Senator Myers, rathcr--in-
sisted on making sure of the iden-
tity Of the man who WAS speaking
from the editorial rooms OF The
Missoullan and asked for all add!-
tional news. Later, when calls
from all over the state sought him,
MIR. Myers denied himself to all and
refused to answer. There is ono
thing about his election that is alb
solutely'sure; It was the surprise or
his life
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1911-03-03
MYERS ELECTION
is PLEASANT NEWS

The Missoulian had the privilege Of
announcing the election OF son of the
Bitter Root, Judge Henry L. Myers. to
the United States senate, to Missoula,
Hamilton and other towns of western
Montana, as Well as to Judge Myers
himself. The first intimation of the
election surprise was from the bulletin
board Of this paper. The crowd that
1t attracted grew INTO n twisting knot
of people who came and went, spread
ing the word that the deadlock had
been broken at last. The news trav-
eled as rapidly as If II had been bad
with the speed attributed proyerbially
TO that sort of information, and most
everybody Interested knew about the
election before bedtime,
Big Jim Froman. deputy game war
den, politician and Il brother Eagle,
was one of the first 10 look at the
pregnant bulletin that gave the
flash" from Helena that told the
story. Away went his hat and away
went he. to spread the news and to ar
range an impromptu celebration by
members of the local aerle.
The telephone Instruments of The
Missoulan's office rang incessanty
Yesterday afternoon, evening ana
night. Before the ballot that wound
up the senatorial fight, the peopls
asked for the latest vote, afterward
| they sought confirmation of what they
/ considered--at firstto be but another
rumor. Tho editorial staff of The
Missoulian spent the night with one
hand on n typewriter and another on
a telephone receiver. 1t was a gor,
| geous evening.
| Missoula received the news Of Judge
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1911-03-03
Probably Most Important Measure Was the
Reapportionment Act Of George.
MANY ARE READY FOR THE GOVERNORS SIGNATURE
DOMAINS WhiteSlave Law, Musseshe County, Donan $
State Fair Measure, Donohues Pure Food Bill, the
Higgins Law Course Act and the Weights and
Measures, All Are Good.

Helena, March Especial )-The
Twelfth legislature If Montana has
run, It's course and /, Is now a part OF
the history of The state. Two opinions
concerning It's record exist In the
minds Of the people. one group claims
that nothing of importance was done
hy IL and another ~ inclined To de-
fcnd II.
What would you say that the leg
islaturc had accomplished worthy of
note?" | asked well known Mon'ai,a
citizen. the other day.
why. ! should not like to speak my
mind fully on the subject" was the
reply. but some good bills have been
passed. The weights and measures
law. the Endorsement of the income
tax. the cocaine Bill. the white slave
measure. the bill providing that the
money from cstray cattle should go in
the state treasury. the reapportion-
ment measure and the resolution pray
ing for a direct vote of the people for
United States senator are all right
ON the other hand. many good bills
have been killed or neglected. The
general primary bill. the governors
conservation measures. and some
maritorioua labor bill- have not had n
square deal"
Many Bills introduced.
This srms up the situation In a
nutshell. A great many bills were in
troduced. more than 700 all told, but
most of them died In committee rooms.
Ia, "
enacted into law. An old hand at the
business told me that this Legislature
would be remembered for its curative
efforts The Montana statutes, he
said. needed important corrections and
some good work along that line was
done.
And" he added this legislature
has been more careful. more painsiak-
ing. as the results will show when
studied thoroughly"
This seems to be the popular i'm
preston.
The trusts have nothing to lay M
against the Twelfth legislature. No
anti-corporation bill with teeth was
passed.
predicted during the first days oi
the session that the Silver Bow mem
bers would play great part In shap-
ing the measures before and the re-
suits of the house and senate. This
proved To be trne. The little band ol
silver Bow men who were guided by
Senator Gallwey and Representative
Alley. having the balance of power and
n perfect organization, had to he reck
oncd with daily.
Mcssrs. Gallwey and Alley. who arr
labors like business men. They wer,
lebOrs like business men. They were
here to see no legislation enacted tina
wonld cripple In any way the bust.
ness interest with which they are con.
nected They had an eye for all dan
gerous bills~-that ~. bills that nigh
injure the AmaIgamated Copper com.
pany. They We're faithful. and will b'
able TO give glorious account of thei
achievements. Nothing escaped them
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1911-03-03

Myers election with satisfaction,
frankly expressed and ingenlousiy sim
cere. Hardly Il person who sought in
formation over the phone but gave
vent to some word of JOY or some
phrase of commendaton for tho Bitter
Root Judge. Especially pleased. OF
course, were the democrats
Chairman Anderson.
DR. f. G. Anderson, chairman OF the
Mlssonla county democratic centras
committee, ~ more than pleased Mt the
election of Judge Myers to the United
States senate. II know Judge Myers
very we'll" he said last evening. "and
have nothing bgt admiration and re-
spcct for him, He is unpreteutious.
level minded honest and Il brilliant
speaker have been NJ his house in
Hamilton many times. and have had
the privilege Of knowing him rather In
timately. ! am only glad to he able.
to say that am sure that he will do
credit TO his state and MS party"
Secretary viii Cave.
VIII Cave, secretary Of the county
!, central committee, had tho following
10 say, Il consider the election
most fortunate and opportune one. 1t
would seem that the Twelfth 1egisla-
! tive assembly had travelled the forests
Of senatorial timber through and, at
the last moment whether by accident
or design, had succeeded in locating
and securing its stateiiest tree, While
western Montana will grseve tho ioss
/ of one Of its reyered and honored
] judges, il win rejoice In his advance
ment to the wider and higher sphere
! of action"
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1911-03-03
.RAVALL| COUNTY JUDGE
LEGISLATURES CHOICE
Amid Enthusiasm and Pandemonium Henry
l.. Myers Is Declared Elected.
ON SEVENTy.N|NTH BALLOT HIS NAME is SPRUNG
Well Known Western Montana Jurst Is Given Entire DEM
ocratic Vote of the Montana Assembly After Sixty
Days of Fruitless Balloting Higgins
Causes Big Sensation.

days, began to assemble early. All
front seats In the galleries were pre-
empted by 10 o'clock and all standing
room was occupied At IL o'clock
men predominated. but In more than
one instance four or five of them
Were hidden by one woman's hat. As
the day advanced any sort OF space
was In demand. One was thankful
for toe hold.
Many lightning rods were In sight,
among the most brilliant ones We're
those of II. c. Stiff, and John M.
Evans of Missoula. Thomas Long and
Fred Whiteside OF Flathead Sam V.
Stewart of Madison, John MacGinniss.
Bruce kremcr and w. w. Mcdowell
of Silver Bow. w. y. George and Will
liam Johnson of Yellowstone and Wal
ter Hartman of Gallatin.
One Missing.
The first incident of the day was
the announcement OF Speaker Nc
Dowel that Pat Duffy. Il Silver Bow
democrat. had measles and could not
attend the legislative sessions.
A note from DIR. L.. S. Kellogg was
read to the house. II said that It
would be dangerous for the patient to
leave his room. This put ideas In the
heads of all people from Missouri
Many rumors followed: some suspected
job. Representative Alley. in order
TO allay all suspicion. moved that the
speaker appoint committee OF five,
three democrats and two republicans,
to investigate the case. This motion
was adopted and Drs. Blackburn.
Macdonald, Donohue and Jordan
and Mr.. Ellel were sent To ex-
anime Mr.. Duffy. Tho republ-
cans joked with the democrats
over this proposition. Paul suggested
that the speaker bo careful 10 name
republicans that had already had
measles and Story said that II there
was any danger OF Il quarantine he
would like TO have five democrats ap-
pointed. An hour later Dr. McDon-
aid made the report of the committee
lie said that Mr.. Duffy had the hives.
which was accompanied by no fever.
and Is neither dangerous nor con-
| tagious. The sick mans face, he said.
was broken out from the use of u llni-
ment. The sergeant -at-arm was
ordered to send an auto for Mr.. Duffy
and bring him to the hall. DR.. Kellogg
did not meet with the committee, as
he was out on CALI but soon after
his patient arrived at the house he
visited him and wished him well.
The first roll call In the Joint as
sembly came at 1890. Just before
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1911-03-03
VALLEY CELEBRATES
JUDGE MYERS
ELECTION
DEMONSTRATION I'M HAMILTON
DRAWS SPEECH FROM NEW
FEDERAL SENATOR.

Hamilton, March Especial. y
Hamilton went wild tonight upon re-
ceiying the news that Judge Henry l..
Myers had been elected TO the United
States senate. The town was as un-
prepared for the news as was Judge
Myers himself, but when Hamilton
found out that one of its prominent
citizens had received signal honor 1t
rose to the occasion. His first int-
nation of his election came from@Mls-
soula and confirmation followed rapid
ly. once the news had spread, bon
fires blazed, bells changed and whistles
shrieked and into the open boiled the
happy, excited citizenry Of Hamilton.
The celebration was as successful as
it was spontaneous, far in the shade
its red fires cast the impromptu dem
onstratiop IN honor OF Senator
Thomas II. Carter, whose election had
once been reported falsely to Hamll-
ton. bit accepted in good faith.
Myers Speaks.
From an improyised stand at the
corner of Main and Second streets
Judge Myers spoke briefly to the peo-
pie OF his home town. Time after time
thundrous applause interrupted him;
hero worship was IN the air; the en-
thnsiasm Of the people knew no
bounds and rocked nothing OF par
! tisanship.
Il am greatly surprised by the news
that has come to me tonight" he said
| and ! thank you from the bottom OF
! my heart for your manifestations OF
/. pleasure at my election This greetlnl
lcontinuel an paaa mh,aaA
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1911-03-03
SENATOR.ELEcT GRATEFUL.

Helena, March Especial. 1.-The
Ravalli delegation received tole-
gram from Judge Myers, thanking
the democrats for electing him and
promising To represent the state
both In spirit and IN action. Mr..
McMurry read 1t in the house and
Mr.. Croft IN the senate.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1911-03-03
CLOCK FACES COVERED
AND HOUSES WORK ON

Helena March g. l2:90 n. m.--tSpe-
cial) The senate and house will be
busy until late hour In the morning,
rounding ont the sessions work. Bills
are going through the legislative mill
like grain through a hopper. The faces
Of the clocks are covered and when 1.
O'Clock comes the day Will be break
ing. The crowd thinned before mid
night and the members move about in
Il lifeless sort Of way.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1911-03-03
MEMORIAL TO CONGRESS.

Olympia, Wash, March 2.--The sem
ate today adopted q memorial to COM
gross which requests that no treaty
with foreign nation be ratified un-
less the foreign nation VIII consent
to permit the holder of an American
passport to travel through the coun,
try regardless of race. color, sex or rer
ligion.