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The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1911-03-09

walk out and make an Independent
nomination. Senator Beveridge and
other members of the organization
have Indignantly denied such inten-
ton.
To me the launching of the Progress
sive league is of peculiar interest for
the reason that just after the last
election 1 proposed the starting of a
precisely similar institution. In a two
column signed article headed "A Ma
tional Progressive League" l outlined
the plan. 1t was published in a num-
Der of progressive papers in different
parts of the country about the end of
November or the beginning of Deem
Der last year. As there outlined the
chief purpose of the league was TO be
the advancement of progressive legis-
lation. 1t was clearly set forth that
the organization was to be in no sense
a new party. In these and other de-
tails the league launched in Washing
ton is strikingly similar to the one
then proposed.
In subsequent articles continued to
urge the idea and asked that any
leagues formed under this plan should
notify me, so that the first one in the
field could have mention made of the
fact The first body so started was
county league In San Joaquin county,
Cal. On receiving q letter from the
secretary of that organization an
nouncement was accordingly made.
While have not had the courtesy of
a letter or other acknowledgment from
the Washington league. it follows the
plan so closely in name, object, prin-
ciples and other details that am hap
py to announce it as the second one
formed. The humble suggestion seems
to be bearing fruit. Who will organ
ize the third Progressive league?
Plan Is Praised.
1t is fact that may or may not
have bearing that on Dec. 10 l sent
an article celebrating the plan for n
league to the Outlook. of
which Colonel Roosevelt is contribut-
ing editor In about three weeks |
got the article back with letter prais
ing the idea as practical" and one
that would make for national well
fare" The Outlook did not want to
be placed in the position of actually
starting the organization, however. If
It were started its editors would be
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1911-03-09

glad to have their attention called to
the fact 80 that they might comment.
This would Indicate that the Outlook
and presumably Colonel Roosevelt are
at least not unfriendly to the league.
an idea that is borne out by the fact
that before launching the Washington
organization its promoters were in
conference with Mr.. Roosevelt and by
the additional fact that at about the
time they formed their organization
and announced their principles-yiz. on
Jan. 21-COlonel Roosevelt in the out
look gave out platform Of pIinci-
pies strikingly like their own.
There are two particulars in which
the league formed in Washington de
waited from the plan originally pro
posed by the writer, and both when
taken in connection with third fact
are somewhat significant. My propos-
al was that the organization be made
nonpartisan, inviting in Republicans
and members of all parties. The
Washington organization is Repub-
lican. / suggested that the league
proceed from the people upward. being
organized first in the election districts.
then in tbn commit - $50
III islature and is again in the har1
For light draying and gen
- delivery. call up r. F. Thomas, i
top downward, forming tne nauona!-
league first and giving the control OF
membership and all subsequent or
ranization info itG hands
The third significant fact is that one
of the planks of the league platform
adopted at Washington provides for
the direct election of delegates to the
national convention and popular eX-
preston of preferences for president
and vice president. While this is an
entirely correct principle. it has laid
the motives of the league open to- mis-
construction. When taken in cOnjunc
ton with the facts already cited that
the body is a Republican organization |
and is in the control of its charter |
members it has aroused criticism to |
the effect that the league is to be made |
a football of presidential politics.
Owing to the peculiar conditions in |
it was probably formed |
in what seemed to its founders the |
most practical way. AS il grows it /
will inevitably broaden in scope and |
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1911-03-09
New Party Seen.

In Washington the organization of
the league is generally regarded as the
beginning of a new party. At least
this is the construction placed on it
by enemies of the movement These
say that the league will make its first
fight to prevent President Taft's re-
nomination in the Republican national
convention and, failing in that, will
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1911-03-09
Many Campaigns Planned,

Senator Bourne says that the league
will organize an aggressive campaign,
form state leagues, push progressive
legislation in Democratic as well as
Republican legislatures and enlarge its
membership throughout the land.
Headquarters win be taken in Wash
ington. and Senator Bourne will de-
vote all his available time to the work.
New members will be elected by ma
tority of the present membership. The
league is not a mere sporadic affair,
but is intended to be permanent. Sew
eral men of wealth are connected with
the organization. and it is understood
Dihat considerable campaign fund has
already been raised. 1t is proposed to
send literature and speakers through
out the country.
The officials of the league say that
1t is not designed to advance the for
tunes of any man. For this reason
both Senators Cumnins and La Fol-
lette, who have been mentioned IN
connection with the presidential nomi-
nation in 1912, are not included IN
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1911-02-03
DOESN'T CONSENT.

We have read many articles
during our travels through life,
but up until the present time it
remains a curiosity. the one that
will equal the one reproduced be-
low which appeared in a recent
issue Ct the Stockgrowers Jour-
nal. 1t was invented and manu-
factured by Chas. F. Huckins.
who has been trying to break
into print" ever since he was de-
feated for, the commissioner
nomination at the county conven-
ton last fall, and shows that at
last the strings Of his gas bag"
have been broken. This is it,
Much has appeared Of late in
the papers about county division
and Ekalaka has finally come out
Of it's shell and told the people
for the first time what it wanted
But this is no news to all old
timers for ever since Ekalaka a
has had a saloon and a postoffice
she has had a cramp in the
stomach Or some other bower
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1911-02-03
new LOBBYING BILL
Which Proposes To Keep Lobbyist. From Work.
ing Secretly With Legislators In
The State.

Notice of a bill to punish lob
bying was given by Tolman in
the house last week and if the
legislature enacts it, it will pre-
vent the heads of all state insti-
tutions, all state officers, except
the governor, and many other
persons from continueing pract-
ices which have been followed in
the past. Not only will it pro-
hibit them from ever asking a
member to support a bill, but it
will likewise keep them from the
floor Of the legislature.
The bill provides that no person
can solicit any member Of the
legislature in any place in the
state to support any bill or to do
anything which ne could do only
because of his official position.
The bill particularly states that
this solicitation shall not he done
in private.
However this anti-lobbying bill
does not apply to the governor or
to legislators, nor does it prohibit
any person either in person or by
agent or attorney or any corpor-
alton from exercising a right of
petition to the legislature or from
collecting facts, preparing petit
ions, procuring evidence and sub
hitting the same, together with
arguments, to either branch of
the legislature which is in ses-
sion, or to any committee in the
interest of any measure in which
he or it may 'be Interested, but
in such cases the agents interests
in the measure, or the person so
appearing shall be fully set forth.
The penalty for violation of the
provisions of the act is a fine Of
from $iO0. to 81, 900 and impris-
oNraent from six months to two
wears, or both such fine and i'm
prisonment.
No lobbyist can 20 on the floor
of the house except by permis-
sion of that body. A fine of $100
is to be imposed for violation of
this provision.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1911-02-03
NOTICE

There will be a meeting Of the
stockholders of the Ekalaka Tci-
ephone Co. held in the |. O. O. r.
hall on Feb. ii, 1911 at 2 p. II.
Election of officers and other
business of Importance is to be
transacted. All stockholders are
requested by the board of direc
tors to be present in person or
by proxy.
Per H. N. Sykes, Pres.
T. J. Martin, Sec. Treas.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1911-02-03
PICKING UP
Local festoffiee Shows Remarkable Increase In
Business During The Past
Year.

The editor dropped into the
post-office this week and finding
our congenial postmaster taking
a little rest after the strenuous
work of distributing the evening
mail, proceeded to get a little
lineup" on the work that had
been accomplished in his estab.
lishment during the past year
1t is not often that you find him
taking life easy" like this dur
Office house, as the business has
reached the stage where, as
Billy Freese says, "he hasn't got
time to gad''. Mr.. Wilson DUR
ing the conversation remarked
that on an average of 200 bounds
of paper mail and 800 letters arc
received here each evening. The
Office now has 140 lock and about
Is call boxes, an increase Of over
100 lock boxes during the year.
The total number Of persons re-
ceiving mail through the office
is not known but the increase
has been large for the past
year. Although still a fourth
class Office, where the wages of
the postmaster is only a per cent
Of the cancellation, it is one of
the best equipt Of the small
towns Of the state and one that
the people Of this country shoyA,S
be proud of. When it is taken
into consideration that the car
ing for and handling of our mail
is more of an Accommodations than
a money-making proposition. Mr..
Wilson certainly deserves a geo!
deal of credit for his work.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1911-02-03
TOWN BRIEFS.

And the ground hog saw his
shadow.
The Billikens held a midnight
dance Saturday evening.
Coonen e Hall have commenced
work on the new fire hall.
w. r. Barber was over from
Baker Saturday on business.
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. N. Arpan of
Box Elder were shopping in town
this week.
A. j. Breckenridge was in
town this week from his ranch
on a business trip.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1911-02-03

The editor sat in his Office,
whence all but him had fled, and
he wished that every last dead
beat was in his grave stone dead.
His mind chen wandered far
away, to his time when he should
die, and his royal editorial soul
go scooting to the sky; when he
should roam the fields of paradise
and sail DER jasper seas, and all
things glorious would combine
his every sense to please. He
thought how then he'd look
across the great gulf, dark and
drear, that'll yawn between his
happy soul and those who
swindled here, and when for
water they would call and in
agony they'd caper, he'd shout
to them: Just quench your
thirst with the due that's on
your paper".
There are very good reasons
for believing that the govern
ment contemp!ates changing the
Camp Crook-Ekalaka mail route
to go by way of Arp and Ewalt
postofices, instead Of via Mid
land. This would do away with
the Ekalaka-EWalt line and
would serve a lot more people
than Goes the present one. -
Range Gazette.
AL. Olsen, E. C. Metheny and
Geo. D. Grant went to Baker
Wednesday morning on a short
visit.
Dumont Griffin was spending
yesterday in town from his farm
and made this office a pleasant
call.
Miss Eva Loundergan returned
Wednesday from a visit with re-
latives and friends in Nebraska.
Excitement picked up some
Tuesday when a little riding
stunt was pulled off.
Henry Viles was a visitor in
town last evening from his farm
on Alkah creek.
Jacob Lille1vedt and Ole Sig
ualarson We're visitors in town on
Wednesday.
A. L. Tubbs was mingling
with Ekalaka friends yesterday
afternoon.
N. S. Black was a visitor in
town this week from his ranch.
Jim Young came in from his
ranch Saturday to attend lodge.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1911-02-03

trouble. which we are glad to
learn can be cured by county
division" pill. But oh, how mo-
dest in her claims! Only one
hundred townships! Think Of
that: clear to the Wyoming line!
l see by the Ekalaka Eagle that
the town claims the honor of re-
presenting the southeastern part
of Custer county as geographic
ally located. wonder if the
Eagle ever looked on the map
Of Custer county to see just
where Ekalaka is situated geo.
graphically. If she did, she found
it clear over in the northern part
after drawing line throught the
center Of the county east and
west. This would naturally ex-
clude Ekalaka from any claim to
county seat honors geographic
ally, and when Ekalaka claims to
be in line with the southeastern
part of the county, it is a mis-
representation of facts. There is
room in the southern half of
Custer county for a new county,
that is true, and when tie time
comes for a discussion there will
be no opposition to it, but Eka-
laka will be far north in the new
county. Don't be too hasty in
signing petitions for county divi-
sion. We can build our own
county seat and don't have to go
and dig up any old and decayed
''puptown," that has been lying
dormant for these last 25 years
for a county seat location.
Aa for Ekalaka ''having a
cranp" we can assure the dear
ex-commissioner that at present
this is the case. Why shouldn't
she have a cramp, especially
after reading the above Juicy"
argument on division. The cause
of many of the stomach troubles
througout the country might be
traced to the reading of the same
article. His talk sounds much
the same now as it did when he
wouldn't except the nominal
tion". AS there never has been
one word mentioned in the Eagle
about Ekalaka being geographic
ally located for a county seat,
somebody else is doing the mis-
representing. But, what's the
use Of devoting space on one
whose only desire is to get his
name in the paper and knock
everything that is done without
his consent. The mention of a
dog fight would be more interest
ing.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1911-02-03
LOCAL NEWS COLUMN
The News lu And Around Town A. Seen By Our
Reporter During The Past
Week.

We received a new supply Of
up-to-date job type this week
and are now better eQuipted than
ever to turn out neat and attrac-
tive printing. Let us figure on
your work before you send out
of town. We can do it and will
do it right.
A carload of broke mares will
arrive in the near future from
Iowa. These will be sold at a
very reasonable prices and l
want you to see the bunch before
you invest elsewhere. - W. P.
Minis, the butcher.
C. X. Putnam is now busily
engaged on his homestead, put
ting on additions to his house
and otherwise improving his
future home. Putty" intends
doing some extensive farming
this year.
R. D. Bartlett and wv. Green
representing the Beach Improve
ment Co. and Glendiye Land Co.
are in the city selling improved
property in those cities. Call
and see them at the Custer
House.
Encampment No. 16, l. O. @.
F. held an extraordinary long
session Saturday evening, there
being considerable degree work
on hand. Refreshments were
served during the session.
There will be a meeting of the
members of the Billiken Club
next Sunday at 2 o'clock p. m.
This is the regular monthly meet
ing and business Of importance
will be transacted. Sec.
Miss Idella Olsen has been
taking a vacation from her duties
Of teaching school at Ewalt the
past week and has been con-
sulting with DR.. Hedges, the
dentist.
We will have a carload of good
work horses here in a short time
and will be prepared to make
you some good bargains. - Grant
Bros.
John Oliver returned from the
state capitol Saturday evening to
look after business interests here
and attend the meeting of the
bank stockholders.
Saturday we would bet spring
had come, Monday we wasn't so
sure and yesterday, we'll we took
another look at our coal pile.
We have been informed that
sleighing was not as good as it
might have been on Monday,
as some people know.
E. w. Jolley this week pur-
chased the G. S. Bradshaw resi-
dence and moved his household
goods Tuesday.
The fellow that said he saw
meadow-larks today must have
met up with a bottle Of anisette
de low-ball'.
John Hostetter of Miles City
arrived in town last evening tc
look after his business interests
here.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1911-02-03

Beaver Lodge No, C, l q. q. F. Meets
every saturday night at 8 O'Clock, p. M.
All visiting Odd Fellows, Welcome.
stevens Brewer. Per. Secy.
The herald., 1911-04-13
Quick and Cheap Legal Work.

The French tribunal of commerce Is
presided over by a judge without a
Jury. The plaintiffs lawyer argues
his own case before the judge, simply
to show that he has a case and the
nature of it. The defendant does not
plead, but II he can disputes the facts.
If the Judge considers there is no case
he dismisses the plaintiff. In the con-
trary case he appoints an assessor out
Of n dozen chosen yearly Of the towns
reputed merchants TO decide upon 1t.
The following day the assessor calls
the parties to his room in the court He
hears each of them separately without
any lawyers. Within fifteen minutes
he gathers their documents and dis
misses them. Two or three days later
he communicates his judgment to the
solicitors through the court, and the
business is ended. The costs OF law
yers and the court fees come TO about
&c a side. The same case In England
would take six months at least n
cost no less than $50 for a claim Of
fJO.-London Mail.
The herald., 1911-04-13
ARTICLE III.

TIL objects and purposes for which TINS
corporation Is organized, and the nature OF
the business to be carried on by ii are mere
by declared 10 be the general turpehtlne
~ Inmher business In all its various
branches. and 70 that end to manufacture,
purchase and sell turpentine. pitch, tar,
rosin and naval stores; to acquire, own
construct and operate turpentine stllis. saw
mills nJaning mills. driers and all machin-
ery and appliances necessary in connection
with the operation of said business, and TO
manufacture and sell any products OF wood,
such as sash, doors, blinds;
hoxes. furniture and other articles OF wood
and it's by-products. And furthermore TO
own and operate in connection with said
business. tram-roads, logging roads, sailing
vessels, steam vessels, and other water
The herald., 1911-04-13

said meeting shall have been given to each
sent by mail TO his last known
address. ten days prior to the holding or
said election, which said notice or any other
notice required by this charter, may De
waived in writing.
At said election. and all other meeting.
Of the stockholders, the vote shall De py
ballot. and each share of stock shall be
entitled 10 one vote. to be cast by the owner
in person or by written proxy. The ma
iority OF stock, voted at any stockholders
meeting. shall decide all questions Voteu
upon except as otherwise provided
Within one week from their election, a.
.hnva provided for. the Board OF Directors
shah elect from among their members, |,
PRESIDENT and a vice-President; they shal
also elect a Secretsry-Treasurer. who may
or NAV not be a member OF the poard' OF .
The herald., 1911-04-13

a prior lien on all shares shall be retained
nv this company on the stock Of any share
holder for any indebtedness, secured or IN
secured. however evidenced or created, due
at any time to the company by the holder
of said stock, and all transfers OF stock
shall be made subject to these conditions.
ARTICLE V.
All the corporate powers Of this corpora
tion shall be vested in, and exercised by a
board of six co. directors, who shall each
be a stockhOlder in this corporation, a ma
iority OF whom shall constitute a quorum
for the transaction OF all business, and a
majority vote at any meeting shall decide
all questions voted upon.
Said directors shall be elected annually
from the stockholders, on the first TUESDAY
Of April Of each year, after due notice OF
The herald., 1911-04-13

craft necessary for the transportation OF
its materials and products and also do a
mercantile business.
ARTICLE ".
The capital stock OF this corporation Is
hereby fixed at fifty thousand (SJO,OOO.0O)
dollars, divided into and represented by hve
hundred 5000 shares OF one hundred
(s1OO.00) dollars each, when said stock
shall be paid for In cash, or maS be issued
at par In payment for property actually
purchased or services actually rendered to
this corporation. which said stock shall be
full paid and non-assessable
The shares of this stock shall be trans
ferable only on the books of this corpora
tion, and no transfer Of stock shall be bind
ing or have any effect upon this corporation,
unless and until made upon its books and
The herald., 1911-04-13
BEARING BURDENS.

There is no virtue in bearing
crosses Of our own seeking. Many
a misguided man prays for strength
to bear burdens that do not belong
to him and for grace to endure tn
ais that he has gone out Of his way
to make for himself. Lies bless
ings outweigh its burdens. its joys
outnumber its gnefs, and a prayer
for common sense and a healthful
outlook is quite as necessary as a
prayer for grace. There is nothing
more binding han tears Of self
pity.
The herald., 1911-04-13

Original signed ". b. Chilean, PAS
shares; l.. VI. Autry, per w. 3. Chilean, !
share; +. A. McKoy, per w, ID. Chilean, 1
share Alex Thompson, per W. g.. Chilean,
So shares; Hoxie Thompson, per w. b. Gil
lican, SO shares J. L.. Thompson, per w.
Il. Chilean. 81 shares.
Witnesses: =. A. Lelong, Jr., Lawrence
VI. Janin.
W. MORGAN GURLEY, Not. Pub.
The herald., 1911-04-13
The Usual Course.

Naughty Lady (who has purchased a
stampl-Must | put 1t on myself?
Clerk very politely)-Not necessarf-
", ma'am. II will probably be better
If you put 1t on the letter.
The herald., 1911-04-13

| certify the foregoing to be a true and
correct copy OF the original act OF incorpor-
alton OF the New willard Naval Stores Com
pany. together with the certificate Of the
Recorder OF Mortgages thereto appended, on
file and Of record in my Notarial Office In
the City OF New Orleans, State Of Louisiana.
". MORGAN GURLEY, Not. Pub.
Mch % 80 apr 6 10 20 81 1911
The herald., 1911-04-13

/, the undersigned Recorder OF Mortgages
in and for the Parish Of Orleans. State OF
Louisiana. do hereby certify that the above
and foregoing act Of Incorporation or the
New willard Naval Stores Company" was
this day duly recorded In my office, In book
1918, folio $40. New Orleans, March 10,
1911.
(Signed) EMILE LEONARD, ID. r.
The herald., 1911-04-13

He has not learned the lesson Of life
who does not every day surmount a
fear.-Emerson.