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The Whitefish pilot. [volume] (Whitefish, Mont.) 1904-current, 1912-02-01

Miss Agnes Payn. proprietor Of the
Radium, entertained twenty-five of
her friends at sleigh-ride Tuesday
afternoon. They left here at one
o'clock In a big bob-sled and drove
to Columbia Falls. where luncheon
was served at the Gaylord hotel.
They reached home again about 6
O'Clock, and all report having had a
most delightful time.
All things come more quickly to
him Who tina <hn -o3<or
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Committee,
JOSEPH CASTOR,
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Hall Of Whitefish Lodge No. g., A.
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uary 80. 1919.
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Clagstone Confident.

Paul Clagstone claims total OF four
teen votes in the northern counties. His
many members OF the legislature, due to
his stand on progressive Issues IL is not
believed that James Babb of Lewiston will
develop strength outside Of his home
county, which will compliment him with a
Bannock, the home county OF James
X Brady, recently gave him an enthusl-
astic Endorsement and wise political fore
the southeast will he practically solid
for him He has established his head
quarters in Boise and is conducting a
quiet and. 1T is asserted, an effective cam
paIgn for the toga
Former Governor Brady's. attitude two
years ago when defeated for a second
term for governor. his enthusiastic work
for the party since then and his back
as his activity in connection with tne
Trans- mississippi congress, has developed
strength behind his candidacy.
That Frank r Gooding. also south
choice of the legislature. rs evident from
a recent interview given by him, In which
he asserted that he had the strength al
ready pledged by members elect OF the
he has enough votes to bring othors TO
him. He is the most aggressive candt
dato In the field and is making a close
campaign. seeing each member elect per-
Sonaly. Hc was for Roosevelt in the pre-
convention fight and for Taft in tho gen.
eral election.
The northern part OF the state is claim
ing the right 10 the second senatorship
cause the south at present has one SEN
ator In William r., Borah. This claim
win have weight with tho next legislature,
as Senator Hepburn was from the pan
handle, South Idaho candidates and their
friends assert that two-thirds OF the popu-
Iation is in the south.
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French NoncommittaI.

Before leaving for Washington Con-
gressman Burton l.. French refused to
commit himself on the sena torship as
70 whether he would be q candidate.
Mr.. French Is from Moscow, North Idaho
and his home delegation TO the legis-
lature. that II Latah county, Is pledg ed
10 ms support A great deal may de-
pend upon the attitude Of Congressman
French. BE Is being urged not to per-
mlt his name TO be used further than
10 secure complimentary vote because
his election to the senatorship would
necessitate special election TO elect his
successor TO Congress. 1t is believed here
this is the course Congressman French
may pursue.
Shoshone county, the home OF C. w
Beale, Will support home candidate un-
III such a time as il is ascertained he
cannot win when 1t will scatter its
strength The members OF Beale's home
delegation are active in his behalf and
II Is asserted here that negotiations have
beeu entered into with g view of trad
ing county division votes for senatorial
votes. in this way hoping TO gather
strength
Justice Ailshie, at one time looked upon
as one OF the most formidable candidates
cannot, II is claimed secure the backing
OF the solid north. and his strength has
therefore not assumed the proportions at
nrst expected, although he is still count
ed strong man In the race. Idaho his
home county. will stand soiidly by him,
while number OF other north Idaho votes
VIII give him strength. Outside OF the
north, however II is claimed hie strength
on the first ballot will not be noticeable
this applying with force to the southwest
ern and southern county DELEGATIONS
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by loyalty. The island should also have
a department uf labor and agriculture
and department OF health and sanita-
tion. as Well as a rigorous civil service
law. aud all judcious officers non-elective
should be made appolntive.
a remarkable recital OF the develop
ment OF the Philippines In ways OF civil :
izaton during the fourteen years of
American occupation Is given In the re-
port. 1t IS declared that there Is no other
instance In history where. after four Years
OF war and insurrection to over 1000. 900
of an entire allen race have been so soon
given not merely the forms Of civil gov
ernment, but Immediate and extensive
participants In their own government
Similarly" says the secretary, there
is no parallel 10 the material. mental and
moral progress shown In these ten years
OF civil government by 40 many millions
of people. held FOR centuries In ignorance
and in effect in political and economic
bondage"
After making this statement Secretary
Stlmson proceeds TO detail at length what
has been accomplished IN each separate
direction in the islands: the sanitation.
the education, the development OF ne"
industries, the opening OF the lands 70
small farmers. the construction OF har-
Dor works and railroads and irrigation
plants yet with all this progress. our
work in the Philippines has just com.
menced' continues the secretary. "Haf
of the children born in Manila died IN III
fancy. and million children are without
schools; the old system Of peonage IS
stll accepted by the masses who on.
less protected by Americans would lal,
ready victims TO the rich and educated
Philippine minority
The American policy, he says. should
he continued 10 completion. for until that
time all proposals for Independence are
pleas for national recreancy on our part.
and for the repudiation OF the heavy
and difficult burden which thus far we
have been bravely and consistently sus-
talnlng. Even more is 1t unjust to the
great masses OF Filipino people. IN whose
behalf The hlgh-soundine slogan OF ,lib-
crty' and independence arc shouted
After having been for centuries sung In
ignorance and held In economic suojec-
tion. they are now being aroused 60 self,
supporting manhood and being welded
into national solidarity. Along this line,
and along this line alone, lies the true
port OF liberty and independence.
The closing chapter OF the report deals
with the Panama canal, Of which Vt IS
said that while the official date OF open
ing 20 set Tor January |, 1915. It IL the
intention 10 allow vessels TO utilize II as
soon as possible probably during the lat
ter part OF 1913. The secretary states
that while he still believes the United
States can repay tolls to American yes
sells using the canal. he Is strongly o.
the opinion that such remission OF tolls
be not granted as they are necessary
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DEMOCRATS DISCUSS
APPO|NT|vE PLACES
Special TO The Tribune.

Special 10 The Tribune.
PROVO, Dec. S-The Democratic
county central committee met here Sat
urday with the officers elect. report
OF the recent campaign expense was
made and tho policy OF the administration
outlined as to the distribution of patron
age. The campaign cost, which resulted in
such a. sweeping victory for the Demo
Gratis locally, was about 5000, most OF
which was raised by popular subscrIp-
ton, The candidates were not assessed.
each one giving what his purse per-
mitted. The appointment OF deputies and
other officers by the principals and COM
missioners was the subject OF much dis
cussion In the meeting.
There is one Republican county COM
missioner. a holdover, Charles il. Ward.
Mr.. Ward suggested TO the two Demo
cratic commissioners elect that lnas
much as one-third Of the commission was
Offices should be filled by Republicans,
and made a plea that some OF the depu
ties in the court house be retained. This
proposition was not looked upon with ia
vor by the committee and the officers
elect, and was therefore promptly voted
down.
mittee was ITO the victors belong the
spoils,' and while there was no iron
clad resolution adopted TO that effect, 1t
was understood by those at the meet
are to be Democrats:
There are about fifty positions 10 be
filled. The officers and committee have
applications from almost 100. There Will
he another meeting on December 16,
when II is expected that the appoint
ments 10 be made Will be agreed upon.
In the meantime those expecting favors
Will be asked TO submit their qualifica
tionS and endorsements. The Democratic
leaders yesterday expressed themselves
in favor Of abolishIng the office of coun
ty road commissioner. and TO put that
work in charge OF the county engineer.
There was some talk as TO whether or
not this could be done. and the matter
is 10 be taken up by attorneys to asCer-
tain whether under the state law. il Is
on the part OF the commits
sioners 10 appoint a county road COM
missioner or whether IL Is merely discre-
tlonary,
There IL no desire OH the part OF the
new administra ton in any way 20 re-
tard road work. building and improve
mcnt. but the opinion Is expressed that
tho work can be done in more salts
factory way, and hetter results obtained |
for the money spent, by combining the
office OF surveyor, or engineer, with that
OF road commissioners.
The uueation is TO ne decided one way
or the othor by the time the new Of
fcers take their oaths. Jan. 8. at noon
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the locks and machinery at Panama al
ready have reached "A condition OF c&-
trcme vulnerability in case Of sudden at
tack, yet no greater force can be sent
there than the ono regiment now On
guard until new quarters are construct
ed FOR Them. and the secretary urges
that such works should begin at once.
On the other hand, says the secretary.
the base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.
Is OF Tar greater stragetic Importance
for the protection OF the entire Pacific
coast from attack than any OF the POSI-
lions on that coast now 80 strongly for
titled. No naval enemy could make d
serious effective attack upon any por-
ton OF the American Pacific coast, .un-
less it had first reduced tho position a.
Oahu, threatening its flank. Quarters
for the men who are TO protect the greal
stalls. naval material and seacoast guns
from falling into the hands OF land at
tackers should be pushed to completion
as rapidly as possible.
The tactical reorganization Of the army
on the basis of three infantry divisions
the report shows, has progressed as far
as possible without congressional assist
ance In the way OF providing for large
ample posts, and Il series OF conferences
OF the general officers Of the army has
been planned for this winter. As q re-
suit, the time now necessary at the out
break OF war TO organize the regular
army, will be dispensed with.
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River Dam Question.

Suggestions Of the old controversy be-
tween the executive and congress over
the construction or dams in navigable
streams without compensation 10 the
government arc contained in a long chap
ter OF the report dealing with the attempt
OF the war department 10 protect such
streams from private jeopardatioDs. The
secretary reiterated his views already laid
before congress in connection with the
veto last session OF the Coosa river dam
bill and he again urges that existing law
be amended so that the guarantee OF a
dam privilege be required 10 pay req
sonable sum 10 the government. the pro-
ceeds TO be used for the development OF
the stream, where the dam is located.
The international waterways commits.
sion has completed its Investigation Of
the boundary waters between the United
States and Canada. and with the eN-
ception OF the final report upon "a dam
at the outlet, OF Lake Erie, delayed by
the illness OF one OF the Canadian en-
glneers. and il is suggested that the com
mission be extended to April ], 1914.
For the Porto Ricans the secretary
urges citizenship. declaring that il was
promised and that 1t had been earned
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DEADLOCK IN IDAHO
LEGISLATURE FEARED
Many Candidates Are in the
Field to Win Gem State
Senatorship.
is CONFIDENT
Asserts He Already Has
Enough Legislators Pledged
to Assure Election.
Special TO The Tribune.

Special 10 The Tribune.
BOISE, Idaho. Dec. S.-That the
chances OF deadlock In the next Idaho
legislature over the election OF a short
term senator TO succeed the late Wei
don B. Hepburn and his recess successor
Senator Kirkland I. Perky begin 10 look
serious. is admitted by Republican party
leaders. This Is due to the number OF
candidates in the race and the strength
Of several OF them. Thus it Is likely %
dark horse may win the toga
The three men In the state whose
names are closely and more frequently
linked with the candidacy are ex-Goyer-
nor James II. Brady, former Governor
Frank r. Gooding and Chief Justice
James r.. Ailshie. Their comparative
strength is indicated In the order their
names are given. Paul Gladstone. James
-. Babb, G. w. BeaIe all from north
ldaho also have some support and Clag-
stone Is leading the other two and des-
timed TO he, IL Is believed, a real factor
in the contest.
Although Ex-Governor Brady and
Gooding arc from the south. and Justice
Allsnle nom the north, minor lights
IN the raCe-minor because they are less
frequently mentloned-from the south
are Thomas r. Hamer. Congressman;
4. \. BgIrel eN-lieutenant governor;
Frank S. Dietrich. United States district
court Judge; G. II. Llngenfelter United
States district attorney, who are fire.
Quenlly yDOlLen of
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Shorter Training.

Touching The army reserve towards
which congress has made start in the
present appropriation bin, the secretary
said that the most serious defect In the
Of service with the colors. The expert
ence OF the United States and that Of
European nations, has shown that thu
soldier can be Adequately trained Tor his
duties In considerably less than three
years. A shortening OF tho period OF
said, would greatly improve the char
acter OF the young men who VIII come
into the army, and in no way diminish
the effectiveness of their training.
strong plea IS made for tho passage
OF the military pay bill. now pending.
because the 100. 600 men now In the Ma
tional Guard, eager and ambitious To be
OF service in case OF war are practically
unavailable under present conditions.
These men. the secretary SAYS. should
not only DE trained for war in time OF
peace and paid by the nationa. govern
mcnt. but Il must be possible 10 trans
fer them Immediately into the general
military force and not militia in time
OF war. In connection with the subject
age of the pending volunteers bill which
would not entail dollars expense upon
the government in this time or in The
future until war comes. Attention is all
so directed again to the great shortage
In the supply OF field artillery, which
cannot be purchased abroad In time Of
war and requires years TO manufacture.
Taking a lesson from the present great
struggle in the east, Secretary Stimson
says; THE amount which We have per-
fnitted to accumulate would be insuftic
lent for a single engagement OF the char
acter Of the engagements in either the
Russo Japanese or the present Balkan
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-12-09
HA|NES PICKS REED
As R|CH'S SUCCESSOR
Idaho Legislature, However,
May Refuse Appropriation
for Commissioner.
Special 10 The Tribune.

Special 10 The Tribune.
BOISE, Ia, Dec. 9.-Major Fred r
Feed, known In southern Idaho as the
prince OF boosters" was tonight ap-
pointed by Governor -elect John NJ
Haines. commissioner OF immigration, la
Dor and statistics, and has accepted the
post He will take office shortly follow
Ing January l. succeeding Commissioner
Samuel ]. Rich OF Blaclcroot Major
Reed hns for number OF years been
connected with the Kuhn interests in
the irrigation OF large tracts OF southern
Idaho land.
The Twelfth Legislature. however, NAV
cut the new appolntee off. for there ls
serious talk Of abolishing the office.
Criticism OF the expenditures OF that de-
partment the past four years has been
severe During Rich's term the office
cost the state 100000. Rich is a promi-
nent Mormon, but Reed is not a member
Of that church.
Governor elect Uaines also announced
the appointment OF the colonels OF his
staff as follows: VIII II Gibson Noun
tain Home: John T. Henderson, Arco:
Herbert Lamp, Boise and L. NJ Heigho.
Meadows. The appointment OF other
members OF the staff together with
other department heads. Governor eli ect
Haines said tonight will be made before
he takes his oath OF office.
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Dismiss Perjury Charge.
Snscial TO The Tribune.

POCATELLO, Idaho. Dec. s. =
NJ. Trainor an o, s. l.. railroad en-
charge OF perjury In marrying 10
year-old girl when the license described
a bride b6 years OF age, after a hearing,
was released and eXonerated- It ap-
peared that the woman who accompan-
led him 10 the office and obtained the
license gave her age and was not the
bride. but was there to give consent to
the marriage Of her daughter, A mistake
was made by the clerk and tho mother 3
namo and age were registered Instead
OF the girls. Trainor is now cndeav-
oring to secure the release OF his bride,
who was taken back TO the reform school
after their marriage and the arrest OF
TrainOr.
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MOVE
DR. LIBERTY
|F0R F|L|P|NOS
tary of War Stimson
;lares That Independ-
e Would Prove to Be
Sad Mistake,

bASHINGTON. December SIN
sparing condemnation OF those
who would from ''mispla ced
sentimentality or lazy self
Interest" cast the Filipinos
he world In the state OF helpless
Id before they had acquired the
bnefits OF American civilization,
rong feature In the annual report
retary of War Henry l.. slim
Many other subjects or interest
oted In the report. such as the re-
or the National Guard TO the
The improvement In the army
methods the inadequacr OF the
reserve law, the crying need OF
Nip for the Porto Ricans, the
etion OF The national water pow
navigsble streams and The ad-
~ OF amending tho Panama
tolls act so as 10 rcinlpose tolls
erican coastwise shipping leaving
Ter way.
rs first with purely military SUB
he secretary states tie strength
regular army at the beginning OF
I5ent fiscal year is S2,305, an in
uuring the year or iS9 officers and
ulistcd men, lie says the spirit
,pcrsonnel OF the army continues
Ioye. attributable not only Io The
the service schools and the gem
~, but 10 the practical oppor-
afforded by the recent man
md changes in organization and
r Unfit officers are speedily dis
under the searching tests OF
>nditions.
| OF the surest ways OF getting
tAe dead wood OF our army is
~ as far as possible, under the
iory methods Of modern military
3" the SECRETARY declares
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emn Anti-Canteen Law.

Aating OF the morals o. the army.
~ Stimson. asserts his belief that
called anti-canteen legislation has
Eponsible Tor much vice, q state
uich be supports by a recital OF
4ults OF his own inspection Of
ne OF the mobile army posts,
1e found the military reservations
7 by dives and ill-regorts OF the
haracter. These conditions ne be-
. be the ultimate causes, (which
nc record OF our army in this
Lshameful beyond that OF the
any civilized nation"
the head Of reorganization of
elgn garrisops the report directs
b to tho benefits attending the
zion for twelve reduced strength
|(s In the Philippines, by a garri-
Esix regiments OF full strength
Ircsultanf saving of over $1,000
year. The immediate compile
ne posts at Panama and Hawaii.
1gly urged as by far the most i'm
items Of military expenditure
Immediate future. IT is said that
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-12-09
LIVESTOCK SHOW.
Lewiston, Idaho, Entertaining Hosts From
the Surrounding Country
Special TO The Tribune,

Specl3I 10 Inc IIlpune,
LEWISTON, Ida, Dec, S.-Wi.h ap-
proximately 5000 hend OF the finest live
stock that has ever been collected
west OF the Mississippi river the
Northwest Livestock show opens tomor-
row with promise of fair weather and
monster crowds from every section OF
states OF Montana. oregon and Washing
ton. The newly acquired home for the
association has been completed and is
one Of the most complete stock yards
for exhibition purposes in the northwest.
Plans have been made for the weeks en-
been scheduled from Pacific coast towns
aud cities. What promises to be one
OF the biggest features for the stockmen
a re the auction sales to be conducted daily,
The students judging contest In which
the University of Idaho and Washington
state college VIII compete, and the
country boy and girl contest with over
fifty entries. promises 10 be big event.
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Reorganize Commercial Club.

Special TO The Tribune.
TWIN FALLS. Dec. 8. - Plans for
the reorganization OF the Twin Falls
Commercial club were discussed and de-
cided upon at one of the largest attend
ed and most enthusiastic gatherings the
club has held Tho object OF To-organl
zation was to overcome a dissatisfaction
existing among many members over the
fact that the actual work OF the clun
was done mainly by the officers and di-
rectors and not by the club members.
A smoker is to he held Monday even
ing. at which time teams VII! be or
ganiZed to work In each precinct in en-
rolling new members.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-12-09
CHICAGO HOLDUPS
MAKE A RICH HAUL

CHICAGO. Dec s.-One hundred and
nffv loose diamonds, valued at $4,000.
and $1,000 In currency. constituted the
booty secured by two negro holdup men
who attacked Joseph Meroschnick.s Of
New York here tonight. The robbers
snrane from a doorway on Michigan
boulevard and. apparently Knowing Just
where to search. removed two wallets
containing the gems and money from
MeroschniCll's pockets.
III the operation Neroschnick was beat
en- on the head and one Of his hands was
SlaSNed
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ONE PRIce-PLAIN FIGURES.

Every instrument will bear n special
tag. which Will plainly indicate the sale
price. as well as the regular price. Ev-
erybody Will have an equal opportunity
to secure these bargains: one and the
same price to everybody,
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Paving Is Completed.

Special TO The Tribune
POCATELI4O. Idaho. Dec. S,-Strange
& Maguire, contractors OF Salt Lake.
last evening put the finishing touches
10 the paving for this year IN
Poca tello. The work involved the bithu-
lithic paving OF twenty business blocks.
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JOSEPH j. DAYNES. JH..
President,
pAYNes.eEEsE MUSIC COMPANY

The sale begins today and lasts two
weeks, provided everything is not sold
In the meantime. Considering the quality
and prices OF the instruments, every one
OF them should be sold the first week.
so It will not be well for YOU 10 de-
lay.
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I,ynching Prevented.

RICHMOND Va. Dec S,-Eli Morton,
n Young negro accused Of shooting Po-
lice Sergeant Monroe Dicllerson. was
spirited from the jail at Charlotte court
house today when a crowd began TO
gather about the lookup. and brought
here for safe keeping. Governor Mann
had teIegraphed to the sheriff at Char
lotte courthouse that the prisoner must
be protected at all hazards
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DAYAES -bEEBE MUSIC
CD. STARTS THEIR Bic
PIANO SALE TODAY

$65,0OO Stock of Finest Grands, Uprights and
Player Pianos Will Be Closed Out in Ten Days
Cor Two Weeks at the Most) at Prices That Will
Be Irresistible On Terms Never Before Quoted
on High Class Makes.