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Morgan County republican., 1912-01-18
LAWS INJUSTICE MADE PLAIN
Farmers Grievance Was That Story
Once Accepted Should Not
Remain Good.

A story is being told at the expense
Of an old English farmer who was
recently called upon to explain why
he had failed to take out a license for
a favorite fox terrier dog. les mob.
but puppy" the defendant remarked,
in response to question as to the
animals age. Yes, yes! So you say.
But how old is he?" ooh, weel.
couldn' tell to a Bit" was the reply.
II never was much good at remember.
ing dates, but 'e's nobbut n puppy"
On the other hand, 1t was maintained
that the animal in question was a
very, very old.fashioned puppy, and
the magistrate inflicted the usual fine.
Shortly afterward the farmer was met
by a friend who wanted to know how
he had Jared at the police court.
"Nobbut middlin'," was the reply.
did they fine your" yes respond
ed the victim; IAN 'ang me II l can
understand It! Last year an the year
afore that l told the same tale about
the same dog. an 1t wor allus good
enough afore! Who's been tamperln
WI the law sin last year?"
Morgan County republican., 1912-01-18
Saw No Difference.

People who seek books from the fic-
ton section make some funny
breaks" says librarian OF the Libra
ry Of Congress. 81 have made note OF
number of these, but none Of them
amused me more than the request OF
{. sour-looking spinster.
She sternly demanded Of me copy
Of The Recollections Of LIAR l told
her that l didn't know It. but that
could give her The Rccollections OF
q Married Man
THAT will do said she acidly. "Its
practically the same thing. "--Lippin
colts.
Morgan County republican., 1912-01-18
CREAM OF RYE

For health and energy eat 1t for
breakfast. Reduces cost Of living.
Free Silver Spoon in every package.
Ask your grocer for q package.
Morgan County republican., 1912-01-18
a Good Turn,

George Ade. with the gentle cynl-
cism of the confirmed bachelor. was
talking In New York about New Year
resolutions.
every wife," lie said, loves to see
her husband turn over for her sake
q new leaf-in his check.book."
Morgan County republican., 1912-01-18
Before the Scrap.

"Why are you rushing around so to.
day." I'm trying to get something
for my wife" Had any offers?"-
Louisville Courier-Journai.
Morgan County republican., 1912-01-18
Too Much Reclining.

How was It that Camps failed In
his bed manufacturing business?" He
got too much in sympathy with the
business" How could he do that?"
"IIe lay down on the job
Morgan County republican., 1912-01-18
Man and Meter Both Unique.

A Kansas City man notified the gas
company that his meter was running
slow. Greater honesty hath no man
than this.
Morgan County republican., 1912-01-18

The annual per capita fire waste In
Europe averages 80 cents, while in
the United States It amounts to $2.51.
Morgan County republican., 1912-01-18

Tell the dealer you want Lewis Single
Binder straight Sc cigar.
Morgan County republican., 1912-01-18

The fellow who shoots off his mouth
doesn't always hit the mark.
Morgan County republican., 1912-01-18

No Doubt About II.
And every good husband. no doubt
is sure that he Is married to one Of the
twenty worlds greatest women.
Morgan County republican., 1912-01-18

Your druggist viii refund money ~ rAZO ONT.
MENr fails to cure any case OF Itching. Blind
Bleeding Protrudipg Piles In q To Ia days. bVo.
Morgan County republican., 1912-01-18
Not Yet, but Soon.

Waiter. are you among those who
believe In abolishing tlps?"
Yes. sir; beginning next week, siy,D
Morgan County republican., 1912-01-18

70 than any other dye. One l0c package cooD all I
Wyite 10. free kcck!ss How to Dye. Bleach
Morgan County republican., 1912-01-18

PRINTED STRAIGHT ACROSS NEAR THE BOTTOM. AND m
THE ciRcLE.NEAR THE TOP OF EVERY PAckAcE.oF THE
GENUINE ONE SIZE ONLY. FOR SALE BY ALL LEADING
DRUGGISTS REGULAR PRICE sos PER BOTTLE
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1912-02-29
WALTER |. H0USER
CONDEMNS I. R.
FOR ACT
MANAGER FOR LA TOILETTE
THINKS ROOSEVELT HAS NO
FIGHT TO RUN AGAIN.

Portland, ore, Feb. ~ u lengthy
interview given ont here tonight,
Walter. u. Hoarpr. national campaign
manager for United States senator
Robert NJ. La Toilette, condemned the
action Of Colonel Roosevelt In enter
ing the race for the republican pres-
Dental nomination. Mr.. Houser ar
rived today from eastern Oregon.
where he has been for ehc past few
days. Mr.. Houser declared tina, COL
onel Roosevelt was one OF those who
induced Senator La Toilette TO enter
the race for the nomination, Roose-
welt. Houscr declared, through a
mutual trusted friend. sent La Toilette
word that Roosevelt would not have
his name considered in any manner
as a candidate. At that time. Houser
continued, II was not thought possible
that President Taft could be defeated
for denomination, but II was decided
In order to preserve the integrity of
the progressive" cause that the pro
gressiyes' should make nation
Wide campaign.
La Toilette, said Houser consented
to make the race for the nomination
with great reluctance and only after
he had been convinced that II was his
duty 10 do so. When hc gave his con
sent. la Toilette declared he would go
through to the end, win or lose He
was assured that he would be sup
ported 10 the finish BY those who in
duced him to become candidate.
Roosevelt has been brought out,
Honser declared. by men bitterly 'op-
posed to La Toilette and what he
stands for"
When La Follcttcs candidacy 0p-
penred likely to succeed. those men
set about crushing II. He declared
that La Toilette Is not sick man
and that he will fight through to the
end"
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1912-02-29
HILL COUNTY GWEN
ITS OFFICIAL START

Helena. Feb. 2S.--(Special) The
birth certificate Of Hill county, In the
shape of certificate of the county
board OF commissioners of Chouteau
county setting forth that more than
IS per cent of the voters In the dis
trict affected voted In favor of Hill
county's creation, was filed with Sec
retary or State r. M. Swindlehurst this
afternoon. This was the last step
necessary for the creation Of the
county.
Immediately after the certificate was
filed Governor Edwin l.. Norris issued
a proclamation placing the new county
In the Twelfth judicial district. to
which II has belonged In the past.
The Blaine county certificate Is ex-
pected tomorrow or Friday.
Following are the officers of the new
county: Commissioners - Ever Nell
sen, u. o. Tolley, Joseph Berthelote;
sheriff, ii. H. Loranger; treasurer. J.
A. Rose; clerk, j. II Deyine; clerk of
the court. G.. w. Glass. surveyor. J.
r. Daoust; attorney. A. T.. Randall;
superintendent of schools, Sarah Me-
Hale; coroner, J. A. Sanderson; pub
lie administrator, j. o. Garden.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1912-02-29

DIR. Wiley said he recently had ex-
pressed his views To Secretary Wilson.
Mr.. Wilson said tonight that this was
all news to him; that he has not seen
Wiley In two weeks"
DR., Wiley's present attitude follows
long -drawn-ou and bitter controversies
over the enforcement of the pure food
and drugs act. After the Wiley Me-
Cabe congressional inquiry last sum-
mer the failure of tile effort To oust
the chemist on technical charges and
the reorganization OF the pure food
board 80 as to give DIR. Wiley CON
troll. 1t was supposed the fight vas
over.
Recent events however, are said to
have copN:sss.,m the doctor that his
victory was empty.
II Is suggested that DR.. Wiley rs
contemplating entering politics. RE-.
Gently some Of his friends have sug
gested him as a candidate for the vice
presidency on tho democratic ticket.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1912-02-29
SENTIMENT
IN CALIFORNIA
IS Strong
ROOSEVELT PROGRESSIVE RE.
PUBLICAN LEAGUE ORGANIZED
AT BIG MEETING.

San Francisco, Feb IS The Rousc-
vclt Progressive Republican league or
California was organized today BY rep
res'entativcs Of nearly every section of
the state. State senator John W.
sstetson of oakIanK was elected presi-
dent and Philip Bancroft Of this city,
secretary Resolutions setting forth
the purpose of the organization wcra
adopted and preliminary measures
were taken toward the formation
Of Roosevelt progressive republican
leagues IN each assembly district.
While the meeting was suggested by
those who took an active part In the
preliminary organization of the La
Toilette League about two months ago,
none of the men active at that time
hold offices In the present organiza-
tlon.
The La Toilette movement had
pledged by signature approximately
l.Soo persons, and several days ago to
each of these sIgners Two post cards
were sent, one expressing a preference
for La Toilette as the presidential can
didate and the other Colonel RoDse-
Nelts name. Ii was announced today
that of these ia had been returned
GAL of them pledging support for
Roosevelt and l33 for La Toilette.
The meeting delegated To the execu-
tive committee power 10 nominate
delegates 10 the national republican
convention. II was recommended that
the executive committee consider AZ
nominees Governor Hiram w Johnson,
Francis J. lloney William Kent and
others.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1912-02-29
DIR. HARVEY WILEY
MAY QUIT OFFICE

Washington. Feb. 2S.--Dr. Harvey w.
Wiley, pure food champion, seriously Is
considering resignation of his position
as chief of the bureau of chemistry
Admitting this In an interview tonight,
DIR. Wiley said that while he had not
yet determined to offer his resignation
1t seemed that he could not be sue
cessful In his efforts to SECURE harmony
as long as there were "incongruous cle-
ments" In the deDartment.
In response to an inquiry. DR.. Wiley
said that In the event OF his resigna-
tion he would issue a statement that
could not be misunderstood"
This statement. II is said. VIII contain
a complete review OF Wlley's plan In
enforcing the pure food and drug laws,
an account or persistent efforts to
nnllify his activities and strong criti-
cism OF Secretary Wilson OF the agri-
cultural department.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1912-02-29
Your Part

EVERY business man and every property owner in
Il the city shares in the benefit of everything which
improves the city The erection Of the Harnois theater
benefit to the whole town The construction Of
the county high school enhanced the value of north
side property. The betterment of Higgins avenue is
for the good of the whole community. 1t is up to you
then Mr.. Merchant and Mr.. Householder, to do your
part in helping along the town. There are good
many ways in which yau can do this. Here is sug-
gestion for way: The Mssoulian boosts for your
town and, by so doing, boosts for your business
Every day in the year, The Missoulian goes out with
its message that Mssoula is progressive and pros
porous. 1t carries the flag for you all the time. Is
it not up to you, then, to make business as good as
possible for The Missoulian? Is it not up to you to
give to The Missouian your advertising business and
your order for job printing? 1t is home institution;
II Is yoW home paper. 1t is only fair play for you
to trade with IT,
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1912-02-29
COAL MINERS IN ENGLAND AND
WALES ARE OBSTINATE IN
THEIR DEMANDS.
WANT A MINIMUM WAGE
Government Admits It's Failure to
8tavs OF Ws.kout-Ownsrs Firm in
'Nssussi TO Grant Requests, Although
Many Favor Wage Scale With Uni.
fern Low Limit.

London, Feb. 2S.--After negotiations
lasting week the government In an
official \ communication admits 10
might Its failure to stavc off ma
tional coal strike. Negotiations will
be resumed tomorrow, but little is ex-
pccted from them.
Tho deadlock is graver than an
fcipated. II has been supposed that
the greatest hostility would arise from
the Welsh mine owners and public
opinion was veerlng in favor OF the
miners, who. It was thought. would
be satisfied with the concession OF the
principle OF minimum wage. leav-
Ing their adjustment OF details to
subsequent arbitration or negotiations
Miners to Blame.
II is now seen the miners them,
selves are placing the greatest OBJ
stacles In the way of peaceful solu-
tion, by insisting upon their own in
terpretatlon Of the terms OF the min
imum wage. II is this aspect of tho
situation that renders the outlook al
most hopeless.
]
governments efforts have not been
wasted. The government has secured
the assent OF so per cent Of the mine
owners OF the country TO the prin-
ciplc OF a minimum wage. thus great
~ facilitating Its task should II be
deemed advisable to resort to lcgIs-
lativc enforcement OF the minimum
fwage. According to opinions In the
lobbics or parliament tonight, this will
be the next step. should the con-
ferences to be resumed tomorrow show
that the deadlock Is insupcrable.
In its statement the government
says tonight 1t is satisfied there arc
cases I'm which underground work.
ers are not able to earn reasonable
minimum wage and that the power
to earn such wage should be secured
by arrangements suitable to the spe-
cial circumstances In each district.
adequate safeguards being provided
TO protect employees against abuses.
The government is prepared to confer
with the parties concerned as to the
best method OF giving practical effect
to these conclusions by means of dis
frict conferences. a representative ap-
pointed by the government being pres
ent In the event Of failure to arrive
at settlement within reasonable
time and representatives appointed by
the government to decide jointly any
outstanding points.
These proposals. continues the state
ment. were considered by representa-
tivcs OF coal owners this afternoon,
with the result that those owners IN
Yorkshire Lancashire tho Midla nds
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1912-02-29
COMPANY Is SOUND.

New York. FEB. 2s.-- Bryan II. Dorr,
secretary of the Columbia River Or
chard company of White Salmon,
Wash. states that his company should
not be confused with u company of
very similar name, against which court
proceedings recently were instituted In
the west. and that the White Salmon
company is In such sound financial
condition that no such proceedings
have been taken or are contemplated
against It,
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1912-02-29
BRYAN TALKS.

Boise. Feb. 2s.-WillIam j BRYAN
said tonight that he still was undc-
cided as to who would be the strongest
presidential candidate among the DEM
ocrats or the Roosevelt candidacy he
said.
'RooseVelt's letter has had the nat
nral effect Of precipitating good deal
of the progressiveness the republican
party has had in solution. II sep
arates the two elements OF the re-
publican party so that we soon shall
be able to judge the proportion"
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1912-02-29
BRIGADE CAVALRY POST.

Washington, Feb. ELLA bill making
Fort Ogethorpe, Georgia, brigade
cavalry post passed the house today
by q vote Of az to 39, after FOUR
hours Of debate and stubborn resist
ance led by Fitzgerald OF New York
fort Oglethorpe ia now resimental
post This change is the first OF the
general plan OF the war department
70 concentrate troops In fewer garri-
sons.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1912-02-29
FACTORY WORKERS
TO WASHINGTON
ARE GOING
LAWRENCE STRIKERS AND cHIL-
DREN WILL APPEAR BEFORE
INVESTIGATORS.

Lawrence, Mass, Feb. 2S--Arrange-
ments were made tonight for send .ng
"a party of textile strikers. including
children, to Washington to appear be-
fore congressional committee as
suggested BY Congressman Berger
The party probably will start Friday
More than so men, women and chill
dren. representing Is nationalities.
among the strikers, win make the
trip. The children selected, all of
whom are over IA years OF age, are
themselves millworkers on strike. In
some instances they bear sears from
Injuries suffered while at work
Among the number will be girl
whose scalp was torn off by ma
chine.
Will Relieve Sweetser.
Colonel Leroy Sweetser, who has
been In command of the state troops
since they were brought here seven
weeks ago. will be relieved from
further duty before the close of the
week. according to announcement to-
night. This Is in response to his
repeated requests on the ground that
his business requires his attention.
The committee appointed yesterday
to represent the district court on the
cases of the IA children Mho were
taken into custody. as neglected. will
appear before Judge Henry tomorrow
1t Is understood they will recommend
that several Of the children be placed
IN the care Of the state board OF char
tiles.
A call was issued tonight for n
meeting of the general committee OF
the central labor union tomorrow,
when definite action on the matter OF
calling a strike under the auspices of
the American Federation OF Labor
probably will be taken.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1912-02-29

The lost cuff button was one of pair which Mr..
Rhoades cherished highly. 1t could not be replaced,
for the elks tsks possessed Of individuality and
while the pairs are mated, it is impossible to get
from another pair that will match one from the pair
you have. Mr.. Rhoades has the class-ad habit. He
lost no time in getting Mssouan class ad. Early
the next morning DR.. Pxley entered the Rhoades Of
flee saying he had read the ad in The Mssoulan and
had located thereby the owner OF the cuff button he
had picked up The class ad costs but one cent
word; There is no reason why everybody should not
enjoy It's benefits. II you are out of work and want
4 job, The Missouan will print your ad for nothing.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1912-02-29
"Rotten Concern"

Helena. Feb. 2S.-"The Yellowstone
National Land company was the rot
tenest concern | have ever encoun-
tered" declared Commissioner J. H..
Hall of the state bureau of agricul-
ture, labor and industry, tonight on
being informed of the arrest of Mason
and Hanley In Chicago today. The in
vestigatIon of the affairs of the com
pany, which proposed according to
chase of one of the orchard tracts
land" which was 5000 feet above sea
level, was begun by the Montana COM
missioner following the receipt OF a
letter Of inquiry from resident OF
Iowa, who was contemplating the pur-
pose Of one of the orchard tracts"
Commissioner Hall ascertained the ex-
act location of the companys lands,
which were adjacent to the Yellow
stone national park and near the top
of the Rocky mountain -. .Ge. and
also secured some of the literature
which depicted the "tracts" as being
In the famous Bitter valley belt
and of similar soil and climatic con-
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1912-02-29

EXPLORERS LEAVE SUSlTNA.

Seward. Alaska, Feb. 28.--Rc ports
from Susitna bay say Professor
Herschel Parker of Columbia unlvcr-
sity and Belmore Browne OF Tacoma
who are leading an expedition /, scale
Mount Mckinley, left Susiiaa l'ebru-
AIRY 49, bound up the river,
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1912-02-29
Contradicted.

That the net earnings of the corpor-
alton for "A period OF nine years we're
,O23,6S5.2So, or an equivalent of mp
proN!matcly $l5 ton on finished
product. instead of $3.50. .000.31l, as
claimed by the corporation In IS re-
pDrt.
That the steel corporation. contrary
TO the statement made hy Judge Gary
ana H. &. t'rIck Ia President Roose-
welt In 1907. that II did not control
more than 90 per cent OF steel proper
ties IN the country. controls about 50
per cent of the steel holdings.
The section of the report dealing
with the Gary dinners" where lndr-
pendent as well ~ corporation steel
men assembled 10 discuss conditions
In the trade, contains an analysis Of
the legal effect OF the golden rule"
policy pr, pnrcd by Anthony J Ernest
q New York lawyer, In which Il IN
declared that the conventions agreed
10 and enforced would bc objection
able as regards their effect upon com
petition"
The Gary dinner arrangements" :"
saws the report. "whereat the so-cailed
independents are influenced To re-
ducc their production conformably 10
their estimate of the reduction In the
demand existing. and to maintain
prices. * Objectionable as far as II
operates to exclude free competition.
The arrangement is designed and In
tended to operate ana has operated
admittedly, as to standard steel rails,
although II Is claimed that the So
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1912-02-29
M'RAg REPORT 70 srEEL r'RusT
INVESTIGATING COMMITTEE
10 STARTLING.
CORPORATION ARRA|CNED.
First Nine Years Of Organizations Es.
istence Melted More Than a Billion
DoIlars-J. p. Morgan and Asso.
eiatss Got $7o.ooo,ooo for perfeetina
the Big Combination.

Washington, Feb. 2s-The house
steel trust investigating committee to-
day made public the result of the in
uuiry into the books ana minutes of
The United states Steel corporation
conducted by farquhar J., McRac an
expert accountant
The McRac report reaches the con-
clusion that ihc steel corporation
operates In restraint of trade and
prevents competition through manip-
uatlon Of prices, through the lnf,u-
cncc of the so-callcd Gary dinners"
by control of raw materials and
through a system of intcrlocking IL
rectors In various companies II also
tends to contradict some of the tcsti-
mony given by steel trust officials
Some of the figures dealt with In
the report are startling. II Is shown
thht j. T.. Morgan n Co, received APP
proNimatcly s7o,0O0.0OO in cash profits
for organizing the big steel combine.
and that the net profi's Of tho con-
corn for the first nine years Of It's ox-
istcncc were more than billion dol
lars.
'7'''' ''llNihAl'I 'llhlilN bDJtttRH
% producing their books before the
committee in this city, but consented
10 place them frcclcy al the disposal
of an expert ~ bc named by the COM
mittcn. Mr., McRue made tllorunga
study Of the books and minutes, and
In HIS report to the corrlittce hn
pointed out these salient features.
That j. =. Morgan 4 CO.. heading
the sAndica'o VIII ch organized the
steel corporation, received cash prof
II of sG93O0.OOO of which sG2 900
was for promotion. with an additional
commission of s6,soo,0OO for a bond
conversion scheme
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1912-02-29
GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS GET
AFTER PROMOTERS or MAol.
SON COUNTY LANDS.
ARE RELEASED on BOND
Defendants Alleged to Have Sold
Property to Which They Had No
Titls-Isnd Was in Foothills and
Good for Nothing Much--Misrsprs.
sentation Continues.

Chicago. Feb. 2s.--Two years in
vcstigation by government officials OF
the Yellowstone National Land COM
men were arrested, eliminated today
In the arrest OF II. A. Mason, secre-
tary and treasurer and John A. Han
ley, director OF the company, both OF
Chicago. The charge Is using the
mails TO defraud In connection with
the sale of western lands. The in
dictments specify that land in Madison
county. Montana, was sold and $4,000
for the tracts received. although the
sellers never had title TO the prop
crty.
Investigation of the company, which
was organized under the laws of South
Dakota. is said to have been prompted
by claims that the company's lands were
adapted to fruitraising. Agricultural
department experts declared the Lana
was too high In altitude for fruit
growing.
Admitted to Bail.
The men were admitted to bail in
the sum of $1,000 each. Among the
investors In the company was l.. NJ.
Fairbanks, president of the Mansfield
Banking company of Mansfield, Iii.,
brother of former Vice Prcsiden.
Charles w. Fairbanks, nominal vic
preslden, of the company. Colonel y.
n. Best. president OF the Quincy State
bank or Quincy, ILL.,. was listed as
director OF the company.
u. o. Thompson. late president OF
the Thompson Livestock company,
was the president of the land concern.
Mr.. Thompson died while the investi-
cation was In progress Thompson.
Mason and Hanley are said to be the
only persons against whom indict-
ments We're prepared. The others. the
government investigators believe, were
deceived in the character of the COM
pany and were induced to lend their
names 10 the venture without know
ing the nature of the business.
The land advertised by the company
comprised 1850 acres In Madison
county. Montana.
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