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The Whitefish pilot. [volume] (Whitefish, Mont.) 1904-current, 1912-03-07
PICTURE SHOWS DRAW
IMMENSE CROWDS

The special features at the moving
picture shows the latter part of last
week brought out immense crowds
on each occasion. On Thursday
night the Lyric showed Buffalo Bill.
Wild West in three reels, and the
house was crowded beyond it's ca
pacity. The same thing occurred at
the Orpheum Saturday night when
the scenes of DR.. Houstons Alaskan
hunting trip were shown.
The Whitefish pilot. [volume] (Whitefish, Mont.) 1904-current, 1912-03-07
TAXATION OF IDLE LAND|
tBy G. w. Avery.)

Two weeks ago we gave q state
ment Of the percentage of idle land
In the nation, state and county. Last
week we gave brief synopsis of the
land tax laws of the Canadian prov
inces to the north of us. Let US com
pare the actual working OF these
laws with our own.
A few days ago an eastern Dako-
Ia farmer Mas in Whitefish looking
for new location. Tired OF the
high winds and cold winters of Da-
kota. he had been on q trip. thru
British Columbia Washington, Ore
gon and Idaho. He had between
fifteen and eighteen thousand dol
lars to bring with him.
II he bought quarter section OF
stump land here at. say $40 per acre
$1600;spent $50 per acre in clearing
1t. $4,000; put $1,000 in buildin 90 /;
brings with him his entire outfit of
live stock and implements, wa.th
$4,000, he would. have total in
vestment of $4,000. His taxes
in this county would be $3.50 per an
mum.
On the other hand, If he moved
his outfit to British Columbia and
bought land at the same price and
made the same improvements his
taxes would be So on his land, every
thing else exempt In this county
his neighbors holding idle land
would be taxed $3.50; in British
Columbia his neighbors would pay
on each idle quarter section, $64.
In which place will he settle?
A few weeks ago a Saskatche-
wan farmer was in Whitefish look
ing for farms for twenty-six famil-
les. who, like our Dakota friend,
wanted more congenial climate.
In answer to inquiry. he said !:
II farm a section OF land worth
$4,000. and pay an annual tax OF
$50. have in addition to the land
a complete equipment of stock and
Implements Including a $4,000 steam
plowing outfit. all Of it exempt from
taxation.
If he purchased a section of Flat
head land and moved his outfit on
to It his taxes would be $500.
In Saskatchewan the taxes on a
section of idle land would be just
the same as he was paying, $50. In
British Columbia the taxes on a sec
ton OF idle stump land would be
$500, compared to his $500 on
improved farm land in this coun-
country.
In British Columbia he would pay
q tax Of $32, on a section Of i'm
proved land. His neighbors holding
The Whitefish pilot. [volume] (Whitefish, Mont.) 1904-current, 1912-03-07
ARRIVAL AND DEPART.
URE OF MA
Mails Close.
ADVERTISED LETTERS.

Advertised letters remaining un-
called for in the post office at
Whitefish, Feb. "a, 1912:
Barnes. Miss May
Beatty. Bruce
Brooks, E. ].
Graham, Miss Ella
Green, Geo. Raymond
Kadota, Rokaro
Kasper. Fred
Larson, Olive
McGaffer. Rice
Parsell. Rev. Roy w.
p Porter, Mrs. John
Rives. Mrs. Ella
Squido, Joe
Sullivan, ]. NJ.
Tie Inspector, Chief
Stone. DR.. s. b.
When calling for any Of the above
please say advertised letters.
One cent due on all ADVERTISED
mail.
JAMES c. BAILEY,
Postmaster
The Whitefish pilot. [volume] (Whitefish, Mont.) 1904-current, 1912-03-07

Idle land would be taxed on each
section 1856. Will these twenty-six
families settle here or go to British
Columbia? II they go to British
Columbia in preference to Montana,
and it taxes is not the prime cause
Mr.. Reader. you tell what Is; but
do not tell me that 1T Is because
these people wanted to live under
the British flag, for it is fact that
they wanted to live south Of the Ca
madam line.
Washington and Oregon, growing
tired of seeing their people moving
into British Columbia. taking up
land and clearing logged over land
there. while vast tracts are lying
idle where they left and very few
settlers forthcoming. are agitating
the adoption of reformed tax law
along the lines OF the British Colum.
bia plan.
The city Of Seattle will vote on
the proposition March 3rd. Oregon
Is discussing the question along the
lines Of county option, allowing each
county to tax as they see best.
A few illustrations of the working
OF the British Columbia tax laws: A
Vancouver man owns tract OF land
in the city; on one-half Of it he has
built, owns and operates six-story
hotel. The other half adjoining the
hotel is unimproved. He pays eight
times as much taxes on the unim-
proved land as he does on the six
story hotel and all its furniture.
A man living in Everett, Wash.
owns some lots in Everett, and
som, in Vancouver, &. C. He was
able to build on one place only 1t
is needless to say that he built in
Vancouver.
Permit me to wander from my
subject for few minutes to say
that while the tax laws are the great
est cause of the large emigration
from the United States to Canada
there Is one other cause OF tremend-
Gus Importance, and that is the
more liberal policy of the Canadian
government toward the homestead
er.
Our government makes the fatal
mistake OF regarding every home
steader as a scoundrel, and with that
object in view they surround and
handicap him with all sorts Of fool
ish rulings of the departments.
The Canadian land laws are clear
and we'll defined.
They recognize the fact that the
average homesteader is honest.
They tell him just when he must
settle on his land, just how small a
house will be accepted, how much
land he must improve, how much
fencing he must do, just when he
is expected to be on his land and
when and how long he may be away
The Whitefish pilot. [volume] (Whitefish, Mont.) 1904-current, 1912-03-07

You say goodbye to constipation
with clear conscience if you use
Chamberlain's Tablets. Many have
been permanently cured by their
use. For sale by all dealers.
The Whitefish pilot. [volume] (Whitefish, Mont.) 1904-current, 1912-03-07
EGGS AND BUTTER DOWN.

Every one is rejoicing to know
that the prices of eggs and butter
have taken slump. The chickens
and cows are probably working over
time, causing an over production.
The Whitefish pilot. [volume] (Whitefish, Mont.) 1904-current, 1912-03-07
EAST SHORE ROAD.

Residents of Bigfork and Somers
have pledged substantial sums to be
applied toward the building of road
down the east shore of Flathead
lake. which Is being pushed under
the direction of the Flathead Motor
club. &
The Whitefish pilot. [volume] (Whitefish, Mont.) 1904-current, 1912-03-07
FILING ON OIL.

The county clerk of Teton county
reports that steady stream of oil
locations for filing are coming into
his office from Shelby, where nearly
The whole country surrounding has
been staked out in oil claims.
The Whitefish pilot. [volume] (Whitefish, Mont.) 1904-current, 1912-03-07

The only time henpecked man -
allowed to head the procession n
when his wife thinks she hears bnr-
glars down stairs. a.
The Whitefish pilot. [volume] (Whitefish, Mont.) 1904-current, 1912-03-07

Some women are like postage
stamps; you've got to lick 'em be-
fore they will do their duty.
The Whitefish pilot. [volume] (Whitefish, Mont.) 1904-current, 1912-03-07
JEFFERSON DAY BANQUET

Choteau democrats are making
preparations for a big banquet to
be held on Jeffersons birthday.
April 2. Gov. Norris will be present
to address the meeting.
The Whitefish pilot. [volume] (Whitefish, Mont.) 1904-current, 1912-03-07
Tho Swappers.

Jne SWapperS.
Silas wasn't quite sure that Jededi-
abs old horse was quite up in value
to his COW. and he denurred.
"Waal l dunno, Jeddiah.' he said.
scratching his head obviously. THAT
there old ca0w O. mine hez her good
pints."
Sure she has. ST." returned Jeddedi-
an. "bQt l cal'late ye gotta agree that
caow's to be lodged not by her pints.
but by her quarts. "-Harrer's.
Soaring the Furiss.
Athenians used to beat on brazen ket.
ties at the moment Of a decease to
scare away the furies.
When a man begins to go down
hill he finds that the law of gravi-
tation and the encouragement of hit
friends help some.
The Whitefish pilot. [volume] (Whitefish, Mont.) 1904-current, 1912-03-07

Chas. G. Hall has been appointed
administrator of the estate of W..
F. Brulport, deceased.
The Whitefish pilot. [volume] (Whitefish, Mont.) 1904-current, 1912-03-07

Miss Mamie Powers accompanied
her aunt. Mrs. Grant, to the latter's
home in Suffield, Can, this morn
ing.
The Whitefish pilot. [volume] (Whitefish, Mont.) 1904-current, 1912-03-07
DEATH OF MIR .NfOSHER.

M. j. Mosher, well-known here.
died last evening at the Soldiers
Home in Columbia Falls, from which
place the funeral will take place to-
morrow at 2 o'clock.
Heart disease is thought to be
the cause of his DEATH
He was about 20 years of age, and
had many friends in this vicinity
but no relatives.
The Whitefish pilot. [volume] (Whitefish, Mont.) 1904-current, 1912-03-07

Miss Edith Fee will return to White
fish March 9th with her spring line
of millinery, and will be ready for
business in short time.
The Whitefish pilot. [volume] (Whitefish, Mont.) 1904-current, 1912-03-07

WV. Wolcott returned this morn
ing from Soap Lake, WASH, where
he has been for some weeks resting
and recuperating. Mrs. Wolcott is
in Spokane, and follow a little later.
The Colorado statesman., 1912-04-20
coLoRED REPUBLICANS Or
GANlZE.

Full instructions regarding the mu-
nicipal campaign were given members
of the Colored Taft Republican Club
at a meeting of that organization last
week This club is leaving nothing
undone to see that a large Negro vote
is polled in the interest of Republican
success in the municipal as well as in
the state and national campaign
which is to follow. The officers of the
club are: Jos. ID. ID. Rivers, president;
Lewis w. George, vice president;
Spencer j. Smithea, secretary; Mrs r.
NJ. Grigsby, assistant secretary; B. c.
Curtis, treasurer. Advisory board,
Lewis w. George, William drummer,
Geo Davis, Pearl Mason, John w.
LEVEL and Mrs. A. R. Burdine.
The Colored Womans Campaign
Club will soon open headquarters in a
central part of the city This organ
izahon will be a great factor in bing-
ing together a great body of voters
into one homogeneous mass, who as
lHulNluudlS cOulu uOpe W dcColnpllSh
little, but with wise leadership, can
make iself felt in any direction with
irresistible force. From now until the
close of the campaigns, this organiza-
tion, as well as that of the Colored
Taft Republican Club, will play no lit
tie important part in making Republi-
can success a certainty. The officers
are as follows: Mrs. Ida De Priest,
president; Mrs. Corine O'Brien, vice
president; Mrs. Mabelle Fallings, sec
retary; Mrs. w. Lyons, assistant sec
retary; Mrs. Minnie Hayes, treasurer;
Mrs. Lille Lewis, president of the eX-
ecutive and advisory committees.
The Colorado statesman., 1912-04-20

rendition of a cantata, "Gethsemane to
Calvary" at Central Baptist church,
by the above choral society.
The director, Mr.. Hewetson Watson,
is endeavoring to prove to the people
of this city that there is lot of un-
improved material here, and if prac-
tical sympathy would be afforded
those who are trying to acquire that
which will be beneficial to the COM
munity and themselves by the attend.
ance of the public to these events,
there is every reason to expect great
and wonderful results. Let us hope
that there will be large crowd pres
ent to encourage these amateurs in
their feeble efforts on Monday even
ing, s: 80 o'clock. Members of the cho-
rus who have been absent for a long
time are requested to communicate
with the secretary, Miss Jesse Young,
1929 Race street, not later than the
Both inst, as to their continuance of
membership, as the register will be re-
vised, and such absentees will be re-
moved from list. Application for
membership will be received not later
than May 1st, for the spring and sum-
mer seasons
The Colorado statesman., 1912-04-20
MINES AND MINING.

Are you interested in mining? If
not why not become Interested? The
Antlers Gold Mining & Milling Com
pany is offering block of stock at 10
cents per share. Now is a good op-
portunity to make an investment. This
is not hot air" proposition, we have
not a developed mine, but prospect
with the best of indications for making
a mine as good as any in this state,
if not the writer will be the principle
loser in the game, as | have spent
many years and thousands of dollars
to locate this properly. Raising few
that we do not consider very hard) we
will be able to proceed with our
work Now join with us and take a
chance. If you don't risk something,
vestment in this is liable to give you
good returns. If you have not read
an account of this company, read the
Colorado Statesman of April 6. For
further information address A. j.
Smith, S37 Acoma street, or the
Southwestern Land G Brokerage Com
pany, 1926 Broadway, Denver, Colo
rado. If you have not the amount OF
money ON hand you wish to invest,
send one-fifth and pay the balance in
four monthly payments. We will send
recent for money maid and when the
full amount is sent us we issue the
stock to you, and if you are not able
to pay the whole amount, we will IS
sue stock for the sum you have paid
in. A. j. SMITH,
S37 Acoma street
The Colorado statesman., 1912-04-20
REPUBLICAN, CONVENTION.

The Republicans met in convention
Thursday, there was not in the mem
ory of the old residences of this city
that such an out pouring, not only of
Republicans to name the candidates of
the ticket, that will be successful in
the election next month, but many
hundreds of Independent voters were
there to shout their approval of the
naming of the best ticket Denver Re-
publicans have put forth for the con
sideration of the voters of this city
for many years.
The ticket is composed of represen-
tative citizens, who are fully in accord
with the wishes of the people, from
Mr.. Bailey down. 1t was named in
harmony and with enthusiasm, and
the voters went away from the conven-
ton determined to win the ticket they
had named; because as they said, it
will redeem Denver from misrule, cor
ruption, turmoil and confusion.
The ticket named will grow in
strength daily from now until
the election, because the voters
have confidence in the Republican par
ty; they know it is the party of pro
lection in the nation, and that such q
party is needed to protect the indus
tries of Colorado and the business in
terest of Denver.
The ticket named by the convention
is as follows:
Dewey C. Bailey, mayor; Thomas e
Williams, sheriff; Albion K. Vickery
auditor; Howard T. Chinn, assessor
Lewis C. Greenlee, treasurer; Burt F
Davis, clerk; Miss Grace Ellen Shoe
recorder; Miss Ida Moore, superin
tendent of schools; George H. Bost
wick, coroner; John r. Smith and Jll
lian H. Moore, county judges; Harry
W. Newcomb, public utilities commits
sion; Charles C. Sackman, Ben f
Brown, Simon Quait, justices of the
Peace; James H. Hamill, Bert M
Lake, n. A. Bronsein, contables; Rob
ert L. Meyers, DR.. w. NJ. Robertson
John T. Pursel, j. H. Chrysler, super
viSorS.
The Colorado statesman., 1912-04-20

Lawyer Townsend wins an import
ant case for The Order of Eastern
Star, Number Is, branch of Prince
Hall Grand Chapter of Kansas. Mrs
Rebecca Mosby was a member of the
local order, which gives $4,000 at the
death of member, provided the mem
ber names her beneficiary. Mrs. Mos
by named her husband as her benefi-
ciary, but he died before Mrs. Mosby,
who died without naming any one to
take the $4,000. Her brother, J. D.
Anderson, sued the order for the mon
ey as sole heir. The case was tried
twice; once in the Justice Court, the
society won it was appealed and tried
and the society won again. Lawyer
Townsend was upheld in his conten-
ton that the money was not payable
to any one, but reverted to the soci-
ETY. according to its bylaws. Lawyer
Townsend is experienced and compe-
tent; he is not only a good criminal
lawyer but he is equally as good
civil lawyer. He is making a special
ty of insurance laws, collecting insur-
ance benefits and also studying how
to defeat the collection of them when
he is on the other side.
The Colorado statesman., 1912-04-20
DEATH OF MOSES THRAsHLEY.

Mr.. Moses Thrashley, pioneer cit
izen of Denver, died here last Satur-
day after lingering illness and was
buried from Zion Baptist church
Thursday Afternoon at p. m. He was
buried under the auspices of Rocky
Mtn. Lodge, No. 1, A. F. and A. M. of
which order the deceased had been
a member in good standing for many
years. Rev. ID. E. Over delivered
very excellent sermon, eXtolling the
many sterling virtues of Mr.. Thrash
ley. The deceased leaves a widow,
six daughters and a host of friends to
mourn his death. Interment was at
beautiful Riverside. Douglass Under
taking Co in charge.
The Colorado statesman., 1912-04-20
Aid ermen.

First ward, Archie Bloom; Second
ward, Joseph Brohm; Third ward,
Frank E. Johnson; Fourth ward,
George Wade; Fifth ward, Fred Kess-
Ter; Sixth ward, Gustave A. Imm;
Seventh ward, Frank w. Gayllensten;
Eighth ward, Fred w. Watson; Ninth
ward, Charles A. Benkelman; Tenth
ward, Frank l.. Hoadley; Eleventh
ward, F. j. Eccles; Twelfth ward, j.
Harry Mckee; Thirteenth ward,
Frank L. Dodge; Fourteenth ward, f.
NJ. Cochran; Fifteenth ward, Thomas
H. Ramsay; Sixteenth ward, NJ. Tan
nenbaum.
The Colorado statesman., 1912-04-20
SCOTT M. E. CHURCH NOTES.
TWenty-Sixth and Clarkson.

The Woman's Home Missionary So
ciety will render a program May 2,
Aunt Jerushas Quilting Party"
Plenty of fun for those who come.
The Epworth League will give an
entertainment on April %, "A Novelty
Entertainment and Tacky Party" Ad-
mission free.
The choir will render a sacred con
cert on the evening of the first Sun
day in May. Special music.
The pastor will preach Sunday even
ing and morning. Subject for Sunday
evening: The Heavy Laden Invited
to Christ
The junior choir continues to i'm
prove in their singing. They sing
every Sunday morning.
The Ladies' Aid society has com
pleted their list of the chairmen of
the spring fair. The fair will be held
a little earlier this year. The dates
set for this grand event are May 90
80 and 81. 1t will be grander than
ever.
The new plan for the trustees col
lection is working very nicely. A lib
eral offering was given for this de-
partment last Sunday.
The following program will be rem
dered by the Woman's Home Mission
society on the last Sunday evening in
the month:
The Colorado statesman., 1912-04-20

If you voted at the last general cleo
ton which was the one in which
Shafroth was elected governor, you do
not have to register again in order to
be entitled to vote in the coming
municipal election unless you have
since changed your address. Be sure
have two chances to register-April
25 and May 2-when a registration
board will set in each precinct in the
city.
The Colorado statesman., 1912-04-20
NOTICE OF STocKHoLDERS'
MEETING.
Denver, Colo, April 20, 1912.

Denver, Colo, April 20, 1912.
To the Stockholders of the Western
Loan and Investment Association:
You are hereby notified that the an
nual meeting of the stockholders of
the Western Loan and Investment AS
sociation will be held on Tuesday,
May 21, 1912, at the hour of 8 o'clock
p. m. of said day at room %, Western
Newspaper Union building. 1924 Cur
tbs street, Denver, Colorado, for the
election of officers and directors of
said association and for the transac-
tion of any and all other business
which may properly come before said
association.
L. c. CONNELL,
President.
JR. CONTEE,
Secretary.
The Colorado statesman., 1912-04-20

The funeral of Mrs. Cora Joseph,
who died very suddenly last Friday
night, was held Tuesday from her late
residence. The services were very sad
and affecting Rev. j. A. Thos.-Hazel
conducted the services. Interment was
at Riverside. Douglass Undertaking
Co. in charge.
The Colorado statesman., 1912-04-20
ATTENTION. FRONT EVERYBODY

Keep off the date of May 3oth.
"SOLDiERS' NAlONAL MEMORIAL
DAY." Corporal White Camp Bugle
Corps will sound Assembly" at Eure-
ka hall, DECORATION Day, at $3.50 p. m.
Good music and choice refreshments.
The Colorado statesman., 1912-04-20

Mrs. S. E. Cook arrived in the city
Wednesday from Salt Lake City, her
weeks in the city visiting relatives
and shaking hands with her many
friends. She is looking the picture of
health.
The Colorado statesman., 1912-04-20

George Faw died Thursday night, after
several weeks illness. The funeral
will be held tomorrow from Douglass
Undertaking Parlors at o'clock.
The Colorado statesman., 1912-04-20
ATTENTION! FRONT EVERYBODY

Keep off the date of May 3oth.
"SOLDlERS' NAIONAL MEMORIAL
DAY." Corporal White Camp susle
Corps will sound Assembly" at Eure-
ka hall, Decoration Day, at $3.50 p. m.
Good music and choice refreshments.
The Colorado statesman., 1912-04-20

The Elks will give a grand enter
tainment at Eureka hall, Monday,
April 29. The music will be furnished
by Goodman's orchestra.
The Colorado statesman., 1912-04-20

FOR RENT-A nice modern front
room; gentleman preferred. Apply
Mrs. N. Dean, 221S Clarkson street,
phone York 6121.
The Colorado statesman., 1912-04-20

Mrs. P. Garden, the mother of Mrs.
S. p. McBeth, returned home last
Wednesday from a three months visit
with her daughter, Mrs. E. Fauntroy of
Kansas City.
The Colorado statesman., 1912-04-20

We are glad to announce that Mrs.
NJ. NJ Austin, who was operated on
last Friday at st. Luke's hospital, is
getting along nicely.
The Colorado statesman., 1912-04-20

Miss e. Washington of $50 Penn
sylvania street met with painful ac-
cident a few days ago by burning her
hand
The Colorado statesman., 1912-04-20

Don't miss hearing ,QueenfCity Cho-
rus in cantata, "Gethsemane to CAL
vary" at Central Baptist Church,
Monday, April 22nd, $3.50 p. m. Ad-
mission 25 cents.
The Colorado statesman., 1912-04-20

Mrs. W. B. Townsend, who has been
spending several days in Pueblo visit
ing friends, has returned home.
The Colorado statesman., 1912-04-20

Don't miss hearing Queen City Cho-
rus in cantata, "Gethsemane to Cal
vary" at Central Baptist Church,
Monday, April 22nd, $3.50 p. m. Ad-
mission 25 cents.
The Colorado statesman., 1912-04-20

Sumner Joseph arrived in the city
Monday from Detroit to attend the
funeral of his mother
The Colorado statesman., 1912-04-20

Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse Reynolds of 1895
Vrain street are remodeling their
home.
The Colorado statesman., 1912-04-20

Brickler's New Barber Shop is 10.
Gated at 2208 larimer street. Shave,
1oc- Hair Cut, 25c; Children. 15c.
The Colorado statesman., 1912-04-20

Fort Rent-Three nice unfurnished
rooms. Apply 1929 Glenarm Place
The Colorado statesman., 1912-04-20

Nicely furnished or unfurnished
rooms for rent at 1850 Lawrence
street. Mrs. r. NJ. Johnson
The Colorado statesman., 1912-04-20

For Rent-Nicely, modern-furnished
rooms. Apply Mrs. T. Edwards, 1929
High street.
The Colorado statesman., 1912-04-20

Five-room house for rent, 800 Gath
street. Apply at 1924 Curtis street,
Room 20.
The Colorado statesman., 1912-04-20

George w. Davis of 134S Fox street
is sufferink with rheumatism.
The Colorado statesman., 1912-04-20

Don't forget the Elks' entertainment
at Eureka hall, April 30.
The Colorado statesman., 1912-04-20
QUEEN CITY CHORUS.

The public will be afforded an op-
portunity to hear local talent in the