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Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-01-23
GREAT DISPLAY AT THE
CHICAGO AUTO SHOW

Chicago, Jan. 22.-"The greatest
mechanical exhibition in the worlds
history" was the verdict expressed by
the experts who attended the opening
Of the annual Chicago automobile show
this afternoon. Motor cars, of greater
value. in greater number and OF great
or variety than ever seen here before
are on display The Coliseum, with
its interior converted into a gorgeous
japanese garden, is the scene of the
main exhibition. The First Regiment
armory and an adjacent building are
used to house the overflow exhibit and
the elaborate display of parts and ac-
cessories. The show will continue un-
til next Saturday night. The manage
ment confidently predicts a record
breaking attendance for the week.
Thousands of out -of-town visitors are
already in the city. many Of them com
ing from states as far distant as
Texas, Colorado, oregon and Cali
fornia.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-01-23
STATE BANKS IN
SOUND CONDITION
Annual Report of Commits
sioner Hit Now Ready
for Distribution.

The eleventh annual report OF the
state banking department and the first
report issued by State Bank Commits
sioner G. r. Hit is now ready for dis
tribution. 1t reflects a sound financial
condition of the state banking institu-
tions OF Idaho, showing there are
plenty of funds on deposit, the banks
are keeping we'll above their reserve
and the future financial prospects are
excellent. The report contains 141
pages and shows the listed liabilities
and resources of all of the banks of
the state operating under the depart
ment's jurisdiction as well as re-
capitulation statement. 1t also shows
the receipts and expenditures of the
year for the department.
In his general statement Commits
sioner Hit says:
General Review.
1.-The present commissioner did not
assume charge of the office until Feb.
6, 1915. and since that time the de-
partment has made 243 examinations,
for which It received fees amounting to
$9796.47, and has received charter fees
amounting to Ss5. making a total of
fees collected $9s61.47, which amount
has been deposited with the state
treasurer as required by law.
During the past year there have
been few voluntary liquidations. sew
eral consultations and only two chart
ers issued The policy of the depart
ment has been to bring about the best
possible banking conditions. and In
order to make the institutions stronger
and thereby rendering better service
to their patrone. we have endeavored
to effect consultations rather than
granting charters in communities that
are now well served by banking facil-
tiles.
Five calls for report Of condition Of
the state banks have been made during
the past year, upon the dates named
by the comptroller OF the currency for
reports OF national banks, as follows
March 4, May 1, June %. Sept. 2, Nov.
10. The last call of this year shows
marked improvement over the CORE
spending call of 1914, which can more
readily be determined by going over
the comparative statement of increases
and decreases as shown on schedule of
this report. We desire to especially
call your attention to the above named
schedule as regards the following
items Overdrafts have been reduced
almost half; deposits have increased
SO, 026, 095.51; re-discounts and bills
payable have been reduced 1921, S54.27;
the average reserve for all state banks
is 80 per cent; the reduction in capital
stock and surplus is due to the fact
that there are IL less banks reporting
in 1915; however. the undivided profit
account shows an increase of $32,-
273.57; all of the foregoing is very
gratifying and we believe the banks in
the state were never in better condi-
ton which is accounted for by the
general prosperity all over the state.
we appreciate the fact that in
order to bring about the efficient SUI
pervision of banks it requires cooper
alton and in consideration of this fact
we desire to commend the bankers on
their hearty cooperation and assist
ance In endeavoring to make banking
conditions in the state of Idaho second
to none"
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-01-23

Another week of this
big price cutting on
the finest of clothes.
Another week of big
va ue s throughout
this go-ahead store.
Another week of the
most determined kind
of stock radiance.
Another week of big
selling in which we
are absolutely ignor-
ing cost, profit or the
actual value of the
goods.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-01-23

For any $50 or $3.50 Suit in the store. This
takes in our very finest Suits and Ovevrcoats.
The name of famous maker and famous
trade mark in each garment.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1916-09-07
FIND COPPER
NEAR HELENA
STRIKE Is CONSIDERED MOST I'M
PORTANT EVER MADE IN
HELENA'S HISTORY.

HELENA, Sept Gore, carrying
leaves of native copper as broad as a
mans hand as well as good values in
silver and lead, has been broken into
at depth of 60 feet in the shaft of
the LOBBY group in Grass valley, near
here, under the lease and bond to the
Cruz Consolidated Mining company
The strike is considered the most i'm.
portant ever made in the history OF
any Helena mining district, for if the
values continue, it foreshadows the
development of copper camp at
Helena. In addition to the native cop.
per. lunches of cobalite ore were also
found. Cobalite is said to be one of
the rarest and highest grades of cop
per known to the mining world. A
general sample of the ore taken a few
days ago before the copper strike
was made assayed $59.35 to the ton in
lead and silver.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1916-09-07
NATAL RANCHER
HANGS HIMSELF
ROBERT FISCHER, RESIDENT OF
MONTANA FOR rs YEARS, BE-
COMES DESPONDENT.
Loss OF STOCK CAUSE OF SUICIDE

Robert Fischer. rancher in the
Natal section, Tuesday afternoon
committed suicide by hanging himself
from a ladder in the granary on the
ranch operated by his brother.
Mr.. Fischer was born in Germany
about Al years ago coming to this
country and direct to Montana 25
years ago. For a number of years
he followed placer mining in the vi.
cinity of Helena and about six years
ago came to the Basin, locating in
the neighborhood of Moccasin. About
one year ago he joined his brother
Albert, in the purchase of some lands
owned by Gene Howe and William
Abel and since that time has engaged
in stock raising and ranching. AL
bert Fischer, brother of the deceased,
in discussing the death of his brother.
attributed same to despondency
brought about by the losses of stock
Mr.. Fischer is unmarried and is
survived by his brother Albert, who
was his ranching partner. and an
other brother residing at Joliet, Car
bon county. The body is now at
Creel's undertaking parlor. Funeral
arrangements will be made today.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1916-09-07
PROJECT WILL Be
COMP PLETED SOON
WlNNETT IRRIGATION COMPANY
MAKES AN IMPORTANT AN.
NOUNCEMENT.
IT WILL IRR|GATE $4,000 ACRES

An announcement was made by the
Winnett Irrigation company yesterday
that their project which covers 1900
acres of land in Buffalo and BOX Elder
creeks, northwest OF the town OF Win,
nett. will be completed this fall.
The completion OF this project will
be n mark in the development OF
eastern Fergus county. To the fore,
sight and enterprise of Walter j. Win.
nett belongs the credit for the under,
taking OF this project. About four
years ago. in spite of local discourage
|ments, construction OF the dams,
bitches and other workings was com.
menced. Since that time work has
progressed in an orderly manner and
the stockholders are now about to
realize the fruits of their labors. Dur.
ing this fouryear period. without is
suing bonds and without borrowing one
cent from any bank, this cooperative
company has constructed approximate
ly 55 miles OF ditch. constructed q
RESERVOIR utilizing War Horse lake,
which now contains 27,0OO acre feet
)of water, and secondary or storage
reservoir with capacity of $500
acre feet. The storage reservoir Is
known as the Hear reservoir. The
cost to date has been $3.50 per acre.
and it is anticipated the final cost
per acre of the completed project will
ibe less than VA per acre. This low
per acre cost is unusual and very re.
markable and may be attributed to
the able management of the company.
The water supply will come from
Ford and Buffalo creeks.
1t Is the plan of the 40 stockhold.
crs to ultimately irrigate 5000 acres,
J and this area subdivided into farm
units would provide for almost 200
families. 1t may be safely assumed
that completion of the Winnett OK.
tension of the Milwaukee railrond will
stimulate cultivation of these lands
At the present time some 1000 acres
are under cultivation and with the
positive water supply which is suf
| ficient to irrigate the entire project
next season unusual development will
surely follow.
Lewistown, Butte. Missoula, Great
Falls, BOzeman, Helena and some out
of the state people own the project
and the present officers are j. II
Atkins. president; j. w. Vogle, vice
president. h. II. HolmbOe, secretary
These men with j. Rudy Miller com.
prise the board of directors. !. M
Hobensack, John u. Ford. r. Won
'robel aud G N. Dnncc were former
officers and contributed materially td
the success of the undertaking N. G.
Hardy, a former well known travelling
man, formerly vice president of the
company, was also very active in the
execution of the work. A. Hogeland
present receiver of the U. s. land of
flee, was the first engineer and was
succeeded by J. p. Algie, once resi-
dent engineer of the Milwaukee at
Lewistown. who was in turn succeeded
by the present engineer, Fred w
Atkins.
This project will enjoy marked
distinction when completed inasmuch
as it will be absolutely free from
debt.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1916-09-07

definite for anyone to judge who
wishes to know the truth about it,
Immediately afterward he said:
81 am the candidate of party, but
am above all things else an Ameri-
can citizen. | neither seek the favor
nor fear the displeasuro of that small
alien element amongst us which puts
loyalty to any foreign power before
loyalty to the United States"
Regarding his Mexican policy the
president reiterated that the people
of Mexico were struggling "blindly
it may be--and as yet Intellectually"
to free themselves from alien inter
ing for things they conld never have
got in their own country" and that he
would do everything in his power to
prevent anyone standing in their way.
at is a hard doctrine" he said,
"Only for those who wish to get some
thing for themselves out of Mexico"
At another point the president said:
mistakes | have no doubt made In
this perpleXing business but not in
purpose or object" He declared at
another point
81 am more interested in the for
tunes of oppressed men and pitiful
women and children than in any prop
erty rights whatever"
At the outset of his references to
the legislative achievements of his
party the president enumerated the
laws placed on the statute books re
lating to business including tariff re
vision, antitrust laws, revision of the
banking and currency system, rural
credits. rehabilitation of the merchant
marine and creation of the federal
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1916-09-07
WILSON IS FORMALLY NOTIFIED

LONG BRANCH, N. j., Sept. q
President Wilson formally accepted
his denomination here this afternoon
with an address recounting the legis-
lative record of the democratic party
a vigorous defense of his Mexican pol
icy, his dealings with the European
belligerents and an outline of his
view OF Americas obligations for the
future.
With the members of the notifica
ton committee headed by Senator
James, grouped about him at Shadow
Lane, the summer White House, the
president declared the republican party
was "just the party that cannot meet
the new conditions Of new age" and
that the day Of Little Americanism
when methods of protection and in
dustrial nursing were the chief study
of our provincial statesmen" was past
and gone.
I'VE can no longer indulge our
traditional provincialism," said the
president. 1--WE are to play leading
part in the world drama, whether we
/ wish to or not. We shall lend, not
borrow; act for ourselves, not imi-
tate or follow; organize and initiate,
not peep about merely to see where
we may get in"
Speaking of his diplomatic negotia-
tions with the European belligerents
the president followed a declaration
that while property rights might be
vindicated by claims for damages, the
loss of life and the fundamental rights
of humanity never could be, with this
statement:
"The record is clear and consistent
throughout and stands distinct and
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1916-09-07
BALANCES IN DIFFERENT COUNTY
FUNDS As SHOWN ON AUGUST 81

County Treasurer Poland has filed
his report with the county clerk show
ing the balances in the various funds
August 81, 1916. and the monies re-
ceived during the month of August.
1t is as follows: General fund, ST.
226.6S; road fund, $2.26206; poor
fund, $5,397; bridge fund, $110.57; con-
tingent fund, $2.O7706; county sink
ing fund, $24.791.O2; institute fund,
$ll4.42; high school fund. $209.64 |;
high school sinking fund, $l9,994.50,
Monies received during the month, as
follows: Taxes, $1,400.98; licenses.
$1.125; county officers fees $2,252.26;
other sources, $2.360.36.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1916-09-07

troIo onO,,o oiociDn
"uyh,t nthor rartv h,. v,dor,.oo,
tho toeL ca wo,, or oxan,,,od =, o., T.,
te,l;ynntlv and aroroo,,no,,w,n ha
asked ..IVbat otber n,rt, has ,ttemnt.
ed II at alIq The rennh,ican leaders
annarcnt,v Know of M means ~ aa.
sistinp husiness h,t nrotectIon How
tn stimulate II and mt n mon a new
footinp of enerpv and entornriaa tbav
At the conclusion of his review of
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1916-09-07
man WANTED FOR ROBBERY HERE
TAKEN INTO CUSTODY YESTERDAY

Dick w. Cotton who has been want.
ed here for robbery for almost year
was yesterday taken into custody by
member of the sheriff's force. It is
charged that Cotton took some money
from the pocket OF man on the train
between Lewistown and Grass Range
The matter was reported to the sher
ifs office at that time and they have
been constantly on the lookout for
their man. Since the robbery was
committed Cotton has been practical.
ly all over the United States and in
that manner avoided apprehension.
This diligence on the part of the sher-
IFS force merits appreciation.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1916-09-07
RECORD BROKEN
BY bYENR0LLMENT 7
ATTENDANCE AT CITY AND HIGH
SCHOOLS PASSES WAY BE-
YOND FORMER YEARS.
BEST YEAR OF ALL IS EXPECTED

Very nearly l 200 children enrolled
in the city schools Tuesday, and
Superintendent Frankie states that by
Thanksgiving time he expects fully
200 more, providing places can be
found where their families may live
during the winter. The number that
enrolled yesterday is 100 more than
the highest tide last year and the
buildings are filled to capacity.
There was full days work accom-.
plished in the schools yesterday. The
teachers have all returned enthusiastic
about the work to be accomplished
this year and consequently the start
has been made with flying colors.
Rural Schools.
Many Of the country schools start
ed simultaneously with the city schools
yesterday for it is the aim that the
work done in the rural districts be
of one standard with their urban
neighbors.
Hich School.
The high school opened yesterday
morning with a record enrolment oi
2S5, and this number should easily
reach 300 within a few weeks. Prin
cipal Cummings is well satisfied with
the excellent start made and expects
the best year in the history of the
institution.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1916-09-07
RAY ON BOTH TICKETS.

Ray Bushnell of Roundup spent yes.
terday in the city. Mr.. Bushnell en-.
joys peculiar distinction. Since the
creation of Musselshell county he has
served as county surveyor and at the
recent primary election received the
nomination on both the republican
and democratic tickets. Originally
Mr.. Bushnell's name appeared on the
republican ticket but sufficient mum.
ber Of his democratic friends wrote
his name on their ticket to place him
in nomination. there being no demo.
cratic aspirants.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1916-09-07
NEW OIL COMPANY.

G. w. Rice, president of the Ameri-
can Oil company, and II. J. Dorer,
who will be the local representative
of that company, have opened an Of
flee at 102 West Main street. This
is Montana company which is operat-
ing in Wyoming. Mr.. Rice will leave
for the field this morning.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1916-09-07
Hindenburg Views the
Situation as Favorable

AMSTERDAM, Sept. 6.-(Via
London 11:45 a. m. IA telegram
received here from Berlin says
that In view of the forthcoming
convocation Of the reichstag
there was held yesterday a con.
ference between Chancellor Won
eethmann-H olIweg and the party
leaders. The chancellor declared
that Field Marshal Won linden
burg, chief Of the general staff,
and General Won Lunderdorf,
the field marshal's chief Of staff,
agreed that the military situa-
tion was favorable. It was said
there was no thought Of raising
the age limit Of liability for mill
try service. Confidence was ex-
pressed in the success Of the
new war loan.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1916-09-07
Montana Carries OF
Prizes at San Diego

d l LON, Sept. 6.-Frank
hazeIbaker, state fair commits
sioner, announced today that
Montana had won prizes at the
distr but on Of agricultural
awards at San Diego as follows:
Grand prize for agriculture,
grand prize for potatoes, grand
prize and gold medal 70 vege-
tables; nine silver medals for
all varieties OF peas, six gold and
three silver medals for all va
rieties of wheat, six gold medals
for barley two gold medals for
rye. iour gold medals ror all Va
rieties Of oats, one gold medal,
one silver madel for grasses and
forage crops, and one bronze
medal for corn.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1916-09-07
LAST ACT
DELAYED
Conference Report on
Revenue Bill Will Be
Ready on Friday.
ADJOURN SATURDAY

Plans of the Administration Leaders
to Adjourn Congress Tonight Were
Abandoned When the Conference
Committee on the Revenue Meas
urc Failed to A0roe-ln the Senate
a FiIibuster Has Developed Against
the Passage Of the Corrupt Prac-
tIces Act-various Senators Ciamor
Ter Consideration OF Minor Bills,
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1916-09-07
e, II BARRETT HERE,

e. II. Barrett. assistant general su.
perintendent of the Milwaukee, spent
last evening in Lewistown. and ex-
poets to leave this morning for his
headquarters in Butte. Yesterday. In
company with Superintendent Whit
ing, he visited Roy and Hilger and
other points along the northern Mon.
tana division.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1916-09-07
NEW GROCERY STORE.

John W. Arthur, a brother.in-law Of
T.. G. Sweitzer, will manage the new
Arthur's grocery which opens today
in the Diamond block. Mr.. Arthur
was formerly connected with the
Power Mercantile company of this
city and since severing his cOnnec-
tions with that concern has been en-.
gagged in the grocery business in Kalis.
pell.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1916-09-07
MAXWELL REPRESENTATIVES,.

c. D. Fintze1, district sales manager.
and A. e. Roderick, factory service
representative, OF the Maxell Automo.
bile company, are in the city calling
on their local agents, the Hagen Motor
company.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1916-09-07
WOMEN
VOTERS
What Must Be Done to
Win Fight For Nation
al Equal Suffrage.
TALK BY MRS. BROWN

New York Lady Declares II the suf.
fra0ists Are to Win Their Fiaht for
Votes for Women in This Country,
Both the Federal and State Cam.
paign Must Continue unabated in
Accordance With the Present Pol
Icy Of National American Woman
Suffrage Association-Plan Opposed
by Miss Clay and Mrs. Harper.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1916-09-07
THE ADDRESS.

The formal program incident to La
bor day was carried out on Main
street, between Third and Fourth ave-
nues, Monday, beginning right after
the parade. Before the noon hour,
the weather had become quite threat
ening and the speakers shortened their
addresses somewhat. The first speak
er was Attorney Edgar J. Baker of
Lewistown, who was introduced by
w. E. Purnett, chairman of the gen.
time to briefly outlining the develop
ment of the union idea and it's effect
In bettering the conditions of labor
throughout the world. Unionism, he
declared benefited the employer and
the employe alike.
Mr. Baker introduced as the speaker
of the day, Hon. j. M. Kennedy of
Billings, who declared that the unions
were of benefit to any community, not
only for their effect in bringing labor
up to a higher standard and ushering
in better working and living conditions
but in their general effect upon the
life and business of the community.
The unions should be encouraged and
nolpeu ny lHe puSiHeSS INTERESTS, lOi
the benefits would continue to be dis
tributed among both. Mr.. Kennedy
paid a fine tribute to the dignity of
labor.
Mr.. Baker then introduced Hon. B.
C. White. who spoke for the farmers
saying they were greatly pleased with
the development of the unions and
hoped for their continued growth and
prosperity. Mr.. White described con
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1916-09-07
PARADE PROVES
A BIC FEATURE
CARPENTERS WIN FIRST PRIZE
AND PRINTERS CARRY OFF
SECOND HONORS.
SPECTATORS CROWD THE STREETS

The weather conditions, while not
Labor day parade Monday morning.
The skies were overcast and rather
cold wind was blowing, but once the
long column was in motion the march.
ers enjoyed the crisp weather. And
the parade was all the committee in
charge had promised, too. The va
rious organizations were all uniformed
and as whole presented a very fine
appearance. The procession was close
to mile long and on Main street,
through the whole of the business dis.
trict, the sidewalks were lined with
interested spectators.
The Prize Winners.
The first prize of $50 for the best
turnout and appearance of any union
was captured by the carpenters, while
the printers union took second prize.
The carpenters had beautiful float,
a house, part log and part bungalow.
On the porch charming young lady
was seated. Had there been prize
for floats, the bartenders would sure
ly have won it. Their float was beau
l11ul COACCHtlOu, MOSJ al AtAoIASC1iIy
worked out and was admired by every.
one.
The hod carriers had a novel float
that attracted much attention and the
printers had very beautifully deco.
rated auto.
With Harry Wieringa as marshal
and George Foley and Fred Munger
as aides, the parade moved from First
avenue onto Main street at 10 o'clock.
1t was headed by platoon OF police
with the officers of the Trades &
Labor council and speakers, followed
by the carpenters, who made splen.
did showing, their float following. The
plumbers came next, each one carry
ing a nickled rod. Then came the
printers, attired in red and white caps,
red neckties and blue shirts and white
trousers, with colored umbrellas. J. A.
Gilluly Of the Argus, and Congressman
Tom Stout, of the Democrat News, led
the printers and allied trades. The
Lewistown band came next, followed
by the bartenders with their beauti.
full float. Then came the painters,
the brewery workers, BARRIERS, cooks
and walters, hod carriers and cleo
tricians.
Second Division.
The second division was headed by
the B. p. o. Z. trumpet corps, repre-.
sentatives of the X. of p lodge, the
laundry workers, the blacksmiths, who
had little band of their own, brick.
layers and plasterers, commercial
travellers, railroad men, miners and a
long line of autos.
| The line of march was long one
extending from First avenue to the
court house and out on Seventh ave
nue. to Broadway. with swing to
Eighth avenue; thence over to Jan
eaux and back to Seventh avenue and
onto Main street, where the line coun
lter-marched to First avenue.