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The Glasgow courier., 1916-06-09
Bills Introduced in Congress
to Stop Settling on State Land

connection with the patenting of the
state lands. Under the various
grants to the state by the govern
ment, it has been necessary to select
lieu lands, the aggregate of these
now being 6O1,O 900 acres. The Hell
ena papers state that while the law
is perfectly plain on the subject, new
ertheless representatives in congress
of the land grant states have deter
mined that to make the situation per-
fectly clear it would be we'll to have
additional legislation. In consequence
two bills heve been introduced, one in
the senate and one in the house. They
are identical and provide in substance
that the title of the state to the lieu
lands attaches at the time of selection
by the commonwealth. Senator N.Y.
ers is working earnestly to have the
bill pass in the senate. Both bills
have been reported favorably from
the committees, and an effort is be-
ing made to have either one of the
two bills become law.
The Glasgow courier., 1916-06-09
CHINAMAN COMMITS
SUICIDE ON TRAIN
Oriental Being Deported Strangles
Himself in Berth.

Oriental Being Deported Strangles
Himself in Berth.
Strangling himself with his hand
kerchief while lying in his berth on
Great Northern train No. /, Monday
morning, Sam Sing, Chinaman, be-
ing deportet. took his pwn life.
With two other Chinese and one
Filipino, Sing was being taken from
Matteawan State Hospital in New
York, being mentally unfit. They were
in charge of DR.. George A. Sharp of
the New York State Hospital, Dr.
Walter King Of Gowanda State Hos
pital, and Leon Feldman, Interpreter
and transportation agent.
According to DR.. Sharp, Sing had
risen for a drink Of water early in
the morning, and when called for
breakfast half hour later, they found
him dead. The train was between
Williston and Culbertson when the dis
covery was made, and Coroner Peter
son at Glasgow was telegraphed to
meet the train and take charge of
the body.
1t was very apparent that death
was due to strangulation and that Sing
had died by his own hand, and after
hearing the evidence of those in the
car, the Coroner decided that no in
quest was necessary and the funeral
took place the same day.
So far as could be learned the dead
Chinaman had no relatives, and his
fortune totaled $40, which went
towards paying the funeral expenses
The Glasgow courier., 1916-06-09

OF vital interest to the hundreds
of people who filed on the state land
in northern Valley and Sheridan coun-
ties short time ago, is the announce
ment made recently in the Helena
papers that bills were now pending
in congress to remedy any defect in
the law, whereby these settlers could
gain a right to the land.
If the states selections are invalid,
and the entries are allowed, it will
mean much to Valley and Sheridan
counties. The state lands are among
the best in this section, and if the
settlers are allowed to go upon it,
hundreds of valuable farms will be
added to the value of property in the
counties. However the state is 60
ing to fight to hold the land and is
endeavoring to get legislation passed
to give them clear title.
Secretary of State A. NJ. Anderson
and member of the state land board
made trip to Washington recently in
The Glasgow courier., 1916-06-09
LOCALS DEFEAT
CULbERTSON
One Sided Game Results in Glas-
=. gov Victory by ID to 3.
HEAVY HITTING AFEATURE
Locals Get Twelve Safe Blows. Spauld.
ing in Good Form, Tanning Seven
teen. James, Culbertson Star.

But few years ago, the very me,i-
tion of ball team from Culbertson
was enough to cast 2 shadow of gloom
over the rosy hopes Of victory Of any
Glasgow base ball fan, but the team
that represented the town from down
the line in the game here Sunday
proved "easy rickings" for the local
nine.
To the disappointment of no small
number Of fans, Ike Slette, the cid
standby Of the Culbertson team did
not pitch, but Hustead, imported from
Sidney for the occasion, served them
over the plate to the liking of the
Glasgow batters. He displayed rare
judgment at times when he allowed
the batter to get base on balls, for
in all probability, the ball would have
been smitten, and the tired fielders
would have been exhausted.
Seventeen strikeouts was Spauld-
ing's record for the afternoons work
and never was the big fellow forced
to exert himself. And besides pitch
ing a masterful game, "Jawn" man.
aged to connect for a double and a
| single.
Several changes were noted in the
lineup of the local team, Thrasher
holding down the initial sack and Bar
dill taking Thomas place on second.
Both showed up good in their posi-
tions and a double play, Thrasher to
Movold to Thrasher pulled the locals
out of hole mad prevented several
scores. AL Herstrom cavorted in the
right garden and his only chance, a
short Texas Lacquer took bad bound
and went through his pins. Lefty
Reynolds was put in center field, ow-
ing to Bretzke's temporary lameness,
and "Ole Reliable" Chef Grace was
IN his old place in left.
Glasgow scored in the opening in
ming and in the second Culbertson shot
two tallys across the plate, putting
them in the lead In the third, how
ever, Glasgow piled up four scores
and Culbertson did not tally again
until the sixth while the locals added
three in the seventh and six in the
eighth.
James was the hitting star for Gull
bertson, getting a single and a double,
| His thrOWinp however was not IN
to form and the locals pilfered bases
whenever they had the notion, while
The Glasgow courier., 1916-06-09
MEAT NOW ADMITTED
UNDER PARCEL POST
New Ruling of Postoffice Win Benefit
Hunters in Shipping Game.

New Ruling of Postoffice Will Benefit
Hunters in Shipping Game.
Meat and meat products are admit
ted to the parcels post service by an
order received at the local postoffice
recently. Heretofore these commo-
dities were denied the use of the SER
vice. The new regulation only re-
quires that the department of agri-
culture rules be complied with by
shippers and asks the postal officials
not to accept meat in any form which
in t]/, ordinary course of the pro-
gress of mail would spoil in transit.
This feature of the parcels post
will be a great aid to hunters and
sportsmen, in the estimation of local
huntsmen. The new provision may
call for some state action, asking CO.
operation between the Office Of the
game warden and the postoffice au-
thorities to prevent violation of the
provision of the Montana law, which
prohibits shipping game killed in
Montana out of the state without spe-
cial permits, however.
The amendment to the parcels post
act which permits the shipping of
meat is as follows:
Fresh, salted, dried, smoked or
cured meats and other meat products
may be admitted to the mails and may
be transported regardless of distance,
from one state or territory or the Dis
trict of Columbia to another state or
territory, provided the regulations
promulgated Hereunder by the de-
partment of agriculture have been
complied with. Provided, however,
that fresh meats in any form shall be
accepted for mailing only to post
Offices to which in the ordinary course
of mail it can be sent without spelling.
A. S. Burleson,
Postmaster General" !"
The Glasgow courier., 1916-06-09

in and work on the structures is be-
ing pushed with all possible speed to
have the mill ready for operation on
schedule time. a.,
Saturday Mr.. R. S. Dunnell came
here in response to telegram from
S. c. Moore, secretary of the Com
mercial Club, to confer with j. L.
Turrell of the engineering department
of the Great Northern, in regard to
running the spur track from the right
of way to the mill. The plans were
gone over and definite arrangements
made for the construction Of track.
The Glasgow courier., 1916-06-09
TRYING NORVAL CASE

The case against Jack Norval, for
the shooting Of Charley Martin last
fall is now being tried at Glendive
The trial commenced Tuesday and
among the local people who were sub
poenaed as witnesses were E. D. Cole
man, DR.. A. N. Smith, L. V. Lock-
wood, A. A. kritchever, Mrs. WAL
dunn and Charles Tanner of Hi :sdale.
DR.. Smith returned this morning from
Glendive and states that the testi-
mony was all in last night and the
case is now in tn hands of the
jury. ...
The Glasgow courier., 1916-06-09

line of industry. The special train
on which they we're travelling is COM
posed of four standard sleeping cars,
two full compartment sleeping cars,
one open parlor car, one parlor OBJ
servation car, two dinning cars, one
railroad private car and one baggage
car. The tour is being made through
the states of North Dakota and Mon
tana and will cover 2,265 miles. The
party expect to make 46 stops en-
route, spending seven days on the
road.
The Glasgow courier., 1916-06-09

of Is. Two brothers, David and John
Walker were at the hospital when
death came.
For many years Mr.. Walker had
been in the restaurant business in the
city, first having a place on Front
street and then later opening the City
Cafe. His failing health, however,
caused his retirement from the busi-
ness and for the last three years he
has been living on his farm near the
city.
The family have the sympathy Of
the entire community in their be-
reavement.
The Glasgow courier., 1916-06-09
ENGINE PLUNGES INTO RIVER

The Great Northern passenger en-.
gine, pulling train No. was derailec
and fell into the kootenai river nea,
katka, Idaho, Saturday. The engin-
eer H. A. McGinn and Fireman E
Dempsey, both Of Hillyard, Wash.
were killed. The train remained on
the track
The engine ran into rock slide 70
feet long and then disappeared in the
flood waters of the river. Two mail
clerks were bruised but none of the
passengers were injured. The bag
gage car and mail car left the track
but did not turn over or fall into
he river.
The Glasgow courier., 1916-06-09
Continued on page 12)
HAVRE TEACHER DIES

Miss Bessie Mackenzie, one of
Havre's most beloved young women,
died at her home in that city Mon
day morning, after a brief illness,
due to rheumatic fever. She had
been the preceptoress of the Devlin
school for several years. Her death
will be big loss to the community
as her interests extended in many
noble directions. The funeral was
held on Tuesday afternoon, Rev. L.
J. Christler officiating. Burial will
be made at her old home in Wabasha,
MINI. ~
The Glasgow courier., 1916-06-09
AUTO KILLS POPLAR BOY

The eight year old son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Boyce of Poplar was killed in
an auto accident last Saturday morn
ing, being struck and run over by a
car driven by Mrs. Joe Bauer, says
the Brockton Bulletin. It seems that
the boy was running across the street
and either became confused and
stopped or stumbled and fell as the
car approached. He was struck by
the front wheels, and the rear wheels
passed over his body, killing him in
stantly. Eyewitnesses claim that it
was purely accidental.
The Glasgow courier., 1916-06-09

the Progressive or Republican con-
ventions to date, but there is pos
sibility that there will be a united
party at the polls. Col. Roosevelt has
expressed his willingness to appear
at the Republican convention if the
delegates desire his presence and de-
clared that he hoped that both the Re-
publicans and Progressives would
nominate a man who will place this
The Glasgow courier., 1916-06-09
CITY WELCOMES
TRADE TOURISTS
Minneapolis Business Men Shown
Resources During Visit Here.
GIVEN AUTOMOBILE RIDE
Visitors See Bench and Irrigated Lands
Surrounding City. Concert by
Rossiter's Band Enjoyed.

Ninety seven representative busi-
ness men of Minneapolis, on their
fifth annual trade tour through the
northwestern states were given roy
al welcome when they arrived in the
city Wednesday afternoon.
Under the direction of the Com
mercial Club, large number of To-
cal business men and citizens met the
special, and entertained the visitors
during their visit of an hour and a
half in the city. Rossiter's Military
band of eighteen pieces accompanied
the excursionists and helped enliven
the occasion.
An address of welcome was deliver
ed by Judge L. P. Evans in behalf of
the citizens. The resorces of this
vast agricultural empire and the thrift
and progressiveness of its people were
the main topics of his talk, and the
strides Glagow, "The Golden City"
had made ince its beginning as small
prairie town to the commanding po-
sition it now holds as the CONNER
cial metropolis of northeastern Mon
tana were pointed out.
For the visitors, Asher Howard
responded to the address of Judge
Evans, extending the thanks Of every
member of the party for the recep-
ton accorded them. They had moth
ing but praise, said Mr.. Howard, for
the spirit of progress and air of hos
pitality that they encountered on ev-
cry hand. He explained the mission
of the tour, stating that it's prime OBJ
ject was to bring the markets of
the northwest and the northwest and
the Twin Cities into closer touch The
growth of this great inland empire
from the unbroken prairie to "The
Land of Plenty" during the last de-
cade has turned the eyes of the ma
ton on this section and the next few
years will witness even more remark
able changes.
Members of the party We're then
taken for an automobile ride through
the agricultural sections surrounding
the city. The route taken showed
the visitors some of the finest farms
on the north bench and the irrigated
lands south and west of the city.
There was not one, who seeing this
part of the country for the first time,
but expressed surprise at the crops
that were raised here. They were
shown green fields of alfalfa without
irrigation on the bench and then that
grown with irrigation.
The entertainment provided during
their stay of an hour and half and
the spirit of hospitality manifested by
the people of the city called forth
many complimentary remarks from
the tourists. They were unanimous
in stating that the reception accord
ed them at Glasgow was the best they
had met with since leaving Mime
apolis, and the enterprise shown by
the citizens reflected the spirit of the
city.
There were ninety seven of the Mill
City's leading business men on the
train, representing practically every
The Glasgow courier., 1916-06-09

Charles E. Hughes, Justice of the
Supreme Court seems to be the favor
ite in the race for the Republican NOM
ination for President. Nothing of
Importance has been done in either
The Glasgow courier., 1916-06-09
NEW MILL GOING Up

Material is arriving daily for the
construction of Glasgow's new 800
barrel -four mill, being erected at the
west end Of Front street. The foun-
dation for the buildings has been put
The Glasgow courier., 1916-06-09

To verify the claims of the diff
ferent candidates there would have
to be 1909 delegates in the convention
while the number, of delegxtes with
votes in the gathering is only, 985.
The Glasgow courier., 1916-06-09
CIRCUS COMING JULY 9Th

Gollmar Bros. circus will exhibit in
the city on Thursday, July 9Th. This
company has added many new acts
and attractions to their outfit and will
he we'll worth going to see.
The Glasgow courier., 1916-06-09
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank our many friends
for the kindness shown and sympathy
extended US in our recent bereave-
ment of husband and father.
Mrs. S. R. Walker and Family.
The Glasgow courier., 1916-06-09

St. Matthews Episcopal church on
Whit-Sunday. Morning prayer at II
q. m. All are invited to attend.
The Glasgow courier., 1916-06-09
Special to The Courier:
Chicago-Nomination of

candidates for president in
Republican convention be-
gins. Gov. Whitman of
New York, nominates JUS
tice Hughes; Nicholas Muir
ray Butler names Elihu
Root; Gov. Willis of Ohio,
nominates Theodore Bur-
ton.
American Press Assn.
2:45 P. NJ.
The Glasgow courier., 1916-06-09
HUGHES THE FAVORITE AT
REPUBLICAN, CONVENTION
Supreme Court Justice Conceded Largest Number of
Votes First Ballot. Roosevelt Urges
Party Unity.

nation where it belongs by making
it true to itself and true to all man.
kind"
The Glasgow courier., 1916-06-09

Pre- Nomination Claims of G.. O. P.
Ballot
Following are the number of votes
claimed by the managers of the diff
ferent candidates on the first ballot
in the Republican national conven-
lion:
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-25
SOCIETY WOMAN WHO
ACTED in MOVIES DIES
Mrs. Isobel Ritchie Miller Nor
ris Succumbs to Nervous
Breakdown

Mrs Gsobel Ritchie Miller Marris. Main
Line society woman who caused a sensa-
ton two years ago by becoming mov-
ing-picture actress. and who gained a
wide reputation through cleverness in en-
acting a role in "The College Widow died
yesterday in the Bryn Mawr Hospital
Death was caused by nervous break
down from overwork
She was the wife Of stephen Morris
formerly a prominent broker of this city.
Mr.. Morris met with financial reyerses
in 1914. and in the summer Mrs. Morris
went on the movie stage Her friends
were startled, but later their surprise was
changed to admiration when she made
huge success OF it. She took part in sew
eral productions hut the one in which she
was best known is The College widow
This was rehearsed and enacted at Ilay-
erford College and in front of the Norris
home at Bryn Mawr
To the movie" fans and to flmdom
she was known AS Edith Rtchie. About
six months ago she gave up acting and had
since held a sCretarial uositon with n
movie company. She had been III since the
death of her mother Mrs. n. Leeds Miller.
which occurred January >.
Her husband and daughter Miss Elsie
Miller Morris. survive Mrs Morris She
was a niece Of Mrs.. Clement \. GrisCom.
For many years her mother conducted the
College Tea Room at Bryn Mawr. which
was largely ratrOnzed by society.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-25
BLAST WRECKS P. & R.
VAULT; SIX HURT
Bookkeeper Hurled Long Dis
tance by Explosion
of Gas

A terrific explosion OF accumulated gas
In a huge steel vault in the office of the
Philadelphia and Reading freight station,
at Front and Noble strets, today serl01is!''
injured one man and slightly burned
five others. All of the windows in tAe
building were shattered.
Thomas w. Armstrong, 80 years old,
331l North 1th street employed as a
bookkeeper in the freight office, was
hurled 80 feet across the room against
heavy swivel chair. The chair was de-
molished and Armstrong sustained serious
Injuries TO his back. The hair was
burned completely from his head by the
tongue of flame which leaped from the
door of the vault following the explosion.
Five other employees in the office were
thrown TO the floor and their hair and
eyebrows were singed
Armstrong arrived at the office at T.2O
this morning to prepare the place for the
days work. The office is ON the second
floor of the building and the big vault is
located in the rear of the room.
Armstrong swung open the heavy steel
door of the vault and lit a match so that
he could locate ledgers, waybills, etc The
lighting of the match was followed by an
explosion which rocked the building. Two
large tables, weighing rs pounds each,
were hurled 35 feet against wall and
badly smashed. Other furniture in the
room was overturned and sent scurrying
about the place.
Armstrong was taken to the Roosevelt
Hospital. where physicians say his cond-
ton is serious In addition to the injuries
to his back he suffered severe burns of
the face and hands.
1t has been the custom to leave lighted
gas jet in the vault, and IL is supposed
that this was blown out, causing the vault
to fill with gas.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-25
NEGRO, WHO WOULD
NOT BE UPLIFTED, HELD AS THIEF
1S SYear-Od Youth Incidentally Deals Rude Shock to
Probation officers Belief He Could Be
reformed if Given Chance

Instead of that he became more daring
Finally he became intolerable and was
discharged
Then, according TO the police, the negro
determined to have revenge upon the
woman who had proved TO be such good
Samaritan He entered her home and
stole the relics and other things, which
she greatly priced. in order that the theft
would worry her
His capture ended his plans of revenge
abruptly. When he faced Magistrate Pen
mock Moulton professed to be repentant
and said he would pay Mrs. Turner So n
week until the booty he stole was paid for
II given another chance. Mrs Turner re-
fused to withdraw the charge against him
and he was held without bail for court.
Moulton fell into the tolls of the police
several months ago. when he was arrested
on the charge Of stealing articles from
Walnut street book store.
Mrs. Moulton in her work as proba-
ton officer frequently told those with
whom she came i'm contact that some
boy criminals should be given another
chance The case of the thief was
brought to her notice, and In order to
practice what she preached the woman
gave him a position in her home as
butler after bringing about his discharge
in the larceny case.
The negro was apparently very CRATE
ful at the time and declared that all he
wanted was a chance.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-25
90 DIE, SOME AMERICANS,
IN ATTACKS ON SHIPS
Continued from Page One


upon the Sussex late at night. the wounded
were first transferred TO the rescue ship
The Maria Therese then sent over boats
TO take off the channel boats passengers
In addition to the boat that had been
blown away. several other of the Sus-
sexs lifeboats forward were splintered
by the explosion and the SusseXs crew
feared they might sink.
The Sussex appeared in no danger of
sinking when passengers abandoned her
and her crew expressed confidence that
she would make port without difficulty.
Another boat approached in the darkness,
while the transfer of passengers was he
ing made and offered to convoy the dam
aged steamer into port. The Sussex
chugged along slowly. with the escorting
steamship only a few rods astern, as the
Maria Therese turned into Boulogne.
Wounded passengers were hurried to the
care of physicians and surgeons on their
arrival here. The others hurried out for
breakfast. scattering before an accurate
list OF the survivors could be obtained. II
Is possible that persons first reported
missing may be found later TO be among
the saved.
Most of the survivors were leaving Bou-
Iogne on early trains this afternoon for
Paris or cities in southern France. The
French authorities were waving some OF
the more rigid formalities in the way Of
examination of personal effects
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-25

The case of James Moulton, an ts-year-
old negro who refuses to be uplifted, pre-
sents rare study for social workers
Instead of being grateful to his bene-
factress, Mrs Adelaide Turner, who took
him with the stain of crime upon him and
gave him an opportunity to follow the
straight path. he robbed her home at 16
Mcpherson street. the police say, and
took keen delight in destroying the things
which the woman dearly priced.
In fact, Moulton showed that he was
an iconoclast of the extreme type. He
mutiated prize pipes. which had been
won by her sons at college, stole "A broad
sword. which had seen service in the
Revolution n number of nuggets, an army
revolver of Colonial days and several
other relics which had been handed down
to the family by its ancestors.
II was brought out today at a hearing
before Mag strRte Penn ok thpt MbuttOa
showed utter contempt for those who
helped him He wlrt tNa bast ncCktias VI
the sons of his benefactress, smoked their
cigars ana spread himself feast OF the
choicest danties in the house whenever he
so desired. He wandered around the
house at will and If he liked the pattern
of a new shirt he wore H. lie also wore
their shoes and other things, as his fancy
dictated
Mrs. Turner who is a probation officer
believed that II Moulton was given the
freedom of the house he would improve.