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Cut Bank pioneer press. [volume] (Cut Bank, Mont.) 1909-current, 1917-04-13

mission was appointed simply in an
advisory way to point out what the
tax situation really is in Montana,
and to suggest some plan or system
of equalization by which a uniform
assessment can be arrived at cover
ing all species of property.
"a regular system of classification
should be adopted, and an effort
made to see that the same classes of
property should be treated alike all
over the state. 1t is possible that
some classes may be found to have
entirely escaped taxation heretofore.
Is a Big Work.
"It is a large task, for Montana is
an empire in extent. She has an
area one-third larger than the New
England states with New York add
ed, and larger than the combined
areas of Ohio, Indiana and Illinois.
She has $4,000, 900 acres of land.
Her development along all lines has
beer marvellous in recent years, and
her wealth producing power has
grown by leaps and bounds, and the
prosperity she is now enjoying is I'M
precedented.
"Surely under a proper system of
valuation and assessment, Montana
should have no difficulty in provid-
ing for the support of her state gov
eminent and for the proper care
of her educational and other in
situations. I realize that in a
young and rapidly developing state
like ours where broad foundations
Cut Bank pioneer press. [volume] (Cut Bank, Mont.) 1909-current, 1917-04-13
HE NEARLY ENLISTED
IN THE WRONG ARMY

Recruiting in Butte has been slow
work and the officer in charge of the
recruiting station smacked his Ii S
when a burly young Irishman, who
gave the name of James Casey,
strolled into the recruiting station
in the courthouse. The officer
looked him over, up and down, and
decided he would be a fine specimen
to mold into a top sergeant.
Want to go in?" asked the officer.
Sure, and ] want a certificate -
Casey replied.
The officer felt Casey's chest, Ii t.
ened to his heart beats and asked
several questions.
Strip" commanded the offit IT.
Casey looked funny for a while
and then took off his clothes.
Jump over that BAR he was or
dered.
Casey jumped.
run around the room nine times
to try your wind"
Casey ran.
"Lie down on the floor and roll
over four times was the order.
Casey rolled .
OIduu up graz LudL pdT anu uduS
by your knees was the order.
81 be id if I will, I'll stay
single first"
"Single?" asked the officer.
"Sure, it's a marriage license II,
be after having"
"You belong in that room owe
there the officer said with a smile
and pointed to the office of Otis Lee,
clerk of the district court.
Cut Bank pioneer press. [volume] (Cut Bank, Mont.) 1909-current, 1917-04-13
CHARLES n. LEONARD WRITES OF THE
BIG WORK OF STATE TAX COMMISSION

should be laid for all public institu-
tions, a large express is incurred,
larger proportionately than lis re-
quired in later years. But I think
Montana has the wealth which, If
evenly and equitably assessed, should
be adequate for all her needs.
But whatever system is devised,
it must be fair to all, and each in
dustry, each corporation and each
individual should bear his proper
share. That is the policy of the law,
and it is right.
''The commission, I am satisfied,
will want to make the largest inquiry
possible so as to inform itself fully
on all questions involved, and will
want to counsel, not only with the
state board of equalization, but with
county assessors, officers of corpora
lions and all other persons who are
in a position to assist it in getting
data for it's work.
May Employ Experts.
"It is provided in the bill that ex-
experts on tax matters can be en-
ployed if necessary, and the board
will probably consider at an early
date what help in this direction it
will require.
1.-THE members of the commission
will feel justified, l am sure, in CIV
ing their time and attention to this
important work, if their efforts VIII
prove to be of assistance to the legis-
lature in arriving at a satisfactory
solution of the tax question"
Cut Bank pioneer press. [volume] (Cut Bank, Mont.) 1909-current, 1917-04-13
MAKES
BOW In CONGRESS
APPEARANCE OF CONGRESSWO-
MAN OCCASION FOR AN
OVATION.
Voted With Republicans on Organiza-
ton, and Against the Resolution
Declaring State of War Existing
With Germany; Talks to Suffrag-
lists.

The Honorable Jeanette Rankin
is sitting in the house of representa-
tives as the congresswoman from
Montana. Her advent in Washington
attracted much attention. Her big
day started with a breakfast given
in her honor by the American Woman
Suffrage association, followed by a
reception at association headquarters
where the first woman in the suf-
frage movement greeted prominent
workers in the suffrage cause from
all over the nation. She made her
first public address to the suffrag-
cites, and the impression that b
created was very favorable.
Members Welcome Her.
Representative Evans escorted her
into the house of representatives.
Her appearance was the signal for an
ovation, and she was compelled to
rise and bow her acknowledgements
to the plaudits of her fellow members
whose reception was NOSE cordial. On
first roll call, she was designated by
the reading clerk as "Miss Rankin"
and this will constitute good congress
sional form when addressing her in
the house. It is recorded that she
blushed when she answered to her
name.
Miss Rankin voted with the repub-
licans.
Meets Uncle Joe.
At times Miss Rankin had her
mind distracted from the humdrum
proceedings of the house as member
after member came up to be present
ed and pay his respects or offer his
congratulations. In the throng came
Uncle Joe Cannon. A gallant by ma
ture, Uncle Joe said to Miss Rankin,
after extending her a warm welcome:
eff you are looking for a grandfather,
you might adopt me-" Miss Rankin
thanked Uncle Joe for his friendly
interest, and promised to take his
offer under a~dvisement." Then came
Representative Mann, republican
leader, who told Miss Rankin she had
exhibited her poise and good judg-
ment' when she had voted for him
(Mann) for speaker. Having a sense
of humor, Miss RI akin gave Mr..
Mann further assurance of her rap b
licanism, and he p ssed on, smiling.
Her first vote was on the resolu-
ton declaring a state of war with
Germany. With apparent emotion
she voted against the resolution.
Cut Bank pioneer press. [volume] (Cut Bank, Mont.) 1909-current, 1917-04-13

actually worked long enough to be
elected delegate of the Cooks and
Walters union. 1t was at a time
when the lunch counter was the place
de luxe to eat, where the high and
the low foregathered three times a
day for defreshment and divertise-
ment.
He then cast about for some plan
to aggrandize his organization. He
decided to put the Cooks and Wait
ers' union into municipal politics.
Picked Davey for Mayor.
At that time William Davey was
the owner of the old Chequamegan,
one of the most popular restaurants
in Butte. Davey had made consid-
cradle money in his establishment.
He was popular with all classes. Rey-
nolds was his friend. He decided
that the way to entrench the Cooks
and Walters union was to elect Da-
vey mayor.
1t was necessary to get control of
the democratic organization in order
to bring about the nomination of Da-
vey. This he did by electing every
member of the Cooks and Walters
union a delegate to the democratic
convention.
The convention was made I'D of
about 500 delegates. Reynolds went
into the convention with the votes of
200 delegates, every one a member
of the Cooks and Walters union.
When the proper time came Rey-
nolds made the speech which put
Davey's name before the convention.
He made an eloquent appeal, and
won the place for his candidate with
ease.
A Unique Canvass.
Then the walters began their cam
paign. Under the instructions of
Reynolds they canvassed every man
they served, and always with the
dessert, when the listener, his appe-
tite satisfied, would ne in a mood to
listen. Davey won the election in a
canter. The Cooks and Walters
union was in control of the munich
pal machinery of the city of Butte.
Mayor Davey remembered his
friends. Reynolds was made chief of
police. Billie Wayne, another wait
or, was appointed police court clerk.
Other members of the Cooks and
Walters union were given fat places.
Affected Many Cities.
The election of Davey had a far
reaching effect. Billie Wynne after
wards went to Salt Lake City, where
Cut Bank pioneer press. [volume] (Cut Bank, Mont.) 1909-current, 1917-04-13

took this means of entering the naval
academy at Annapolis.
Since the enactment of the law
making it possible for 100 men ev-
cry year to be admitted to the naval
academy at Annapolis. more high
grade young men than aver have en-
tered the service. While some of
these men do not reach the goal of
their ambition the great majority are
none the less contented because the
same work which would prepare
them to enter the academy puts them
in line for billets as petty officers.
Cut Bank pioneer press. [volume] (Cut Bank, Mont.) 1909-current, 1917-04-13
Montana Inspired Foss

Sam Walter Foss, the New England poet, was one of the
verse makers of his generation whose work will live, and ever
since his death a few years ago, the demand for his books of
poems has steadily increased.
Ten years ago Foss visited Montana and was deeply i'm
pressed with the beauty of its scenery and the wonderful future
that he could see for the state. While in Helena, inspired by
the view OF mountains and plains from the capitol, he wrote
the following verses:
MONTANA.
Montana, the empire of vastness,
The mistress of mountain and plain,
From the heights of thy sky-piercing fastness,
From thy prairies that roll like the main;-
From thy prairies that heave like the ocean,
From thy mountains shall blow unconfined
The breath OF new power and devotion,
And a new blast OF hope from mankind.
Montana, so realm-lke thy regions,
And so loud and SO kindly thy call,
That the ages may pour forth their legions,
And thy spaces make room for them all.
Be strong for the greatness before thee,
III imperial breadth of thy fate;
Through the strength of thy sons who adore thee,
10 the summit of greatness, be great.
Montana, the magic of morning,
The sun-burst of dawn with its beams,
Gid the robe of thy maid-ike adjoining
That is woven of hopes and OF dreams
OF hopes and of dreams of new races,
The jewellers by river and glen,
That shall gladden. your desolate places
And match all your mountains with men.
Your mines with their wealth for the nations,
Your largess of fruits and of grains
Shall feed the unborn generations
That shall people your peaks and your plains;
They will come with the might of their millions,
They will come like the surge of the sea
Make ready your gorgeous paviions.
To welcome these millions to be.
Lands painting viii pains and with phhes,
Lands heavy with sighs and with groans
Shall build in your valleys new cities
Forever unburdened by thrones.
From thy prairies that heave like the ocean,
From thy mountains shall blow unconfned
The breath of new power and devotion,
And a new blast of hope for mankind.
Cut Bank pioneer press. [volume] (Cut Bank, Mont.) 1909-current, 1917-04-13

The story of James M. Reynolds of
Boulder Hot Springs, who rose from
a waiter to the political boss of
Butte, and which had it's effect in
many distant centers, is of more
tina passing interest, and exempli-
flies what a man may do if he has the
brain to plan, and the dynamic en-
ergy to organize and execute his de-
signs.
When Reynolds arrived in Butte,
a good many years ago, he looked
about for a soft place upon which to
light, and which might develop into
something worth while.
He went to work as a waiter, and
Cut Bank pioneer press. [volume] (Cut Bank, Mont.) 1909-current, 1917-04-13

when it comes to taking up questions
of public revenue and appropriations
OF public needs, to make the proper
study of the comparative resources of
the state and whether the different
industries are bearing their proper
proportion of the burden of the pub
lie expense, and I take it the COM
Cut Bank pioneer press. [volume] (Cut Bank, Mont.) 1909-current, 1917-04-13
SONS OF AMERICAN REVOLUTION

Are you fortunate enough to have
had an ancestor in the Revolutionary
War? If so we want to get into com
munication with you. Please send
your name and address to the Mon
tana Society, Sons of the American
Revolution, P. o. Box 636, Butte,
Montana.
Cut Bank pioneer press. [volume] (Cut Bank, Mont.) 1909-current, 1917-04-13

More than 5000 persons are en-
gagged in writing insurance of var
ious kinds in Montana, according to
figures compiled by the state audi
tor.
Cut Bank pioneer press. [volume] (Cut Bank, Mont.) 1909-current, 1917-04-13
To the Wife

II your husband should die tomor-
row., how long would your money
last? How would you educate the
children? Are you protected by suf-
the home?
The Equitable Life (the strongest
In b worldly Insurance in force
$l,6OO,OO 10000, assets $500, O00, COO. 90,
issues a policy which In case OF
death by accident pays double, and
an income for life in case Of total
permanent disability. For informa-
ton write, Richards & Ellis, man
ayers, Helena, Mont.
Cut Bank pioneer press. [volume] (Cut Bank, Mont.) 1909-current, 1917-04-13
WHEN REYNOLDS
WAS BUTTE BOSS
ELECTED WILLIAM DAVEY AS
MAYOR; COOKS AND WAIT.
ERS WE'RE IN CONTROL.

Taughd His Lieutenants Politics and
They Went Out Into Many Places
Distinguished Themselves; A
Unique Campaign With Far-Reach-
ing Results.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-02-08

The Purple Lads opens Tor
three days at the Clemmer Thurs
day.
The play IL composite OF com
edy. drama and thrills dealing prin
cipally With the adventures Of silas
Gllworthy. OF the Iplift society
and his ciandestine visits TO PHI
Melot,e. dancer in a certain den
OF inlqui,y.
Childish Delight" a hand.colof
cd pathe comedy. Ia also on the
bill.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-02-08
Be Careful in Using
Soap on Your Hair

Most soaps and prepared sham
poos contain too much alkall. which
Is very injurious. as 1t dries this
scalp and makes the hair brittle,
The best thing TO use IL just plain
mulsified cocoanut oil. for II lis pure
and entirely greaseleHa. It's very
cheap. and beats the most expensive
soaps or anything else all TO pieces
You can get this at any drug store
and few ounces will last the whole
family for months.
simply moisten the hair viii
water and rub II In, about tea
spoonful r. all that IL required II
makes an abundance of rich. creamy
lather. cleanses thoroughly. and
rinses out easily. Tho hair dries
quickly and evenly. and is soft. fresl
looking. bright. fluffy. wavy ant
easy To handle. BESIDES. it loosens
and takes out every particle OF dust
dirt and dandruff Advertisement
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-02-08

Anyone who tries this pleasant
tasting home made cough syrup.
will quickly understand why IL Is
used IN moro homes in the United
states ard Canada than any other
cough remedy The way II takes
hold 81 an obstinate cough, giving
Immediate relief. viii make you re-
vret that YOU never tried Il before
II 10 a trnlv dependable cough rem
edy that should be kept handy In
avery home. to use at the first sign
Of a cough during the night or day
time.
10 ounces Of Pincx $50 cents
WORTH Pour this into n pint bottle
and I'm the bottle with plain gran.
ulated sugar syrup. The total cost
ls about - cents and you have a
run pint OF the most effective rem
edy YOU ever used,
The quick. lasting relief you get
from this excellent cough syrup Will
really surprise you II promptly
heals the inflamed membranes that
line the throat and air passages.
stops the annoying throat tickle.
cough stops entirely, Splendid for
bronchitis Group, whooping cough
and bronchial asthma.
Pinex is highly concentrated
compound OF Norway pine extract
/ combined with guaiacol and II ia
nous the world over for It's healing
! effect on the membranes.
TO avoid disappointment ask for
"2L ounces of Pinex" with fun d.
rectlons and don't accept anythins
/ else guarantee of absolute salts
! faction or money promptly refunded
| goes with this preparation. The
| Plnex Co, TT, Wayne. Ind.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-02-08
ST RAND

"Pardner0." With Charlotte Walk
ar. and Easy street. Charlie
Chaplln's latest com dy the cur
rent bill at the Strand, will con.
tinue the balance Of the week.
Chaplin Is relying less and less
on the slapstick to get the picture
over.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-02-08

the meantime. 20 to night school
and get q great big "swag" OF en-
thusiasm by just watching tina,
mass OF earnest humanity
working as industriously as the
nroverbial ant 10 improve its condi
ton.
Ten chances TO one you'll get an
inspiration and discover trade in
which YOU would like to become sue
cessful.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-02-08

BOYS SHOULD LEARN TRADE

oOfo oHooGO GGSNN NSoG
OIL wonder N you can help me
Here I am. a boy Of 10, with nc
trade. I have worked in one place
four years. but | did not learn any
thing. I don't seem to take &C
trades or machinery. like books
I haven't a good memory. but car
remember books ! read years age
very we'll. What do you think ! an
best fitted for7
DISCOURAGED BOY.
A-~Fi,tinE the boy 10 the Job Is
quite often a problem, and not In
frequently proves very poor
match.
would advise any boy in this
day and age to learn a trade. by al
means There are too many younl
people being brought up TO do what
We might call silk stocking" jobs
Ry that mean dress.up positions
Some of the greatest successes oil
the age have been men who did the
most mental work in the beginning
Some folks might say that YOU
are n hopeless case, because YOU
haven't any special wishes or IN
clinations. But | say Tiers IL al
ways hope for the person who is
discontented with his present lot
Wanting something better II the
first step toward attaining II. II
men never dreamed air castles they
would never build fortunes.
There is Just one word OF warn
ing have to offer Won young men
Yon can't dc anything worth while
without getting in and grinding for
It. II we're to venture guess. II
would he that You had failed so far
because YOU did not apply yourself
Show willingness OF the work In
hand. whatever ii be. and the way
TO something better viii be opened
TO YOU.
Take the next job that offers IT.
self with this doctrine in mind. In
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-02-08

night as being opposed 20 the re-
enactment OF the capital punishment
Law by the state Legislature
The idea OF returning to the death
sentence Was brought about by the
recent murder OF Labor Commits.
sloner Olson at Olympia.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-02-08
Cynthia Grey's
LETTERS

Dear Miss Grey: read the let.
ter In your column signed "g. s."
and could not resist writing you
and getting the following OF my
chest:
I agree with him In his state
ment that supreme power belongs
TO God" But the fasees design on
the new dime does not in any way
tend to contradict that statement
The design Is there to show that II
Is a coin OF mighty and powerful
nation.
Tho new coins are works OF art.
to say the least. and art is one OF
the most eievstlng forces that man.
kind has ever possessed.
So far we have not produced any.
thing In the way Of sculpture or
architecture that 10 more beautiful
that the simple designs originated
by the ancient Romans and Greeks.
N "E. S." Will notice closely the
old style dimes. quarters and fhty-
cent pieces, he will find a woman's
head, upon which ls wreath Of
icsNebs 'H'o "festn - W FohaH
origin. The words "E Pluribus
Unum" upon our money 10 ancient
Roman. The Statue OF Liberty, In
New York harbor. holds . Roman
torch In her hand. might cite
dozens OF similar examples Of
Roman things which we have In
our every day American life.
q a a. A.
have a plain, round piece Of metal
with the words "Ten Cents"
stamped upon them, something on
the order OF beer checks. As for
the words Arena" Coliseum"
Stadium" etc. OF buildings. using
sign OF backward progression.
that 10 all tommyrot. These words
signify a large or spacious s'rue-
ture. and that 10 the connection In
which they are used.
Any ordinary intelligent. person
will admit that Roman architecture
10 beautiful TO the extreme. The
more beauty we put into the world.
the better II will be. We have
enough uaIine. as u 10.
No. | do not think the fact tina,
we have Roman designs on our cur.
reney signifies tina, we are going
backward, but 10 rather a sign Of
progress and enlightenment
Democracy ls fine thing but
there 10 such a thing az carrying II
too far.
In closing. would like 10 say that
am just as much OF an American
as "E. S." r. 3. c.. JR.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-02-08

A number Of kilograms suggest
ing forms Of criminal correction
and urging the defeat OF the bill
have been sent TO the various legia'
iators. \ resolution OF sympathy
for Commissioned olson's family
was also dispatched
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-02-08
r & \

MISSION
Theda Rara. IN THE Vixen" and
a "Grab.bag Bride. will tarry IN
III Saturday night at the Mission.
Theda's popularity end the crowds
she has been drawing during her
four.day showing are the cause.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-02-08
CLASS A
COLONIAL

"The Devils Pay Day" another
OF Blue birds iuridIy captioned pic.
lures, is the feature at the Colonial
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-02-08

The deepest mine works In any
part of the world are In Brazil.
One OF the mines OF the st. John del
Ray Mining Company. Ltd. has
reached the vertical depth OF $3.50
feet.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-02-08

o.-sore time ago | was Invited
TO stop In at an aeouaintance's as
we were returning from an enter
.tainmcns for lunch. After we had
finished I placed my napkin. unfold.
cd. at the side Of my plate. Ny
hand had no more than left Il than
the hostess. who was sitting next
to me. grabbed !; up and folded II.
much TO my embarrassment have
always supposed that when taking
ones meal away from home that
was the proper way TO do. Please
tell me. was right or wronsr
I. M. q. WlLDERED.
A.-You were right. When your
hostess acted In such a manner she
VAS rude. TO say the least.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-02-08

until Saturday night. Frank Far
num and Leah Baird star.
Farnum plays the city man who
marries the country girl. and after
witnessing her actions at a grand
ball. not allowing for the fact tina,
she was more accustomed To husk
ings and hay rides. divorced her
But she Was "A reyengefui wenct
aud got back at him.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1917-08-17
Henry PinsoI,On Called by Death

Henry pinkcrton, an honorrd
pioneer OF this section, died Tues
day, Aug. H., 1917. at 1880 y, M,
at his home In Athena
Mr.. pinkcrton was born In Necp'
or, Clark county. Missouri, january
90. iSiG. lie crossed the plains
with his parents in 1864 and settled
in the western part OF Oregon,
IN 1870 he came 10 Eastern Oregon
and located In Weston, This was
his home until few years ago,
when he moved to Athena, Until
recent years, Mr., Pinkcrton was
engaged In farming,
The departed pioneer was wor.
Thy, industrious aud upright citizen,
who commanded the respect and
esteem of all who knew him and
was beloved by his family, Al the
agc of 20 years he united with the