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The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1924-11-20
/ Henry, George R. Milburn, c. H.

Henry. George r. Milburn, c. II.
Benton
Sixteen Counties In State.
Sixteen counties we're at that time
included in the state and these elect
ed the following senators to serve
in the first legislature: Lawrence A.
Brown, Beaverhead Joseph A. Ba-
ker. Choteau; Robert G. Redd, Gus
ter; ]. IT. Arlington, Cascade; Will
liam s. Becker, Dawson; William M
Thornton. Deer Lodge; G. J. Nc
Namara. Fergus: G. w. Hoffman,
Gallatin; Robert Fisher, jefferson;
Cornelius Hedges. Lewis and Clark
Loren b. Odds, Madison; William
Parberry, Meagher; M. +. Ruther-
ford, Missoula: James s. Thompson
Park; Daniel J. Hennessey, Silver
Bow; Albert l.. Babcock, Yellow
stone.
The first representatives we're
| A. G. WitteE and r. It. Wing, Beaver.
head, John M. Boardman, Samuel L.
Mitchell, Choteau; Charles H. Loud
Hugh Morgan, Custer; Edwin d. Has.
tie, Charles Lochray, Cascade; ] w
Blair, G. Nj. Crutchfield, Silver
Bow; r.. G. Humber, c. *. Harden
brook, Frank Hollywood, ] r. Toole
Deer Lodge; John r. Barrows, Johi
d. Waite, Fergus; G. p. Blakely, d
p. McElwee. Gallatin: Peter Breen
Gus Il. Pool, James G. Twohoy, JEFF
The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1924-11-20

Shortly afterwerd William H. Hunt
was sworn in as district Judge of the
first judicial district of the state.
TooIe Defeated Power.
Governor Toole was elected over
IT. C. Power on October /, 1889, af-
ter hot fight, and with majority
OF 576 votes. Governor Toole was
born at Savannah, Mo-, In 1851. His
early school days were spent at st.
Joseph in the same state. He entered
the Western Military academy at
New Castle, Ky, in 1867. In 1869
he removed to Montana, making his
home at Helena. He was admitted
to the bar and was elected district
attorney by the time he had attained
bis majority. In 1880 he was elect
ed to the legislative assembly OF Mon
tana Territory. and was made presi-
dent Of the council In 1884 he was
elected delegate to congress, on the
democratic ticket, and served two
The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1924-11-20

Plans for the organization of the
National Wool Exchange, 10 be
composed entirely of western wool
growers and bankers identified
with the stock growing industry,
were perfected recently In Helena
MT one of the most representative
gatherings of wool men aud bank
ers ever held I'm the state.
The exchange will be capitalized
for 100000, Will maintain head
quarters In Helena. with sales of
fices and warehouses In Boston, and
will be In the nature of reorgan-
ization OF the National Wool Ware
house and Storage company, which is
now being liquidated. The exchange
will be ready for operation by March
|, 1926, and will take over the or
ganizatlen forces of the predecessor
company.
The organization committee, con-
sisting of I. A. NARROW and S. Me
KEENAN, of Helena, j. II. Gilbert. Dill
Ion, and It M. Burks, Chinook, bank
ers; j. o. Beers, Lennep; Nj. +. Trask,
| Hallantine, George X. Rec Ter. Craig;
Roy II, Clary, Great Falls and Arth-
lur Ward. Helena, growers, presented
a plan which was adopted, whereby
IL was provided that 1t shall be an
organization composed OF and con-
trolIed by the wool growers and their
financial hackers: that 1t be organ
Iced without promotion profit, and
that every dollar received from stock
subscriptions shall be placed in the
| treasury OF the company for COM
pany purposes. The stock Ia to be
unreasonable and distribution In re-
commended on basis of 12h cents
for each head of sheep owned by a
subscriber
Every one of the numerous bank
era who attended the meeting piedg-
ed support TO the organization. Tele-
graphic advices we're received from
various wool growing sections of
Wyoming and South Dakota pIedg-
ing support to the movement and
meetings viii be held In each of these
states by representatives OF the new
Exchange shortly. The incorporation
of the exchange Will be contaminated
In due time. after which Will be held
a meeting OF the stockholders for the
purpose OF electing board OF dir
ectors.
While the meeting was attended by
many of tho principal wool growers
of practically every section of the
state, It was participated In by bank
ers from Helena. Great Falls. Dillon.
billings, Chinook, aud Deer Lodge,
who are identified with livestock In
terests.
The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1924-11-20
MONTANAS THRTYFIFTH BIRTHDAY RECALLS THE MEMORABLE
Constitutional CONVENTION AND STIRRING POLITICAL BATTLES

TN HIRTY-FIVE years ago this
month President Benjamin Har-
= rison signed the proclamation
which made Montana a state, thus
adding the forty-first star to the Flag.
The proclamation was taken TO the
White House on November 8, 1883,
by James G. Blaine, secretary of
state, and the president signed it at
1910 O'Clock in the morning.
Joseph X. Toole had been elected
governor of Montana and at two
o'clock of the same day was inaugur-
ated at the courthouse at Helena. In
the office of Governor White. The
first state official to take the oath
of office. however, was Chief JUS
tice Blake. On receipt of the news.
Judge Sanders. then police magistrate
of Helena, administered the oath to
the chief Justice at 1880 O'Clock.
The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1924-11-20

ganization act he ordered that the
Legislative assembly should hold its
first session in Bannack. That city
was then a crude camp down In the
corner of the territory, but 1t was an
exceedingly busy place. In Bannack.
December II. 1864. the first legis-
lature convened and at that place
was established for tin the seat
OF government for the territory.
1t was not long before the capital
of Montana found itself on wheels.
The marvellous Developments in Alder
gulch diverted attention from Ban
mack and made of Virginia City q
metropolis Bannack's star went
down and Virginia City in Madison
county became the capital In 1896.
The first effort toward another
The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1924-11-20

terms. Governor Toole is still liv-
ing at Helena.
At the same election Thomas II,
Carter was elected representative In
congress; John E. Rlekard. lieuten-
ant governor; Louis Rotwitt, secre-
tary of state: Henri !. Haskell, at
torney general; Richard o. Hickman
state treasurer: Edwin A. Kinney
state auditor; John Cannon, superin-
tendent of public instruction; Henry
N. Blake. chief justice OF the sup.
RENE court; William II. Dewitt, as.
ISOLATE Justice; William ]. Kennedy
clerk Of the supreme court.
The district judges named were
William II. Hunt, Levi ]. Hamilton
David M. Durfee. Charles S. Mar.
shall. Thomas j. Galbraith. Frank
The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1924-11-20

ney, William Dryer, William A.
Clark, William W Dixon. Charles s.
Warren.
Chief clerk-William II. Todd.
Assistant chief clerk-Jennie NJ
Merriman.
seargent at Arms Samuel Alex
ander
Chaplain-Rev. H. f. Gloves.
Clerks Edward Kerr. +. Clar-
ence Garrett, Lee Swords, John NJ
Trumbull. Henry Barnard.
Eugene Il. Dickerson
pages-William Alexander, Cor.
nelius Hedges. Jr., Maurice Lang.
horne.
First Constitution Lost In Shuttle.
This assemblage which convened
on July 4, 1889. and adjourned Aug
The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1924-11-20

change was made during the fifth
session OF the legislature in 1869,
when Helena was proposed II 1t re-
ceived the majority OF all the votes
cast at an election on the first Mon
day OF August, 1859. There is no
recorded evidence that the votes cast
at this election we're ever canyassed
by the territorial board Of canvas
sers. The governor, James III. Ash
ley, proclaimed that the election was
against Helena, although no figures
were given.
Deer Lodge tried to get the capital
in 1872 at an election In August
ifanfinlen an the AaFlralIluFRI pRRni
The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1924-11-20

OsEpH KEMP TOOIE elected first Of the state
II admitted statehood. after
the biteret fought In this commonwealth
democrat ell
H. 10
both republicans
Silver Bow
ind n whom
legislature able
organize November 1880,
legislation So stirred the state poit
bIoodshed assassination
republican the with the
g. The
claimants the
A Maginns United
who claimed 10 have been
nitee privileges the report
ed recommending
to
long terms enato short
The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1924-11-20

ust IL, was not the first constltu-
tional convention to be held In what
lis now the State of Montana. A con-
venticn that met In Helena In the
early part of 1884 adopted consti-
tuition after celebrating for ~ days,
and Delegate Toole kept II before
congress for several years in the cam
paign for statehood.
The first constitutions convent IN
was called by acting governor Thorn
as Francisco Meagher before the
territory was two years old. II met
at Helena, April o, 1865, and adj
journed in six days. This convention
was called without authority OF law
either by the territorial legislature
or by congress and 1t was charged at
the time that It's excuse for being was
TO hasten the time when one Of It's
members might obtain the coveted
seat in the United States senate.
The constitution that was framed
was lost In the shuttle. 1t was TAX
en- to st. Louis, Mo-, by Thomas %.
Tut, one OF the delegates, for publi-
cation, but there IL no evidence OF
its ever having been printed. The
original document has never been re-
covered, nor did 1t eer appear In COM
plete form In any newspaper Of the
\ day.
/ Helena Capital For Fifty Years.
This year is also the fiftieth an
niversary OF the city of Helena as
the capital OF Montana. The terri
torial capital was moved to Helena
in 1874. The territory, itself, was
organized on May 26, 1864.
When statehood was proclaimed
for Montana, IT became the duty OF
the constitutional convention to make
arrangements for capital city. The
contest over this question was rather
suddenly precipitated. On vote
taken during the session the city Of
Anaconda all but captured the tenn
porary seat OF government--Anacon-
da lacked only vote or two. Helena
saved the day by the skin of her
teeth" The election later establish
ed the capital at Helena.
Bannack the First Capital.
There was little controversy over
Montana's capital when the terri
torial government was established
Sidney Edgerton OF Ohio was the first
governor of the territory, and, In ac-
cordance with the section OF the or
The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1924-11-20

Hurry Motherl Even fretful,
peevish child loves the pleasant taste
OF California Fig Syrup and 1t new
err fails TO open the bowels. A tea
spoon today may prevent a sick
child tomorrow.
Ask your druggist for genuine
California Fig Syrup" which has
directions for babies and children OF
all ages printed on the bottle. Moth
err You must say California" or
you may get an imitation fig syrup.
The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1924-11-20
NATIONAL MARKET
EXCHANGE FORMED
BY WOOL GROWERS
To REPLACE NATIONAL WOOL
WAREHOUSE AND STORAGE
COMPANY, DISSOLVED

Bankers and Sheepmen Open Head
quarters in Helena with Sales Of
fices and Warehouses In Boston;
Capitalized nc $500, 600.
The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1924-11-20

There was little controversy over
Montana's capital when the terri
torial government was established.
Sidney Edgerton OF Ohio was the first
governor of the territory, and, In ac-
cordance with the section OF the or
New Britain herald., 1924-06-20
MELLON IS SUBPOENAED
With His Secretary. Is Ordered To Appear Tuesday At Trial of Means In New York,

New York, June 2o-subpoenas were issued today requiring the pres ence of Secretary Of the Treasury Mel lon and his secretary. Arthur Six smith, at the trial of Gaston E. Means and Elmer W. Jarnecke in federal court next Tuesday.
 Means, former agent Of the depart. ment of justice, and Jarncckc, his secretary, are being tried before Fed oral Judge Nolferton and A jury on charges of conspiracy to violate inc prohibition law through the with drawal Of liquor.
 After Judge WolNcrton had denied motion 10 dismiss the indictment, Fielder made his opening address, as- sorting that he expected 10 prove that all the acts attributed to Means and Jarneeke were in the line of their duty as department Of justice investigators, and that the indictment Of Means and his dismissal from the governments service was instipated by a high gov. ernment official.
 We expect 10 show" Fielder said, that gigantic liquor deals were un- covered by them in this country and that some of the most distinguished men in this codntry were connected either directly or indirectly with these violations"
New Britain herald., 1924-06-20
FOG PREVENTS FLIGHT
Lient. Vaughan May Attempt His Coast to Coast Aerial Trip Tomor- TOW Morning, He States.

Mitchell Field. x. Y, June 2O.-- Dense fog hanging over the Metropol- itan area and extending 100 miles westward this morning led Lieuten- ant Russell l.. Maughan to postpone his third attempt 10 fly from coast 10 coast between dawn and dusk, The flight may be attempted tomorrow morning, he announced.
 Clear weather obtained along the entire route to San Francisco except al the very beginning of the flight according 10 meteorological reports, and Maughan was anxious 10 take the extra chances caused hy the heavy fog. He was dissuaded by Major Davenport Johnson, command ant of the field and Captain John Platt. Jr., mcterolorist. They op- posed the trial because of tho danger ous possibilities in flying over the Alleghanics without the light Of tho moon and stars and the probability of MauFhan losing his bearings on ihe first leg nf the trip, which was to have ended ai Dayton, Ohio.
 Maughan was to have started al 2i22 a. m. eastern standard time,
New Britain herald., 1924-06-20
Play Semi-Final Round
 In the June Handicap

In the semi-iinal round Of the June handicap tournament held at the shuttle Meadow club yesterday, ihe following scores were turned in. B. C. Merwin GS defeated D. k. Man hing G2) mp and i II. II. Whaples N0) defeated F.. Nj. Smith t22) up and {; A. Green t12D defeated N. k. Hart G2J ID and 3: T. s. Hart u3) defeated l.. s. Howe t20) { ID and 2. In the finals or the second sixteen, T. <. Hart defeated A. Green up. The finals in the first sixteen will be played between Fl. N. Whaples and E. C. Merwin. In the state golf team championship somi-iinals played be- tween the Brooklawn Country club of Bridgeport and the New Haven Conn try club at the Shuttle Meadow club yesterday the Bridgeport team won f0-4 By virtue Of their victory they will play the Shuttle Meadow team for the state team championship at the Shuttle Meadow club on June g.
New Britain herald., 1924-06-20
GIRL SCOUT NEWS

Troop No. ]. South church, enter tainod Troop No. :, Center church at it's last Girl Scout meeting of the sea son. After games, which were plan ned by the entertainment committee, about 5S scouts were served supper, Troop No. l presented the camp play, "Lo, the Poor Suitcase" The prin- cipal characters were: Girl Scout gO- ing 10 camp, Ruth Wacker; Friendly Voice. Gladys Hogaboom; PaJamas,
 Bernice Pinkus; Bathing Suit, Mar garet Ames; Towels, Pauline kallln. Soap, Lilly Calmback: Tooth Brush, Lulu Bentley; Fire. Elizabeth liar wood; Chocolate Cake, Dorothy Quigley; Late Hours, Adelaide Young; Good Healthy Yawn. Mable Dickenson. After more games, scouts with members of other troops assem- bled at the Elks club house for flag Gay ceremonies,
 Miss Lois s. Shaw, director, spoke to the girls of the East street school, Thursday, telliac about the Girl Scout camp and offering the opportunity to attend to any girls over 10 years of age. Parents are urged 10 make ap- plication immediately and may call at scout office for circulars or further particulars.
 Troop No. held its last meeting Of the season at Sunset Rock Thursday afternoon. Central Junior High school troop also held its last meeting at Sunset Rock on the same day. The two troops had lunch and played games together. The following mem- Eers were invited as scouts of Central Junior High troop: Harriet Alice, Helen Mccormack, Elsie kogclman, lTilda Krenn, Mildren samuelson, Helen Paslsus, Edith Fichman, l.il- Han kropf. and Beatrice odenwald.
 Brownie Pack No, l. of Berlin en- ioyod a party at East Berlin for its last meeting till fall Troop No. Berlin. is planning for q supper as its last meeting.
 Troop No. 5, Camp school, has plan ned hike for Wednesday and invited tho members of Troop No. to go also. Each girl will bring her own box lunch or "weiners,"
 Now that school is closed many scouts are making their reservations for camp. The Scout office will be open daily during the coming week and Miss Shaw will be pleased to have parents call for particulars about the camp.
New Britain herald., 1924-06-20

rector of the Boy Scouts, will make the presentations.
 The Salvation Army drive for $500 in Berlin is falling flat, sccording to Pasquale Giannotta, commander of Bolton -K3slca post, American Legion, under whose leadership the drive was 10 have been conduct9d. Mir. Clan uotta stated inst meeting was called for last Tuesday night at which time arrangements were to have been made. He and another member Of the post were the only cncs present He daplorcd the lack of interest in the Berlin post, saying that there are few members Hho have been support ing the activities.
 East Berlin Items.
 Tho local members Of the Boy Scouts will attend me.ting Of their troop at Berlin this evening.
 The community ball team Will play the TaIcott,ille team on the home grounds Saturday afternoon. 4 num- Der Of new players have been secured and it is hoped that a large number of the members of the club will at tend to add enthusiasm to the game.
 Rev A. C. Fuller left today for Brooklyn, x. Y. Mrs. Fuller under went an operation at the Methodist hospital this afternoon,
 The recreation committee of the club will met at the home Of Max Suecnhjme on Wilcox avenue Sunday evening to make plans for q community picnic.
 A number from this place will at tend the weekly barn dance and so- cal al the home Of MT. Woke in West Cromwell this evening.
 Frederick Stroeter of New Britain gave a very interesting talk on the Civil War to the pupils of the Hub Lard school at the school Thursday afternoon.
 Mir. and Mrs R. E, Stevenson are guests from out Of town al their home on Wilcox avenue.
 Miss Josephine DiMayo, daughter Of Mir. and Mrs. Raphaelo DiMayo, formerly Of this place, and Albert of New Britain will be united in marriage hy Rev. J, c. Brennan next Wednesday.
New Britain herald., 1924-06-20
VIII Receive Certificates.

Several scouts who have completed
 their course at the patrol leaders school will be presented with certi- fcates at meeting or the kensingi on troop at the kensington Congrega- tional church tonight This meeting is scheduled for $ o'clock and parents and friends arc invited. Frederic l.. Fay of New Britain, educational di-
New Britain herald., 1924-06-20
30 NATIONS ,sEPRusENTED.
Parliamentary Conference of Com.
 mcgrr at Brussels Junc 23-2a.

Brussels, June 20.-Thirtg coun- tries. including half dozen of inc south and Central American nations, are srudlng delegations 10 inc tenth international parliamentary conference nf commerce which will meet here June es-2G. The program comprises consideration of tarfls, communica- tons. patents, air transportation and international agreements for the pro- duction and exchange Of foodstufs. France and Great Britain are sepnd- ing large delegations. but the United States. it is understood. will not be represented. The opening session will be presided ovnr ny King Albert and addressed by ForaiEn Minister Hy- mans.
New Britain herald., 1924-06-20
High school orchestra
Nicritlcn Hrrc Tomorrow

The National Guard team of Merl- den, representing the Silver City in the state lcagae, will provide the op- position for inc New Departure ball club Saturday afternoon nt Mn2zy fold. The Mcridenitcs have recently signed five new players and are all set to make the other clubs hustle for position in the standing The new mon whom Manager Floyd Boartlman has annexed to bolster up certain week spots are Jack Ilalstoin, "Curley" Thomas Dixon. Scholz and Johnnie Barron. It is expected that Barron win draw the assignment 10 make his debut on the mound against Bristol tomorrow
 There is much importance attached 10 these games ns two wins will rlaco inc Bristol team np among tho leaders while pair Of losses Uill enable the Meriden team 10 displace the Rear ing Makers and push them down on ho bottom nf tho rilr
 The Mrridcn team as it will appear on Saturday Is as follows. ManEnm. e.; Paron. D.; Eddie Hart. ih.; Jack HaIstein. 2b.; "Rcd" Harris, ss; smoke" Halbach, Sb: Dixon, lf: smedick. cf: and Scbpiz. rf
 The Brisfolnes uill uso their rrgu- lar lineup with either Lester Larning, Eddie Goodridge or Tommy Tracy as- suming the hurting duties. Sunday tho tao teams wiil cash at Hanover Park. Meridrn.
New Britain herald., 1924-06-20
MAYO'S SENTENCE UPHELD
New Haven Bieamist Must Serve One to Three Years Unless Another Ap-
 peal is Granted Him.

New York, June 2O.-The conyic- ton Of Nirginius St. Julian Mayo, motor radiator manufacturer Of New Haven, Conn.,, on a charge of bigamy, was affirmed today by the appellate division of the supreme court.
 tnicss an appeal Is granted. Mayo must serve prison sentence of not less than one nor more than three years He was convicted before Su- preme Court Justice Finch and jury May 6, 1922, but was released on 6 certificate of reasonable doubt pend ing an appeal.
 Mrs. Wilhemina Meyer Mayo, of Newark, N. J., who preferred the big amy charge in 1919, alleged that Mayor married her in 1904, while ha was still the husband of Mrs. Flor ence Weeks Mayo of Scranton, Pa.
New Britain herald., 1924-06-20

officers will be elected. committees at the annual meeting of the Worth ington Community Center association tonight at s o'clock at the Community reuse on Berlin street. A social hour wt1l follow this meeting