Big Timber Pioneer 1904

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lil(i TIMliEH. MONTANA, THURSDAY, JANUARY 7,   11)01
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WASHINGTON NEWS LETTER.
Montana Political Situation Sized Up—
Governor  Toole  Said  To   Have
Formed   Alliance   With
Amalgamated and
Clark.
(.Special Corrct-iKindi.'iico )
Washiiifrloii, D.  C, January .1  190*1—
As heretofore Mated   in this correspondence, imicli interest is being manifested
ilere in   Washington  over  the Ineai pol
ittcal  situation  in  Montana. While the
inside, infornitition  among tho  national
political leaders here if; lo'llio effect that,
the state is its certain for tlie republican
electoral   ticket as is  Iowa,  rumors of
various kinds are   continuously afloat
regarding the local conditions prevailing
in the mountain " Treasure State."'
A New York democratic politician
here is authority for the story that a new
deal has recently been effected among
certain interests on Wall street, that aro
heavily interested in Montana copper
stocks, to the effect that the democratic
governor of Montana has made a realignment with the political end of the
Montana copper company, action that
may seriously effect the political conditions in tbat state.
As your correspondent Rets the story:
it is that in consideration for certain
support recently given, and to be hereafter extended Governor Toole, the Amalgamated Copper company and Senator
Clark, have entered into an agreement
to give him their support for governor
next year, with a close friend of Senator
Clurk and tho mining company for lieutenant governor. In return for the governor's support, in the possible event
the nest legislature should be democratic, Clark und the mining company
will see to it that Mr. Toolo i.s elected
senator, thus displacing Senator Gibson.
Just how much of truth there may be
in the story, it is impossible to say.
Coming as it does, however, from u
democrat closely allied to the Wall
street interests here at the Capital, it
would seem to have some foundation.
Thc .story is simply given as it was told
tho writer.
The Capital lias been comparatively
quiet for the past, week or two, most of
the members of congress having gone
home for tin* holidays. Senator Clark is
still sick in New York. Senator (Jih.-ou
and Representative Dixon remain dining recess.
It is reported here thill tJovernor Hunt
of I'orto Rico will, at the reque-i, of tlie
I'resident. remain there for another .war
or two, in order to straighten out ni.iU*-i>
with which he is persouall*. faiiuhai-.lt
was under.-tood that hi' wa.-to have been
appointed federal judge for .Montana to
succeed the present, occupant, of the
bench there, on his retirement.
Congressman Dixon is at work upon a
bill, to be introduced at the reconvening
of congress, looking to the retention of
Fort Missoula as a permanent military
post. At army headquarters l''oti Missoula stands very high, both as a place
of residence, and as to cost of maintaining the troops.
Among the Montana visitors in the
city this week are Mr. and Mrs. R. A.
Marlowe and James Galen of Helena,
und Houston Parsons of Missoula und
Horace Mitchell of Deer Lodge, both
now being students of the University of
Virgina. Judge D. S. Wade, formerly
member of tbe Territorial Supreme
court of Montana is spending the winter
here with his family.
Montana postmasters appointed during the week are: Fred L. Grandey at
Waterloo, Madison county, George Dean
at Eldridge. Gallatin county, the latter
being a newly established oflice.
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The Montana Trading Company
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Hardware Department s^jf^oS
  —' Air Tight Heaters.
You have the advantage of a large stock to select from. You will always find the
prices right. If you are in need of a Buggy or Carriage this fall it will pay you to look
over our line of Racine and Winona Carriages. The stock is complete and we will
make you special inducements in the way of low prices.
For the holiday trade we offer a selected line of Silverware. Hardware Novelties, Cutlery, China, Crockery and Glassware.
Just received a car of
Furniture and House
Furnishings for the
holiday trade consisting of fancy chairs, couches, china closets, centre tables, music
racks, book cases, paper racks, table covers and curtains, pictures and picture
frames, carpet rugs, and art squares. These make useful presents for holiday time
and are reasonably priced.
In our Lumber Department we have in stock a complete line of building material, sash and doors, window glass, paints, oils and varnishes, alabastine, lime, cement
and stucco, building and carpet paper, coal and wood.
tana Trading Co.
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USED NOT FAY LICENSE.
Attorney General  Says  His Opinion Wm
Construed Too Broadly and Th-it
Ranchers May Sell Their
Beef,   Etc ,  As
Heretofore
A couple nf wi'i'l*:-, a no Attorn*.* (len-
cral I iiiiinvaii ;■••'.< ,m opinion upon the
question ulii*'h»i" ran her*- wl,** . ■ •>•••.-
loiially 1'illeil ami pi-tldli'd tmir <,\\o
I'ilUle, liu;;-. i'li-, ivi*ri oiilii/i il lo p,n 4
lie* n.-e. The opinion tiiu n wa- .eli an
lo warrant thi' i-*.ii'*l*i-n«n || ,i \\ K
ranchers win. kill.-ti ,n.il sold tl * me.it
products of tin: ranch must pav a In i n-y
the .-aniu as a regular hatcher or  dealer.
Tins construction of the opinion crated considerable excitement among
ranchers all over the state and Iho attorney general was again called upon for
further explanation. This he gues by
another opinion in which ho says that
liis former opinion was construed too
broadly. What he desired to convey was
that ranchers or others who made abusi.
ness of killing and selling boef, swino,
ole, though having no fixed place uf
business in town, were liable for the license just as if they had a place in towri*
but the person who made a .sale only oc
casionally was not liable for the license.
But while these latter aro not subject to
pay license, their moat, etc., is nevertheless subject to inspection under the law
tho same as is the meat of thoso who pay
license.
Athletic Association Elects Officers.
The tirst regular election of oflieers of
the new Athletic association was held al
tho gymnasium, in tho Dior Browning
block, Monday night with the following
result: A. 0. Hatch, pros.; P. Patterson, vice pres.; J. P. Clark, see.; Bert
Pound, tresis.; Dr. .1. ('. Mi'Ka**. medical advisor; 1*5. M. Hall, II. C. Pound,
and .1. K. Sheridan, trustees.
The club is starting oil" -with a good
sized membership and under most favorable conditions. Part of a paraphernalia
used in a gymnasium here some years
ago has been resurrected and nth- r necessary articles etc. for exercises will be
installed as soon as possible.
The association has arranged with the
militia coinpaiiy so Ili.it   it   can   u-e   l.-ie
hall every night, in tin* ueel' eve
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The l'*ish Commission has ell'eeled
terms with the property owners about
Mammoth Springs, where the government proposes to establish a hatchery
within the ne*;t few months. Options
have not been secured by the govern
ment, but this will be done jtiM as soon
as the survey is completed.
One Side of Face Paralyzed.
Andrew Ault. clerk at the Grand is
suffering from paralysis of the right side
of tlie face. Mr. Ault first noticed the
alllictinn about liveor six days ago when
he discovered that he could not close his
right eye. He consulted Dr. McKay and
on examination it was found thut the
entire right side of his face was paralyzed.
During thc football game in Livingston several weeks ago, Mr. Ault was
struck a severe blow under tho left eye
and it is thought that as a result of this
a small clot of blood has gathered on
the nerves which control the eye.
The ailment while not alarming is distressing, as Mr. Ault is unable to close
the eye and when speaking the right
side of his lips remain immovable.
Wanted!
200 to ■11*0 head of cattle to winter.
Will guarantee against all loss save
three per cent, except from disease. Will
care for the cattle, feeding straw and
hay when needed until April 10th at S-l
per head     Address
Two Nkkuihoks,
Big Timber Pioneer.
M. W. OF A.
Big Timber Camp, No. 10,610, M. W. of
A. meots every Saturday night at 8:30 at
K. P. Hall. G. M. Briner. V. C
G. R. Rktmolds. Clerk.
The McMillan Fur & W<k>1 Co. have
placed their circular of Dec. 26, 1903
on Die at our office for'** reference.
This house was established a quarter
of a century ago, and account of
their extensive business, they are in
position to pay high prices*. Shippers
And their dealings with them very
satisfactory."
January Number New Idea.
Teeming wilh good tilings adapted to
wonien of various tastes, the January
number of the New Idea Women's Mag
azine presents a most attractive appear
ance. Prominent among its utilitarian
articles is one upon "Laundering,'" the
fourth inaseriesupoir'Profitable Indus
tries for Women," from uhe pen of Sarah
Slater, Frances Wilson lias retold the
pathetic story of Charlotte Temple in a
charming way, and Grace Porter Hopkins
writes delightfully of "Prominent Wash
ington Hostesses." There are stories of
exceptional merit and examples of verse
that are instinct witb originality and
merit, and the fashions set forth represent tbe newest of new ideas in the world
of costume.
The Cottage Hotel and restaurant
is prepared to serve the best meal, at
all hours, in town, for25c. Nice clean
rooms at reasonable price*. Spring
chicken,porterhouse steak and T-bone
steak at special price. 1*16 4t.
Firat-class rooms in connection with
the Palace rentaurant at reasonable
prices.
Horses for Sale.
Two coming live year old mares; two
coming three-year old geldings; four
coming two year-olds; one coming yearling mare; three well broken saddle
horses.
One set new harness, one second hand
harness, two saddles, one .'J inch wagon,
one. 3*/f.ineh wagon, one .i)f*j-inch wagon,
one ft year-old mare, well broke; one 7-
year-old Horse, well broke.
I will sell the above horses cheap and
run them till spring.   Enciuiro of
.1. A. Kki.skv,
12 19 tf Big Timber, Mont.
Afraid Of the People.
In an article relating to Hannah's last
affidavit objecting to Judge Loud trying
his case, the Great Falls Tribune says:
The proceedings cast a bad reflection
upon the citizens of Sweet Grass county
as it appears instead of being afraid of
receiving an unfair decision from the
bench the defendant is afraid to trust a
jury to return a verdict according to the
evidence.
day night. It i- probable that m • i luhi
| a week will be-el apart for yoi>> ' du*-.
Unite a number of whom are di*.->".*>us ■ f
Inking advantage of tin- oppori m *t\ to
indulge in the health giving irti-r  i-i*-,.
Another liil-liic.—. nieetiutr will l.e In !J
iie.\l Moiida** night at Sail) nV|.„ lc and
all member.- ol the a-r-ni'iation ,.«• re
i|lieSted to be present.
Thomas Piather Returns.
Mr. and Mr.-. Tho-. Prather return* d
home laM. Sat"id.iv from Seattle v. Inr**
they had been for -everal we, 1.- M .
Prather undergoing an oporatior in the
hospital in that city.
Through the kindness of I In* railway
ollicials the train upon which thev leveled wtis stopped at, the siding about
seven miles west of this city aud near
the ranch where a conveyance wa- in
readiness to take Mr. Prather to his
home thus saving the tiresome journey
back to tho ranch from this city.
Mr. Prather stood tlie journey as well
as could be expected, but his condition
i.s such as to leave very little hope for his
recovery.
Houm and Contents Burned At Big Elk.
The residence of Thomas Noble, ut
Big Elk, was totally destroyed by tiro
yesterday, together with contents. Loss
♦3,000; insured for $2,o00. Supposed to
have caught from spark on roof.
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