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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1900
Page
2
This issue announces the Pioneer’s enlargement to a six column quarto to accommodate growing general news and advertising. The editors expect higher costs but anticipate increased subscribers, advertising, and patronage supported by past year’s strong backing.
The Anaconda Standard notes that William J. Hannah, after careful consideration, would relinquish life in Bix Timber for a life in Washington if duty called. The writer quips about the senator’s prior gaze and heart palpitation as he contemplates public service.
A constitutional amendment authorizing district judges to sit on the Supreme bench when a judge is disqualified passed by 6416 to 3163. In the county the vote was 46 to 2 in favor. Broadwater county showed 54 for and 6 against, the only county with more opponents voting.
The report of the commissioner shows Montana has 31 258 men available for military duty. Sweet Grass County would furnish 35 men. In proportion to population Montana would supply more men in war than any other state in the Union.
Sweet Grass County handled three of 472 criminal cases statewide last year, tied for the lowest rate with Broadwater County. The note praises local law abiding character based on the figures.
Helena plans a league against vice sweeping eastern cities. The new organization will likely not operate actively until after the legislature elects U.S. senators.
The renowned writer Finley Peter Dunne is seriously ill with typhoid fever in Chicare, bringing worry to thousands of readers who have followed the famed Dooley articles.
Former Idaho congressman Fred Dubois appears to command a majority of the new legislature and, barring unforeseen events, is expected to win election to the Senate on the initial ballot.
The Butte epidemic of small pox alarms authorities as the disease spreads despite efforts and occasional deaths occur.
The irrigation congress drew eastern and western leaders to discuss storage reservoirs and arid lands. Attendees voiced faith that federal action can reclaim 100 million acres in the west, transforming Montana lands into fertile farms and creating homes for eastern and immigrant populations. The movement aims to expand government involvement in irrigation in future congresses.
Congress is expected to pass a bill authorizing the Nicaragua canal project. Secretary Hay signed a December treaty with Nicaragua granting rights in exchange for building the waterway. Similar treaties exist with Costa Rica and the United States of Colombia, but Nicaragua is the favored route with strong support and lobbying.
The United States notes growing Asiatic market importance with a shipment of 500 tons of Washington potatoes to China. This marks a shift from flour as the main export to new agricultural trade opportunities.
State Auditor T. S. Hogan, a recent independent candidate for governor, plans to apply for admission to the bar after an active term in office.
A terse note labels Oscar Wilde as a controversial or questionable figure, using blunt phrasing without embellishment.
Montana totals reach 243,329, up 117,170 since 1890. County figures include Silver Bow 47,685, Cascade 25,777, Lewis and Clark 19,171, Missoula 13,964, Deer Lodge 17,333, and Crow Reservation population at 2,660 with 800 railroad workers on Toluca Cody line. Over 2,000 of the Crow residents are Indians.
New Galun Pheld in Callatin county promises to reveal coal potential as discoveries deepen. Tom Cooney’s field on Taylor’s fork of the West Gallatin river is followed by a new find on the west fork of the West Gallatin about 20 miles nearer Bozeman. Thomas Michener John Gary Martin Gary James Dawes Willis Westfall A Wemyss and others locate about 1600 acres with tunnels and veins three to six feet thick. Bozeman blacksmiths call the coal the best seen for their purpose and tests show good coking results. Timber nearby and streams provide mining power.
The Great Falls Tribune reports plans for a new Montana lower-house apportionment using 34 counties based on the census. A 1 to 3,000 population ratio would keep senate seats unchanged and shift house seats, with Cascade rising to 9 and Silver Bow to 16. Choteau and Teton likely to double and Valley possibly jointed with Choteau for representation.
A Burlington man notes new pay scales for switchmen and foremen that took effect nearly a year ago. Day switchmen, previously earning 60.57 for 31 days, now receive 80.48. Night switchmen rise from 54. to 86.44, day foremen from 77.50 to 89.42, and night foremen from 83.46 to 95.38. The Lincoln yards payroll this month is expected to vastly surpass last year’s total.
Adults with chest cough bronchitis throat or lung trouble may obtain a free sample bottle of Boschee's German Syrup at Budd Drug Co One bottle per person and not given to children without parental order The ad boasts twenty years of free distribution and calls it the only throat and lung remedy endorsed by physicians Selling in all civilized countries Get Green's Prize Almanac.
Department of the Interior Bozeman Montana notices that a township plat for Township 3 South Range 19 East is filed and filings will be received on and after January 8 1901. A L Love Register.
Attorney General Nolan states Montana road laws are chaotic and need remedial legislation. He explains county commissioners may appoint viewers and have roads surveyed but cannot assess damages or open highways under present statutes. He urges forthcoming legislative action to rectify defects and restore clear road authority.
State Treasurer T E Collins reports the monthly finances with $514 627 16 in strong lies. Receipts totaled $115 701 73 while expenditures reached $131 105. School fund holdings show 340 495 00. university fund holds 32 422 85. State auditor receipts for the year amount to about 14 000, a record high, funded mainly by incorporation fees and other official charges.
In Carbon county Miss Dilworth wins the superintendent race by a large margin over Miss Feeley. Feeley, the incumbent, revoked Dilworth’s teaching certificate claiming no examination. the board retained Dilworth pending state or court review. Supt Carleton's investigation supported Dilworth keeping the certificate.
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