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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1903
Page
7
The Dillon Examiner notes Beaverhead County reduced net indebtedness by 5380.05 during the past fiscal year ending Nov 3 with court expenses unusually high. The piece comments on Republican laborer rhetoric and the White House dinner line during the campaign.
The Bristow report on postal scan dal cases is cited by Republicans to stress that an indicted official began illegal acts during the Cleveland administration. They argue Perry S. Heath cannot be prosecuted due to the statute of limitations, noting he remains secretary of the Republican National Committee.
The annual report of President Swain at the State Normal College shows marked growth in attendance and enhanced instruction, equipment, and teaching staff. Swain notes the rapid rise in enrollment should not be expected to continue indefinitely.
The Examiner notes volume four of the Contributions to the Historical Society of Montana as a valuable collection of early Montana history. It praises the publication for preserving pioneer facts and honoring the builders of the state, despite modest funding for its regular release.
Cash and state warrants amounting to about 82000 credit the State Normal bond fund. Outstanding bonded indebtedness stands at 95000 and is expected to be realized before the next legislature. The land grant remaining exceeds 98000 acres of the original 100000, with receipts mainly from land leases and timber. The fund is presently the best financed among public institution grants.
The special session adopted a report from a House committee that investigated and cleared clerical staff of responsibility for invalidating constitutional amendments. The committee blamed ignorance of required journal entry rules and exonerated the clerical force, despite repeated recent failures.
In charge of one clerical employee, authorities ought to profit by repeated experiences of former assemblies, but the same pattern will likely recur a year later, suggesting a cyclical issue in staffing decisions.
The article cites a Chicago clipping from Live Stock World noting a long decline in beef values while pork and mutton costs stay high. It mentions producers complaining, rising retail prices, and a call for explanation of the meat price spread, with Miles City selling beef at 6 cents per pound.
Mark Madison retires from The Oak and plans to open The Elk in the corner formerly Provost & Ripley. Provost & Ripley will relocate after year end to a first class bar in the former St Louis restaurant location. A Grannis Co will remodel The Oak, with C L Miller supplying furnishings for a modern glass front and bar. The new proprietors hold a five year lease and promise top quality liquors and cigars.
Local residents push for relocating the post office from its current site at the northern business district to Bannack Street near downtown and close to residences. After year’s start, Bannack Street business changes create opportunity for a first class location benefiting most residents. The Examiner reports officials and interested parties seek to secure the move with broad public support.
Professor Pasmore spoke on The Blues at the general exercises. Miss Squire's class performed Rip Van Winkle at the Normal, arranged by the children. Prof. Allen planned a December 21 lecture on Points of Interest in New England with stereopticon views. About 20 Normal students skated at Patterson pond with Miss Mott as chaperon. Henry Drummond was the Y M C A paper topic read by Miss Slocum. Senior nature study recitation concluded Friday. Dillon Steam Laundry advertises fine woolen washing.
A recent arrival from Idaho Falls named Palmer was wounded when a 41 caliber revolver discharged while he hunted a coyote near Axe Canyon. He walked to the county road by 4 pm, was brought to town, and placed in the county hospital. Doctor Poindexter said recovery is likely if no blood poisoning develops.
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