The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-05-23
LOADED WITH KlNONeSSES.
Nothing Too Good In Billings for the
Boys Of Troop M-Pressnted
Will q Silh Guidon.


Special Correspondence of the Standard.
Billings, May 21.-Troop NJ, the Bill
ings contingent Of Griggsby's
cavalry. stand a chance of being killed
OF before they leave Billings. IL they do
not receive their orders to move soon.
The danger is In their being killed on
by kindness. for they are decidedly the
headed boys of this enthusiast
cally patriotic community. The stand
ard has already told Of the soul-stirring
incidents OF their mastering in at the
opera house in the presence of a vast
c~oncourse Of our citizens, n OF the ban
Quet and enthusiasm the following
night, ollowed by a dance. Then on
Thursday night they all, with the ex-
ception of the guard on duty, were pre-
sented by Manager Babcock with comps
to witness the performance OF The Cir
Gus Girl by Sutton's company from
Butte.
Friday afternoon. after drill in the ar
mory, the troop was presented with a
silk guidon. inscribed with the LETTER
M" This was the gift of Mrs. Sidney
F. Morse. the wife of Cashier Morse OF
the First National bank. Inc the mother
OF First Sergeant Will Morse and OF
Trooper Frank Morse. The guidon was
the work of the hands of this patriotic
lady, who is giving two much loved sons
to the service of their country. Although
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the aides had heard the rumor of the
Intention to make it and by the time OF
the proposed presentation the armory
was so crowded with spectators. princi-
pally ladies', that the soldiers were
somewhat hampered for room to maneu-
yer. Lieutenant Bailey, who was In
command. called Sergeant Carter, the
sturdy color bearer. to the 'front.'. and In
a short but impressive speech on behalf
of Mrs. Morse, presented the silken
token to his care. bidding him defend 1t
from stain of dishonor by the sacrifice
even of his hearts blood. He also said
that Mrs. Morse had requested him to
say that the letter M, while signify
ing their position in the regiment. also
stood for Montana. the Maine and your
Mothers Then he called for three
cheers for Mrs. Morse, which were given
with a vim that shook the building.
While Sergeant Carter was affixing the
new guidon to its stan a number OF the
school children started up. of their own
accord, the song which they are now
singing, when Johnny Comes March
ing Home Again." substituting a line Of
their own for the last line of the
chorus, When the Billings Boys Come
Home" This evoked more cheering, and
the order Dismiss" was given.
Friday evening he on-commissioned
officers gave a dance at the armory to
/ WnlCH Wei NDOuN was otaa
the festivities were kept up until the
birds were chanting their mathis TO the
god of day.
Troop M is being drilled every day
and the members, who are Quartered at
the fair grounds. mess together and are
living like soldiers. Those who have
homes in the town have not yet broken
up their family ties, but all have their
business in such shape that they could
leave at an hours notice. They are per-
forming guard duty and all the other
details of military duty. They are all
anxious for the orders to proceed to
Chickamauga park or wherever duty
calls them.
The heavy ainfall this week has put
stockmen in a most hopeful mood, as
with the succeeding warm weather the
ranges promise a bountiful supply OF
pasture.
The class day exercises of the gradu-
ates OF the High school will be held at
the opera house next Tuesday evening.
The commencement day exercises will
be held at the same place next Thurs
day.
In response to a message from DIR.
Chapple, at Baltimore. Md, Charles
Chapple left on this mornings Burling-
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tor. The telegram said the doctors con-
dition was no worse than when he left
here.
w. A. Vale, d. A. Ross and Robert
Holly started Wednesday evening for
the Klondike country. They are all good
citizens, and their numerous friends
here wish them unlimited success in
their quest for fortune and a safe re-
turn to Billings.
Mrs. Crump, who has been seriously
iii, has sufficiently recovered to be able
to go to the home Of her parents. MI
and Mrs. ]. B.. Mcdowell. at Fairbury,
Neb.
Chaplain Stull OF the Montana volun-
teers came down from Camp Robert b
Smith last week to settle up his anairs
previous to leaving with his regiment
for the Philippines. On Sunday evening
marched to church and listened to ar
excellent sermon by their respected
friend. Many Of the congregation were
affected to tears. Mr.. Stull left or
Tuesday evening to Join his regiment
His family will continue in Billings un'
til further arrangements are made.
Miss Mabel Sleeper arrived from Chi
cago this week TO visit her sister. Mrs
w. B.. George.
Mrs. Tompkins and daughter OF Sar
Diego. Cal, are the guests Of Mrs. c. II
Barstow.
Miss Edith Colvin came down from
Joliet this week to bid adieu to her half
brother. Wilbur Mccormick. who Is Z
member of Troop NJ. Sd u. s. v. cavalry
Mrs. Frank Lamb returned from Hell
ena, where she went to take leave o.
her son. Roswell Hartop. who has en-
listed in the Montana volunteer infant
ry. This lady has also two sons in tn
Billings cavalry.
Mrs. Nellie Bowen n her sister
Miss Grace Church, who have been II
California, have returned home.
DR.. II. E. Armstrong Of jamestown
has returned and located in Billings 70