The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-03-17
Gossip of the Political Situation
.sel in Billings.
IN THE VARIOUS WARDS
Official Visit OF the Bishop OF Montana
Conference Adjourned After Hold
ing a Most Success
full Session.

excitement as yet although the inter-
est is increasing as election day. April
5, approaches. The only mayoralty
candidates are the present mayor, L.
H. Smith, and Dr. J. H. Rinehart. A
number of the friends of Paul McCor-
mick wish to bring out that genial pio-
neer, but he refuses to go into a con-
test. though he would take the posi-
ton if it were made unanimous. No
candidates have yet come out for al
dermen in the First ward, though
George Bennington, G. G. Cothran and
Frank Rademaker have been mention
ed. H. F. Clement appears to have a
walkover in the First, but appearances
are deceptive and an opponent may
spring up. Grant Lamport is the only
aspirant in the Third, and will prob
ably have no opponent. Alderman
szitnick will try for reelection in the
Fourth, and ]. w. Apleman and F. r.
St. John are 'also mentioned" There
are five candidates announced for po-
lice judge, and Hugh Evans and
Lieutenant Bailey of Grigsby's rough
riders are out for treasurer.
Last Sunday was distinguished by an
unusually large attendance AT cnlrch,
caused by the official visit of the
bishop of Montana, Right Rev. l.. r.
Brewer, which brought out all the
Episcopalians, the regular services at
the Roman Catholic and Congregational
churches and the presence of the men,
bers of the Methodist district confer
ence. The conference adjourned sine
die Sunday night after most success
full meeting full of interest to the mem
bers and adherents of the denomina-
ton. There was a collection taken to
assist in rebuilding one of the build
ings of the Wesleyan university, which
had been burned, and the following res
olution relating to that institution was
passed:
1--WE learn with pleasure of the sue
cess attending the university. We point
with especial pride to the gracious cut
pouring of the Holy Spirit upon the
students and members of the faculty
We believe the school is doing Il great
and glorious work, and we pledge the
hearty cooperation of the Bozeman
district to sustain the work in every
possible way. We are pleased to note
the success attending DR.. lifts efforts
to remove the indebtedness from the
university and assure him of our heart
felt interest and fullest confidence in
his success We accord our grateful
appreciation of DR.. lifts efforts and
the pastors of the district in evangel-
istic work. His labors have been bless
ed in the salvation of many souls.
Our hearts. homes and churches are
open to him at any time and we shall
IL oh,
The pulpit of the Congregational was
occupied by Rev. Mr.. James of Miles
City, and in the Methodist church
Rev. J. w. TAFT, who was formerly pas
tor of the church, preached at the
morning service, which was followed by
the sacrament of the Lords supper. A
rousing Sabbath school rally was held
in the afternoon. The Epworth League
held an open air service down town
at 6 O'clock, after which they repair
ed to the church, where league rally
ensued. The regular preaching ser
vice followed. the pulpit being occu-
pied by Rev. DR.. Tiff. chancellor of the
Montana Wesleyan university. Special
music was furnished by Mrs. Barshaw
and Mr.. Hassler. The chancellor gave
a weighty discourse on forgiveness"
The sermon was followed by and old
fashioned altar service and hand
shaking at the close of a refreshing
season.
Bishop Brewer officiated at both the
morning and evening service, assisted
by the rector. and preached two able
and impressive sermons to large congre-
cations. Excellent music was furnish
ed by the vested choir. The morning
offertory was solo by Miss Denham,
1.-The Holy City" sung with exquisite
taste. A class of seven were confirm
ed after which the bishop addressed the
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duties and responsibilities. In the even
ing the choir was assisted by an or
chestra, which played beautifully dur
ing the collection of the offertory. The
bishop left on Monday to visit Red
Lodge.
Frederick Billings has requested
Messrs. A. L. Babcock, J. r. Goss.
J. D. Matheson, I. D. O'Donnell and
f. l.. Boardman to act as a committee
to assist him in carrying out his plan
to erect library building at Billings
in memory Of his brother, the late
Parmly Billings. A meeting of the
committee will be held upon the re-
turn of Mr.. Babcock from New York.
The citizens of the rising little town
of Laurel are active in their demand
for bridge over the Yellowstone at
Laurel, and the county board will meet
the commissioners of Carbon county at
Laurel on April II to endeavor to en-
ter upon some equitable arrangement
to meet the wishes of the citizens of
both counties. At the election of 1896
the proposition for county bridge at
Laurel received a majority of the votes
cast on the proposition, but the opn-
ion of Attorney General Haskell was
adverse, so the desired bridge was
never built.
The increase in the business of the
Billings Telephone company has neces-
STATED extensive additions. The sys-
tenn was instituted in December, 1886
with list of AZ subscribers, and has
grown to III. The demand for new
phones has been so pressing that a new
switch board of 200 capacity was or
dered. and will be at once put in place,
and the system will be extended more
into the residence portion of the town.
Judge j. r. Goss. Capt l.. F. Bah
cock and DR.. f. P. Townsend of THIS
city, who are members of the inter-
state committee having in charge the
decoration of the Custer battlefield,
visited Sheridan Sunday to confer with
the Wyoming committee. Arrange
ments were made for the exercises to
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