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Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1899-11-04
Painting and P~aper-Hanging.

Durham & Lanyard, the school
house artists. are now prepared to do
painting and paper-hanging at reason
able prices. Call at the School House
and see their work and also the fine
line Of samples Of wallpaper.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1899-11-04

A German army officer estimates that
in the century just closing not less than
80, 000, 900 men have been killed in wal
IN civilized countries.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1899-11-04

There is always hope while there's
One Minute Cough Cure. "An attack
of pneumonia left my lungs in bad shape
and l was near the first stages of con-
sumption. One Minute Cough Cure
completely cured me-" writes Helen
McHenry, 5isnark, N. d. Gives in
slant pellet. Sold by e. w. Kinney 4
Co.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1899-11-04

Truckee society "ladies" amuse them
selves by ~masquerading in male appear
al and taking in the town after night
all.
The Billings gazette., 1899-06-30
DEMOCRACY AND TRUSTS.

What are Bryan and Chairman Jones
trying to dole out to the people when
they talk about the "historic opposi.
tion Of democracy to trusts and com.
bines' So far from passing any anti
trust legislation during the two periods
when the democracy had the president
aud both the senate and the house at
the same time, it has stood united in
congress in opposing every kind of anti
trust legislation proposed by the repub.
licans. There is not record of even one
democratic member who seriously urged
the adoption Of laws of this character.
Again, both William j. Bryan aud
James K. Jones voted in favor of trusts
and against a law designed for their
regulation. In the Mckinley law of
1890 section provides that "every
contract. combination in the form Of
trust or otherwise, or conspiracy in
restraint of trade or commerce among
the several states, or with foreign na.
tions, is hereby declared to be illegal. ;"
Another section fixes a penalty Of
80, 200 fine or one year rs imprisonment.
or both, for any person who shall in.
fringe this law; and the same penalty
is provided for persons who might at.
tempt to form such combinations.
This law was adopted by republican
votes, every democrat and populist in
both houses voting against it, and it re-
manned OIL the statute books until
1894, when the democrats passed the
Wilson bill and removed the most es-
sential part Of the anti-t trust measure.
In the senate, Senator Jones voted for
the repeal of the Mckinley anti
law, and in the house of representa-
tives, Bryan did the same thing. Con.
sistency, thou art jewel
The Billings gazette., 1899-06-30
A BIG FOURTH.

The Fourth of July celebration in
this CITY is gong to he the biggest
thing of the kind ever given in eastern
Montana. All the business men are tax.
ing an active interest in it, ARE preparing
floats for the parade, will decorate
their stores handsomely and give full
vent to their patriotism. The horse
and other races will be very interest
ing, the baseball game will be "hot
number aud there will be big free
dance and barbecue. In fact, every.
thing is progressing swimmingly for
the celebration. 1t is reported that
Sheridan will send three or four hun.
dred people to Billings that day, and
big crowds are coming from all direc.
tions.
The Gazette, next week, will issue
on Monday instead of Tuesday evening,
and will contain the detailed pro-
gramme of the celebration and all par.
tioulars. Advertisers are requested to
hand in their favors for the Monday
issue not later than 10 O'Clock a, III.
The Billings gazette., 1899-06-30

The indications are that the business
failures in June will be at the min
imum. Such little things as this, in.
creases in wages, heavy bank clearings
and savings deposits, paying off Of
mortgages, opening of new factories
and overtime work of old ones, are
quickly dismissed by the democrats as
uninteresting and of no significance or
effect. The country is still going to
the dogs Oh, if Bryan Or Coxey were
only president!
The Billings gazette., 1899-06-30
A NEW EMPEROR.
A Bunch Of Unauthenticated .Rumors
from China.

Bunch Of Unauthenticated Kumor,
from China.
Victoria, B. G., June 2s.-It is re.
ported at Pekin, according to news re
ceived by the Empress of China, that
the emperor will resume power next
month; another report says that about
June 20 a new emperor would be pro
claimed. One authority believes the
new ruler will be grandson Of the
late Prince Kung; another asserts that
grandson of the fifth prince has heen
chosen to succeed kuang Hsu.
The empress dowager is said to be al
together "out of sorts,' full of anxiety
and much given to weeping. The pal
ace is far from enjoying state of har.
mony.
The cabinet is little better. Wang.
WenShao pleads age and infrmity and
then relapses into silence. Kang vi is
jealous Of the immense power now
welded by Jung Lu, and despises him
for his lnexperience in important gov
erDment business; but both hold to-
getl'er for the maintenance of the en-
press dowager and the enrichment of
the Manchus, whose present watchword
is: 1T is going. Grab as much as
possible while the chance lasts. -
The Billings gazette., 1899-06-30
NO WESTERN TRIP.
Presidents Tour abandoned on Ac

rreS'tye9ts Tour Abandoned on Account
//of Mrs. McKinley's Health.
New York. June 2S.-A special to
the Herald from Washington says: The
state Of Mrs. MciKnley's health at this
time is decidedly worse than since she
has been in the White house, and the
president will remain in Washing ton
probably all summer and will take very
little vacation out of this city. Presi-
dent McKinley's projected trip to the
Pacific coast, which had been looked
forward to in anticipation of enjoyment
by himself, and Improvement in Mrs.
McKinley's condition, has been aband.
oned. His trip to Minnesota has also
been abandoned. The unfavorable turn
in Mrs. McKinley's condition is at.
tributed to cold, which she contracted
just before she left Washington. She
is never strong, and this cold seems to
weaken her to such an extent as to
make it advisable to avoid the exertion
which would have been necessary had
she remained away as long as it had
been intended.
The Billings gazette., 1899-06-30
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"BK "a KING BRYAN DOWN."

The Anaconda Standard says the ad.
ministration papers are trying to
"break Bryan down, in anticipation Of
next years nominating convention. :"
Not at all, 1t is not necessary for the
republican, papers to "break Bryan
down" He is doing that himself more
rapidly than the newspapers could do
1t II they all joined in the attempt.
Bryan s calamity wall, in the face of
the good times; his sympathy with the
Filipino rebels in defyiug this govern.
ment; his dodging around from one
issue to another in the hope of currying
favor with the people-these are the
things that are breaking Bryan
down. y The republican papers are not
even assisting in the process, but they
cannot we'll refrain from remarking the
downfall of this once great (g) man,
who went up like skyrocket and is
now descending, with dull thud, like
q black stick.
Bryanism is breaking itself down on
account OF the utter falsity of the
theories on which it was built up, Re-
publican policies aud statesmanship
have proved them to be absurd. The
people will not be fooled again; Bryan.
Ism can only thrive Oh calamity and
this country is through with that for
time at least, The alleged democratic
arguments Of '96 do not suit the con-
ditions IN '9a, but the party of false
promises has none other to offer,
The Billings gazette., 1899-06-30
NOT DEAD YET.
AguinaldO Sends u Verbal Message to u
Filipino In Manila.


Manila, June 2S.-One of the most
prominent Filipinos in Manila received
Il verbal message this morning direct
from Aguinaldo, WHO is at Tarce, in.
structing him to make as complete a
report as possible regarding both the
military and political situation in
Manila. Aeuinaldo wants to obtain
from a Filipino source knowledge of
the strength OF the American army, the
health of the troops and what General
Otis intentions are regarding the carry.
ing on Of operations during the rainy
season. The Filipino to whom the
message was sent has been steadfastly
friendly to the Americans. He has
been frequently requested to join
Aguinaldo, but has refused to do SO.
The fact that the rebel leader has
sent such dispatch il capable Of a
double Interpretation. Possibly Az.
uinaldo desires to know what his
chances would be in the event of his
surrender. or it is possible that he
wants to obtain information as to the
ports opened by order of General Otis,
through which he might obtain provi.
sions and other supplies for his army,
and at the same time ship the produce
Of the country. The request for the
information, coming as it does direct
from, Aguinaldo, settles the reports that
have been circulated to the effect that
he had been assassinated.
Under General Otis instructions the
gunboats engaged in blockading duty
will allow vessels with regular clear.
ance papers to pass the blockade, but
the issuing of the order to this effect
was delayed, owing to the fact that the
opening of the ports would enable the
insurgents, who are in control Of them,
to collect the duties on the articles i'm
ported. There was great distress at
several Of the closed ports owing to the
lack Of food, and business was at
standstill. These facts infiu.
cnced General Otis to issue the order,
he considering that the situation is now
sufficiently favorable to permit q re.
stricted business being done at the
ports. The order simply permits the
Of food.
The Billings gazette., 1899-06-30

a curious feature of our export
figures in the fiscal year 1899 is an an
nouncement that the export of cattle
has been reduced 20 per cent. This ia
accounted for by the vigorous demand
at home for beef and the increased
prices offered by the home market, be.
ing the result of better wages, more
employment and the disposition of the
American workman to live better than
he was able under low tariff.
The Billings gazette., 1899-06-30

Gently returned from visit to Chicago
to see Dr. Pearsons, another enthusiast
tic meeting was held last Monday
night and our sister city is again rustl-
ing for all she is worth to raise the
money. She has already subscribed
nearly $4,000 and from the way her
people are working now, it seems prob
able that the full quota Of $25, 200 will
be secured.
1t was about six weeks ago that the
same offer was made to Billings. At
that time our people seemed to be en-
thusiastic on the subject. A committee
of thirty .one prominent citizens was
appointed to look after the matter, two
gentlemen signified their willingness to
give 81, 900 each-und that was the last
of it. The only excuse for the inac.
tivity Of the people of Billings is that
it was given out that DR.. Pearsons was
coming here in June; that the com.
mittee would wait until that time be.
fore they took any action. But Sheri-
dan did not wait, and if DR.. PearsoDs
does come west, that city will be able
to give him substantial evidence that
she has made al honest effort to com.
ply with his requirements.
Sheridan, which is only about half
the size of Billings, has clearly out.
done this city in the matter of the COL
lege. If it is located in this section of
the country. it now looks to casual
observer as if Sheridan is a long ways
in the lead of her wealthier and more
neighbor-BillinRs. Pre-
entions, however, do not establish pub
ic institutions.
The Billings gazette., 1899-06-30
THE COURT HOUSE MATTER,

BY reference to the opinion of the
attorney general OF the state, published
in this issue, it will be seen that the
county commissioners cannot build a
;325. 900 court house and jail without
submitting the proposition to vote of
the people. In other words, the people
will be given al opportunity to say
whether they want new court house
built on the site offered by Mr.. Yegen,
eight blocks from the business center
of the city. The commissioners, 10
doubt, will have the question put to Il
vote, and if it carries, Mr.. Yegen will
probably make good his offer to give
$4,000 for the present court house and
jail The proposition would no doubt
carry if the site offered was more cen.
trally located. but as it is there will be
strong opposition to building a new
court house away out at the southwest
ern edge of town.
The responsibility Of the commission.
ers, however, will end when they sub.
NIT the question to the people to pass
upon. The commissioners cannot we'll
do otherwise than take cognizance Of
the $4,000 offer when new court
house is so badly needed; it ia a good,
stiff price for the property and Mr..
Yegen IL the only man SO situated that
he can afford to pay that sum for It.
1t Is business proposition with him,
and one that he will make money out
Of, but the people have rights in the
matter and 1t is for them to say
whether they will have the court house
located to suit Mr.. Yegen's convenience
and enhance the value of his property.
The Billings gazette., 1899-06-30

The man who encourages the Fill.
pino rebellion is as mucl. traitor to
the government as was the man who
encouraged the rebels in this country in
'62 and '63. There is no difference be.
tween them, except that the traitor Of
today is more bold and open. He
should be forced into the army and sent
to the front in Luzon. He might learn
patriotism there, instead of sowing the
seeds of sedition and treason at home.
The Billings gazette., 1899-06-30

Burlington Route-Cheap Tickets to De-
trOit. Michigan.
Take advantage Of the low rate-one
fare plus ~ for the round trip to De.
troit-which the Burlington has made
for the 80 meeting of the Christian
Endeavorers, and 60 east at about half
usual cost. July @, and are the
dates of sale. Berths, tickets and in.
formation about return limits, side
trips from Detroit, etc, can be had at
any Burlington Route ticket Office.
J. Francis, General Passenger Agent,
Omaha, Neb. 1872
The Billings gazette., 1899-06-30

The secretary Of war has sent re-.
quest to General H. G. Otis at Los
Angeles to come to Washington for a
conference in regard to affairs in the
Philippines. The president desires to
have General Otis explain at length
his views upon the military situation
and all matters within his knowledge
concerning the Filipinos and the pro.
gress of the insurrection. When ques.
toned as to the report that Brigadier
General H. G.. Otis is to succeed Secre.
tary Alger, the officials at the White
house said there is no foundation for
the report.
The Billings gazette., 1899-06-30

The statement il denied by demo.
cratic editors that they have attributed
all the ills of the country during the
past three years to Mr., Hanna, Tho
recent intense heat was in no way con.
neoted with MI, Hanna name,
The Billings gazette., 1899-06-30

Now pull for the Billings baseball
club. The boys composing it are am.
bilious to be the champions of the
state, and they will come pretty near
getting there if they are properly
encouraged.
The Billings gazette., 1899-06-30
7077
WHAT III HERIDAN HAS DONF

The enterprising people of Sheridan
are working with renewed zeal aud
energy TO secure for that city the ool-
lege that DI, q, K, Pearsons Of Chi,
oaao offers to endow with $50, 900, pro.
vided Sheridan will subscribe ta5, 600
and provide bailding worth that
amount. A Sheridan gentleman re-
The Billings gazette., 1899-06-30

burlington Route-Fourth of July Rates
Usual reduced rates-one fare for the
round trip between B. & M. r. rail.
road stations not more than 200 miles
apart-will be in effect July /, 2, 3 and
4. Return limit July 5. 1912
The Billings gazette., 1899-06-30

Decorate your business houses and
residences for the Fourth The city
should be III gala.day attire next Tues.
day and the national colors float from
every housetop.
The Billings gazette., 1899-06-30

That was pretty good for Jerry Simp.
son. The sockless statesman character.
lied the discussion Of 1G to / as looking
over last year birds nest
The Billings gazette., 1899-06-30

HOW the democrats glory in Cleye.
land's pure civil service reform, Just
before he stepped out he placed a, 900
The Billings gazette., 1899-06-30

MIR. Bryan would now like to be able
to deny that he said that it takes as
much bravery to fight trusts as it takes
to climb San Juan hill.
The Billings gazette., 1899-06-30

positions, held mostly by democrats,
under civil service rules, and he thus
holds the record for the biggest operator
in partisan spolis.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-08
WAKE Up!
From The STANDARD Union.

Has the McKeown bill. making the act OF
paving In Brooklyn "A charge upon the city at large
the as II is now in Manhattan and The Bronx
boroughs, been put to sleep? The measure GER
tainly seems be in condition OF sOmnoency
that will require action by the Senate TO bring Il
TO a condition of consciousness and activity.
Brooklyn people very much interested In this
bill They residents who live on streets where
the ancient cobblestone pavements still exist. and
who want modern asphalt pavements A bill STINT
lar In every way to the McKeown bill was passed
without opposition last year. bur was vetoed by
Mayor Van Wyck under the impress ion-snce
proven 70 be erroneous-that the charter covered
The matter treated in the bill
Repaving WORK mas been kept back for a year
as a result OF the failure enact the bill last ses-
sion. and now the date OF adjournment Is being
discussed. and the bin Of this year Is still in the
Senate. Are the residents Of Brooklyn. VINO have
waited with what patience they could command 10
have the repavng tanRle Strengthened out 10 be
again disappointed II there II second failure TO
do Justice In this matter a very serious blow will
be struck this section Of the city because there
are streets here which are almost impossible and
have for long time heen dangerous FOR vehicles
and animals.
Let the representatives, al Albany wake up and
get the McKeown Repaving bin through before the
rush which always occurs a. the closing hours Of
the Legislature makes 1t possible for the measure
TO be lost In the shuttle
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-08

SONS OF THE REVOLI TTOV

Trenton. March (SpeciaO.-The annual meeting
NJ the New-Jersey Society OF the Sons OF the Revo
luton held AT the Trenton House to-day. The
following officers elected: President. Colonel
S Meredith Dickinson of Trenton; vice-president
Clement Hall SinnicksOn. OF Salem: secretary John
a. Campbell, Of Trenton; corresponding secretary.
Francis r. Lee. Of Trenton treasurer. Frank o.
Briggs OF Trenton; register. Foster G. Griffith. Of
Trenton: historian. Thomas Jones York Of Salem
chaplain the Rov DR.. Charles w. Shields. OF
Princeton; managers, Carrot D. w. Nroom. Of
Trenton: Or William Elmer, of Trenton Malcolm
Macdonald, of Camden: Gilbert Collins. Of Jersey
City; Schuyler c. Woodruff. Of Camden, Richard
F. Stevens OF South Orange, Abram q. Garrettson.
Of Jersey City. Leroy II. Anderson. of Princeton.
and Hugh Il Hamil. Of Trenton
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-08
NOT INTERESTED " TUNED SCHEME.
PRESIDENT BALDWIN KNOWS NOTHING ABOUT A
R1-MORED ATTEMPT TO COMPLETE
WORK BEGUN IN 1892.

President Baldwin Of the Long Island Railroad
Connpanv does not credit the report 10 the effect
that an English syndicate is preparing 10 revive
the scheme of building railroad tunnel between
Fourth-st in Long Island city. and Manhattan
for the purpose Of connecting the Long Island
and the New-York Central railroads.
IN 1902 il NAV be remembered. an excavation was
made AT Fourth-st. between Jackson and Vernon
ayes in Long Island City and shaft about SIX
toen feet square and nftv feet deep was sunk. on
December 2s Of that year two tons Of dynamite
were accidentally exploded at the mouth or the
tunnel and the work ceased.
When President BALDWIN was asked about the
rumor last night he said
This is news TO me I've been thinking about
little else but tunnels for the last SIX months, but
I'm free to say that don't know anything about
this one. II the proposed tunnel to connect
the Long Island Railroad with the New-York Cen
trail I presume | should know all about IT.
II is eported that Walter c. Johnson OF the law
Arm Of Foster q Foster. OF Manhattan is promot-
inc the enterprise The original scheme Is said 10
nave Included a tunnel from Long Island city 70
Manhattan and across to New-Jersey. and another
under Newtown Creek 10 connect Brooklyn with
the main tunnel. The orteinators of the scheme
were to have made a tunnel big enough TO accom-
modate wagon and passenger uaiilc as We'll as
trains and the capitalization was &ofNoDH.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-08
BICYCLE PoJcENANs BRAVE WORK.

Charles Haussler. one Of The bicycle squad police
mon attached 10 the Gates-ave. station, on Mon
Asv afternoon stopped runaway horse AT Lewis
ave and Broadway. The horse attached 70 a light
wagon. had been standing al Pulaski-st and Sum-
rer-aye.. when it was frightened. and ran through
t,,laski-st TO I.ewis-ave. There II turned and was
,p.a nnroar caused by the animals flight, came into
sight After chase Of hve blocks iiansssier
asched the horre and caught IL by the hit hftlng
himself from his wheel which dropped 10 the
nsvement The horse soon tired or carrying
Weight of $50 pounds attached 70 us brldie ana
came 10 a halt Hsusser WAS formerly blcycIe
policeman In Manhattan. where he made numoer
OF daring rescuex-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-08
JAMES z. BROWER'S WILL FILED.

MEMORIAL, WINDOW AND CHIMES PROVIDED FOR
THE CHURCH OF THE INCARNATION.
The will Of James c. Brewer. who died Few
weeks ago at his home No. ass Clnton-ave.. was
fled for probate yesterday. The widow Emeline f.
Brewer is to receive the house No. Ss Quncy-st.
His adopted SON James Clinton Brewer, gets his
clothing and ewelry and also the contents ~ a
stable at No sS Quincy-st Irving Clinton Brewer.
nephew receives g. 90. and Ruby Brewer, niece
5000 Frank Lane. a friend. receives Sl"n ana
William H. Stryker. a fri nd. 500
The executors are directed 10 spend flpp Tor =
memoria, window 10 his wife and himself IN the
cbancel Of the Church the incarnation in Gates
ave and they are to spend not less than 5000 for
SON James Clinton Brewer. Is 10 get the income
from $1,000 FOR his lifetime. and on the death Of
the widow h. Is % receiv" the income from MV'"N
for life The residuary legatees are Irving Clinton
Brewer and Ruby Brewer
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-08
JrDGVENT AGAINST BILIrPOSTTVG FTRN.

Mrs Margaret A. Fitchett Administrative %
the estate Of George II. Fitchett. yesterday won
an important suit against Thomas j. Murphy
Bernard Link William r. Fay and the American
Eil Posting Company. Of BROOKLYN Mr. Fitchett
and the men named composed the company, and
when the company organized. in 1894. they
voted to themselves salary OF so week. II Is
alleged that soon after Fitchett died Link Murphy
and FAY advanced their own wages, and Mrs
Fitchet not being included in the advance. brought
suit 10 eniOin the defendants from granting large
salaries to themselves Judge Gaynor held that
e. 900 was fair compensation for all the services
done by All the defendants. and gave Judgment ac-