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The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1900-11-13

Great International Live Stock Show to
~ Held In Chicago,

Invitations have been resolved by
many staekmeR who live in Montana
ia attend the International Live Stock
exposition, 10 he held Mt the Union
slaek yards, Chicago, peaemheF | 10 8
~ This yeaFr
The invitation II accompanied by q
season ticket good during the entire
week of the exposition, and ~ signed
by W. A, RpanF, president ut the assn
aiatiQa, and eQpAteFsigRaa By W. ",
skinner, general manager,
The eKpAsitinA IL inAHgArated faF
the Improvement Of the live stock nj
North America, aud with its CLASSES
far range cattle offers WagFessiV e
western aattleMaa 4 gaed a~ppNFtHnity
IA display specimens nj their cattle,
" win also give them 4 ahAape n aaT
yartisa their hvands and get alQnaiatv
nd with tho diffaFeHt men who need
western Fansa lattla and thnsa arc
minaiMlly the leaders al tho corn
craving states, Besides they viii
hAYe 4 allaAae N aaMlata fnF and
pFahMhly win tha cash premiums
offered By tho association,
The CLASSES which will he Wi aside
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1900-11-13
CAUSE TO BE THANKFUL.
No Reason Why People of Montana Should
Not Celebrate Thanksgiving Day.

President Mckinley recently issued
the usual Thanksgiving day procla-
nation calling upon the people of the
United States to follow the time
honored custom and set aside one day
in November in which to render
thanks for the blessings of the closing
year. The president named Thursday,
November 20, as the day. Governor
Smith following the ~precendent estab-
lished by the chief executive of the
nation has issued a similar proclama-
tion addressed to the people Of Mon
tana.
The governor says that the people
of Montana along with those of the
entire country have much to be thank
full for and he expresses the hope that
Montanans will generally observe
the day.
The governor says:
Custom has ordained that in each
year one day should be set apart and
distinguished as a day of prayer and
thanksgiving on which the people
should. as far al possible, abstain
from their usual vocations and turn
their thoughts to that proyidential
care which watches over and cares for
the destinies of men and nations.
1.-THE people of the United States
and especially the people of this SPLEEN
did commonwealth of Montana have
much cause to be thankful to the all
wise Providence for His manifold
blessings graciously extended to us.
Disease, famine or pestilence has not
been serious or prevalent during the
past year, but health, plenty and the
enjoyment of a most favorable season
are conditions which have prevailed
in this beloved state. Our people of
all classes, whether engaged in min
ing, farming, stock raising OF in the
shops or business centers have been
blessed with constant and remuner-
alive labor and have enjoyed such
measure of prosperity as altogether
brings contentment and happiness to
cur people.
therefore, in accordance with the
long established custom and the proc
lamation of the president of the
United States, l., Robert b. Smith,
governor of the state of Montana, do
proclaim Thursday, November 30,
1900, as a day for thanksgiving and
prayer and urgently request each and
every person to abstain from their
usual business and vocation and as
far as possible assemble at their sew
eral respective places of worship there
to devote themselves to prayer and
songs of Thanksgiving to the allwise
Creator who has SO h0untifully and
generously blessed oar people.
HAnd in order that each and every
preston may SO far as possible be en-
abled to comply with this request |
do proclaim said aath day Of Novem-
Der, 1900, a legal holiday,
Hpone Mt Helena, Mont, November
s, A, D., 1900, and the la5th year Of
our iHdependenee.n
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1900-11-13
BOOMING NEW.
Indiana Republicans Want Their Commit
teeman in the Cabinet.

indianapolis, Nov. 9-The leading
republicans met today to induce. if
possible, Harry S. New, the national
committeeman, to allow the use of his
name for secretary of war. New has
declined Office SO far and an effort will
be made to get him to accept a cabinet
appointment.
1t is felt here that Indiana is Ell
titled to the place. 1t is argued that
no other state, all conditions con
sidered, has made the record of re-
publican gains equal to that of In
diana, which was regarded from the
first as close battle ground, and the
republicans concede that a large share
of the credit is due to National Com
mitteeman New. who. as a member Of
the executive committee of the ma
tional committee also rendered valua-
BILE service in the national campaign.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1900-11-13
LAND FOR sETTLERs.

Washington, Nov, 9-The president
has issued an order placing under con
troll of the secretary of the interior
for disposition under fhe law, all Of
the land included within the limits
of the military reservation of Forl
Sherman, Idaho, reserved under pre-
yioHs executive orders, The land IN
question is situated on the Coeur
d'AleHe lake at the outlet of the Spo-
kane river In Kootenai county, Idaho,
comprising in all nearly $40 acres,
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1900-11-13
UNITED MINE
Encouraging State of Finances Reported
by the Treasurer.

indianapolis, Nov. 9-Michael Nc
Taggart, John j. Mossop and Joseph
Pope, auditors of the United Mine
Workers today made public their audit
Of the accounts of w. B. Wilson, sec
retary-treasurer for period from July
/ to September 30, 1900.
The report shows that on October
/, Wilson had $87, 266 in bank. He
receive from July to September 80,
$d42, 1875 per capita tax from miners,
$48, 978 was received from assess
ments, SIG, 524 was paid out for sal
aries and expenses, $52, 224 was paid
out in way of relief 10 striking min
ers. The net gain in cash during the
three months was $l3,053.
The cash in bank today is more
than in October despite the heavy
drain on the national funds.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1900-11-13
GIVEN MORE FREEDOM,

Washington, Nov, l0--Preyieus
orders requiring the residents Of the
city of Manila, p, T., TO c0Rfpe them
selves to their house after IL o'clock
p, m, have been amended by General
Macarthur, military governor, 50 III
TO extend the time to midnight, Al
that hour the streets will be cleared
by the police, The saloons are closed
at 10 O'Clock and the sale OF liquor il
prohibited after that hour,
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1900-11-13
MACARTHUR MAKES REPORT.

Washington, Nov. lD-A report of
Macarthur as military governor has
been submitted to the war depart
ment, The report says that the guer-
lila warfare has resulted in many
engagements between November 1,
1899, and November /, 1900, 26s
Americans being killed; $50 wounded
and 55 captured. The Filipino losses
during same period were 1927 killed
694 wounded and 2 1894 captured, He
praises the troops very highly,
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1900-11-13
pssa wy british salalers N Aflea,

Cant, q, a, neAalson IL well known all
over Africa an commander pf the forces
thai captured tho famous Fehal Galishe,
Undev date af Nov 4, l6a7, from VFy-
burg, ReahAeaalaad, bio writesl aRefoye
startling On the last pampalgA brought
4 aHRRtitY pf QhaMheTlainb Gallo, phpl,
eFa and niRFrhaeR ReMedy, which |
asad myself when, trouble with haWel
paWPIaiRt and had given 70 My Mea,
and In every case II proved. most EansfT
aialrH FaF sale by Vhappla Drug 90,
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1900-11-13
KRUGER's COMING.
The Venerable Boer President to Make a
Tour of Europe.

Marseilles, Nov. 9-Mrs. Eloff has
arrived here to await the arrival of
Kruger, her grandfather, on the Dutch
cruiser Gelderlam.
In course of al interview today she
said: 1.-THE difficulties surrounding
Great Britain are SO great that the
Beers arc convinced they will finally
gain the upper hand. We have the
greatest confidence in the journey of
President Kruger, who, in spite of
his great age and fatigue, will travel
across Europe, He only decided to
come because he has in his possession
some very ~efficacious ean of ac-
ton"
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1900-11-13
BRITISH GuNBoAT SUNK.

Hong Kong, Nov. l0-A typloon
struck the city last evening raging all
night. A British river gunboat was
sunk, but the crew was saved. The
storm caused great damage and loss of
life anon the native craft.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1900-11-13
WILL NOT RESIGN.

Washington, Nov. lo-secretary
Gage emphatieally denied today that
he intended to resign from the cabinet
before the end of McKinley,s first
term. but said he had not vet deter
aimed what he would do after March
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1900-11-13

IT will net be a surprise 10 any who
are at ali familiar with the good qualities
81 dhamberiaips fough Rsmedy, q
know that people everywhere take pleas
we we y t fhst splea sf ~adiaiae and II t oil
from Il, ~ bad colds IL has cured, Of
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For sals by ceapple Drug GO,
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1900-11-13
RUMoR CONCERNING GAGE.

New York, Nov, I0-Phe CONNER
cial Advertiser says 1T Is an
noHHced nj the national republican
headquarters today that Secretary 81
the Treasury Gage will resign and
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1900-11-13
REPUBLICAN,.

Omaha, Nov 9-Almosf complies
returns give Mckinley q plurality pl
over 2,000, The republican stats
ticket IL probably elected by y tFidf
less, The legislative returns are moi
yet complete but the republicans an
paFently have q majority Of two on
Joint ballot,
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1900-11-13
SsAQ beware,

Var egidsRea thai will eaaVipt apy
peFspA nv peFsoas faF MeakiAg dawn
wy fences, lRaViAR gates apeA aud let
TING stock aat Nv M driving aug af ms
stack fgam aAy NJ my falds, stock
branded GP eaHppetad,
llstN aeapsa FivFie,
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1900-11-13

that Comptroller of the Currency
Dawes will be asked to succeed him.
The same report has it that Gage will
return to his banking position in Chi
oago."
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1900-11-13
SCHOOL FUNDS.

County Superintendent G. +. Burla
has made the following apportionment
of school moneys as certified to him
by County Treasurer Z. 9. Holmes on
her r.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1900-11-13
HAWAI- AFFAIRS,
Heavy Expenditures IHcHFTea During the
Past Wear,

Washington, Nov, a-The annual
report pf Faymaster GeReFal Kenny,
of the navy, aeals In large figures, III
shows that last year he speaf SO, a6e,r
900 on account 0f construction and
purchase nj ships M, aaa, 000 for fer
paiFs 70 ships tlii,7lb,0lQ 10 keep
ships IN commission, Including pay
III, hap, 600 faF tho MariRe ONrns, and
tA6, p6A foF naval militia,
Vha payMasteF geAeFal SAYS the
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1900-11-13
UNDER STATE SUPERVISION


Pays s per cent on Savings Deposits,
Interest compounded quarterly,
Pays 7 per cent on Time Certificates
of Deposit, not subject TO check,
Issues Savings Certificates on Build
ing and Loan Plan with definite time af
maturity and definite payments,
Loans Money on Real Estate To bs 70
paid In monthly installMsnts running
from ONE 10 TEN YEARS, TO suit hof-
rover,
Trustees Lee Mantle, presidents
Chas, schatzleia, vice presidents payette
Harrington, treasurer Ghas, N, Leonard,
attorney, A, u, Clements, seeFstaFyj p,
Aug, Heinze, Henry Mueller, Prank w,
Hasdns, James II, Monteath,
FRED II, FOSTER, loeal agent,
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-11
SOPHIA HOLMES DEAD.
A Faithful Employe of the Govern
ment Passes Away.

Sophia Holmes, colored, 20 years old,
died yesterday afternoon at o'clock at
the home of her daughter, Mrs. S. H.
wilkins. 1880 Twelfth Street northwest.
She had been in poor health for a long
time and died of old age.
During Lincolns Administration Mrs.
Holmes was appointed a charwoman at the
Treasury by Treasurer Spinner. While en-
gagged at her regular task one afternoon
in 1863, after the clerks had left the
building, she discovered a great number
Of Treasury notes still in sheets in waste
basket. She quickly wrapped them up in a
bundle and sat down on 1t in a corner OF
the ROOM where the money was found.
She was afraid to call Waterman and tell
him of her discovery. and decided to re-
main in the building until the arrival Of
General Spinner. who was accustomed to
visit the Treasury every night.
After several hours she heard the
familiar footballs of the Treasurer in n
corridor overhead and called to him to
come to her.
The Treasurer fastened down stairs,
holding a loaded pistol in front of him,
and upon entering the room found the
charwoman seated in corner on the
precious bundle. She handed him the
money, amounting to more than half
million dollars. General Spinner was
dumfounded and at once ordered his
carriage to take Sophia to her home.
which was then on New York Avenue.
In recognition for this faithful perform
ance Of her duties she vas appointed to a
regular position on the day force for life
and her salary was raised.
The services of this faithful employe
Of the Government have been of grea;
value to the Government on various &C.
casions. About twenty-five years age
$4,000 was stolen from the counting
rooms of the Treasury. 1t was the
watchful eye of Sophia that saw the rer-
she who identified him This act was moi
rewarded by the Government.
"Old Sophie" as she was called. was
much beloved by everybody in the Treas
ury Department. and she counted many
influential friends among high Govern
ment officials. She had the distinction Of
being the first colored woman that was
ever appointed to a Government position
She was born in Georgetown. d. c.. OF free
parents. being one OF a family of sixteen
children. When she married Melchior
Holmes he was slave. She worked hard
and with her savings she bought his free
dom for $1,000. He took part in the first
battle of Bull Run, at which he lost his
life. Mrs. Holmes left five children, all
OF whom are living and have families. She
was a member of the Asbury A. NJ. f.
Church, from whence she will be buried
Saturday afternoon at o'clock. Inter-
ment will take place at Harmony Gene
terry.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-11
UPRISING OF THE TRIADS
Chinese Society Preparing to Over
throw the Dynasty.
The Imper;nI TroOns Already de-
fcatcd by the Rebels. Who Are En-
trenchcd in the ho"iooh
lnnd-EnElish and Japnnese very
Friendly Toward General Shn"ee'

LONDON Oct. ia despatch from
Hongkons says it is stated there that the
authorities have been informed that ar
rangements have been made for a general
uprising of the Chinese in the southern
provinces in November. The present indi-
cations appear to indicate that the new
outbreak will be similar to that OF the
Boxers in the northern provinces. The
correspondent goes on to say:
THE Seventh Bengal Lancers and the
Hongkong Regiment have been recalled
from the north. and 10000 additional Brit
ish troops have been ordered here from
India. A considerable body of rebels, prin-
cipally Triads, are in the Kowloon him
terland, and 1t is believed they occupy two
positions ten miles north of the British
border.
Zone thousand Chinese troops from the
Bogue forts have arrived at Samechun
and another thousand from Canton are
marching to the disturbed districts. 1t
is rumored that fighting has occurred, and
that the Chinese imperial troops have
been defeated by the rebels, who are
looted several villages. 1t is also said
that the Triads are to overturn the Man.
chu dynasty and restore the Chinese, as
they believe this is the only way Of es-
tablishing peace in the Kingdom"
A Paris despatch to the Post says
IL has bad news from Canton and Swallow.
1t is believed there is danger of serious
trouble in Quong-Tung.
A despatch from Howsi WI to the
Post" dated October 2, refers to the
noticeably accommodating and polite at
titude of the British and Japanese toward
General Chaffee. the American COM
mander. The despatch also says the
American soldiers express themselves as
pleased that they have been ordered to
Manila.
The same correspondent quotes an in
telligent American who favors the with
drawal of the American troops from
China as saying that the soldiers of his
country fought well up to the time they
reached Pekin, but since they have done
as little as possible, even for Americans.
Their presence only hampers the work of
the soldiers of other nations. One thou
sand men under command Of General Will
son. he says can do more than 5000 under
General Chaffee
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-11
A DEMAND ON cHAFFEE.
Ii Hung Chang Wants Gold Captured
by Marine. Restored.


General Cnaffee has cabled the War d
partment from Tiertsin that Ii Hung
Chang. representing the provisional gov
eminent at Tientsin. has asked for the re-
turn of s27S,00O, captured there by Amer
lean marines when tho treasury was
burned. This sum was represented origi-
nally by gold coins and gold bars, but by
direction OF the American commander was
melted and certificates OF deposit amount
ing to $27s,00O sent to the Government
here. These certificates were received at
the Navy Department and later deposited
in the Treasury.
When General Chaffee went to Tientsin
Ii Hung Chang asked for the return OF
this money. but the General vas unable
to comply with the request, and has
cabled the Secretary Of War asking for
instructions. The despatch was referred
to the Navy Department, but as the
question involved is purely diplomatic 1t
will be brought to the attention of the
Department OF State to determine
whether funds SO captured should not be
held pending a settlement with China.
The officials do not believe that Ii Hung
Changes request will be complied with,
the opinion being that this sum will be
credited TO China in the final settlement
when an indemnity is agreed upon.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-11
CHINESE TROOPS FRIENDLY.
Forces of the Allies Find Reports of
Hostility to He False.

LONDON. Oct. u.-Despatches from
Shanghai describe the sequel to a scare
about Chinese attack on October T. The
foreign troops advanced during the night
against the Chinese camp near the ar
senal. Some correspondents say the ad-
vance was made with the intention Of
Selling the arsenal, while others declare
that it was for the purpose of meeting
the expected attack.
The French troops, with artillery,
formed the advance guard, while the re-
serve was made up Of Germans. japanese,
British. Indian troops, and local volun-
teers When the troops reached the camp
the Chinese displayed great friendliness,
and after remaining out all night the for
eigners returned to the city. The Taotai
and the Viceroy of Nankin have since pro-
tested against the action Of the foreigners,
and many Chinese have left the French
concession.
The Chinese force in the neighborhood
consists of 5000 men, with a number of
modern guns. There are $500 more at
Wusung and $1,000 additional a days
march away. According to the Post"
correspondent, there is no likelihood OF
disturbances unless the foreigners make
further demonstrations.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-11
REPLY TO THE FRENCH NOTE.
Direct Answer to Several Proposi-
lions Avoided by This Government.

Direct Answer to Several PROPOSE
tions Avoided by This Government.
The answer Of the United States to the
proposition of France for a settlement Of
the Chinese troubles was prepared by
Secretary Hay yesterday after a long con-
ference with President Mckinley, at which
the several points that were not definitely
determined at Tuesdays meeting of the
Cabinet were decided The Government S
answer was handed to NJ. Thiebaut, the
French Charge d'Affaires, late yesterday
afternoon.
Direct answers to several of the French
propositions are avoided, it being the pur-
in allegiance until the situation has as
sumed more favorable shape.
Those suggestions Of France in regard
to final settlement-the punishment of
the Boxer leaders, the guarantees for the
preservation of order in future, and the
payment OF indemnity-which agree with
the previously announced policy of the
United States are accepted.
While the points on which this Govern
ment will not commit itself at this time
are not disclosed. it is apparent that they
are the propositions to prohibit the i'm
portation Of firearms into China, to raze
the fortifications between Pekin and Taku,
and the establishment of permanent
guards at the legations in Pekin. All
these questions are so closely associated
with the agreement of the powers to Sc
cure indemnity and provide means for
preventing future anti-foreign disturb
ances 1.-THE United States prefers that
they shall be taken up for consideration
by the peace plenipotentiaries, when they
meet in general conference.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-11
CHILD BURNED TO DEATH.
DcpIOrnbIc Result of n Fire In South.
west Washington.

west Washington.
In fire which broke out late yesterday
afternoon at the home of Eliza Robinson
327 Street southwest. her daughter
Sarah F. Robinson. aged fifteen months
was burned to death. The flames caused
loss estimated at 5000 and communicated
to houses 1926 and 329 l. Street. both of
which were slightly damaged. The re-
mains of the child were removed to the
morgue directly after the fire. Acting
Coroner ClazebroOk was notified and after
viewing the body gave a certificate of &C
cidental death.
a defective 1ue in house 1927 l. Street
is thought to have caused the fire.
Shortly after o'clock an alarm was sent
in from box 414. corner of Third and l.
Streets southwest, to which engines 3, 4.
and 8, together with truck A. responded.
The fire was we'll under way when the
firemen arrived on the scene The blaze
spread ON both sides of the Robinson
house, and the home of William Bailey,
325 l. Street: was damaged. Adjoining
the Robinson house on the west the home
of William Sayles took fire and the house
was damaged TO the extent of $50. In
this instance. also. a loss of SITS resulted
on furniture aid household goods. After
hard work The -firemen got the blaze under
control. =&i
The Robinson child was in the second
story of the house when the flames were
discovered5 For brief time it was for
gotten and 1t was then too late to rescue
it. ladder was run up as soon as the
firemen arrived and the remains OF the
little one brought from the building.