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The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-05-07
ABSURD ExAGGERATlON.

The extremes to which men viii
sometimes go when they allow preiu
dice to warp their judgment and hat
red to ~overshadow truth and reason
is truly remarkable. Illustration OF
this is afforded in the case of some
democratic editors who are taking ad
vantage of the commissary scandals
unearthed at Manila to condemn the
army, the entire republican party, the
administration and everybody friendly
to it. just because a few army off.
GERS, perhaps two or three, and some
enlisted men appear to have been
guilty of dishonesty in various forms,
occasion is taken to denounce the en-
tire army and the administration as
corrupt and dishonest. Lengthy ar.
tlcles are written to prove that there
is "a great deal of rottenness' in army
official circles and that the admins
Gratlon is no better because it so
happens that the dishonest acts are
committed at a time when the govern
ment is engaged in exercising it's func-
lions at the point where the frauds
have been perpetrated and the per-
%petrators are under it's authority and
jurisdiction as part of the machinery
necessary to carry out those functions.
That there has been some dishonesty
and fraud is admitted, but that is no
reason that the entire army and gov
eminent should be held up as being
rotten and corrupt. The truth is that
army officers were the ones to expose
the corruption and under their o
and recommendations the investiga-
ton now going on was instituted. This
OF itself should be taken as %conclus-
i've proof that the dishonest prac.
tees have been confined to only a
few and that the responsible officers
are determined that the guilty ones
snail be punished and the honor of the
army and its good name be protect.
ed n vindicated. 1t would have
been a comparatively easy matter.
a they been so inclined, to have
shielded the guilty and prevented ex-
posure and thereby allow the system
OF bride taking, which is charged
against Captain Reed and Major Dav-
is, to continue without anyone being
the wiser, while those who protected
them could have become sharers Of
their dishonest gains. To say that "a
great deal OF rottenness" exists in
the army is as absurd as it is con.
temptible and a wilful Islander on the
who have the respect and honor
OF the nation, whose defenders they
are in time Of need It would Ne in.
Iced strange had not one dishonest
man been found in the large number
who are entrusted with the expendi-
ture of the vast sums Of money neces-
sary to maintain the large army which
he government has oeen compelled
keep in the islands. The fact that
of the many only two have been found
recreant to the trust imposed in them
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-05-07

While assuring him of his high per-
sonal regard and distinguished con-
sideration, the mikado cannot resist
the temptation to call the attention
of the kaiser to the first-class article
of ministerial cabinet crisis which
Japan has on exhibition just at pres
ent.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-05-07
WANT AMERICAN OFFICERS.

AS American intentions are becom.
ing better understood by the natives,
much OF the feeling of opposition and
antagonism which formerly prevailed
among the Filipinos is dying out and
they are forming a better estimate of
American character. This is shown
by the fact that many of the Filipinos
openly prefer the rule Of Americans
to the rule of their own people, es-
pecially in the minor administrative
offices, for they have learned to under
stand that the Americans have no de-
sire to rob them and are possessed of
greater ability and efficiency in ad-
ministrative affairs. The struggle Of
the Filipinos against Spain was as
much Tor correction of certain abuses
and for the Inauguration of reforms
as for independence, in fact it was this
which first caused them to take up
arms against the Spaniards.
A recent copy Of the Army and Navy
Journal, published at Washington,
contained a letter printed in the Man
lila Times, written by a native, in
which is commended the action Of
certain provinces in petitioning for
the installation of American, rather
than native officials. The letter says:
1t seems sad, that having risen
against spain on account of the abus-
es, brides and presentations of bad
Spaniards, abuses which were always
Or nearly always committed with i'm
punity, some of our fellow countrymen
today exercise public functions
should commit abuses and derive
gains which not even the wost Span
lard dia. II III countrymen continue
Infamous manner, we will petition
robbed-that Americans shall hold the
offices, to the last municipal judge and
the lowest policeman in the munich
pality. | did not address myself to
the Filipino press, because it is a po-
litical partisan for the mutual benefit
the Filipinos, and wishes for the
sake of patriotism to keep silence and
resignedly the robberies and
abuses which the funcllonaries, who
are natives of the country, may desire
commit. To the general masses it
matters nothing the nationality, race
or color Of those who command, as
has been demonstrated by the inhabi-
tants of Iayabas and Romblon that
which is of Importance is that those
who govern, be they even Sulus, gov
ern with zeal, with rectitude and with
honor.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-05-07
SOUTHERN REPURL,cANlsM.

Ouldud Dee. A great deal or at
tention has been given, both in the
north and the south, to the u]tterances
Of Senator McLaurin of South Caro-
lima lin which he practically repudi-
ates the principles of the democratic
party and in effect appeals to south
ern democrats to support the prin-
ciples of the republican party. An
effort has been made by Tillman and
some others to discredit the views of
McLaurin, but it does not appear that
1T is particularly effective. While on
the other hand there is apparent a
growing disposition in the south to
break away from the old partisan
restrictions and restraints and to take
a broader and more comprehensive
view of national duty and opportunity.
One of the ablest of the democratic
representatives of the south is Mr.,
Livingston of Georgia, and in a recent
Interview he said he was not surprised
to hear expressions of favor from
southern men for the policies of the
republican party, notably among those
engaged in big business enterprises.
He said that those men believe in
protection, expansion, liberal expen-
ditures for public improvements and
a policy for the development of in
dustries and the extension of trade
and commerce. He declared that if
the negro question were out of the
way most of the business men Of the
south would be with the republican
party. The south has been stYug-
Cling along for years trying to build
up it's industries" said Mr.. Livingston,
land there exists a strong sentiment
in favor of the encouragement. of
the industries which have been and
are being developed. Our people have
seen other sections of the country en-
prosperity under the protection
winch has been given to their pro-
ducts. Protection sentiment in the
south must be a large factor in max
ing republicans of men who, while be-
in republican policies, have
been associated with the democratic
party, and if the republican party
abandons or modifies it's protective
policy that might counterfeit what
would be gained by that party by the
gradual elimination of the negro ques-
ion"
1t has been for some time apparent
hat the industrial growth of the south
would inevitably draw more and more
IT the substantial people of that Sec
ion to the support Of republican,
economic policy and in spite of the
ace issue there is no doubt that ten
lency in this direction is steadily be-
stronger. Material progress
md prosperity is a matter of primary
to the south The people
Il that section are thinking more of
t today than ever before in their his !
ory., This is shown in the express
ions of the commercial bodies and
lot a few of the leading journals Of
he SOUTH, as well as in the u~tterances {
+ some of the more courageous of
he public men of that section. 1t is :
ct to be inferred from this that the
is to at once or in the near fu- {
lre become republican, but that its :
1fuence will be exerted to prevent {
ny radical departure from those poll !
Of the republican party which $
ave promoted the prosperity Of the
outh and to which The practical men 8
( that section look for future pro- 8
ress. 9
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-05-07

While Oklahoma may be a little
short on other attractions at present,
she has a justice of the peace who
should be exhibited at the Pan,Ameri.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1901-11-19

are numbered by the thousands. He
was a member. OF. the Commonwealth
Club here, and, with the other mem
bers of his family, had long been prom
inent in the financial and social world.
AT the time of his fathers death sew
eral years ago Mr.. Scott inherited a
fortune. yA ="
MI. Scott was educated partly in the
University of Virginia and partly at
Harvard, having closed his education
ait the Cambridge college. For a time
after graduation he practiced law in
New York city, then firing of that he
went. to Dakota where he was a
ranchman for five years. On his re-
turn to Virginia he farmed in 'Aber-
marie county for a time, but ill-health
finally compelled him to give up active
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1901-11-19

From Coopersville, Mich, comes
word OF q wonderful discovery Of a
pleasant tasting liquid that when used
before retiring by any one troubled
with a bad cough always ensues a; good
nights rest. 1t viii soon cure the
cough too .'a writes Mrs. $. Hirnel-
burger, efor three generations Of our
family have used DR.. Kings New DIS
covery for Consumption and never
found its equal for coughs and colds,
It's an unTfYaIed nfe-saver when used
for desperate lung diseases. Gsuar-
anteed bottles Doc and $I.00 al
e. c. Remington, druggist
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1901-11-19

business. For several vars past and
until recently his health had been the
cause SSof great anxiety to his family.
and friends, but there came a change
for the better, and at the time of the
tragedy last night he was in perfect.
health. %, 5s
With the recovery of his health Mr..
Scott had decided to practice law IN
Richmond, and had just taken d suite
of offices in the Merchants Bank build
ing at Eleventh and Main streets. His
brother, Fred w. Scott, is president Of
the Peoples Building, Loan and Trust:
Company, treasurer of the South At
lantic Life Insurance Company, and
vice president of the Richmond Stock
Exchange. 7zl.r .53Nz%2
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1901-11-19
MACCABEES BALL.

The Maccabees order has dispensed
several hundred dollars for the benefit
of it's members in this city. The local
organization, intend giving their first
annual ball on friday, Nov. 22nd. We
trust the members of sister organiza-
lions and the citizens generally will
give the members the hearty support
and encouragement they have made
an effort to merit.
E. F. KELLY.
State Commander
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1901-11-19

were unsurpassed, showing him to be
a gentleman Of culture and Of good
family. @s' The synlpathies Of his many
friends in Bismarck and vicinity will
doubtless be extended to the bereaved
family, especially so to his aged
mother and sisters. 49,. =
Joe Cannon, a man working on the
Montana division of the Northern Pa
cifc, met with a horrible accident near
the North akota inc on Sunday. He
fell under a train. and both his legs.
We're crushed above the knees so that
amprtation was made necessary. He
passed through the city Sunday night
IN route to the company hospital ait
Brainerd.
Joseph Dietrich by letter, from
Washburn: I have been reading
about navigation being closed on the
Missouri butt we have been making
regular trips ito Mannhaven. We got
in yesterday from above with a load
of wheat and -four and am going up
today with the steamer Washburn
with a cargo of up-river freight and
bring down a load of wheat.
A Helena dispatch says: Waldo
B. Wilcox, the Northern Pacific Elk
press company's agent at Helena, is
dead in New York from eczema. He
came here four years ago from Fargo,
where he had been agent. and was
very popular. He was being treated
ait a New York hospital when he died.
He leaves a wife in Minneapolis, but
no children. He was As years of age.
Braddock Republican: S. A. Hawks
is here today, having arrived in Bis
marck from Moscow, Idaho, a week
ago. He looks as if conditions out
there agreed with him, and reports
prosperity on every hand. The North
Dakotans out there are prospecting and
happy. Steve reports a very salts
factory crop this year, especially of
fruits, and has shipped 5000 pounds
of his prunes to Bismarck, which he
will sell.
A legal question has been raised
with reference to the law passed by
the last legislature affecting the ten
ure of office of county commissioners.
The law provides that vacancies &C.
curing in the board in the years 1901
and 1908 shall be filled by appoint
ment. While this was undoubtedly
intended to refer to the commissioners
whose terms expire this year, it is
claimed the vacancies do not occur UNI
til, January 1 1902, and that therefore
the present commissioners will hold
over without appointment.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1901-11-19
INTERNATIONAL LIVE STOCK EK.
POSITION, CHICAGO. DEC.
a-6 100. 4s@

For this event which includes also
the annual convention of the National
Live Stock Association, u Chicago
Great Western railway will. on Dec.
IA, sell excursion tickets 10 Chicago.
good to raturn December sths at one
fare plus s 2 90 for the round trip.
For further Information apply to any
Great Western agent, Of !. Elmer
Chicago
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1901-11-19

Catholic fair Nov. %, &c and 81,
An excellent supper viii be served
during the fair. There viii be many
new features. Many valuable articles
will be disposed OF. There win be, no
soliciting Of votes during the fair.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1901-11-19

.Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver
Tablets cure biliousness, constipation
and headache. They are easy to take
and pleasant in effect. For sale by
Beardsley & Finney.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1901-11-19
FOR SALE OR RENT.

| have a nice residence for sale or
rent. Central location, furnace, and
good, warm house. VIII sell for half
cash, balance on time at easy interest;
or will rent to desirable parties. If
you want to buy, apply at once or the
will be gone. Don't miss it.
( S,. GEORGE GUSSNER.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1901-11-19
G.. A. r.

James b. Mcpherson Post No. 2, Depart
ment 81 North Dakota Grand Army Of the
RepublIc,, meets every. second and fourth
trIursdas ia each month at G: A.. & hall:
Bismarck, Nd; j. c. 'Staley, Colonel
Commandinp q. s. Pierce. Ad)utant. 5*
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1901-11-19
G OF PYTHIAs.

St. Elmo Lodge, No. 4. Meets even
Wednesday evening at .Workmen hall
Baker Block. c. A. johnson. G. G.. w
D.. Gorsuch. x. of r. & 8. -
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1901-11-19
INSURE WITH c. ID. EDICK--NEW YORK LIFE
SECRET SOCIETIES.
MASONIC.

Bismarck Lodge, A. F. & A. NJ. No. s.
Meets first and third Mondays in each
month at Masonic hall. A. T. Patterson,
W, NJ. W. F. Cochrane.. Secretary.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1901-11-19

Bismarck Chapter, No. IL, D. e. s. Meets
first and third Fridays in each month at
Masonic hall, Dakota Block. Matilda
Edick, W. M. Minnie B. Davidson. Sec
rotary. , r., ,'s'
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1901-11-19

Tancred Commandery, Knights Templar,
No. l.. Meets third Thursday In each
month at Masonic hall, Dakota Block.
r. D. Hoskins. e. C. A. T. Patterson.
Recorder.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1901-11-19
DESIRABLE ROOMS FOR RENT

Desirable rooms for rent in my block
on Main street. Steam heat, closets,
waterworks and electric lights. All
modern ,c~onveniences. Rates reason
able. Apply at once to
+ ...f GEORGE GUSSNER.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1901-11-19

Father Clemens will conduct q
rummage sale during the fair of the
Catholic church, Nov. 25, 26 and p.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1901-11-19
WANTED,

To rent a ranch that will accommo-
date about 200 head Of cattle. Adj
dress P. A. LILLE,
Alta Vista. Iowa.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1901-11-19

The ladies aid Of the First Baptist
church viii meet at Mrs. Holtaling's
Thursday afternoon, Nov. 2 All
members requested to be present
MRS. HARRIETT WALLACE
I S# ss President.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1901-11-19
DECREE OF HONOR.

Capital Lodge NO. 16. Meets every sec
ond and fourth Tuesdays of each month at
workman hall In the Baker block at s. p.
NJ Mrs. Elizabeth Laist, c. of H.; Mrs.
Katherine Richie. Recorder.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1901-11-19

Many new and interesting features
at the Catholic fair Nov. 25, 26 and p
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1901-11-19
THE FLORENCE cR1rrENToN CIR

THE #FLORENCEz CFKII IF1rNIU ~
ole Of BIsmarck--Auxiliary to the National
Florence Erittenton Mission-President,
Mrs. Addie j.. Wogan; Corresponding Secretary,
T;;nda w. Slaughter; Recording Secretary,
.Tns;a Il. Beers 4 Rescue Band-Mrs M: Carr,
Iincy Waid. Mary 3. Whitecraft,,S. .: johnson,
Josie b. Beers, Mrs. {: p. Murren. This circle
arr;ne q; rIa and women who may receive
friendly assistance BY applying TO the Rescue
Band. &a&f} Sr &I[ft#ss
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1901-11-19
WoMAN'S RELIEF CORPS.

Meets second and fourth Thursdays of each
dent: Emma 81 Falconer, Secretary.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1901-11-19

Don't forget the fair and supper OF
Dec. 10.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1901-11-19
I, O. o. +.

Capital City Lodge No. 2--Meets every.
Friday at Workman hall at 8 o'clock p. m.
Frank Donnelly, N. O., Harry Lee. Secretary.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1901-11-19
ANCIENT ORDER UNITED, woRKMEN

Bismarck Lodge. No. 120. Meets the
first and third Tuesday evenings OF each
month at their hall In the Baker ,Block ~
8 O'Clock. M. J. Mckenzie. M. W.: c. e
J Murrell, Recorder.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1901-11-19

wANTED-In each county a person of in
w tregrity and good. standing to represent
and advertise we'll established business house
and expenses. payable weekly in cash direct
from head Office. Horse and carriage furn-
ished when necessary. Cash advanced for ex,
penses. References. Enclose self-addressed
stamped envelope. Standard House, 3Sl Cax-
ton Building, Chicago.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1901-11-19
BROTHERHOOD OF AMERICAN YEoMEN,

"A fraternai insurance organization. Meet
Arst and third Thursdays Of each month il
Il, a., r. hall. Frank J. Mason, F.; Harr!
Lee, Correspondent, Tribune Office.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1901-11-19

WANTED-men to learn barber trade, COM
w paratively no expense, only eight weeks
required, board included, wages Saturdays.
SIS weekly paid graduates; Apply by mail.
Moler Barber Colleges, 1923 Farnam st, Omaha,
or $50 End Ave-, South, Minneapolis.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1901-11-19
ONE CENT A WORD COLUMN

FOR RENT=A desirable six-room house, part
ly furnished. Apply to Mrs. c. L. Merrick,
Fourthstreet.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1901-07-25
rGe petort Conrteoua.

In 1883 GeA. Henry Knox enjoyed the
homo Of hing the greatest" of eleven
distinguished officers of the army,
Weighing $50 pounds. Noah Brooks, in
his book entitled Henry Knox" says
of him: with a captain sergeant he
was selected to present the hard case
of the starving and naked men at VAL
ley Forge to the attention Of a commit
tee of congress.
"One of the congressman, wishing to
show his wit and sarcasm. said that he
had never seen a fatter man than Gen.
Knox nor a better dressed man than
his associate. Knox managed to keep
his temper and remained silent, but his
subordinate retorted:
THE corps, out of respect to con
gress and themselves, have sent as
their representative the only man who
had an ounce of s~uperfiuous flesh on
his body, and the only other one who
possessed a complete suit of clothes. +"
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1901-07-25
TIE DiUinin6
X * Rod

The second installment of an elabo-
rate report by Prof. w. F. Barrett on
the "so-called divining rod" has lust
MADE Its appearance. Prof. Barrett is
a member of the Royal Society, occu-
pies the chair of experimental physics
IN the Royal College of Science for Ire
land at Dublin, and has taken an active
part In the work of the Society for
Fnysical Research. Three or four years
ago Prof. Barrett undertook a thor
ough investigation of the subject, col
lect1ng all the stories he could obtain
regarding the use of a forked twig for
the discovery Of water and minerals.
slfting them carefully, seeking such
c~orroboration as might be available.
and planning experiments of his own.
The first part of his report, which
came out in 1898, cited 1852 cases. The
second furnishes many more, some of
them having been conducted under
Prof. Barrett's. own supervision. A
third installment is promised and will
deal largely with the hunt for metals
with the divining rod. In describing
the operation of "dowsing," as this use
OF The forked witch hazel twig is To-
cally called in England, Prof. Barrett
says that the operator usually holds
the Y by the prongs, SO that the stem
projects in front of him and inclines
upward slightly. When the dowser
passes a spot where water is supposed
to exist the twig rises to a vertical po-
sition, striking him on the breast. The
dowser himself often appears exhaust
ed by his effort, even complaining of
sickness or giddiness and breaking
into perspiration. These are so marked
in instances that he discards the twig
altogether, and is guided by his sensa-
lions alone. During the operation the
dowser fixes his attention on the tip