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The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-04-16
RpsE1vE ANOTHER SETBACK.

1t. must be calling to the democratic
newspapers which have been giving
such prominence to the stories of
the alleged frauds in the postal at
fairs of the Philippines to learn that.
after all, there is nothing in the
stories and that no irregularities OF
any kind exist in the affairs of the de-
partment. The columns of abuse
they have been writing Of the admin
istration, taking the alleged irregular
tiles as the basis of the attacks, fall
fiat. The worst that seems to exist
in connection with the administration
OF the postal affairs of the islands is
tnat a little confusion of accounts
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-04-16
WATTERsoN TO DEMOCRATS.

Courier-Journal: Let the demo
cratic leaders quit theorizing and
working out impossible revolutions in
their minds and go to work upon the
practical business of presenting the
people a more economic and orderly
scheme OF government at home and
abroad, and e how quickly the
great determinate states-the money
centers which exercise SO potent an
influence upon the machinery of
elections-will turn ears which have
been hitherto Sc deaf. AS between
a set of quack doctors and scamp
doctors they have preferred the
scamps. At least let us give them the
chance for something better than a
choice of evils.
AS matters are, the republicans
hold all the trump cards. From
Roosevelt to Funston they have had
only to leau to win. Shall We never
learn that virtue is still compatible
with good sense ana that because a
mar urges moderation and forecast
ever takes a hint or two from the
other side-he is not necessarily a
renegade, Dr. a rascal? y
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-04-16
SENDING LEGAL TALENT OVER.

Although the principals to the re.
bellion in the Philippines are daily
surrendering to the United States
authorities, the aiders and abettors
on this side of the ocean seem de-
termined to keep up hostilities. What
they expect to gain by their prolon-
cation of opposition to the govern.
ment does not appear quite clear to
one not in their confidence. "Char-
ley" Towne,a not having anything
else to do just now, has decided to
go to the Philippines in the interest
OF lie Anti-imperialistic league and
will probably be Joined by several
others of that organization, among
them Representative Gaines of Ten
nessee and senator Bacon of Georgia.
AS becomes gentlemen bound on so
important a mission, they refuse to
state what the object of their pro-
posed trip is, but the supposition is
that they intend to reprimand Agui-
naldo for having taken the oath of
allegiance without first consulting his
American allies and contributors to
the Filipino defense fund. It is also
possible that the great legal ability
or the Minnesotan will be employed
IN looking for a loop hole through
which their late chief may find a
way of evading the force of the obli-
cations he assumed when he subscrib-
ed to the oath. Or If they fail in that
they may look around for someone
else whom they may put in command
OF the rebellion, or rather the rem
nant of a rebellion which still obtains
IN the islands. OF course, all this Is
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-04-16
NEUTRALITY NOT VIOLATED,

The decision of Judge Perlange
of the United States circuit court of
New Orleans must come in the ma
ture of a hard blow to the a%nti-admin-
istrationists, who, ever since the wal in
South Africa began, have been accusing
the president and his cabinet of being
in sympathy with the British and by
every possible means helping the
English government in it's fight
against the Beers. The decision up
sets the hopes of the democrats, as it
clearly establishes the right of neu-
trails to sell whatever they may or can
to a b~elligerent, ever though both par
ties to the war in question are on
friendly footing with this nation. The
court holds that the transactions be-
tween citizens Of the United States
and the British government were con-
Quoted under the order of private citi-
zenship and the courts of the country
have absolutely no jurisdiction or
power to interfere. In support of this
decision Judge Perlangs cites the fact
mat the highest judicial authority of
the land has long since settled the
question OF the right Of private citizens
to sell to belligerents. The opinion is in
accordance with the decision of the
state department., made when the mat
ter OF selling horses and other ami
mails to the British was first raised,
and with which decision the demo-
cratic press of the country took issue
SO strongly, holding that the depart
ment had evaded the law because Of
It's strong pro-British feelings and
sympathies. The decision of the de.
partment was based upon the advice
OF the attorney general and IN line
with precedent, but this fact was ig-
nored by the people who are fer
ninst' the government and until a
court of competent jurisdiction had
passed upon the matter they prefer
red to abuse the president and his
advisors. 1t is doubtful whether they
will let up on their bowls, as it is an
easy matter to claim that the court is
under the baneful influences of the
administration and that it's decision
was rendered with the object of Meas
ing the men at the head of the 20 .ern-
ment.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-04-16

. -""--" $3.50 - -- --
The company store bill is liable co
prove a vexatious measure to counties
that have been IN the nabit of calling
upon h employers Of labor for the
road and poll taxes due from the en-
ployes instead of collecting them from
the latter. 1t remained for a
in Fergus county to raise this point
against the law. The secretary df
state today received an inquiry from
county Assessor Fowler of Fergus
county for a copy of the company
store bill. Mr.. Fowler wrote that a
mining company in Fergus county had
refused to pay the poll taxes Of their
employees as heretofore because it
would be a violation of the company
store bul, which prevents the payment
OF the wages due excepting in cash
or by check.
The point raised is held to be an
important one. If the company that
raised the point s%ustains it's conten-
ton in the court in case suit might re-
suit the effect will work an extra ex-
pense upon the counties in collecting
such taxes. While, of course, it does
not eHect the constitutionality or
standing of The company store bill it
will necessarily effect the taxpayer
in increasing the cost of collecting
certain taxes.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-04-16

That some men are much easier
frightened than others is again made
manifest in the a of the Chicago
packers. One Of them has invoked
the assistance of the department of
agriculture to use it's influence and
power to secure removal of the ban
he says the British government has
placed on American beef by excluding
it from it's army contracts. His COM
petitors of Chicago and Omaha are in
clined to look on his fright as en-
tirely u~nwarranted and seem to bor-
row no trouble on the score of the
reported discrimination against one
of their chief products. They say
that even though the report is true,
it will not seriously affect the expor-
tation of American beef to England,
as the people have grown to like it
and want it, regardless of the fact
that the government may be inclined
to exclude it from the rations of it's
lighting men. Cudahy, the Omaha
packer, says ne is filling a large order
for the British for use in South Africa
and seems to derive consolation and
satisfaction from the fact that the
order does not apply to the colonies,
as the home consumption of meat by
the English government is small and
the order will have little or no con
on the packing business of
this country.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-04-16

Butte man and refuses 70 institute
proceedings cf custer, hol. .in.. to .le
ground that Byrne may legally fill
the place until his successor is ap-
pointed and that his reappointment
by the governor was entirely unnec-
essary. 1t will be remembered that
Byrne was appointed by the governor
upon the senate refusing to con
firm the appointment, the governor,
after the legislature adjourned,
again appointed him and Byrne is.
alscharging the duties of the office
totally Indifferent to che wishes and
desires Of the senate and those who
want him out. Why the senate refus-
ed to confirm aoes not seem to,
be clearly known, as Byrne is a dem
ocrat and has made a most excellent
official. .tg. +
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-04-16

Col. Patrick Meany does not find
Attorney General Donovan very re-
sponsive to his demand that he insti-
tute legal proceedings to GUST the
state mine inspector from his posi-
ton on the ground that. he is not leg.
ally entitled to hold the Office, not
having been confirmed hy thc state
senate. The attorney general has re-
fused to accede to the demand of the
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-04-16

Whatever grievance the deported
editor, Rice, may have against the
military authorities of the Ph,.lp-
pines. he is certainly not one Of the
little Americans and is loyal to his
country and it's administration. A
few days ago the Boston coterie of
that d~espicable sect had a love feast
OF some kind and they telegraphed
an invitation to Rice to attend and
rail against the government, thinking
they would find in him one who would
just answer their purpose, as he had
in his references to the military gen
tlemen at Manila. The invitation
was sent through Erving Winslow,
n of the leaders of the Atkinson
Pettigrew gang. Rice's reply was as
terse as it was candid. He simply
wired back: II am not against adj
m~inistration. Can only tell the
truth" This did not suit Mr.. Win
slow, as may be imagined, and he re-
sponded to Rice's dispatch in four
words as follows: Probably better not
come This settled the matter and
the meeting adjourned, pending dis
covery of someone more plant and
better calculated to suit their pur-
pose. .0 II. .v t
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-04-16
Ate Candy Egg.

Denver, April 15.-Carrie Scott,
s years, is dead, and her sister, Edna,
aged 4 years, is in a critical condition
and County Physician Brown attrib-
utes their sickness to eating three or
four candy Easter eggs which had
been colored with dyes containing
arsenic. The eggs were eaten last
Friday. -
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-04-16
Butte has a modified edition {

Butte has a modified edition of
Carrie Nation, who uses her shoe in
stead OF a Ratchet when she starts
out on a smashing expedition. The
Butte smasher is a member of the
demi monde and turned her ire on
one of the exclusive resorts where
the elite of that wicked city are wont
to congregate when in search of a
little excitement and relaxation in
the way Of tackling the spotted beast
of the jungle. A few days ago she
entered the place and undertook to
guess the exact number on which the
roulette wheel would stop after each
time it was set in motion by the gen
tlemanly attendant. She evidently
did not succeed very often, for when
the last turn was made she had lost
$400 and having no more money was
unceremoniously elected from the
house. This rude treatment and the
loss of her money fired her soul with
wrath and taking off one of her dainty
pedal coverings she proceededto show
her indignation by breaking the win
dows of the "joint." She had broken
only two when a policeman arrested
her and took her to the station. The
"cafe, "as the Butte newspapers refer
to the place wrecked by the fair but
frail one, is the same where Mr..
Heinze is said to have contracted SO
large a bill some time ago and for
the recovery of which the proprietor
brought suit in the courts.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-04-16

While 1t cannot be said that David
b. Hill handed any bouquets to the
republicans during his address before
the Jefferson club of Buffalo last Sat
urday evening, it is also true that he
passed some warm ones over the
base of Mr.. Bryan. His reference to
the things that the democratic party
does not stand for seems as aimed
directly at the great commoner, for in
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-04-16
Goes Voluntarily.

New York, April 15.-Baron Fava,
Italian ambassador at Washington, to-
night gave the Associated Press the
following statement: Baron Fava
has not been recalled. Owing to i'm
portant family affairs which require
his presence IN Italy. ne has reported
for retirement. Baron Fava on his re-
turn home will resume lis duties in
the italian senate"
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-04-16

~ O0S -
guesses have proved wrong, as guesse
sometimes have a nasty way of turn
ing ont, and now he stands alone.
While Mr.. Clark says 1t is a matte
of dollars that has brought about tn
rupture, to some it would seem tina
some other cause could be found TO
the dissolution of the combine, tina
is a primary cause and possibly no
SO remote as some may think. MI
Heinze is ambitious, in fact yer.
much sc, and it is undoubtedly due tt
this weakness, a weakness which ha:
ruined men before Mr.. Heinze evel
fell victim to it or was heard of, tina
resulted in the severance of a bono
which erstwhile appeared indestructi
BILE. AS soon as it was a certainty
that the fusion which Mr.. Heinze en-
gineerea to victory had been uccess
full that gentleman demanded his
share Of recognition in the way of a
generous portion Of the spoils. AT
first Mr.. Clark sought to reason with
his ally, but as that proved futile he
sought another way of avoiding a rup-
ture. He held aloof and allowed
things to shape themselves, or at least
pretended he was dong so, and per-
mitted Mr.. Heinze to go ahead, be-
lieving that he would speedily realize
he was up against the real thing
and listen to reason. Instead, how
ever, the Young Leonidas continued
his bucking tactics and Aur. Clark then
stepped in and showed him a few
things not taught in the curriculum of
any school his opponent had ever at
tended while fitting himself Out for the
noble profession he has followed since
he became a citizen of the state. Any
reasonable man. had he been in Mr..
A4einze's position, would have now re-
allied that the game was up and
would have sought to make peace be-
fore it was too late. But Mr.. Heinze
does not appear to be reasonable and
despite, as it now appears, the fact
that he was largely Mr.. Clark's inan-
cial debtor he continued his fight and
MT. Clark is now seeing how hard he
a tumble him as the final fall.
So far the case is decidedly sensa-
tional. Whether it is to be made more
so by any statements Mr.. Heinze may
be prepared to make when the time
comes remains to be seen. 1t is bare
ly possible that he may file an answer
to the petition now on record at Hell
ena that may contain matter as read
able and interesting as any ever sub
mitted to a court. If he does not do
that it is still possible that he may
take the public into his confidence
and tell some of the particulars of
last iall's zeal and back it up with the
testimony which it is said he is now
gathering for the purpose of submit
ting it to the senate next winter. AL
most any sort of a coup may be tx
pected, for we have the word of Mr..
Clark himself that Mr.. Heinze is a
young man of great ability.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-04-16
Took Double Precaution.

Guthrie, o. T., Apr 15.-Fred Cay
today confessed to the killing of Sol
ONION Russell at Ardmore, /. r., on the
9Th inst, claiming that Russell was
"hoodooing" him and his family. Gay
placed a Gordon of bluestone, salt and
red pepper around the house after
killing Russell, to keep away the spir-
it's which were working on him.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-04-16
FOR NEW

According to Washington and Lon
don dispatches the state department
of this country and the British foreign
office are again negotiating a treaty
relative to an isthmian canal and are
hopeful of being able to agree on a
proposition that will prove acceptable
to both countries Just how far the
be learned, neither seems anything to
be known relative to the concessions
and demands which each country is
making. However, a belief exists that
Great Britain is leading up to a pro-
posal having in view abrogation of the
Clayton-Bulwer treaty in return for
certain concessions in Alaska. If sucn
should .e the cas- it is very unlikely
that the proposals will be entertained,
as it is stated authoritatively that
neither the president nor secretary Of
state will listen to any consideration
having in contemplation the cession
OF a foot of american soil. If such a
proposition should be submitted they
will reject it as soon as offered. In
this action they will have the united
support OF the entire country, for the
feeling that was aroused sometime ago
when it was thought that the bounda-
ry dispute had been settled in such a
manner that the United States yield
ed a part of the territory which had
always been claimed as American soil
clearly showed that the people of the
nation dlu no. propose to retain peace
able relations with Great Britain OH
any such conditions.
1t is the earnest hope OF everybody
that the two nations may be ab4e to
agree on a treaty that will prove &C.
ceptable to both and one which the
senate will speedily confirm, but in
view of the expressed determination
OF Great Britain to demand a quid pro
quo for any concessions it may make,
it is not altogether certain that such
will be the result. The fact that Eng
land objects very strongly to the sen
w W. ~ A1AJ Il ouAlNO1OLO
treaty which reserves to the United
States the right of taking any meas
ures it may ind necessary to c
by it's forces the defense of the Unit
ed States, and considers it of greater
Importance than the abrogation of
--e original treaty, will of itseli prove
a serious obstacle in the way of nego-
tial4ng a new treaty. Great Britain
processes that the plan intimated by
.Ae senate is altogether too vague and
asks that the United States be more
specific. She also favors the observ
ance of the general principle of neu-
tral--y set forth in the Hay-Pauncefote
treaty and stricken out by the senate.
AS both of the Objectionable features
were among the M favored the
most by the senate and which formed
the strongest points of the senate's in
sistance of acceptance of the amended
treaty, it would look as though the
question Of making a new treaty ac-
ceptable to both parties was not such
an easy one, especially al Great Brit
ain holds abrogation of the old treaty
as impossible and without force and
effect unless both parties %signatory
to it are agreeable.
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The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-04-16
Mrs. Nation Fined.

Kansas City, Mo-, April B.-Mrs.
Carrie Nation, arrested yesterday
charged with o~bstructing the street,
was arraigned to-day before Police
Judge McAuley, fined $500 and given
until 6 o'clock this evening to leave
the city. She agreed to leave town
and Is minutes later boarded a car
for Kansas City, Kans.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-04-16

the list of prohibited "isms appeared
almost every principle advocated by
the Nebraska gentleman. Judging
from Mr.. Hlll's u%tterances the reunit-
ed party OF which considerable has
been read in democratic Publications
of late is still a long way OF.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-04-16

only speculation, but 1t will be we'll
to watch the chronicling of events in
the archipelago during the next few
weeks. for something important is
bound to occur when that aggregation
Of little ones gets there and buckles
down to it's work. Ss
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-04-16
For Sedition.

B%arklywest, April 15.-Poney De-
Wet. a member of the Cape assembly,
has been sentenced by treason court
to Imprisonment for three years, with
a fine of $1,000. for seditous speeches.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1901-01-04
LA CROSSE


Miss Orpha Rounds OF Garfield, but
now a teacher in the Colfax schools, ani
Miss Lang OF Elberton were visiting the
Misses Carmen Thursday
William Chandler OF Ray was shaking
hands with La Crosse people Monday.
The following Pampaites were in our
burg last week: Messrs. Perkins Village
Surman Chandler, Largent Clemens and
Philips.
Mrs. T. B. Turner returned from Walla
Walla Thursday where che had been
visiting her husband. Mr.. Turner il
able to walk about the house now.
j. L. Billups and E. d. Eldredge went
to Colfax Tuesday to attend the Rebekah
lodge.
R. A. Murray and wife of Garfield were
visiting with Mr.. Carman's during the
holidays.
Wood Hopkins left Monday for a
visit to Walla Walla relatives.
W. 5. ThOrp, who spent his Christmas
at Harrison, Idaho, reports having had
a most enjoyable time.
Mrs. W. II. Hite, wife of our former
o. R. & n. agent, but now of Milton Or,
was here visiting her mother. Grandma
Shobe, and her brothers A. J. and F. Fl.
Shobe last week.
Mrs. Warren Slater is reported very
sick. DR.. Mitchell of Colfax was called.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1901-01-04
GAS H EVERYWHERE
Big Discoveries Made On j. Nj.
Bakers Farm.
Expert Wanted to Lease, But the
Owner Refused-Fifteen Miles
From COlfaX.

The discoveries of natural gas are
spreading over a wide range of country
in the few weeks since it was developed
that an extensive field of natural gas
exists near Pine City and along Pine
and Thorn creeks.
Gradually the prOspectOrs have ex-
tended the area OF their Investigations
and have demonstrated that a large
scope of gas country lies in northern
Whitman county, extending beyond
Pine City to st. John and Thornton, at
least
J. NJ. Baker, who owns two extensive
farms three miles southeast of Thornton,
returned Wednesday from a trip to the
farms. While there himself and Others
prospected on both places for gas. Ex-
pert Metcalf, who was one of the party,
said the quality of the gas found, to-
gether with other Indications, was proof
that on one of the farms at least the
strike is far ahead OF anything yet
found in the country, and he had been
all over the belt.
The Baker discoveries are ten or
twelve miles southeast of the recent dis
coveries on Pine and Thorn creeks and
lie on Cottonwood creek, about 10 miles
from COlfax.
Mr.. Metcalf opened immediate negO-
tiatiOns with Mr.. Baker for a lease oil
his lands, but all offers were refused.
Capitalists have leased the lands Of
MIR. Turner, three miles from st. John
on which it is thought oil has been
struck