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The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-02-15
ITS Ninety SECOND ANNIVERSARY
Lincoln's Birthday Celebrated at Columbus by Tn.
usual Gathering Of Politicians-Bryan
Among Notable Speakers.

Congressman John j.. Lentz, as
toastmaster, Introducing Bryan. 1.-THE
last time" said Lentz, Il had the
pleasure of introducing Bryan to you,
I introduced him as the next president
Of the United States. I again intro
duce him to you as I did then"
Mr.. Bryan delivered an eloquent
Grafton upon the life and characteris-
tics of Thomas Jefferson.
The only speakers who failed to re-
spond were Senators Pettigrew and
Carmack. The latter's speech on
Jefferson and Lincoln was read by
Congressman Shaffroth of Colorado.
Other speakers and their toasts
We're: "Our Duty" Hon. David A.
de Almond of Missouri; Democratic
Principles, Past, Present and Future
Hon. Alexander Troup of Connecticut
Jackson" Hon. John P. Altgeld OF
Illinois; "J.incoln," Hon. Chas. A.
Towne of Minnesota.
A poem, "What Would Lincoln
say" written by DIR. Howard S. Tay.
lor of Chicago, was read by Benton
Childers, secretary Of the Jefferson.
jackson and Lincoln league.
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Columbus, O., Feb lathe ninety
econd anniversary of the birthday of
Abraham Lincoln was celebrated here
tonight by the Jefferson, jackson and
Lincoln league, with a dollar dinner
at the Columbus auditorium. There
were fully l 800 people seated at the
tables, which occupied the floor of the
immense hall and 1000 more were
seated in the galleries, which had been
thrown open to spectators.
Many ladies were noticed among
those at the tables.
The bill of fare was not elaborate.
There were no cigars and no bever-
ages stronger than coffee.
1t was after 7 O'Clock before the
banquet began and considerably after
. before the speaking started The
feature of the evening was the demon.
%stration in honor of Bryan. He was
received with loud applause when he
entered the hall, but the crowd fairly
went wild when he was introduced &c
speak. Men climbed upon chairs and
cheered again and again, and it was
some minutes before the demonstra.
] ton subsidized.
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of Police Ripley and asked him 10 de-
tail a strong force of detectives to
await Mrs. Nations arrival at the
depot, assuring him that unless she
was fully protected she would be III
danger from the mob which was at
the depot. The chief laughed and
said he guessed there would be no
danger to the lady and If he told the
policeman on the beat to look in about
train time it would be sufficient.
The ladies were positive and the
chief finally relented sufficiently to
promise one lone officer who would,
he declared! have nothing to do. Ev-
ents proved that the chief was right
and the ladies Withdrew. A very small
crowd was at the depot and it vas for
the most part composed of members
of the reception committee.
The reception Of Mrs. Nation &C.
casioned no excitement whatever and
provoked but little curiosity among
people in the depot. She entered her
carriage at one and was driven rapid
~ to Willard hall, five squares distant.
After giving q history of the tenn
perance work in Kansas, Mrs. Nation
denounced the sale of liquor in Chi
cago and asked all who were in SYM
pathy with her to go out with her
and destroy the saloons, as they we're
illegal.
"While in Chicago I will not at
tempt to smash any Saloons she said,
"bunt tomorrow in company with two
policemen I intend to visit as many
of Those places as possible and will
invite the saloon keepers to come to
Willard hall and hear what I have to
say about the wickedness of selling
liquor. 1 will also visit Mayor Har-
rison and Chief of Police Ripley to-
morrow and tell them what I think
of city officials who will allow SO
many dives and low resorts to run as
prevails in Chicago. If you can't get
rid of those crime breeding places by
peaceable means, why, 1 say use force.
All you women and men who believe
in God and our cause arm yourselves
and go out and smash every one of
those hell holes that you can find.
Don't be afraid the Lord is on our
side and will take care of you, no
matter whether you get arrested or
not"
Mrs. Nation will leave here tomor-
row night for Topeka to stand trial
for saloon smashing.
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UNLIKE HIS BROTHER
Piet DeWet at Capetown Working
in Interest of Peace
Movement.

Capetown, Feb. 13-Piet DeWet,
who arrived in Capetown yesterday to
engage the Afrikanders in the peace
movement, has an appointment for
Friday or Saturday with Mr.. Theron,
president Of the Afrikander bund, who
is coming here for the special purpose
of discussing peace possibilities.
Dewet, on behalf Of the Boer peace
committee, desires the Afrikander
bund to 0 clearly that the
invaders can expect no aid from the
Cape Dutch and then to send a
a deputation to President Steyn
and General DeWet to endeavor to
prevail upon them to surrender. He
says he is confident Commandant
Louis Botha will surrender, if Steyn
and DeWet would do so and the sur.
render would be practically without
conditions.
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DEAL IS PROGRESSING.

New York, Feb. 13-The CONNER
cial Advertiser says: Every indication
points to a speedy contamination OF
the great deal whereby the large steel
and iron interests are to be combined
in the definite trade agreement, bound
by community Of interests, and Wall
street is momentarily expecting a pub
lie announcement of the details of the
combination. In spite of rumors to
the contrary, it was authoritatively
said today by John w. Gates that the
negotiations were proceeding without
q hitch.
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SAME OLD CRY
Democrats Raise Their Usual
Hue Against Extravaganza
in Congress.

Washington, Feb. 13-The house
devoted today, except the hour and a
half consumed in counting the elect
oral vote and promulgating the result
of the presidential election, to the sum
dry civil appropriation. bill. General
debate upon this measure was COM
pleted, but little actual progress was
made with the bill.
During the debate the opposition
opened a general assault upon the ex-
travagance of the present congress.
Bell Of Colorado, Richardson of Ten
nessee. and Cochran Of Missouri, in
turn making speeches. Cannon Of I'LL.
nois and Moody OF Massachusetts, de-
Tended the re cord of congress in the
matter of appropriations.
Fifteen of the 1874 pages Of the bill
were disposed Of.
The sundry civil bill was taken up
when the session opened and Bell Of
Colorado, a member of the %appropria-
lions committee, took the floor with a
speech against 1.-THE unprecedented ex-
ira vagance of the present congress. .
He said it was time the people became
alarmed at the rapid growth Of ex-
penditures. So callous had congress
become to vast increases in the approp-
riations, he said, that it was considered
almost disreputable to call attention
to the extravaganza of the government.
He produced figures to show that in q
single decade the per capita cost OF
carrying on the governmental machin'
cry had increased from 81. rs to ove1
$40.
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MEETS WITH FROST
Kansas Saloon Wrecker's Recep.
tion by Chicago Is De-
cidedly Chilly.

Chicago, Feb. 12-Mrs. Carrie Ma
ton arrived in Chicago at $40 to.
night, coming over the Rock Island
road and within Is minutes after
reaching the city was facing a some
what diminutive audience gathered
under the auspices of the national W.
g. T. U. in Willard hall.
On her trip toward Chicago she de.
llvered q number of short addresses
from the rear end of the car, speak.
ing at nearly every station where &
stop was made.
Her coming was marked by NJ
special incident, contrary to the ex
pectation OF the ladies who had in
vited her to visit Chicago. During
the day q committee called upon Chic
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MAY BE REMOVED BY THE
PRESIDENT.
ITS POLITICAL EFFECTS
San Francisco Decision May Cause
New Deal Politically in
North Dakota.

Minneapolis, Feb. IA special to
the Tribune from Washington says:
The general sentiment among those
who are interested in the Cape Nome
mining scandals is that Judge Arthur
II. Noyes will be removed by the
president if he does not resign.
It was said at the department of
justice today that impeachment pro-
ceedings would not be necessary, as
the president had full power to act.
There was talk this morning of q re-
vival of the congressional investiga-
tions which were so sensationally
started sometime ago in both branches
of congress-, but it is not at all likely
that anything will be done on that
line, as the decision rendered yester-
day in San Francisco by judges who
stand high is regarded here as a sub
stantial victory for the anti-Noyes-
Mckenzie element.
Frank B. Kellogg, who was in San
Francisco last October, when Judge
Morrow first ordered Mckenzie before
him for contempt, and appeared as
attorney for Mckenzie, is now in
Washington. He inclines to the
opinion that there was an appeal in
McKenzie's case to the supreme court,
in fact, a writ Of c%ertiorari is now
pending before that tribunal on the
question of jurisdiction and the right
of Judge Morrow to order Mckenzie
before him.
In a political way the decision at
San Francisco will have a marked
effect on the politics of North Dakota.
Mckenzie has had very strong back
ing in that state by the republicans and
Senator Hansbrough has stood by him
faithfully. If the San Francisco yer.
dict stands it means a new deal in
North Dakota.
George H. Sullivan of Saltwater,
who is here, says that he has g
brother who has a mining claim ad'
joining that of the now famous Nc
Kenzie property. Sullivan insists tina
the appointment of Mckenzie was I'M
warranted. 1t is further stated tina
Clerk of Court Dickey was not dis
charged by Judge Noyes, but that hi
resigned voluntarily,
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-02-15

AN ADVERTISING FAKE.
Peoria. ILL.,, Feb. 13-Mrs. Carrie
Nation has consented to take charge
and edit the Peoria journal for one
day, February 26.
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DICKS BILL REPLACES SEN
ATE PROVISION.
NO MORE TOBAsCo SAUCE
Bracing and Eagling Are Placed
in Same Category as
Fighting.

Washington, Feb. 12-Representa-
tive Dicks bill concerning hazing at
West Point military academy today
was adopted by the conference of the
two houses of congress Oh the mill
tary academy bill in lieu of the senate
provision on the question of hazing.
Some minor verbal changes were made
and the eleventh section of the bill
was stricken out entirely, but the
changes do not alter the spirit of the
measure.
The amendment renders it manda-
tory that the superintendent of the
academy shall suppress "challenge
fighting and every form of hazing at
the academy
It also provides for the dismissal of
all cadets in any way connected with
fights or challenges to fight and also
of 'tany cadet who shall direct, invite
or request any candidate or cadet to
eat or drink anything for the purpose
Of furnishing, annoying or harassing
him, OF who shall without lawful au-
thority direct or require any candidate
or cadet to brace or engage in any
form of physical exercise It also is
specified that no cadet dismissed for
either Of these causes shall be rein
stated or %reappointed in the academy
and also that no such cadet shall
ever be appointed to any office in the
army, navy or marine corps.
The provision requiring cadets to
reply to all questions pertaining to
the infraction of the laws under PEN
atty of dismissal also is retained, as is
the provision for the convening Of
courts-martial by the superintendent
for conducting trials under this act.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-02-15
GETTING NEAR HOME
Mrs. Nation Finds Grandson
Managing Tough "Joint"
in Chicago.

Chicago, Feb. 13-Mrs. Nation left
for Topeka tonight. Before leaving
Chicago she announced that ais soon as
she had "cleaned up things" at home,
she would come back here, and if
things were not properly taken care of
by the authorities, she and her friends
would take matters into their own
hands, and to use her own expression,
"We will make souvenirs"
Her meeting with saloonkeerers,
which she announced that she would
carry out, did moi materialize, and in
default of having them for an audi
ence she went nee more to the saloon
at 900 State street, which she visited
last night, and in which her grandson
is manager, and delivered a talk % the
people she found there.
It was a motley throng, embracing
all classes. Mrs. Nation mounted a
able and for Is minutes talked with
great energy, urging her hearers to
abandon the use and sale of liquor,
and denouncing in the most unmeas
ured terms all those who permitted its
sale anywhere in the city.
AS she left the place she went up tc
a woman who possessed a rich, black
eye and remarked: my! My! What
a pity. Whc gave that to you?"
"You would better ask your grand.
son who gave it to me. He knows as
much about the giving of it as l do
To this Mrs. Nation made no reply
but fastened out to her carriage.
This afternoon she addressed 1,50(
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-02-15
YOUR FACE

shows the state of your feelings and the
state of your health as we'll. Impure
blood makes itself apparent in a pale
and sallow complexion, pimples and skin
eruptions. II you are feeling weak and
worn out and do not have a healthy APP
pearance, you should try Acker's Blood
Elixir. It cures all blood diseases where
cheap sarsaparillas and SO called pur-
iiers fail; knowing this we sell every
bottle on a positive guarantee. For sale
by Chapple Drug Co.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-02-15
IS BECOMING SERIOUS.
Saloon Raid Results in Work for
Doctor.

Kansas City, Feb. ia special to
the Star from Winfield, Kans., says:
In today's saloon raid several shots
were fired by both sides. Mrs. Emma
Henry was hit in the mouth, either by
a bullet or a piece Of glass.
Charles and Henry Schmidt we're III
the ''joint'' at the time of the raid
and made a show of resistance.
Charles drew a revolver and was cut
in the face with a Ratchet, welded,
he says, by a minister. Several street
fights followed.
Mayor Albright has called a meeting
of the council to consider means for
preventing further trouble.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-02-15

w. L. Yancy, Paducah, KY, writes:
81 had a severe case of kidney disease
and three of the best physicians in
southern Kentucky treated me without
success. I was induced to try Foley's
Kidney Cure. The first bottle gave i'm
mediate relifs and three hotties cured
me permanently. l gladly recommend
this wonderful remedy" Holmes &
Calhoun.
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people at Willard hall, and then Wis
tied a Turkish bath establishments.
Another meeting was held tonight
at Willard hall.
TAKING NEW TACK.
Kansas Court Enjoins Renting of Build
ings for Saloons.

Nd1SoS OVU1t NHJOhHS 1NeHeH5 :"
ings for Saloons.
Topeka, Kans Feb. 13-In the dis
riot court here today Judge Hazen al
lowed nine out of 10 injunctions
filed against the owners Of buildings
where saloons are located, to restrain
them from renting the buildings for
the use of saloons. The petitions in
the cases were filed Saturday.
The senate today passed a bill des-
ignating places where liquor is sold as
public nuisances and providing means
for the county attorney to suppress
them. During the discussion Of the
bill a strong temperance sentiment
among the senators was displayed.
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FOR GENERAL UPRISING.
Kansas to Be Swept by Temperance
Crusade.


W. P. Hutchinson, state president Of
the W. @. Z. u, and other state
officers drafted a manifesto here today
to be sent to the W. G. T. U. unions
all over the state urging a general up
rising against the saloon. Mass meet
ings are urged to adopt resolutions
calling upon Governor Stanley to. en-
force the prohibition law and to "stir
up the people,"
The manifesto, coming on top of
that adopted by the Kansas State
Temperance union, at Topeka, will,
it is believed, result in a revival OF
the enthusiastic crusade that led tc
the election of John P. St. John, the
prohibition governor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-04
And Put 1t to the Credit ofFriday and
Saturday in the Record-Hep-
burns Philippe.
WORK OF THE FIFTY-sIXrH
CONGRESS.

Washington, March Though worn
and weary the Legislative branch of
the national government executed its
part in the ceremonies of Inauguration
day. The protraeted sessions of the
last few days. involving work day
and night, imposed severe physical
train upon the senators and represen-
tatives, yet when the time came to
close up the task of legislation and
turn to the Inauguration of the presi-
dent. all was in readiness in the Capt.
tol; all the necessary legislation had
been completed and the time-honored
fight OF the last week of the session
was over, There had been a Sunday
session of both house and senate, Sat
urday's work leaving Il lot of matters
upon which the two houses failed to
agree.
VIII Not Appear in the Records.
The Sunday session will not appear
in the congressional record as a ses-
sion of Sunday, as the senate was
working under the legislative day of
Saturday and continued so to work un-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-04
SORT OF oNE-MAN POWER
py the Situation I'm the Illinois

Developed py the Situation I'm the Illinois
Legislature.
Springfield, Insv March 4.-SenatoEf
James III. Watson, Of the Firty- sixth
district, Democrat, strode into the SEN
ate chamber at $40. HIS fifty col
leagues had flown from the capital
city. Some were in Chicago testing
The elevator systems in large Office
buildings. Many of the ruralites had
gone home. Others were ON their way.
to Washington. A few were tiding
over Sunday at the great state institu-
tions. Watson, like Napoleon in Nc
Guffy'S Elementary Third Reader,
stood alone'-nearlya yaIone-for the on
ly others in sight connected with the
senate We're an assistant Sergeant-at-
arms. a policeman and a page.
Senator Watson mounted the presid-
ing officers stand and seized the gavel.
He gave three sharp raps with the
mallet. The senate will be in order"
said Senator Watson. Not prayer
was heard. The chaplain was absent
The reading of the journal of yes
terday will be dispensed WITH" said
the man on the bridge. Senator Wat
son announced: 'The chair recognizes
from personal observation that no quo
rum of the senate is present and the
clerk will enter up an adjournment
until next Tuesday morning at 10
o'clock" Again three sharp raps OF
the gavel were given and Senator Wat
son got his hat and coat and went up
CaDitol Hill
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-04
umnations and Ball Tonight to Open Series of Brilliant
Events in Washington.
THE OBLIGATORY CONCERTS TO FOLLOW
Programs for Tuesday and Wednesday Call For Many Func-
tons in Honor of Army and Navy, Etc.

houses of congress remained in ses-
sion all night. The bill carrying
the appropriation for the postal SER
vice was passed; also the sundry civil
bill which includes an appropriation
of $4,000. 900 for the St. Louis ex-
position, the senate receding from its
Charleston amendment. This leaves
but one supply measure, the river and
harbor bill, still unacted upon. and
Senator Carter, of Montana, attempt
ing to defeat the same by speaking
until noon.
The house adjourned sine die at
noon. In the senate the forenoon was
spent by Carter and Wellington in
talking the river and harbor bill to
death. They succeeded in this. At
noon Jones, of Arkansas, moved a
resolution of thanks to President Frye
for his impartial and courteous course
as presiding officer. Frye acknowledged
the compliment in a few words. The
senate clock was moved back for these
formalities.
The president signed all appropria-
tion bills except the river and harbor
bill, which failed to pass the confer
enceN stage.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-04

til the session was declared adjourned
finally at noon today. Yesterdays ses-
sion began at p. M. the senate hav-
ing been in recess since 1880 p. M
Saturday The galleries were packed
with people here to attend the inau-
guration ceremonies. and by reason of
important business there was large
attendance of senators.
Two Conferences Reports Agreed To.
After Il spirited fight both in confer
ence and on tn eHoor of the senate
the final conference report on thenaval
appropriation bill was agreed to, the
senate receding from the one contested
amendment authorizing the construc-
tion of three additional Holland sub
marine torpedo boats. A conference
report on the general deficiency bill
was agreed to without comment. Dur
ing the afternoon and evening the SEN
ate passed Il large number of bills.
among them being that to promote the
safety of railway eAployes.
High Tension IN the House.
The house was still nsthe legisla-
tive day of Friday up to noon today
and was in session from , to & p. m.
yesterday and last evening from 8
o'clock it worked on into the night to
dispose of the conference reports
which crowded in upon it. Everybody
was at high tension and it would Only
have required a spark to create
scene. The galleries were packed to
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-04

danger and menace to the country. lie
declared that not over twenty of the
400 items in the bill could pass if they
stood alone. and said he hoped the con-
stituentS of members would notice that
for the $4,000 or 100000 they secured
millions of the peoples money were
sacrificed.
In conclusion Hepburn raised a
laugh by stating that perhaps his own
virtue in regard to this bill was pro-
tccted by the meteorological conditions
liz his district.
Carmack called attention to the fact
that Hepburn had been forced to aP-
peal to the Democratic side to protect
the treasury. For himself, he said. he
thought the government could -eXpend
money on.the rivers and harbors of the
country with more profit to the people
than in spending 1000 miles beyond
the sea in subjecting a people who
wanted to be free. democratic ap-
plause.l
Two Men Fatally Assaulted.
BlufftOn. Ind. March 4.-In saloon
hrawl at Penoto. this county. Friday
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-04

duties with sober appreciation alike
of there Importance and of their diff
Guilty. But there is also every reason
for facing them with high hearted
resolutions and eager and confident
faith in our capacity to do them
Alright. A great work lies ready to
the hand of this generation; it should
count itself happy indeed that to it is
given the privilege of doing such
work. A leading part therein must
be taken by this, the august and
powerful legislative body over which
l have been called to preside. Most
deeply do appreciate the privilege
of my position, for high indeed is the
honor of presiding over the iAmerican
senate at the outset of the twentieth
century"
The proclamation of the preside' t
calling the senate 10 extraordinary
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-04
The PRESIDENTS oARaIaer.
It is Drawn by Four Horses and Contains
Hanna, of Course.

It Is Drawn by Four Horses and Contains
Hanna, of Course.
At 1880 the president, accompanied
by Senator Hanna and Rspr resentatives
McRae and Cannon, entered q car
riage drawn by four horses on his
way to the capitol. In other car
riages were Secretary Cortelyou,
members of the cabinet, Admiral
Dewey. General Miles. Mrs. McKin-
ley and guests. The president was es-
corted by Troop A. of Cleveland. and
a thousand G. A. r. veterans, and
kindred veteran organizations, West
Point and Annapolis cadets. regulars,
marines, and jackies.
The president reached the capitol
at 11:4O, and was conducted to the
presidents room, where he signed the
bills which congress had passed.
Just before noon the last bill was
aigned by the president, and the