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The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-02-19

they are causing in foreign countries,
the trade Of which formerly was al
most wholly controlled by those three
nations.
At first glance it would seem that
such a course would prove disastrous
to the commercial interests Of this
country, but the danger is mor ap-
parent than real. Germany was n
of the first to make strenuous efforts
to exclude our food stuffs from it's
borders, doing sc in response to the
demands Of it's agrarian party. The
exeriment has about reached the stage
where the German government is be-
ginning to learn that it's wv subjects
are the sufferers, as the production Of
breadstuf and meats within the en-
pire is not sufficient to supply the
home demand. Besides, II goods in
that line are SO much better and can
be obtained so much cheaper than the
home articles that the masses are pro-
testing. and demand modification Of
the laws which are depriving them of
what they need and which their own
country is unable to supply. 1t is
realization of this fact that causes the
imperial chancellor to be SO slow in
accedlng further to the continued de-
mands of the agrarians and which
causes them in return to denounce him
so often and seek to block his plans in
other direction.
Russia may institute her measures
of retaliation, bat in view OF the fact
that she has need of the most urgent
nature for the articles which she pur-
poses to exclude, the probability is
that the retaliation will be of short
duration and she will SO modify her
position that the contravening duty
will be lifted and the goods now under
the ban be given their former footing.
The fact is that we car get along
without Russia's wares, but she can.
not we'll get along without ours. Al
to the complaint Of the steel men tina,
Secretary Cages ruling is threatening
serious injury to them, it must be dis
missed on the proposition that the pol
icy of protection of which the admin
istration stands as the exponent is in
tended to work to the benefit and wei
fare of the majority. Individual case
may arise where it has an opposite
effect, but this does not make less tru'
the old maxim of the greatest goot
for the greatest number" ~.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-02-19

The last number of the Dawson
County Review to be received marks
the fourth anniversary of that publica-
tion. The editor and proprietor, John
r. Stout, INDUCES in a little reminis-
cling and in a modest way relates the
struggles and trials undergone during
the first stage Of the papers existence.
Without boasting he refers to the nam
ner in which the Review disappointed
it's enemies and the doubling mes who
predicted All early death for it, and
with pardonable pride that
it's footing is now such that it is amply
able to take care of itself and weather
any kind of a storm that may arise.
The Review is one of the consistent,
reliable republican newspapers of the
state and may always be relied upon
to be fighting in the front ranks when
ave. the party requires it's aid Or SER
vices. As such it merits all the sup
Fort that it receives and more, if it is
to be had. The Gazette congratulates
its hustling, enterprising contempor-
airy and wishes it no worse luck than
that it may live to Celebrate many
more birthdays.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-02-19
lust A TR1FLE OPTIMISTIC.

The fact that in addition to the
troops which the war office is raising
in England a contigent of colonials
has sailed from Australia to the aid of
Kitchener would make it appear that
the optimistic reference to the situa-
tion in South Africa contained in
King Edwards speech was not justi-
fed by events as they actually find
existence. While the secretary Of
state for war and the full cabinet ex-
press confidence in the sirdar's ability
to finally overcome the Beers, they
realize that it is going to be a mighty
long anil tedious JOY. This is mani
tested by the admissions they make in
reference to the effect that even de-
cisive engagements will have OIL bring
ing the war to a termination. Fur
Their acknowledgements of a realization
of the true situation is made by the
admission that were even DeWet to be
captured now the war would not yet
be ended. They fully understand
the desperate determination of the
Beers not to yield as long as a single
one of them capable of firing a gun
remains on top Of earth, and are re-
signed to the long struggle that is yet
before them. It is only the supreme
faith in Kitchener felt by the cabinet
that prompts the government to con
tinue the wal and as long as parlia-
ment is willing to vote the necessary
funds and men can be found to enlist
the war will probably be pushed.
Meanwhile the English public seems
to be growing weary of the whole
thing and the opposition to the wal
is gaining new adherents and the lead
ers are becoming more outspoken.
The appeals made to the patriotism of
the colonies is evidence of the fact
that the war is not s. popular as it
once was and that the government re-
allies the probability Of having to GO
across the seas to secure all the men
needed to meet the requirements and
appeals of Kitchener. 1t is not un
likely that Canada and other British
possessions may yet have to furnish
the armies necessary to finally anc
completely overcome the Beers. Tht
people of the islands themselves are
not falling over one another in theil
efforts to reach the recruiting stations
! Too many sick and wounded have re
turned home to fire the average mint
with martial desire, especially in tn
} direction Of doing service in Soutl
l Africa.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-02-19
STOP HOLDING THEM UP.

It is to be hoped that the McIntire
bill putting an end to the practice
made by the state of holding up the
veterans of the soldiers home will
become a law. If the state really de-
sires to show it's gratitude to the old
mel who when as young men respond
ed to their country's call it should do
SO wholly and without reservation.
To compel them to assign to the state
the bulk of their pension money, in
many instances a mere pittance, as a
prerequisite to their admission to the
home is not a manifestation Of that
spirit of generosity and appreciation
that a rich and great state should
show. While the state pretends to care
for and shelter the men who no longer
are able to provide for themselves it
should do so without demanding of
them the few dollars they receive
monthly from the government. Even,
if al charged, they do not spend that
money wisely, it should be no affair
of the state. If they prefer to invest
it in other ways than in the purchase
of hymn books and tutifrutti or send
it to Mrs. Nation to enable her to keep
her stock of hatchets replenished, that
should be their right and privilege.
Men of their experience and early
mode of life are prone to view the
question Of morals from a different
standpoint than those whose earlier
environment was of another kind. II
was on the authority of no less a per-
son than the commandant of the home
that the statement was made in the
legislature that it was not necessary
to discipline and good order that the
inmates be deprived Of nearly all their
pension money, the argument made
by those opposing the McIntire bill.
The bill has received favorable re
port in committee of the whole in the
senate and should be passed. Montana
is too rich to pose as the bestower Of
niggardly benefaction on the old vet
Grams who risked their lives in defense
Of the country.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-02-19

Regardless of politics, the sympathy
of every man in the state goes out to
the Hon. Lee Mantle in the loss he has
sustained by the death of his vener-
able mother, which occurred at Butte
last Thursday. The love and tender
regard which he manifested at all
times for her has been n OF the
noblest traits in his character, and the
affection which at all times existed
between the two was as beautiful as
it was touching and exalted. Their
devotion to each other was stronger
than is often given to two hearts to
cherish and by her death are sundered
ties that none else can eve replace.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-02-19
PROSPECTIVE TARIFF WAR.

AS the thing now looks Russia and
the United States will soon be engaged
in a commercial war. It all comes
about over the decision of Secretary
Gage to enforce the tariff laws Of the
nation. He has given directions to the
customs service to impose the counter
vailing duty of one-tenth of Il cent
per pound which the Dingley law pro-
vides shall be exacted Of all beet
sugar imported into the country from
countries which directly OF indirectly
pay bounty upon the production OF
that commodity. Russia combats the
order on the ground that its sugar is
not subject to the provisions which
the secretary holds are applicable to
the case. While it does not appear
that Russia is paying a bounty to it's
producers of beet sugar, yet they are
the b~enefciaries of cretain advantages
and concessions from the empire
which in effect is the same. Hence
the ruling of the secretary and the
threat of Russia to resort to retaliatory
measures.
To accomplish this the czar's gov
eminent purposes to impose a duty on
all steel and iron of American manu-
facture imported into that country.
It furthermore announces that the
duty will be so heavy as to practical
~ be prohibitory in it's effects. As
Russia during the past dozen or so
years has been a liberal purchaser OF
this class of commodities the Amerl-
can manufacturers of them are greatly
alarmed, as they see in the threat the
loss of one of their best customers.
Very naturally they are asking the Sec
rotary to reconsider his decision.
Under the law by which he is guided
and directed he is powerless, as the
provision under which he is proceed
ing is plain and imperative. Even
if he were free to act it would be man.
ifestly unfair to exempt Russia from
the operations of the law and apply itf
force and effect to other foreign coun'
tries with whom we are on equally al
friendly footing, namely Germany and
France, both large exporters Of beef
sugar and both of which nations foster
the sugar industry by the payment o.
liberal bounties to the producers.
It was to encourage the same indus
try in this country that the disorimi
nation was made against which Russis
IS now protesting and the effets O
which it is beginning to feel. From
across the ocean come repeated rumor'
that Russia, France and Germany ar
planning to inaugurate a tariff wa
against this country to keep out on
!, goods, which in so many cases are re
placing their own right at home. no
!, to say anything Of the displacement
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-02-19

By killing the bill making gam
bling a misdemeanor instead of a fell
ony, as it now is, the senate COM
mittee has done the very thing the
gamblers have wanted. They were
afraid of the proposed change in the
law, knowing that it would be en-
forced, but for the existing law they
have no regard. With the adjourn
ment of the legislature the crusade
against gambling will gradually die
out and the men who gain their liv-
ing by manipulation of cards and
turning of roulette wheels will be free
to do as they have done in the past
occasionally square someone and
continue their sgames. They may al
ways rely upon receiving a friendly
hint whenever a raid is contemplated
and when the officers break into their
places they will find the usual thing,
reversed faro "layouts," a dismantled
| wheel and two OF three men doing
nothing more unlawful than playing
"seven ups or "cinch.'
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-02-19


No objection can be made to the am
bition of Mr.. Heinze to canter about
the course as a dark horse, or even as
a claybank or pinto, but under no cir
,cumstance must he be allowed to run
under the red, white and blue of the
republican stable. He does not be-
long there and all attempts of his
hackers and grooms to make it appear
otherwise should be promptly
s%quelched. When he elected last fall
to enter as running companion of the
cayuses in the fusion stud he forfeited
all rights to now seek admission to the
thoroughbred class. If he no longer
finds his former mates congenial that
is his misfortune, but it is no concern
of the republicans. He must stay out
the ace and be content with mention
as among the ''also rams"
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-02-19

Although Judge Hollister is the one
who administered the Knockout blow,
Governor Nash is entitled to no less
credit for the willingness he expressed
to take on the whole outfit in case it
became necessary. I.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-02-19

At last W. A. Clark has achieved
genuine fame. A new brand of cigars
has been named for him.
The Grit-advocate., 1901-11-01
Brain Food Nonsense

Another ridiculous food fad has been
branded by the most competent auth
critics. They have dispelled the silly
uotion that one kind of food Is needed
for brain, another for muscles, and
still another for bones. A correct diet
will not only nourish a particlar part
OF the body, but it will sustain every
other part. Yet, however good YOUR
food may be, its nutriment is destroy
ed by indigestion or dyspepsia You
must prepare for their appearance or
prevent their coming by taking regu-
lar doses of Green's August Flower,
the favorite medicine of the healthy
millions. A few doses aids digestion,
stimulates the liver to healthy action,
purifies the blood, and makes you feel
buoyant and vigorous. You can get
DR.. G. G. Green's reliable remedies at
Mason & Lavelle's. Get Green's spec
ial almanac.
The Grit-advocate., 1901-11-01
Reliable and Gentle.

"a pills pill" says the saw. But
there are pills and pills. You want a
pill which is certain, thorough and
gentle. Mustn't grippe. DeWitt's Lit
tie Early Risers fill the bill. Purely
vegetable Do not force, but assist the
bowels to act. Strengthen and invig-
crate. Small and easy to take. G.
Lavelle.
The Grit-advocate., 1901-11-01
The Battle of the Ballots.

The Battle of the Ballots.
Next Tuesday will occur the blood
less battle Of the ballots, which will
decide who shall administer the offices
Of the county for the next two years.
Then will the people decide whether
they will continue in power the party
that has lowered taxes, redeemed the
county from debt and administered
affairs in an economical and business
like manner, or will turn the
county over to a set of untried and
necessarily incompetent officials, whose
only claim for recognition is that they
want the offices and need the salaries.
That the people will decide right there
is little doubt. They will vote for the
party in which they have confidence,
the party that never breaks its pledg-
es, the republican party.
The campaign now drawing to
close has been an energetic one, and
SO far as republicans are concerned it
has been conducted in fair and hon
orable manner. The contest has not
been characterized by the bitter per-
sonalities which mark some political
contests. The republican candidates
have been content to base their claims
for support upon the past record of
their party and upon their own official
records.
A majority of the democratic candi-
dates have also conducted fair and
honorable canvass, although this can
not be said for few of the cannidates
and number Of their party support
ers. These iAst named candidates and
their supporters have conducted any
thing but a decent CANVASS. They
have not hesitated to assail the per-
sonal character Of opposing candidates
and have even gone so far as to attempt
to besmirch, by cowardly insinuations
and filthy innuendos, the character Of
people with whom they had no quarrel
excepting that they were known to be
republicans. Such personal attacks
have had the usual and deserved re-
sult-they have acted as a boomerang
and have injured the authors instead
Of the intended victims.
Ths character Of every republican
candidate in this county is above re-
proach; the official record of every
republican candidate is stainless and
the record Of the party, whose candi-
date he is, is record against which
nothing damaging can be truthfully
said. This party record and the splen-
did records OF its candidates will bring
to it decisive victory in the battle of
the ballots next Tuesday.
The Grit-advocate., 1901-11-01

j. w. Jones has returned from a
short visit with relatives in Wisconsin.
L. E. Loveland and family and Mrs.
T. r. Ovington, Of Lafayette, visited
the family OF T. NJ. johnson in Chap
pell last Sunday.
w. E. Lucas and family are enter.
tanning two wealthy capitalists of
Hastings, Nebraska, with whom Mr..
Lucas is interested in the cattle busi-
ness.
Chamberlain Stomach and Liver
Tablets cure billiousness, constipation
and headache. They are easy to take
and pleasant in effect. For sale by G.
Lavelle.
A mask ball will be given in the
court room on Thursday evening. No.
vember 2sth. Good music will be fur.
nished. Oyster supper served. Ad
mission 10 cents. Dancing SO cents.
Last Saturday Mark Gyger purchas,
ed the Shed ranch near Sedgwick, and
will engage in the cattle business on
his own account. He will also con.
tinue his creamery business at Sedg.
| wick.
When you feel that life is hardly
worth the candle take dose of Cham
berlanin's Stomach and Liver Tablets
They will cleanse your stomach, tone
up your liver and regulate your bowel.
making you feel like new man. Fol
sale by G. Lavelle.
Each Of our regular subscribers ha'
. shis week received sample copy o
the Chicago Weekly Inter Ocean. Thi
is the best weekly newspaper publish
ed In the west. We furnish a yearly
subscription to it and to the Grit-Ad
vocate for Sl.5O. Let us send in YOU
name today.
Rev. f. r. Earle will not held ser
vices in the Congregational church
next Monday evening, as was announc
ed In these columns last week. BE
cause of the illness of his wife Mr.
i Earle is now in Omaha, hence he will
not be able to fill his appointment here
next week.
Bernice, the youngest daughter o1
Mr.. and Mrs. II. c. McNew, is now il
of typhoid fever, this being the fourth
member of the family to become af
fected. Mrs. McNew has rallied from
her critical condition of last Friday
and is now on the road to ultimate re-
covery. Mamie, the daughter who has
been sick so long, is still in a precar
ious condition. The other members OF
the family are doing IS we'll as can be
expected.
w. Fl. Fletcher, who has held the po
sition of night agent for the railroad
company at this place for a year and a
half, has been promoted to the position
as station agent at Oconto, Nebraska,
aud left here Thursday night to begin
his duties. Oconto is station north
east of North Platte, on the Black Hills
route. Mr.. Fletcher and family have
made many friends during their resi-
dence in Julesburg, all of whom will
be glad to learn Of his advancement in
his chosen line Of work.
Reliable and Gentle.
The Grit-advocate., 1901-11-01


agent IN this territory for the celebrat-
ed white bronze monuments. Mr..
Smith is we'll and favorably known in
this community and the monuments
he sells are the best on the market.
Some of these monuments may be seen
in our own cemeteries. Those Of w.
A. Slusser and Mrs. Harry Davis in
the Julesburg cemetery, and Herman
Hartman at Weir, are monuments fur
nished by Mr.. Smith. Any person who
desires anything in this line would do
we'll to call on or write Mr..
Smith at Chappell, Neb.
Mrs. Anna Jackson. Of Denver, and
Miss Martha Mailer, of this county,
have opened millinery and dress
making establishment in the White
& Wallace room on Front street, and
will carry large assortment Of the
late styles in millinery goods. These
ladies are practical milliners and dress
makers; they have excellent taste and
are well equipped to satisfy all Gus.
TONERS. They solicit the patronage of
the people Of Julesburg and vicinity.
Rev. w. C. Veazie, state evangelist
for the Congregational churches Of
Colorado, will conduct series of spec
ial meetings in the Congregational
church commencing November q and
closing December /. The church has
secured his servicas this early in the
season in order to avoid conflicting
with the regular revival period follow-
ing the holidays.
Thomas Blackburn of Ogalalla left
last Saturday night for the Philippine
Islands, where he will enter the en-
ploy of the United States government
In the capacity Of horse-shoer. Dur
ing his absence Mrs. Blackburn will
! make her home with her daughter,
Mrs. G. ". Wiggington, of this place.
Don't forget the wolf hunt in Keith
county, Nebraska, Saturday, Novem-
ber 2. w. F. Stafford states that q
large number of people will take part
in the drive, and general good time
is assured for all who will come to the
ranch about noon, whether they take
part in the drive or not.
B. NJ. Krumpanitzky, postmaster at
Mancos, Colorado, was mari led in Du-
range, October IA, to Miss Nettie Kello
of Aztec. Mr.. X. was formerly q well
known citizen Of Jrlesburg and will be
we'll remembered by many OF the older
residents of this vicinity.
Next Tueseay Sedgwick county will
again declare her allegiance to the
republican party. Every candidate on
this party's ticket will be elected by
safe majority.
The dance given at the court room
last Friday evening was most pleas
ant social affair. A large number was
present and most enjoyable time
was had by all.
Mrs. T. R. Oyington and children
returned to their home in Lafayette
last Tuesday after an extended visit at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. L. E. Love-
land.
j. w. Shedd left for his home in
Rensselaer,, Indiana, last Wednesday
evening, after two weeks stay in
this county.
j. w. Abbott, station agent for the
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