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The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-10-25
OIL NOT INCLUDED.

A Washington correspondent with a
long memory has made a contribution
to the many articles which of late
have been published concerning
Charles A. ToWne, the erstwnile Min
nesota reformer, silver advocate and
enemy of plutocracy and plutocrats.
AS will be remembered Towne has for
saken the Gopher state for the Lone
Star in order to take advantage of
the opportunity he acquired there for
becoming wealthy via the oil route. The
story of the correspondent is partic-
ularly interesting to Montanans be-
cause it relates to the senior United
States senator from this state.
Last winter Towne was at Wash
ington for a few weeks as the sue
cessor of the late Senator Davis and
one day while in the senate restau-
rant took occasion to discuss Senator
Clark, acknowledged to be the richest
man in public life in this country.
He uttered views regarding the SEN
ator's wealth and the manner in which
he acquired it which must now sound
strange to himself in his new environ
ment and his w likelihood of soon
being one of the same class of wealthy
men whom he may be said to have
then denounced. He said:
1T has always seemed strange to
me hat men cans enrich themselves
from the treasures of the earth, which
by every law ought to belong to all
humankind. The precious metals, gold
and silver, reposing in the hidden fast
nesses of the mountains were not
placed there by Him to become the
means of enabling one man, or n
set OF men to acquire vast personal
fortunes which they can use for the
oppression and corruption of their fell
low citizens"
senator Allen, the famous Nebras-
ka humanitarian and uplifter of the
masses, was one of the party and he
heartily %concurred in the views Of
Towne. Commenting on the remarks
then made by Towne, the CORRESPONDS
ent takes occasion to say that, of
course, Mr.. Towne said nothing about
OIL IN his enumeration of the treas.
ures of the earth that belonged tn
the human race.
lhere Is a vast difference between
petroleum and gold and silver that
Is IN their individual composition, but
as the means of obtaining wealth rhe
dlssimilarity existing between them
ceases. Still in acquiring oil Towne
gives but testimony of the sincerity
OF his belief relative to the doctt;ne
OF "interconvertibility." Coal oil. can
be converted into gold and silver
bearing the necessary stamp of an.
thorlty to make it money of the realm
n legal tender. In this regard If
must be confessed the former senator
mas the advantage of the other reform.
ers OF his kind. While they insist that
silver shall be convertible with gold
ne mas added crude petroleum to the
list OF articles which can he turned
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-10-25

A New York newspaper sem it's
devil to rummage through it's "hell
box" and as a result it publishes a
lot of pictures of regulation comic
opera brigands which it declares are
true likenesses Of the originals who
have Miss Stone prisoner and are
holding her for ransom. sent to the
paper in response to a cable request
for their photographs.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-10-25

and much to lose from the misfor-
tunes Of nations and peoples who are
our best customers. Their purchas-
ing power would be greatly dimin-
ished if a national calamity should
overtake them. Nevertheless, we NAV
congratulate ourselves that the pres
ent and future of the Uuited States
are so %roseate.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-10-25
YOUNGEST KNOWN CONVICT.
Thirteen Year Old Boy Sent to Prison
for Life.

Laporte, Ind, Oct. 24.-The young
est known life convict in the country
began his Imprisonment at the state
prison at Michigan City today. He is
Smith Jones, IS years old and was
convicted of murder in the first de-
gree in Warrick county circuit court.
The crime was so cold blooded that
instead of sending the lad to the re-
form school the judge sent him to
prison.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-10-25
Weather.

Washington, Oct. 24.-Montana:
Fair Friday and Saturday; cooler Fri.
day in western and in eastern portion.
Saturday; westerly winds.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-10-25

In the matter of piling Ossa on Pc
leon the witnesses for the applicant
in the Schley inquiry are proving
much more successful than were the
gentlemen who originally essayed that
feat.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-10-25

into wealth for his particular and per-
sonal convenience. Bryan is only a
little behind him in this respect, how
ever. He is turning paper and words
into money, but at a slower rate.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-03-27

cerned as Japan. Even * the secret
treaties have been modified as Is alleged,
the changes are 80 trining as to make
the documents thoroughly Objectionable
20 Japan.
Assuming that China signs the treaties.
| suppose Great Britain and the United
States viii protest TO Russia But that
is about as far as they viii go and about
ms much as they viii get with Japan
it is q matter Of lighting.
The matter is whether we are to fight
Russia now or to fight her later on. She
has no right to Manchuria, and n she
secures Manchurla she will be on the way
to securing ssorea.
"Our government. I believe are serious
~ considering the crisis. Their eyes are
wide open and she will not be driven 60
preclptate action by the Jngoists Of jap
an, who are openly clamoring for immed-
late war Yet, If they see that war IS
unavoidable they will not hesitate to
strike.
japan has no reason TO be afraid as
the result Many reasons occur 20 the
average Japanese mind In favor Of fore
ing at the present moment a struggle
which must come eventually until the
chief reason against doing so Is the fact
that Japan Is just beginning a new indus
trial era which would be temporary KILLED
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-03-27

should we endcavor hy force OF arms 10
prevent Russia's encroachments.
III we follow the lead OF other powers
andq do not threaten hostihtics. We real
ne that we must sit down tamely and
see any other nation step IN To make
agreements similar to those which China
seem on the verge of signing with Rus
sia. This would mean the partition OF
the Chinese empire and the end OF the
open door II We oppose It we naturally
think we would have the moral support
OF the United States which has been the
champion Of these principles. and also
of Great Britain and Germany
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-03-27
CHINA SEEKS AID
OF ENGLAND
TS Prevent Secret Treaties
Being Signed; Receives
No Response

London, March 26--The Chinese
minister Sir Chh cnen 10 Feng Luh,
called at the foreign office today ana
urged tho British government TO bring
pressure to bear In order to prevent Rus
sia from securing the necessary sigma
lures of the Manchurian agreement The
foreign orfice is still IN the dark as to
whether the agreement viii be signed or
allowed to lapse when the time expires
March g. The officials OF the Japanese
legafion arc inclined 20 believe Russia
will succeed In getting the necessary sig-
natures. The situation rs still more com
pllcated owing TO the fact asccrtained by
a representative Of the Associated Press
today that there are two secret tresties,
one. Of which Is to be signed at st. Pet
orsburg dealing with Russias military
control Of Manchuria ana another TO be
signed at pelsin. dealing with hor civil
powers
'fho Chinese appeal for support have
failed to produce any direct remonstra-
ficns from Great Britain, or apparently.
from any other power SO ST. Petersburg,
for Russia perslstently adhered TO her
contention that the agreement concerns
no one except herself and China. on
lIlH hIONlN AAtAA AfAAAAAA y ANNAA'aA AN
comics OF the agreement was abruptly de-
clined.
IL Is expected II tAe foreign office here
that it would be dangerous and useless
breach OF diplomatic procedure TO en-
deavor to enter upon expostullations with
Russia which would only be based upon
Information supplied b ythe CHINESE.
In other words. the copies Of secret
treaties and alleged notifications Of them
recently given 70 the powers by the Chin
csc arc worthless documents and will re-
main such until Russia herself chooses
to communicate the text OF the actual
treaties and notifications.
Il the absence OF the Japanese minister
in London, Baron Hayashi, Mr.. Matsui.
first secretary Of the Japanese legation,
who was interviewed this AFTERNOON by a
representative of the Associated Press
made comprehensive statement Of the
Issues involved. He said:
"Russia's inslstence. Chna's helpless
ness and the probable victory of Russian
diplomacy viii bring us to the
brink Of a dangerous situation. in which
none Of the powers are so deeply con-
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-03-27

(Flrst published in Daily Leader
March 10, i90i)
LIQUOR NOTICE.
To Whom 1t May Corcern:
Notice is hereby given that James
Van Deventer has this day filed his
petition to sell at retail splrituous,
yinous and malt liquors iE lot !, block
"a, Orlando, Logan county, Oklahoma,
and that, unless objection be fled on
or before the 5th day Of April, A. D.,
1901 said petition will be granted
Guthrie Okla, March 1S, 1901.
j, B. Dobson, County Clerk.
BY F. S. Pulllam, Deputy.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-12-26
HALO AROUND THE MOON.
Beautiful Picture in Il
Skies Over New York,

Unusually Beautiful Picture in the
Skies Over New York.
New York, Dec. 26.-The arrival of
Christmas was marked by an unusually
beautiful picture in the skies. AT about
3 o'clock in the morning the full moon,
which had come out very brightly after
the rain, was seen to be completely en-
cricled with halo in which all seven
colors of the perfect rainbow were dis
tinctly visible.
The moon was in background of
white, f1eecy clouds. but overhead and in
the east the sky was perfectly clear and
blu. It looked as If a fragment of rain
bow had been snatched from sun
shower and made to do night duty as a
trimming for the Christmas moon. The
effect was most striking, but to the re-
greet of those who observed 1t 1t was OF
short duration, the brilliant colors soon
dimming and in few minutes fading
out, leaving just the old familiar moon.
Following this there was In the north
a suggestion Of the aurora borealis.
Long, thin fingers of white cloud
stretched across the sky and in them
there was fitting of light such as is
usual in the aurora. This like the rain
bow about the moon only lasted short
time
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-12-26
Mrs. Jennie c. croly Dead.

New York, Dec. 26.-Mrs Jennie c..
Croly, widely known by her pen name
Jennie june" died Monday of heart
failure. She had never fully recovered
her health, however, after the fall in
which she broke her hip two years ago.
and last year heart trouble developed.
Mrs. Croly returned last spring from
England, where she had been in the
hope OF recovering her strength. The
burial was at Lakewood, N j., where
Mr.. Croly is Inferred. Mrs. Croly's son
and daughter and her daughter-in-law
were with her when she passed away.
Jennie Cunningham Croly was the
daughter of Unitarian minister and
was born in Marlborough Leicestershire,
England, on Dec. 10, 1890. Her family
came to the United States when she
was years old, and most OF her life had
been passed in this city. She began to
write at an early age and had been
called the pioneer newspaper woman.
Marrying a newspaper man, David G.
Croly. when extremely young, she wrote
for the papers with which he was con-
nected, and for many others as she was
an energetic worker. Over the signature
Jennie June" Mrs. Croly conducted
departments in several periodicals and
corresponded with others until within
few years. She Is said to have intro
duced the Syndicate" system and many
other newspaper novelties. She has been
termed 1.-THE mother of clubs" because
Sorosis the pioneer woman's club was
founded by her and the federation OF
won1en's clubs owes its existence to her.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-12-26

nails that were intended for them. What
happened to them is OF frequent occur
renee and in three cases out OF four
might have been prevented by the use OF
stuart's Catarrh Tablets. These tablets
cure all kinds of catarrh They can be
bought at any drug store for so cents 8
hox.
That Stuarts Catarrh Tablets do eff
fectually cure catarrh Of the eustachian
tubes and the head noises and deafnesS
resulting therefrom is attested by the
following:
Mrs. Jane Barlow, the famous mod
iste, says: II finally had to give up per-
sonal attention to my customers, and In
consequence many of them went else
where. I was In despair, for specialists
seemed powerless to- help me. .Stuart's s.
Catarrh Tablets cured, me in just g Ht-
tie while so completely that now hear
as we'll as ever" .SsS
Army Surgeon c. S. Beverly became
so deaf from catarrh that he was forced
to resign his position and abandon his
profession He says: "Of course my me
herent professional prejudice was hard
to overcome, but knowing Of thu great
benefit you had received, my dears-sner-
al, thru the use of stuart's Catarrh Tab-
lets, used them. The great and alm6st
immediate relief experienced wae truly
astonishing. am now entirely cured
and have no fear Of the disease return,.
ing. I go back to my old post nexe
month
stuart's Catarrh Tablets have Done u.
do do it, will do 1t. Try them and he
convinced. They are for sale az any
drug store at 50 cents box. It viii put
you to very little trouble or expense 10 s
prove what they win do for you. Send
to the F. A. Stuart Company. Marshall
Mich. for their free book about catarrh.
A postal card will bring it. Write today.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-12-26


and stable. He proposed a toast to the
future Cuban republic.
Admiral Higginson made the speech
of the evening. speaking in the name
of himself and his officers. He said
that the officers had been overwhelmed
with attentions in Havana, which
showed the good will of the people to-
ward the Americans. 1t was source
of satisfaction to the American officers
that the navy had played the principal
part on the war with Spain. The final
blow to Spanish power was delivered
at Santiago, thus showing the import
ance of sea power. He paid q compli-
ment to Admiral Cervera, who, he said,
was brave and patriotic servant Of his
country. The only grudge he had
against him was that he (Higginsom
was not there to receive him when he
came out of Santiago. He toasted the
Cuban veterans. whose work had been
very fruitful for good. Senior Iayas
spoke of the humane work of the Amer
leans and their efforts to secure justice
and liberty for the Cubans.
Many of those present did not under
stand the speeches, all of which were
made in English. "A number of bureau
Gratis We're present. Other entertain
ments have been given in honor Of the
officers, including a splendid ball at the
palace, given by Governor and Mrs.
Wood. All the leading people of Hav
ana attended. The ayuntamiento gave
an entertainment for them at the Pay
rot theater, at which Spanish plays
We're presented. The yacht club has
also entertained the officers. Governor
Wood took Admiral Higginson to see a
sugar estate.
The official organs are protesting
against the behavior of the crowd at
Puerto Principe, which missed General
Maxine Gomez called him a traitor,
threw stones at him, and broke up q
meeting at which he was to speak. Gen
eral Gomez wanted to leave the city
at once, but the meeting was held later.
General Gomez has visited the province
of Santa Clara, where he spoke in IA
for of the candidacy of Estrada Palma.
The official organs say that his visit
was q great success, while the papers
supporting General Maso declare that 1t
was a failure. They add that he is
vulgar elector. an agent salaried by the
government, and that he has served
under four flags.
The Havana Sun. an American paper
published here, prints an editorial
saying that General Maso probably rep
resents two-thirds of the people Of Gu
ba. 1t adds that Maso was compelled
to withdraw from the campaign owing
to fraud and unfair conditions The
government should dtsprove that there
is fraud or rectffy 1t II 1t exists.
The official organs, which have been
inconsistent have tried to persuade the
Maso cement not to withdraw entirely
from the election. as their total with
drawal might provoke a disturbance.
The Masoists, however, insist that they
will take no part whatever in the cleo
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-12-26

impairment Of hearing robs one Of
many of the joys of life, exposes to dan
ger, interferes with capacity for useful
ness. limits ability to transact business
and earn living. Many annually aban-
don their plans, ambitions and hopes on
account of loss of hearing.
In nearly every case of partial or COM
p!ete deafness there is another feature
that to many is more troublesome than
the difficulty OF hearing-the distractIng
head noises. These make such an inn
preston on some as to almost drive
them insane. The everlasting buzzing,
ringing, swapping, rumble or roar dis
tracts them by day and prevents rest at
Eight.
Nine cases out OF ten Of head noises
and progressive hardness of hearing are
cue to catarrh of the middle ear or OF
the tube leading from it to the throat
1t should be understood and constant
~ borne in mind that to restore the
hearing and silence the distracting
Eoises treatment is required that will
allay inflammation in the eustachian
tubes, reduce the congestion and swell
ing and stop the secretion Of mucus so
that the tubes will be and keep open for
the free passage of air into the middle
ear No locally applied medicine will
effectually do this, only searching con-
stitutional Alternative and resolvent will
cure catarrh in the deep recesses of the
head.
Two acquaintance Of the writer were
run doyn and killed by the cars in one
year. Both had catarrh of the head,
which had extended up the eustachian
tubes. leading from the throat to the
middle ear. and were quite hard of hear
iEg. In both cases the coroner's jury de-
cided that they came to their death be-
cause Of inability to hear and heed Sig
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-12-26
-ii-sssissssii r.
MODERN ARCHITECTURE. !
A JAcoa,TE PERIOD HOUSE,

style Of Long Ago Improved by Mod
eYn Treatment-Cost, 5000.
The simplicity OF plan and the simple
manner in which the design expresses it
are fairly shown In the picturesque e1-
teyior here illustrated.
The constructive features Of this house
are fully represented In the gables, crest
Ing. finals, chimpsys and porehes. The
house stands on brick underpinnins and
Is good example OF one Of the half tim
Der and tile designs Of the Jaeobite period,
though. unlike It's prototype, shingles cut
to pattern are substituted for tiles from
the second story up. The frst story
shows what has the appearance Of tim.
Der construction, although It is only form
ed in the ordinary manner OF finishing
frame buildings. by continuing the belts
through and connecting them with angle
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-12-26
Germany Heeds Russian Hint.

Berlin, Dec. 26.-The government.
yielding to Russia's uncompromising
attitude regarding the tariff bill. will
propose, when the committee having
the matter in charge meets, that the
minimum grain duties be stricken out.
These minimum duties were put in thru
the influence of the agrarians, who de-
sired to fix limit under which conces
sions could be made in the commercial
treaty negotiations. The efisions leave
the ministry free to meet the views of
Russia respecting grain and hay Thus
far 1t has not made any representa-
tons concerning the tariff, being adj
vised to wait until 1t was seen in what
form the measure would be apt to
pass.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-12-26

startling announcement that he has
surely discovered the elixir Of life. That
he is able with the aid OF a mysterious
compound. known only to himself. pro-
duced as result Of the years he has
spent In searching for this precious life
giving boon, to cure any and every dis
case that Is known to the human body.
There Is no doubt OF the Doctors earn
estness in making his Claim and the re-
markable cures that he Is daily effect
ing seems to bear him out very strongly.
His theory which he advances is one OF
reason and based on sound experience In
a medical practice OF many years. II
costs nothing to try his remarkable
Elixir of Life" as he calls It, for he
sends 1t free to any one who is a sufferer
In sufiicient quantities to convince Of its
ability. to cure. so there IL absolutely no
risk to run. Some of the cures cited are
very remarkable. and but for reliable
witnesses would hardly be credited. The
lame have thrown away crutches and
walked about after two or three trials
OF the remedy. The sick. given up by
home doctors, have been restored to
their families and friends in perfect
health. Rheumatism. neuralgia, storn-
ach, heart, liver, kidney, blood and skin
diseases and bladder troubles disappear
as by magic. Headaches, backaches,
nervousness. fevers. consumption,
coughs, colds, asthma, catarrh. bron-
chitis and all affections OF the throat.
lungs or any vital organs are easily
overcome in space OF time that is sim
ply marvellous.
Partial paralysis. locomotor ataxia,
dropsy. govt, scrofula and piles are
quickly and permanently removed. 1t
purifies the entire system. blood and It's
sues, restores normal nerve power. cir
culation and state Of perfect health Is
produced at once. To the doctor all sys-
TENS are alike and equally affected by
this great Elixir Of Life" Send for the
remedy today. It IL free to every suf-
ferer. state what you want to be cured
Of and the sure remedy for Il will be sent
you free by return mail.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-12-26
Association OF General Managers
OF the Railways Take Up the
Question.
Movement Started Which May
Result in Better Wages for
Trainmen.
Enginemen. Firemen and Switch.
men to Be Included in the
New Scale.

Chicago, Dec. 26-At a special meet
ing of the General Managers Associa-
ton held here, a movement was start
ed which may result In general In
crease in the wages of trainmen, engine
men, firemen and switchmen on all the
big railroad systems east of Chicago
The meeting was called at the request
of the Pennsylvania company, the
causes being the coal shortage in Chi
cago and other cities, shortage of cars
and power. and the congested condition
of traffic in general. The coal situation,
however, was the moving cause for the
meeting, and discussion regarding 1t
led to canvass of the entire situation.
In the opinion Of a majority OF the
general managers. the general conges-
ton Is due in measure to inefficiency
of the service rendered by employees,
and this view led to a discussion Of the
labor and wage situation from rail-
road standpoint.
Altho no formal resolution was passed
upon the subject, 1t was generally
agreed that raise in the wages Of en-
ployes would do much toward stimulat-
ing them to better work, which In turn
would help relieve congested conditions
as we'll as to prevent them.
Attention was called to the fact that
wages of operating employees OF rail-
roads are from 10 to 10 per cent higher.
taking the average as q whole, west OF
Chicago, than they are east. The ine-
quality is due to conditions in the early
days of railroading, when 1t cost great
deal more to live in the west. and when
railroading west Of Chicago meant TAX
ing big chances.
The general managers Of Chicago are
of the opinion that now is the time to
take concerted action to even up wages
all over the country. Holding this view
OF the situation, an effort will be made,
it is said to induce the arrangements OF
the eastern lines to grant such increas-
es In wages as will bring them on a
parity with the wages paid in the west.
Should this be brought about. several
hundred thousand men will be granted
increases, and the pay rolls OF the east
ern roads taken as whole will be in
creased by several million dollars.