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The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-11-29
Keeping Flowers Fresh.

With the chrysanthemum season at
hand lovers of the flower will be glad
to know that the Japanese have a way
Of keeping them fresh for a long time.
They burn the ends of the stems with
a bit of flaming wood-not a match. as
the fumes Of the sulphur would in5ure
the flowers
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-11-29
Birdlike.

"How do you feelY" asked the leader
Of the mob after the tar and feathers
had been applied in liberal doses.
."Oh, feel like a Bird" smiled the
barn stormer, glancing at the feathers.
For such wit they allowed him to
write home and tell the old folks ne
was leaving town by the all rail route
Chicago News.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-11-29

er's English Remedy and, after service, l
bought a bottle and began takiagit. TlleEext
nightm my throat was nearly we'll, andI deliv-
cred my sermon without difficulty. In a few
days | was thoroughly cured. I~concoiveitto
be my duty to benefit mankind physically as
well as spiritually whenever c'n, and am
glad to write these words in praise of this
grand old medicine. Those with sensitive
hroatsandth those who easilyshould
certainly take Acker's English Remedy"
(Signcd) REV. EZRA Terry sanford.
Sold at oSc.. Soc. and 81 a bottle, throughout the United
States AID Canada; and in England, at IL 81 2s. 3D..
IS. Cd. If You are not satisfied after blying. return the
bottle to your druggist and get your money baca.
Ie authorize the abore guarantee.
". II. HOOKER e. 20. Proprictors, AeW York.
For sale by Chapple Drug Co.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-11-29
WARSHIPS IN THE LEVANT.
The Strength of Fleets In the Medf-
-. - -

The Strength of Fleets In the Medf-
terranean.
The dispatch of French war vessels
to Turkish waters makes Of public in
terest a statement of the relative pres
ent naval strength Of the european
powers in the Mediterranean. 1t fol
lows:
ITALIAN SQUADRON.
Battleships III
Cruisers 20
Torpedo destroyers
Torpedo boats Z
total
ENGLIsH SQUADRON.
Battleshlps l
Coast defense z
Cruisers z
Torpedo boats b
Total 20
RUSSIAN SQUADRON.
Battleshlps 2
cruisers Q
Torpedo boats IL
Total y
FRENCH SQUADRON.
Iattleships y
Coast defense s
cruisers .
Torpedo boats :
Total q
GREECE.
Dattleships ]
Cruisers a
GunDoats !!
Torpedo boats %
Total ~
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-11-29
Lost or Stolen.

In Billings, Nov. 2 or 3, a coach dog,
about six months old with strap on
neck with tax tag attached. Anyone
giving notice of his whereabouts will
receive reward.
Address p. O. BOX 113, Billings,
Mont. SIT
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-11-29
Cattle For Sale.

Cattle For Sale.
Eighteen young heifers and IS
calves. r. w. CLARKE,
62.2 Billings.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-11-29

100 head Of deer to the government, re-
tanning the increase as his private
property.
The reindeer has also been introduce
ed as a pack animal. One Of the pio-
neers in this movement was Hank
Summers, who for nearly a score of
years has been a miner and prospector
in Alaska. This veteran some months
ago procured a reindeer from n Of
the mission stations, and upon this
deer he packed his tent, blankets, pro-
visions and tools for the summers
prospecting. After a brief experience
with his new assistant he declared that
he would never again bother with dog
teams.
The breaking of a reindeer is only
slightly less exciting than the same op
Grafton in the case Of a broncho on the
western plains. When the deer is las
seed, the loop being thrown over thu
antlers, he. often becomes infuriatet
and, rising upon his hind legs, strikes
out viciously with his fore feet. 1t !
then in order for the man to beat
hasty retreat. Watching his opportu
nifty, he runs in. seizes the horns. on
in either hand, and dextrously throw
the deer upon his back. When enc
down, the animal at once gives up tn
struggle.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1901-07-03
Pear Blight in the Valley.

There is considerable complaint IN
the Valley counties of the prevalence.
of blight that threatens to cut short
the apple crop. Young apples are
found dead and brown and the leaves
on the branches few inches from
the fruit are in the same condition.
In some orchards this condition is 90
prevalent that the brown and dead
ened appearance of the trees is notice
able from quite distance and exam
ination shows the fruit to be an alb
solute failure. In other orchards in
jury prevails to very moderate de.
gree.
The editor of the Rockridge Coun-
ty News sent cluster of these dead
ened apples and leaves to the depart
ment of Agriculture at Washington,
which made the following report on
the case:
1.-The disease in question is pear
blight, which is often very injurious
to apples. 1t is bacterial disease
and spread from tree to tree princi-
Pslly through the agency of insects
visiting the blossoms in the spring.
The disease spreads from the BIOS
SONS to the small branches and pro-
duces the blossom blight" which
you describe. The original sources
OF Infection each spring are cases of
"hold over" blight where the disease
has lived through the winter in some
branch. In the spring such branch
rs exude gummy substance filled
with blight germs, and the insects
attracted by its sweetness carry the
Infection to the blossoms. The dis
ease can be controlled only hy he
careful cutting out all diseased
limbs some distance below the point
OF Infection and the united efforts of
the growers to do this would lead to
the control of the disease.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1901-07-03
Dazzles The World.

No Discovery in Medicine has ev-
or created one quarter of the excite
ment that has been caused by DR..
Kings New Discovery for Consump-
ton. It's seyerest tests have been
OH hopeless victims of Consumption,
Pneumonia, Hemorrhage, Pleurisy
and Bronchitis, thousands of whom
it has restored to perfect health. For
Coughs, Colds, Asthma, Group, Hay,
Fever, Hoarseness and whooping
cough it is the quickest, surest cure
in the world. 1t is sold by G. Blen.
cove druggist, who guarantees salts
faction or refund money. Large
bottles soc and $l.OO, Trial bottles
free.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1901-07-03
Troubles or A Minister

10 benefit others Rev. j. Il. w.
vernon, of Hartwell Ga, writes:
"ror long time | had running
sore on my leg. tried many RENE.
aies without benefit, until / used q
bottle of Electric Bitters and a box
OF Bucklen's Arnics Salve, which
cured me sound and we'll" Sores.
Eruptions, Boils, Eczema, letter,
Salt Rheum show impure blood.
thousands have found in Electric
Bitters grand blood purifier that
absolutely cures these troubles. Sat
lsfaction Is guaranteed or money re-
funded by G. Blencowe druggist.
Large bottles only SOC.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1901-07-03

Husband (meekly): "This is the
fourth time this week we've had
corned beef and cabbage, Maria, and
I'm just little tired of it,"
His wife: I'm sure, Thomas,
you're very unreasonable. You know
l had to correct the proof sheets of
my new book, 'One Hundred DAINTY
Dinners. Tit. Bits.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1901-07-03

The olive tree IN Its wild state is y
thorny shrub or small tree. but W hen
cultivated becomes tree 20 10 40
feet high with no thorns. 1t lives to
good age. The leaves resemble
those of willow, the flowers are
small aud white and grow in clusters
as grapes do, aud the fruit j. green
ish, whitish, violet or even black in
color and generally oval l. shape. IL
is produced in great profusiou, so
that an old olive tree becomes very
valuable to its owner.
Among the Greeks the olive was
sacred to Minerva, the goddess of
wisdom. 1t was also the emblem of
purity. y crown of olive twigs WAS
the highest honor that could be be-
slowed upon Greek citizen. An
olive branch was also the symbol of
peace, and the vanquished who came
to beg for peace bore oliye branches
in their hands.
The American olive is remarkable
for the hardness of its wood. IL is
found as far north as Virgins. Its
fruit is fit for use and its flowers are
fragrant.
The fragrant olive of China and
Japan has extremely fragrant flow
ers, which are used for flavoring tea.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1901-07-03

Il wish to truthfully state TO you and
the readers OF these few lines that YOUR
kodol Dyspepsia Cure is without cues
ton, the best and only cure for dyspep-
STA that | have ever came in contact
with and have used many other prep =
arations- John Beam, West Middiesex.
"a. No preparation equals KOdol Dys-
pepsis Cure, as IL contains all the nat
ursl digestants. 1t will digest all kinds
OF food and can't help but do you good.
J. G. Avis
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1901-07-03

l see that Jones, the Northern writ
er, has made quite success with
Southern dialect stories.
Yes; he once passed through the
South in q sleeper and heard u white
man cussing niger in Tennessee.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1901-07-03
Notice To Wheelmen

There's positively no need to en-
dure discomfort by reason of chat
ing, sun burn, insect stings, sore and
perspiring feet or accidental bruises.
You forget these troubles in using
Bucklen's Arnics Salve. Infalhble
for Pimples, Blotches, Skin Erup
tons and Piles. Sold by G. Blen-
cove, druggist.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1901-07-03
A Poor Millionaire

Lately starved in London because
he could not digest his food. Ear
ly use of DIR. Kings New Life pills
would have saved him. They
strengthen the stomach, aid digrs-
ton, promote assimilation, improve
appetite. Price 25c. Money back
II not satisfied. Sold by q. Blen.
cove druggist
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1901-07-03

Among the curiosities of collect
ing is that 1901 cents now bring
about $40 in the coin market" So
wrote the joking newspaper para
grapher. Of course if person has
1901 pennies they'll be worth about
Sl9'--in fact, $l9.OI for the lot.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1901-07-03

Il am indebted to One Minute Cough
Cure for my present good health and nv
HE. was treated in vain by doctors for
lung trouble following la grippe Itook
one Minute Cough Cure and recovered
my health Mr.. f. III. Wise, Madison.
Ca. J. {. Avis.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1901-07-03

that argued more strength than was
made apparent by the modern tailor's
arts.
Thursday afternoon the "show
lots, as the vacant fields generally
used for exhibition purposes was call
ed, were crowded. Those who could
afford to patronize the entertainment
were for the most part already inside.
Those without the gates were those
who. lacking the price, lived in the
hope that some philanthropist would
suddenly happen along and invite
them all inside
Failing that, there was always the
noise of the shooting, and the wear
before three clay pigeons had fallen
outside the fence and portions had
been cherished in pocket museums of
small boys for weeks thereafter as an
Offset to the cartridge shells obtained
by the fortunate ones who had seen
the show.
In box, affording an unobstructed
view of the field, sat the Prvton fam.
lily, from Grandpa Peyton to Harry.
the four year old.
The younger Oucs were all impa-
tent for the performance to com
mence. The band was something.
but bands were more common than
cowboys, even though this was COW
boy band. What they wanted were
men who rode horses. Harry. in par.
ticular. WAS GU the ragged edge. and
his nurse had difficulty IN keeping
him from breaking away in search of
his hero. The year before he had
been adjudged too young to attend.
The fret band of Indians came
dsshing into the arena, turning the
upper curve Just beyond the Peyton
box, and wheeling smartly into place.
Harry was transported. Here were
the Indians at last, and their painted,
half naked bodies were even more
fascinating than the images he had
been able to cOnjure up during his
sleepless moments in the dimly light
ed nursery.
Band after band came on, each fol-
lowed by its chief, and each succeed
ing body drew Harry nearer to the
front of the box. The nurse, fresh
from Irish soil, WAS too much inter
ested to watch her charge; the others
trusted to the nurse.
At last came the cowboys, better
mounted even than their associates.
Six abreast they swept into the arena
and came tearing down the stretch.
Suddenly groan went up, great
volume of tone like the voice of one
mighty man. There, directly in the
path of the riders, stood fair-haired
child. The sun glanced from his
dainty white dress and lit up the
long haxen curls, till they seemed to
form a halo about its head.
Alicia sprsng up with fearful
scream.
"Harryl" she cried. go my dar-
ling come to sisterl" Then she COW
cred her eyes, not daring to face the
awful horror sho knew must come.
The instant she did so, some i'm
pulse compelled her to look again,
and ray of hope lit up her strained
face.
The riders on the inside had
turned aside. The one nearer the
child stopped and caught him up,
and as a mighty shout went up
from the crowd, ne swung the little
fellow to the pommel of the saddle.
The six moved on. They drew into
their places, and the child shouted
with delight at the novelty of its po-
sition, never giving thought to the
danger he had faced.
Az the hOrsanaan stooJ tho.o
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1901-07-03
WELL-BORING

Having purchased modern and high
class well-boring Machine, we. wish to in
form the people of Clarke and neigh boring
counties that we are prepared to dopromptly
and satisfactorily all work in the line of we'll
boring. Give us a trial and we guarantee
GEO. w. WYNKooK, Jx
CHAs. Il. WYNKooP
Also, Repairing of all kinds promptly
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1901-07-03

down the street with springy stride
that argued more strength than was
made apparent by the modern tailor's
arts.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1901-07-03
THE CLARK ECOURIER.
JOHN o. GROWN,
EDITOR AND PRoPKrEroR.

THE CLARKE COURIER is published
weekly az ONE DOLLAR AND FIFrY CENTS. ~
PAID IL ADVANCE; when not paid in advance
two dollars Will be invariably charged.
ADVERTISEMENTS will be inserted at the rate
OF One Dollars and Fifty Cents per square
(ten hnes) for three insertions. and Fifty
Cents per square for each additional inser-
ton Advertisements inserted by the half
year or year atless rates
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1901-07-03

1t is easier to keep well than get cured
DeWitt's Little Early Risers taken now
and then will always keep your bowels
in perfect order. They never gripe. but
promote an easy, gentle action. j. G..
Avis.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1901-07-03

Those famous little pills, DeWitt's
Little Early Risers, compel YOUR liver
and bowels TO DO their duty, thus giving
you pure, rich blood TO recuperate your
BODY. Are easy to take Meyer grippe.
J. {. Avis.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1901-07-03

sdocsto Your Bowels with Casosrsts.
az snn xy Cathartic. cure constipation forever.
w. Soc' hCC. Q. fail, druggists refund money
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1901-07-03
How Are Your Kidney.

Dr Hobbs SparaguS Pills cure all kidney Ills Sam
pie Iree Add sterling Remedy Co. Chicago or n Y
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1901-07-03
FOR SALE.

EIGHT ACRES OF LAND. situated in
northern part of county, one mile from de-
pot, store and postoffice. Five-room dwell
ing, stable, dairy, meat-house, hen-house
and,large cistern; acres in timber Price
YOU. Apply to ID. G. SNYDER.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1901-07-03

Is the correct name for our new STYLES
in Mems Suits. Bring your critical eve
here and tell Us what you think of the
suits we are selling at
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1901-07-03
For Sale by

The noteh ienO fnIyren
rff.
stamps pest a.
AAge Family bottle Of . a
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1901-04-30

1t is refreshing to read Minister Con-
gers defense and Justification Of the
American missionaries Yin China who
were accused OF looting the unhappy
Chinese and who were savagely criti-
cised by Mark Twain The world has a
right to expect exemplary conduct from
missionaries sent to reform and Chris
tianize the heather and has awaited
with anxiety all the facts in the case.
Mr. Conger asserts that the indemnities
were not collected forcibly by the mis-
sionaries and that he did not authorize
the expeditions, having no right to do
so, although he advised the plan fol-
lowed, ais did LII Hung Chang also. "It
was all done peaceably," says Mr..
Conger, land in pursuance of Chinese
custom and law and with the consent
of all concerned In the towns where
damages had been paid, these DAM
ages were paid by wealthy Cinnamon
living in these towns" The eo-called
looting at Pekin was done in behalf of
the native Christians whose loyalty had
been tested during the perils of the
siege. These poor people would have
been homeless and In danger of star
walton had not the houses and goods of
Boxers been seized for their support;
nor would these houses and goods have
escaped In any case, for the soldiers
were taking possession Of them. Surely,
as saws an exchange there can be no
just criticism of such a provision for
those who, as Mr.. Congcr says, "by
their labor and their knowledge of local
conditions made our escape possible"
If the missionaries were guilty of any
these are explained by the
anomalous condition of affairs and by
the necessities of the case. OF wanton
destruction or spoliation they were en-
tirely guiltless and their conduct
throughout was unselfish. They acted.
IN fact, in q manner not unworthy of
heir sacred calling and the confidence
Of their friends is confirmed anew.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1901-04-30
TILE pREsIpEN1,S TonR.

Joy go with the President and party
on the tour so auspiciously begun yes
terday, And who will say that repub-
lies are ungrateful and that kings ano
emperors have monopoly of all thai
is fine and elegant? This is a very
healthy and wealthy republic, and en-
perors and kings can command no finer
travelling facilities then our democracy
can supply as occasion requires. The
Presidents special train consists of six
Pullman cars, including the Olympia,
the most sumptuous railroad carriage
in the world. During his journey Mr..
Mckinley and his party will traverse
twenty-five States and will travel $4,000
miles. The retinue of the President and
his guests, among the latter being Mrs.
Mckinley, members and ladies of the
cabinet will be as follows: One COM
missary four cooks, one chef, five wait
ers, seven porters, one barber, two cleo
tricians, three Wallets, four ladies'
maids, three typewriters, and one off,
cial photographer. While the President
wanted, it is stated, to defray all the
expenses of the trip out Of his own
purse, it is said that the Pullman COM
pany and the railroads would not per-
nit him to spend any of his hard-earn-
ed wages for this purpose. They will
pay the freight and all they ask in
return is that the President will be as
happy as the presidential dignity will
permit. And what welcoming the
President and party will get all along
the route! There seems to be a general
uprising of the west In store for them
and greetings galore Of all descriptions.
Truly, let us hope that the President
will have a good time in this swinging
around the circle" for well he deserves
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1901-04-30
ADVERTISING RATES.

Situations. Wants, Rents. aud other small
advertisements. One Cent Word eacn IN
sertion. Five Cents Word for full week
(seven times).
Display advertisements, per Inch. one IN
sertiop, s1.2c; each subsequent Insertion, AZ
cents: one week, $500; one month, slo; one
year, $40
Obituary Notices. IN prose or verse; 10
cents per line. Notices Of Births, Marr'
ages, Deaths. and Funerals, 30 cents each'
Local Notices. IL ceE.s per line.
Yearly advertisers are limited 20 tneir
own immediate business (all matter to be
unobjectlonable). and their contracts do not
Include Wants, To Let. For Sale. etc.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1901-04-30
HTMA n T..

That's Biggswell, is it? What line
Is he in now?" Motor crank Sell
ing one, or is one?"
How did you like the pictures at the
art oxhbition?" Splendid. / met
everybody and I never received more
attention in my life"
Times.
The early volet-"Good morning,
neighbor. You're the first acquaintance
I've met. How are you feeling?" The
early crocus-"Y Yellow Are my petals
on straight"
Red-nosed customer lin great haste)
--"I want a gallon OF whiskey right
away. My wife is sick" Druggist
"A gallon? Did the doctor tell you to
battle her in it?"
silverton-"They say Holland will
have to pay the bachelor debts Of
Queen Wihelmina's husband" Gold
en-"Is that so? Well, he certainly
beats the DUTCH"
Disappointed in loves young dream
again?" queried her legal adviser. Yes,
sir. It's the same old nightmare" re-
piled the actress who was trying to pro-
cure her third divorce.
Defined Paw" said the heir, what
is an expert accountant" IAN expert
accountant" replied the father, 'is a
man who becomes famous by robbing a
bank for two years before he is discov-
cred. Ohio State Journal.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1901-04-30
PLOTTING ON THE SOUND.
An Old Pilots Experiences With Big
Steamboats,.

An Old Pilots Experiences With Big
| Steamboats,
He was'an old Sound steamboat pilot.
head pilot, in fact, one of the oldest in
the business. AS nearly as he can call
culate, he has sailed through Long Is
land Sound fully eight thousand times
since he began steamboating. thirty five
years ago. After he had helped to take
his vessel through Hell Gate on the way
down the Sound the other night--for all
the pilot-house staff are on duty from
the time boat Of this sort leaves her
pier in New York until she has cleared
the Gate-the head pilot took his watch
below not TO 90 on deck arain until
Falkner's island 10 reached, Falkners
island Is the halfway point in the
Sound for the steamboat men, and there
the night watches are changed. This
arrangement applies to all the men who
help to handle the boat, except the cap
tain, who comes and goes as he pleases,
and in bad weather never leaves the pi-
dollhouse from dock to dock
But the head pilot did not turn in on
this particular night. Instead he chat
ted about his work with a friend he
found on board.
There have been good many
changes i'll Sound steamboating even in
my time" he said. II like it better as
it is to-day than at any other time since