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The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1902-06-17
WEST POINT ANNIVERSARY.
The President Presents a Medal for
Bravery to Cadet Titus.

West Point, June l2.-Celebration
of the Tooth anniversary of the estab.
lishment of West Point academy
reached its climax today. President
Roosevelt was the chief guest, and
there was a brilliant crowd, including
army and navy officers, cabinet Of
ficers, ladies in bright costumes and
handsomely uniformed diplomats.
The days activity began with the
arrival of the president and then came
a review of the cadets, a reception at
the home of the superintendent of
the academy, Colonel Mills, formal ex-
ercises and speeches in Memorial hall
after luncheon, and the dress parade
at SHUTDOWN The centennial ban
quet, with more than 500 guests, was
held in the evening.
Cloudy weather in the forenoon was
succeeded by rain in the afternoon,
but by evening the storm had passed.
President Roosevelt's party includ-
ed Secretary Root, Secretary Moody,
Postmaster General Payne, Secretary
Cortlyou and Miss Carew, the presi-
dents sister-in-law. The president
was met at the station by Superin-
tendent Mills and his staff and the
staff of the. academy. When the pres
ident reached the crest a salute of 81
guns was fired. The cadets were
drawn up on the parade ground. The
president was driven to the home of
Colonel Mills and then he walked
across the street to the parade ground
and reviewed the cadets.
In the course of the review Cadet
Calvin P. Titus vas called from the
ranks to face the president, who pin
ned a medal for bravery, in being the
first to scale the walls of Pekin, on his
breast, and spoke a few words to him.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1902-06-17
Proud Of Steamers Record.

Berlin, June 12.-Emperor William
and the crown prince have telegraph:
ed their congratulations to Herr
Weigand, the general director of the
North German Lloyd line of steamers,
en- the e record made by the Kron
Prinz Wilhelm between New York
and Eddystone Light.
The Kron Prinz Wilhelm left New
York June 3 and made the passage at
an average speed of 1858 knots per
hour, which is the best eastward rec
orn for speed across the Atlantic.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1902-06-17
= Saved at Graves Brink.

Il know ! would long ago have been
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som OF Decatur, Ala, eff it had not
e for Electric Bitters. For three
years suffered untold agony from the
worst forms Of Indigestion, water
brash. stomach and bowel dyspepsia.
But this excellent medicine did me
q world of good. Since using it l
can eat heartily and have gained IS
pounds" For indigestion, loss of ap-
petite, stomach, liver and kidney trou-
bles Electric Bitters r a positive,
guaranteed cure. Only Soc at Chap
pie Drug Co.'s.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1902-06-17
Used q Butcher knifs.

Chicago. June 13.-Niles Brewster
Is dead and Edward Kuhn occupies a
cell at the central police station, as
the outcome of a fight in the kitchen
OF q well-known downtown restaurant.
Both men were employed as assist
ant cooks, and quarreled over the po-
sition Of a kettle, a war Of words end
ing IN Kuhn selling a big butcher
knife and plunging it into the side of
his opponent, after he had been hurled
against a steel range and his head cut.
Brewster died while being taken to a
hospital in a police ambulance.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1902-06-17
City DESTROYED.

Montgomery, Ala, June 13.-The
town Of Alexander City. 1900 inhabi-
tants, was almost completely destroy.
ed by fire this afternoon. An appeal
for succor for the detitute has been
made.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1902-06-17
A ROYAL sPEcULAToR.
King Of italy Buys Coal Land in West
Virninia

Virginia.
New York, June 12.-Victor EN-
manuel, king of Italy, is reported to
have bought within the last few days
100000 acres of the best coal land
in the Pocahontas district, West Vir-
ginia, from the two Pittsburg opera
tors now in Italy. The price was about
So, 900, 900.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1902-06-17

Quick. reliable shoe repairing. Post
ONCE basement. tat
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1902-06-17

ST. JOHNS COUGH CURE viii
cure your cough. Sold by Chapple
Drug CO
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1902-06-17

An Appeal for Cuba.
We are a wealthy and powerful ma
ton; Cuba is a young republic still
weak, who owes to us her birth, whose
whole future, whose very life must
depend on our attitude toward her. I
ask that we help her as she struggles
upward along the painful and difficult
road of self-government and independ-
ence. l ask this aid for her because
she is Weak, because she needs it, be-
cause we have already aided her. I
ask that open-handed help, of a kind
which a self-respecting people can ac-
cept be given to Cuba for the very rea-
son that we have given her such help
in the past. Our soldiers fought to
give her freedom and for thu ee years
our representatives, civil and military,
have toiled increasingly, facing dis
ease of a peculiarly sinister and fatal
type with patient and accomplishing
fortitude, to teach her how to use
Alright her new freedom. Never in his
tory has any alien country been thus
administered with such wise judg-
ment, and such a single handed de-
votion to the country's interest. Now,
l ask that the Cubans be given all pos
sible chance to use to the best ad.
vantage tribe freedom of which Ameri-
cans have such right to be proud and
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-28

dissatisfaction. Il look perfect wreck
1t was a pleasant, handsome young race
enough, but it needed the world to go
well with 1t. that was evident.
Not a very strong prop for woman
to lean on" Sidney was thinking. and
his lips hardened into something like con-
tept
During the two or three weeks while
Eric was waiting to hear from the pub
Usher, his literary work went very
smoothly. Everything he did was accept
ed and well paid for; his banking account
went up by leaps and bounds. 1t is
good omen" he cried. Love wins the
day, as it should" And Sidney, who
seemed to have grown more frail ana
quiet of late, smiled back at him;
One evening. when he was sitting alone
for Sidney had gone early to bed-in-
dulging in book and pipe. Eric heard
a double knock at the hall door. He had
a flash of intuition; he knew instincnvely
what it meant 1t might have been
telegram ii might have been many Things
which did not concern him, but something
told him beyond a doubt that it was his
novel come back. He waited with sus-
pended breath while the maid opened the
door but he hardly needed to look up 10
recognize the brown paper parcel on the
waiter. 49,,
The publishers name was on the label
and told him all he wished to know.
What need to read the stereotyped FORM
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-28

OF rejection. softannd a little perhaps
for acquaintance's sake? That insignifi-
cant looking package had settled his fate.
What use to send 1t to others who had
no knowledge of him when a friend had
bee nobliged to return II?
For a while he sat half stunned by
the shock-hopeless, despairing. He
knew he had not the time to write an
other novel even If he had the power.
He also knew that it was impossible now
to make up the required sum in any
other way. He had failed; his life was
ruined.
When at last he got up heavily to go
to bed he CHANGED to see Sidney Bourne's
manuscript book lying on the sofa. He
picked it up to put away, knowing how
careful his friend was over it. He was
so reserved about his work that even Eric
knew nothing of the contents. AS he
stood balancing the book mechanically
for a minute it cell open where a pencil
had been put, and Eric glanced at the
written page. Som ething in it must have
caught his attention. for he read on, not
realizing his dishonorable action.
Good heavens" he calculated, Il had
no idea the man could write like that.
1t is splendid stuff better than anything
l have done. And all this Is only for
practice, it is not to be used. What a
waste"
Presently he drew a deep breath. and.
locking the door. he sat down again
and deliberately read the book from be-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-28

| fighter by instinct, recluse of neces-
sity.
asked one morning at breakfast some
three months later as ne noted his friend s
heavy eyes and that tea and dry toast
were all he was attempting to take. You
have plenty of time; ii Is not wise to
work yourself too hard at the start"
, PLENTY CT time? am not so sure
about that. l shan't be happy until |
get my novel off my mind; that is good
for 81O0 at least If it is accepted. And |
see no reason why it should not be, es-
pecially as Lawson has asked to see it..
| can make up the remaining Gl00 easily
enough with odds and ends.
II wish you had accepted Hermann's
offer of $50 for that series of articles,
1t would have been sure thing"
IT hate working to order" Eric said
petulantly, especially research work in
the British Museum. l don't know a
more depressing place; all the literary
failures in London seem to drift into the
reading room. Besides it wouldn't help
me for the future a bit, whereas if my
novel is a success | secure better terms
for myself at once.
BY the time the book was finished Eric
Hassall had worked his powers of body
and mind to a perilous extent. He was
not strong man, and the strain had
been severe. Night after night he had
sat up writing, and when he went to bed
his brain was often too excited to let him
sleep, or it was ftful sleep at best. full
of dreams. Then IN the state or nervous
anxiety brought about by oVerW ork he
would write and rewrite whole chapters.
dissatisfied with what had pleased him
but an hour before, until when the end
was reached at last, the book had cost
him as much as two should have done.
Take it yourself" Sidney suggested,
as Eric packed the typewriter copy with
hands that trembled little. "A walk
will do you good; you haven't had enough
fresh air lately. Favor is deceitful and
beauty is vain, we are told. but Miss
Blandford is a woman and will not APP
prove of your sacrificing your good LOGS
in this reckless manner"
Good luck old mani" he added kind
", as Eric went out. II am sure il will
be all right" He was busy writing, ly-
ing on his back, his manuscript book on
his knee. writing for the love of the work,
not for publica ton, when Eric returned.
II left it," he cried boyishly left 1t
with my blessing and all my hopes!
hardly liked to give ii to the clerk in case
he should not be careful enough over it.
BY Jove, Sidney, what should | do if it
were a failure? 1t won't bear thinking
of And whom do you think | saw COM
ing back? Lillian. She was driving with
her mother, and looked so fresh and
But, somehow. she made me feel like a
tramp; l was dusty and tired and
should not be SURPRISED if l slouched."
lie gave a half laugh and got up to look
at himself in a glass.
ms extraordinary how quickly one
deterorates," he said with glance of
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-28
FALSE PRETENSE.
t@%@N@&ee<SSSe

And what was the result?' Sidney
Bourne asked anxiously.
HE made 1t a matter of pounds. shil-
hngs and pence" his friend replied, with
a hard laugh. IF l can show him that
i can make a yearly income of 960O he
his daughter. and add another $500 to
II. That will keep US from starving, he
said. If l do not make the stipulated
sum in the coming year-and l could see
nothing more to do with Lillian. Mean
while. we are to be practically strangers.
Satisfactory, isn't it?"
1T might be worse, l suppose. After
all, you cannot blame Mr.. Blandford for
looking after his daughters interests;
and as far as money and position go. he
might reasonably have expected her to 40
better. The amount he has named does
not far exceed your average earnings.
does it?''
Not far but enough to make me
anxious, especially considering what a
toss-up literary work is until you have
made a name for yourself. My appoint
ment on The Argonaut Is worth e4O0;
that leaves s200 practically to chance;
and you know enough of authorship to
understand that worry is not the best in
centive TO success. l feel as though it
were getting on my nerves already"
Nonsense! With such an end in view
i should have thought any man could
have worked and done his best
II Is all very wei LOT you 10 ldlht
bitterly. You have comfortable in
come assured you and can dabble in lit
erature at your leisure You will not
even attempt to publish anything until
you are satisfied that it is the best you
can do, whereas l have no time to per-
feet myself in any one thing; 1 must
write for my daily bread"
"And for love and a home and every
thing that makes life worth living" the
other man answered quietly. DO you
think you would change places with me,
condemned to lie on my back the greater
part of the day, mere spectator of the
battle that goes on just outside my win
dows?'
II beg your pardon. old chap; I'm a
poor sort of creature sometimes. AS you
say. l ought to be able to do anything
with Lillian for a reward. And 1 will,
too starting up with an air of determi-
nation. "Shylock shall have his pound
of flesh, and something over"
The two men shared little house near
Regents Park, Sidney Bourne insisting
on paying the larger half of the expenses
for the pleasure of his friends company.
He was chronic invalid, though still a
young man, and Eric Hassall brought an
element of the world into his quiet life
which was very welcome to one who was
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-28
Free Trade in Soft Coal,

Springfield (Mass.) Republican.
1t is to be noticed that Senator Lodge,
in favoring the abolition of the coal duty,
does not distinguish between the duty on
anthracite, sneaked into the last tariff
act, and that on bituminous E Evidently
he would sweep away both taxes and the
repeal of the tax on soft coal would be
of real benefit to New England in view
of the proximity of the deposits in the
Canadian maritime provinces. This is i'm
portant. Nothing less than the sacrifice
of this darling Of high tariff-the tax on
soft coal-will appease public sentiment
as stirred up by the coal famine.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-28

His face was hidden in his hands, but
there was the sound of tears in his voice.
Sidney got up and put his hand on his
shoulder.
Deer old chap, take comfort. ne said.
Let the dead past bury it's dead. You
shall accept The Empire offer and have
me for partner. if you will. We can
none of us afford to cast stones. Perhaps
perhaps, IL l had had as much to win
or to lose I might have done as you did,"
-Derek Vane. in The King.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-28
CHILDREN OUR FRIENDS.

We are selling more children shoes
this season than ever before. This
reason is simple. It's up to you to
come and see. Every pair "beauty"
and thousands Of them. Prices start
at so cents. Bullock & Fleming,
ct Leading Shoe House.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-28

What has become of the old-fashioned
person who said to a child that had
fallen: Come here. and III help you
up?"
Arizona silver belt., 1902-02-27
Notice.

l, the undersigned, have sold my merchandise stock and business to w.. F. Reynolds and Clyde T. Scott, they taking charge February l, 1902.
 All open accounts will be settled at the store as I will remain there for that purpose until March l, 1902. After that date, unless satisfactory arrangements are made. all outstand. ing accounts will be placed with the Chicago Consolidated Adjustment Go. for collection.
 Thanking my patrons for their lib eral patronage during the five years l have been in business, and asking a liberal share for my successors,
 l am, respectfully,
 VIM. MILL WILLIAMS. Globe, Ariz., Feb. 5, 1902. Ct
Arizona silver belt., 1902-02-27

The Pig" club entertained Tues. day at the home of Mrs Claypool. A pleasant evening was spent, after which light refreshments were served, and the party was concluded with a candy-pull. One of the main attrac- tions of the evening was the mascot pig, "Dulcie." Those present were the Misses Mclntier, Kellner, Old. field, Coombs, Coffee, Trevillian, Chis. holm, Yancey, Van Wagenen, Gerald, Wingar and Melton; Messrs. Houle, Butler, Cole. Davis, Flood, Sloan, h. gram, Hopkins, Wright, Treyillian, Byrne and Sultan. The next meeting of the club will be held at the home of Miss Van Wagenen, pen Q.
Arizona silver belt., 1902-02-27
Tho Masquersde Ball.

The masquerade ball, given by Prof.
 l.. c. Woods, at Odd Fellows hall on
 the night of Washington S birthday,
 was attended by larger number of dancers than usual, but the absence of
 the usual number of spectators was quite noticeable, The costumes worn
 by the maskers were generally of a better quality than heretofore, al. though not representing distinctive ana miscellaneous characters that are usually present on such occasions, yet the identity of the revelers was much better concealed than on previous similar occasions.
 Among the noticeable female char acters were; Mrs. Floyd Blevins, in whlte, representing music: Mrs. Lee Middleton, as the green goods woman: Mrs. Tom Armer, the ballet, in red, with white rope hair; Miss Fannie Davidson, the court lady, with yellow rope hair; lady with a wall paper border dress; a lady in red, trimmed with violets; several ladies in all white and all red costumes, which the re- porter was unable to classify.
 Among the most noticeable repre- sentations of the male persuasion were Happy Hooligan, the typical farmer with his rake, the Globe Brass band, twelve in number; Napoleon, by Dick Flood; George Washington. oy Bob Goodwin; courtier, by Walter Kyle; bull fighter, with yellow satin cape, by L. N. Hopkins; bull fighter, in black velvet, by Sam Clark; the green goods man, by Floyd Blevins.
 The prizes were awarded by the judges as follows: The best dressed lady character, Mrs. Blevins, a gold pen with ivory holder; the best sus. tained lady character, Mrs. Lee Mid nleton, pair of slippers; the best dressed gentleman character, Sam Olark, pair of silk suspenders; the best sustained gentleman character, floyd Blevins, pair of gold cuff but tons' The awarding of the prizes did | not give entire satisfaction in one | instance.
 The dance was enjoyed by those who | ndulged, more than at any other ball If the season, and did not stop until nearly daylight
Arizona silver belt., 1902-02-27
St. Paul Methodist-EpIscops Church.

Cedar Street, near Broad) Public worship and sermon, II a. m. class meeting, 12 m.
 Evening song and sermon, 7:45 D. m. Christian Endeavor meeting, Sun day evening o'clock.
 Ladies' Aid Society, Thursday after noon at o'clock
 Midweek prayer meeting, Thursday evening at 7:30 o'clock.
 Choir rehearsal, Saturday evening at 7:30.
 A cordial welcome always extended to strangers. All invited. Seats free
Arizona silver belt., 1902-02-27

Sultan Brothers winter clearance sale is now in progress To make room for spring stock, the following lines are being closed out at remarkably low prices: Lanies' dress skirts, wool en dress goods, French waist llannels, ladies plush capes and mems woolen underwear Call early before the stock Is reduced
Arizona silver belt., 1902-02-27

C. k. Force, secretary of the Bob. tail Mines company, arrived in town last night, coming directly from New York. His father, Dr. J. F. Force, president of the company, will ar rive here Saturday night. The com. pany's property here has improved beyond their expectations.
Arizona silver belt., 1902-02-27

Globe Clerks union was officially or. ganized last Monday evening and the following officers were elected for the ensuing term: Past president, w. D. Fiske; president, Cyril Byrne; vice president, $. B. Neffe; secretary, R. B. Riell; treasurer, J. A. Moore, and sergeant-at-arms, l.. N. Marx. The next meeting will be held at Brook. ner X Go. S store Tuesday evening, March at p. m. An members are earnestly requested to be present.
Arizona silver belt., 1902-02-27

The Globe Concert band occupied the new band stand last Saturday night and rendered well selected programme of highly entertaining pieces. More encouragement than there has been should be given to the band by the people Of Globe, as Prof. Vincent has few equals as band or. ganizer and leader, and well organ lzed and trained band always speaks well for a town.
Arizona silver belt., 1902-02-27

G. L. Young, at the Eureka Repair Shop, is an expert locksmith. Call on him when in need of anything in that line. Chas. Palmer's old stand.
Arizona silver belt., 1902-02-27

It is again reported that Burt AL word and Bravo JuaL have been cap tured in Old Mexico. The report is denied by some, yet Sheriff Lewis has gone into the interior of Mexico, where they are reported to be under arrest.
Arizona silver belt., 1902-02-27

FoR SALE.-A ranch of 80 acres on upper Salt river; good land, fenced, and good tive-room house. Address or inquire of S. w. KENYON, Living. stone, Arizona.
Arizona silver belt., 1902-02-27

Fred Haas, who was 50 badly hurt by falling into the Spenazuma shaft d few weeks ago, is now able to be around. His head is still bandaged, but he is getting along niccly.--Pima Paragon.
Arizona silver belt., 1902-02-27

Prime beef, the very best; grain-fed Kansas pork, genuine lamb and nut tOn-yOu can buy at the lowest cash price at the Central Market Max c. Rnnne. f2Itf
Arizona silver belt., 1902-02-27

President Garland of the G. V., c. X \. railroad, has trotting horse named Sweet Marie" who woD notable race in Los Angeles a few days agO.
Arizona silver belt., 1902-02-27

Roscoe Cornell arrived In town Tuesday night and left this morning ur Tucson, where he expects to meet A. Parnall.
Arizona silver belt., 1902-02-27
To Cure a Cold ia One Day

Take Laxative Promo Quinine Tablets All druggists refund the money if it fails to cure. E. w. Groves signature is on each box. 25c.
Arizona silver belt., 1902-02-27

Tuesday night the threatened rain commenced to fall, continuing through the night and nearly all of yesterday.
Arizona silver belt., 1902-02-27

Ben, Daniels has sent in his resigna- ton as United States marshal of Arj- zOna, at the request of the president, and Col McCOrd will probably be re- appointed
Arizona silver belt., 1902-02-27

We are starting the new year with everything new and fresh and up-to- date. GLoBE DRITG SroRr
Arizona silver belt., 1902-02-27

The Western Union Telegraph com pany have some line repairers working in this vicinity, and there are some rumOrs about extension of the line around here.
Arizona silver belt., 1902-02-27

For medicinal purposes, the Auto rrat Whisky cannot be eXcelled, Sold hy ]. J. Keegan.
Arizona silver belt., 1902-02-27

Tucson is to have brewery. E. L. shaw has succeeded in interesting St. Louis parties who have sl0o, 900 to ex- pend in that enterprise.
Arizona silver belt., 1902-02-27

Frank P. Sieglitz and wife of Colo rado, sOn.in law and daughter of Judge c. E. MOorman of Solomonville, are visiting here.
Arizona silver belt., 1902-02-27
LOCAL NEWS.

Eugene Caruthers of Stafford, is in town on business.
Arizona silver belt., 1902-02-27

Mrs. S. B. Claypool has returned from a few weeks visit with her mother, Mrs. F. F. Kellner, at Phoe-
Arizona silver belt., 1902-02-27

The Autocrat Rye Whiskey is the most excellent in thls market. Sold only at ]. ]. Keegans.
Arizona silver belt., 1902-02-27

March 2nd being the first Sunday of the month, the Eucharist will be cele brated at II a. m. in St. Johns church. Sunday school will be resumed at 3 p. m. and evening service will be held at 7:30 p. m. Services in the court house.
Arizona silver belt., 1902-02-27
For Rent.

The Moody-Dameron company store building, warehouse, sheds and two small dwelling houses, opposite the depot in Globe. Apply to
 SOLOMON & WICKERsHAM, I'm Stafford, Arizona.
Arizona silver belt., 1902-02-27

The great Cyclone mid-winter clear ng sale is now in progress.
Arizona silver belt., 1902-02-27

The Cyclone mid-winter clearing sale is making prices that clear and reductions that reduce. Call and see them
Arizona silver belt., 1902-02-27

Telephone to the SILVER BELT office for prices on job printing. Phone g.
Arizona silver belt., 1902-02-27

Sultan Brothers winter clearance sale is on. Bargains to beat the band.
Arizona silver belt., 1902-02-27

Paints, oils, window shades, wall paper, at News Depot.