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The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1902-07-18

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then by quick move seek another
place of concealment further removed
from the railroad track.
when my attention was first di-
rected towards the man l only gave
him a casual glance, but there was
something in his appearance that
caused me to look again and it was
then that l thought of Tracy.
Through the Tacoma papers l had
been reminded that Tracy had follow
ed railroad work for time and then
it came back to me that knew him
! when he was employed as a switch
man in the Tacoma yards.
Had No Friends.
Il never was really well acquainted
" :th the nan. There was something
tepellant about hint ard he had H.,
friends am ong his ce-'vo 'i,c.s. | had
frequently noticed the death-like
cameo appearance Of his face, and the
features that seemed devoid of all
expression. If Tracy was not the man
whom saw at Easton yesterday he
certainly bore a, striking resemblance
to the switchman who worked in the
Tacoma yards four years ago.
Three times while watched him
Ep tnrn06 dc with a, Sfo rt1 1a1
look and then he would instantly
dodge behind another bush a little
further away from the railroad track.
81 had so many matters connected
with my railroad duties to attend to
just then that I never thought of
Tracy and it was only when / talked
with Mr.. Stewart, the night operator
at Easton, that connected the strange
actions of the man whom I have de-
scribed with the flight of the Oregon
fugitive.
Came From the Tunnel.
1T is quite certain that the man
who lodged into the woods came down
from the eastern edge Of the tunnel.
had just helped a train up to Martin
and it was on my return I noticed the
man.
1T is not an unusual thing for men
who are beating their way over the
railroad to conceal themselves on my
engine at Martin and ride down to
Eastcn; but as usual thing, as soon
as they get off they will step back and
grin at the crew.
Harry Stewart is the night telegraph
operator at Easton. Yesterday morn
ing after being relieved from duty, he
started out to fish along the banks
of the Yakima river. He left the tel
egraph office about the time that Mr..
Caveaugh returned from helping a
freight train up the hill and shortly
afterwards he noticed man lodging
from bush to bush.
Late last night Operator Stewart |
and Engineer Cavanaugh compared |
notes. It was then that the conclu-
sion was reached that the man who |
had acted in such suspicious way
was none other than Tracy.
Had No Rifle.
If the man seen near Easton yester-
day morning was Tracy he had dis
carded his rifle. This would have
been a most natural thing for cum
ming man to do. When he sent Farm
ed Johnson into town to purchase the
revolver few days ago the man must
certainly have been planning to lay
aside the rife, which had served him
we'll and still might be the means of
MS undoing.
While Tracy held the man from
Port Madison as captive it will be re-
that he informed Anderson
that he was going to take him to FL
ensburg and there release him.
1t would not be at all surprising if
he convict had finally succeeded in
out the plans which he con-
ided to Anderson a week ago.
METEOR WON IN ONE RACE.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1902-07-18
METEOR WON IN ONE RACE.
Emperor Williams Yacht First to Ar
rive and Took Prize.

Dover, Eng, July 16.-Emperor
Williams schooner yacht Meteor III.
was the first to arrive here in the
race. from the Island of Heligoland,
Germany, for the Won Busch trophy,
valued at 600 guineas, and two other
prizes.
The yachts started in the race Mon
day and last night were becalmed in
the North Sea.
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-09-12

merits and capabilities equal Give precedence
political pull and do not let religion nativity cut
any figure. When merits equal, and only when
equal" underscorng the only, take Republican in
stead of Democrat"
SO far, so good When the report of the committee
was submitted he found that of the men recon-
mended a Confederate. Upon inquiry, he was
told by the committee that list such as he had de-
manded would be complete without the name OF this
man. The Commissioner appointed him without any
hesitation.
In his letter OF notification the Confederate Mr..
Ware remarked: This is TO say TO you that you do
your promotion to political influence to the
Commissioner or TO Your friends You were appoint
ed solely on account Of merit and hope that while
you remain in the Bureau you will continue the course
which gave you this promotion
little Of this spirit in the conduct Of public
offices and the people would get better returns from
their servants. Commissioner Ware may not gain
the friendship of the politicians by his course hut he
will the earnest cooperation of his subOrdi-
mates and the thanks of the public.
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-09-12
NEW ST. LOUIS AND THE BooDLERs.


Conspicuous among the benefits to accrue from the
breaking up of the Doodle gang that has long dis
graced the Municipal Assembly is the fact that the
work of municipal improvement necessitated by the
Worlds Fair will be greatly facilitated by the
throw of men who would have improved to the ut
most so exceptional opportunity to enrich them
selves at the community's expense.
The boodlers in the City Council and House of
Delegates could ask for better graft than is
possible through Municipal Assembly corruption dur
ing the Worlds Fair period. Each member Of the
Doodle combine could make fortune IL the combine
were enabled TO remain in power for the next two
yearA
At no time in the history of St Louis has It been
imperatiyely necessary TO restrict municipal
ruption and guard against dishonest men eager to
take selfish advantage of the work of municipal bet
terment-
This fact furnishes additional reason, therefore,
for local satisfaction at the prospect Of the smash
ing of the Municipal Assembly Doodle gang 1t also
makes more imperative the duty Of vigorous prosecu
ton TO this end The boodlers must CO. They stand
in the way of the New ST. Louis.
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-09-12
BOARD CONDEMNS CONTRACT.
Illinois ArbitratOrs Announce De-
cision in Canton Lock Out.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Springfield. Ill, Sept 1.-THE State Board
of Arbitration to-day announced its decision
on the lockout Of 500 employees at the Par
lin & Orendorfr Piow Works at Canton
The company did not join the application
for 4 hearing by the State Board. and Is
not bound by the decision
Among other things. the board nnds that
the scale OF wages paid the men is much
less than Is paid by competing concerns.
and recommends that the contract be alb
rogated and the men re-employed upon
terms more just to them
The suspension OF work at the plant grew
out Of a contract under the terms of which
the company deducts 10 per cent of the
wages OF its employees until the end OF the
year when it is optional with the company
whether il shall pay the amount that has
been deducted The boards decision says
the practical effect OF the contract with the
men is that the employees find themselves
under the complete subjuSation Of the COM
pany.
The contract Is condemned as unlawful
for want OF mutuality. the men promising
to do certain things. while the company as
sumes no obligations. The board also as
certained that IL is the custom OF the COM
pany to withhold the 10 per cent until q
contract is signed for the ensuing ysar-
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-09-12
COMBINES IMPUDENT CLAIM.

Republicans have chosen for Of their chief
points Of attack in the coming Missouri campaign the
integrity Of the Supreme Court. Three men-Why-
bark Lamm and Higbee-have been nominated in the
hope that their election will give to the Republicans
control of the court.
Judge Robinson of Webb City, near Carthage is the
only Republican member of the court at the present
time Though he is expected to join with the three
Republican nominees they elected-n reversing
the election law decisions of the court he concued in
the conclusions when the leading decisions were
rendered
Particular interest attaches to the decision which
he may give the application for provisional writ
Of prohibition against the Board of Election Commits
sioners of ST. Louis.
Friends of Colonel William n. Phelps of Carthage
have announced that the writ will be granted.
Opponents of Phelps and Kerens insist that the
Supreme Court has already decided that the Board of
Election Commissioners is the final arbiter in recognz
ing contesng rival political committees-the point
issue in the present proceedings before Judge Robin
SON.
Messrs. Whybark, Lamm and Higbes should be in
terested in the decision which the Republican member
of the court renders to-day They should observe the
fact that the lobby is processing tell in advance the
course of Supreme Court Judge
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-09-12
RECENT COMMENT.
A ReaI Indian Poet.

Tho Criterion.
civilized society answers to the of Alex Posey.
contrary all accepted ideal. does gorgeous
blanket OF Navajo weave, vanpum belt agleam with
and rainbowhued beads further embeshed
with gttering hunngknife terrifying tomahawk and
suggestive bunch OF paleace scalpocks Nor does this
redskinned bard gaop across the wooly wids OF the
praires painted mustang utering revenge
full whoops that ring with terrible rhythm and calls
to that march in majestic trochees In truth.
Chinnubbie Haro despite his fancifu
from the musy. dusty. commonplace editorial
fee Of country newspaper IN equally dusty, usty,
commonplace Territory town.
He springs from Of the Oldest well the king
OF the Creek clans-Harjo-on the maternal
the personal OF this remarkable Indian
paleface admrer OF the fair He Is striking
y handsome and dresses in fashions most rigid regaa
Tall. thembed. and straight the proverbia arrow,
his keen dark aquine features swart skin
speak his ancestry his fine physique the inheritance OF
a forest people He magnetic and compelling
personality is quiet self possessed and unassumng and
wins friends easily Altogether he is astounding
elaon those who anticipate paint. feathers Oscar
Wilde hair, blood and bluster.
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-09-12
COMMISSIONER WARES GOOD STAND.

There is trouble ahead for Eugene F. Ware. Like
H Clay Evans he is beginning to manifest more re-
gard for business principles Commissioner of PEN
sons than the pension attorneys and politicians will
indorse-
When he assumed charge OF his Office he found two
s1SO0 vacancies Immediately the politicians the
number of 400 filed applications for appointments
They expected the selections to be made from outside
of the Office, Is the custom in other departments
when fat jobs are left without holders
Commissioner Ware took different view Of the
situation He announced that he believed in civil
service promotion He said that the places would be
filed with men who had proved their ability. He
appointed committee on promotions.
In his letter Of instructions to the committee he
wrote: 81 want promotions by merit want to es-
tabsh an incentive. Therefore, you win not over
look the quiet man who attends to his duty Re
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-09-12
EMPHASIZES THE DOMINANT ISSUE.


President Roosevelts discussion Of the trust evil,
while containing element of promise that the Re
publican party will dare to take action against the
it emphasizes the issue for the campaign now under
way.
To the vast uneasiness Of the managers Of the Re-
to the malign tendencies of the monopoly trusts and
viction that the time has for remedy be ap-
Senator Hanna most keenly resent They will not for
give Mr. Roosevelt for his speeches against the trusts
They know too well that the President has put a
dangerous weapon in the hands of the Democratic
party.
eminent Republican President Roosevelt that the
evil existing in the trust system demands corrective
attention the issue of tariff revision and the trusts be-
comes more than ever the dominant issue. Every
clear thinker in this country knows that the most
effective and perhaps the only way reach and
dy the evil is by of revision OF the Ding
ley tariff which maintains the monopolies enjoyed by
the trusts The sentiment in favor of tariff revision
must of necessity be tremendously strengthened by
President Roosevelt's condemnation of the trusts
Democratic arguments throughout the present cam
paign may with advantage be enriched by quotations
from President Rooseyets recent speeches The
President has assumed genuinely American attitude
toward trusts but his position will be repudiaed
by his own party 1t remains the national Democ-
racy TO make helpful Of Mr.. Hoosevets truly
Democratic utterances and TO prosecute with con-
dent vigor the Democratic campaign for a revision OF
the tariff that shall insure remedyng OF the trust
evil
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-09-12
AMERICAS BEST pRoprcr.

English newspapers are beginning 10 print parts
of the reports which have been made by the COM
mission 10 this country for investigation of
iustFia conditions, especially those relating the
treatment of laboring men.
Experts and specialists in the commission.
Mr. James. of the members, reports that Ameri-
can wprkingmen do work harder than English
men, Americans better paid he says, are more
regular in their habits and drink as much as
their English brethren. Americans are quicker in
ifheIrtmovements and are more attentive in the
lagemient and operation of machinery.
Mr. Sahlin another member of the commission.
adds that American workingmen aspire the higher
grades of labor and the rougher sort for for
eicfers He tells of Polish and Hungarian aborers
working fer 81 and sl.J0 day alongside of American
Irolers averaging S12 day. He gives the average
lwascs in Homestead So Il day or sesio year. In
Iaiscasre the annual average is $40 and in South
WAKES S;95. He thinks that the American working
meaas could live cheaply as do Britishers.
Perhaps 50. Bat they don't. When American Ia
*bcrefs get the idea that they eat beef only once
Tor fwfce a week instead every day and at almost
teve meal it will be the beginning of the dethrone-
eshtof labor IN this country Because the standard
ef fTing is high the American workingman is the
bes in the world Aspiring to eat and wear the best
't natural that he should strive the largest
rettrns FOR expended energies.
4 Commenting the report Of the commission. all
of (which has not been published. the London Statst
reniafEs that in America no is above his work.
fTlere is no leisure class. Even among those who
might be regarded as the strictly society element,
there few who not engaged in large com
mecal interests which require active participation in
the business affairs of the world.
Il More than any other country America obeys the
laws of natural selection In the promotion Of the la
boring man. Rank and station have Httla 70 Dc with
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-09-12
WILL BENEFIT ALL AMERICAN CITIES.

In the widespread comment of the press OF this
country on the full facts Of Municipal Assembly
rupton in St Louis, amplifed and emphasized by
Murrells confession. there is, naturally enough ten
dency TO point q moral for the improved government
OF American cities.
The Chicago Record Herald for instance perceiyes
in the St Louis situation argument for radical
form in existing municipal methods. For effective
and permanent remedy" it says, there must be Il
change in the method Of nominations Cof Municipal
Assemblymen) which should be by petition and abso
lutey nonpartisan, iHsistence upon the dominant
interest of the public in public undertakings and pos
siUIy the complete elimination of private control Of
public utilities. Only the most thorough farreachng
measures viii suffice"
The Pittsburg Dispatch strenuously urges higher
performance Of the duties citizenship and the main
tenance of righteous public sentiment that shall keep
unworthy out of municipal office. $50 long as
this loose public morality continues" it says there
will be exposures like that which is now scandalizing
st. Louis The only thing which viii eradicate the
evil is growth in civic virtue greater sense of pub
lie and personal honesty. The public condemnation
which convinced Murrell Of the enormiry of his Of
fense ought not to be reserved for extreme cases
Every violation Of public obligation should meet with
prompt punishment from a watchful and determined
public opinion"
Beyond any question the st. Louis movement for
municipal publication is destined to accomplish great
good in the direction of municipal reform in this coun
try. Its benefits will be felt here there is to
believe In permanent raising Of the standard Of Mu-
nicipal Assembly membership thror.h general in
sistence upon the worhiness Of candidates in change
of system which shall permit of the election Of Dele
gates at large else in the abolition Of the House Of
Delegates placing municipal legislation in the hands
Of one large body.
Throughout the country the sentiment demanding
good municipal service will be vastly strengthened.
The St Louis Doodle prosecutions in the nature Of
a peculiarly benefcent reform movement. They must
be pushed to the completes victory over the Doodle
gang in order that their moral effect shall be power
full possible.
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-09-12

The marriage OF Miss Ruth Gruet and Ar
Allen McKinnie took place last night in the
Congregational Church at Webster Groves.
the Reverend c. L. Kloss officiating. Mr.
Charles Galloway played the wedding
march and several selections. while the
guests were gathering.
The bridal party was an unusually I'M
posing one. The bride wore white crepe
de Chine over white silk, decollete. and with
short sleeves The gown was eiaborateiy
embroidered with pearls and applique \
veil and bouquet OF white roses completed
the toilet.
The bridesmaids the Misses Helen Baker,
Helen Skinner. Amanda Adams, Hazel Ho-
gan and Katherine Blackmer. wore pink
crepe de Chine over pink silk. low-necked,
and short sleeved. and carried pink roses
Mr.. Burt McKinnie was best man. and
Messrs Carle McKinnie, Guy Blackmer,
Jack Gruet and Ingram Boyd were usheTs
A large reception followed the ceremony
at the home OF the brides parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. John p. Gruet-
Mr.. and Mrs. McKinnie departed for Man
itou last night for a short stay of two
weeks. On their return they Will keep
house In the home occupied by the three
McKinnie brothers. Messrs. Burt Mckin-
ME and Carle McKinnie probably will re-
main with them
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-09-12
Pine Tree. on the sand Hills.

Nev
About 10000 in Northwestern Nebraska so
sandy be unfit for tage Twothirds Of this region
sti the property OF the National Government About
years the State Board Agriculture and the
Nebraska Geological Survey began study the sand hills
scientific point Of view. and reported that IL
be possible large OF this
try with and shrubs. from which a good
might eventually be derived Mr. Hicks OF the Geological
Survey also reported that the foresng of the sand hills
would probably lead TO considerable economic results
National Government, therefore a large
of Scotch Austrian. rock pines. which
in burrows in Of the worst locations In the
hills southwestern part County Practi-
cay all OF these trees have thrived The Scotch and
Austrian pines have attained height OF to feet.
to feet and the pines L to IS feet
The entering the period OF their most
rapid growth their thriving shows that they
adapted 20 the conditions Division OF
Forestry reports that they certain unless burned
attain suitable size for numbering varieties OF
pine is declared. perfectly adapted for
hundreds of thousands OF In the sand hills where
conditions the under which
the present forest is growing.
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-09-12
'WORLD'S-t9O4-FAIR.
MIssoURrs MINERAL EXHIBIT.

MISSOURTS MINERAL EXHIBIT.
The Missouri Commission of the Louisiana Pur-
chase Exposition will appoint Commissioner TO
of the State mineral exhibit the Worlds
Fair
Missouri, ranking first among the States of the
Union in the production of zinc and lead first among
the States of the Louisiana Purchase in the produc
ton of coal possessing in its clays and building stones
.unEeyeoped resources of enormous value and being
hSered by having what promises to be the most COM
preensve exposition of modern times within its bor
ders should make adequate exhibits of its mineral
sources.
et3ne of the foundations of such exhibit is that
se Commissioner appointed TO collect and arrange this
display be in close touch with the mining operations
and mineral of every section of the State
thaSae have broad and unbiased character that will
the respect and confidence of the mining opera
and that he have scientific standing that will
msfld the attention of the visiting mining engineers
and biologists.
BE should be able utilize to the fullest extent the
valuable material and collections of the Geological
Survey and of the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the
Statn..
His scientific fitness should be such insure the
cotdia cooperation and assistance of the National
Cdnn.issioner Of Mines and Mining.
fhis is one of the where 1t would be treason
to Missouri if political favorite prominent citi-
zenl were chosen. Competent geologsts con-
structed in a day of ignorance. Only a trained
expert would be worth his salt
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-09-12

While the New York Herald's antitrust ticket for
1904, For President, Theodore Roosevelt Of New
York; for Vice President George Dewey of Vermont"
has good militant ring to it. the cold fact remains
that the National Democracy will place the only
genuine antitrust presidential ticket in the field. This
is made certain by the further fact that the political
battle of 1904 will be fought the issue Of tariff
revision as the best practical of restric
ton and that the American people will support
Democracy this issue 1t is yet too early bring
the Democratic candidates for President and Vice
President this issue, but wise Democratic choice
at the proper moment will mean Democratic victory
at the polls.
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-09-12
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TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO
TO-DAY IN ST. LOUIS.

. From The Republic. September L. ls7z
y Local politicians were inter-
q ested I'm the fnvestigation of
q Boss Tweed and his gang Of
Q boodiers. which had commenced
q In New York City.
O The election Of Republican City Cen
= tral Committeeman showed a divi-
. sion. five being followers OF the
O Globe-pemocrat and twenty-three
Q supporters Of Postmaster Fiiley.
Q Judge Montgomery Blair. formerly
Q OF ST. Louis, became a candidate for
Q the United States Senate from Mary
O land
q Mrs. D. P. Bowers appeared In
. THE Hunchhack'' at the Olympic
q Theater.
q Captain e Arundel OF Bellevills
O was elected Colonel OF the Eleventh
Q Infantry. Illinois National Guard
Q The walls OF the Southern Hotel.
Q which had been destroyed by IRE.
Q were ordered torn down by Inspector
Q II. Clay Sexton
q ST. Louis was without . Board Of ,
Q Public Improvements. owing to the
Q City Councils delay In acting upon !
Q Mayer Oyersto;xs nomination
Q Captain L H Conn returned frum
Q the Iake resorts and opened . nsw I
Q real estate once
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The St. Louis Republic., 1902-09-12

friend. Miss Marie Paul OF Evansville.
Ind. A programme was rendered as fol-
lows:
Piano duet, Misses Marie Paul and Lillian
DieStelhorst-
vIcIin SOLO Mr.. Henry Paul
Vocal solo. Miss Cara Schurich-
Piano duet, Misses Martha Morgen and Marie
Paul.
Recitation. Miss Edith Bailey.
Mandolin solo and duet. Mr.. and Miss Schurich.
Vocal solo. Mr. Bose
Piano solo. Miss Marie Paul
Vocal solo Mr.. A W. Diestelhorst.
Piano duet. Misses Lillian Diestelhorst and
Marie Paul
Vocal solo. Miss Clara Schurfch.
Violin solo. Mr.. Henry Paul
Recitation. Mr.. A W Diestelhorst-
Duet. vocal. Mr.. and Miss Paul.
Sextet. vocal. Misses Marie Paul, Martha Nor
gen and Lillian Dtestelhorst Mr.. A. Morgen.
Henry Paul and A. ". Dlestelhors..
Home Sweet Home" by Miss Lillian Di-stel-
horst
Those present were:
Misses
Marie Paul. Edith Bailey
Martha Morgen. Ida Kerschnel.
May Venz. l.. VenZ
Clara Schurich. +. ". Diestelhorst,
Lillian Diestelhorst
MessieurS-
Henry Paul. H Schurich
NJ Morgen F. Bosse
A W. Diestelhorst, O. Kerscmel
A Goebel. F. ". Diestelhorst