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The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1902-10-14

yer; third vice-president, 3. H. Lib
hey, Garrison. Wash; secretary, Col.
H. B. Maxson, Reno, New.
At this mornings session, the re-
port Of the committee on permanent
organization relative to officers for
next year was unanimously adopted.
Captain Wells Of Idaho moved that
Ogden be selected as the next place
of meeting and the motion was second
ed by Mr.. Richardson of New Mexico.
The motion was carried unanimous
ly.
The report of the committee on res
olutions was read by Maxwell, chair
mar of the congress. The report was
Immediately adopted. The resolutions
are as follows:
1.-The tenth annual irrigation con-
gress felicitates the entire American
people on the enactment of the ma
tional irrigation act of June II, 1902,
one of the Most beneficial and wide
reaching measures in the history Of
our legislation, and rejoices in the
fact that it's passage vas due to Meth
er partisanship nor s~ectionalism, but
to the patriotic and united co-opera-
ton Of men from all parts of the
country, irrespective of political COM
plexion.
''The grateful Acknowledgements of
this congress are due to Theodore
Roosevelt, president ca the United
States, for his invaluable assistance
in the cause of irrigation. His mes
sage to congress in December, 1901,
marked the beginning of a new epoch
in the history, not only of the arid
west, but also of that in the whole
nation. Without his powerful aid and
that of his administration, it would
not have been possible to secure the
passage of that great act which will
inaugurate and put into effective mo
ton the national irrigation policy for
which we have been striving SO long.
Great as his administration may be,
we believe that none Of it's achieve
ments will rebound more to the great
ness Of our people and the. glory OF
our country than will the passage OF
the national irrigation act We send
him our greetings and give him our
assurances of our most sincere re
spect and admiration.S
Resolutions were also passed rec
ommending the protection and preser
walton Of forests and urging the co
operation Of national and state gov
ernments to this end. Colonel Holmes
the new president of the congress
was escorted to the platform and in
troduced by Senator Carey of Wyo
ming.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1902-10-14
TEACHERS URGED TO FORM
READING CIRCLES.
Of BOOKS MADE
County Superintendent Receive Let
ter from state superintendent
on the Subject.

Last summer when the meeting of
county superintendent was held at
Helena it was decided to urge on the
teachers of the various counties the
advisability of organizing reading cir
cles, the object being to enable
teachers to better fit themselves for
their~duties by reading and studying
the latest suggestions from recognize
ed writer's or educational, subjects. A
committee was appointed to make Sc
lections Of books for the circles and
report it's findings to the state super
intendent of public instruction.
The committee was composed of
DR.. Craig, president CT the state uni
versity, Professor r. G. Young of
Butte, Miss Higgins, superintendent
of Rosebud county, Miss Maggie 3.
Smith of Helena, secretary, and the
state superintendent. This committee
has reported It's selections and as a
result the state superintendent has
sent the following circular letter to
the different county superintendent:
'At the convention Of county su-
perintendents held in Helena July 2
and 3, 1902, a committee was appoint
ed to select books for the state
teachers reading circle. The follow
ing books have been selected. We
give also the price at which these
books a be secured and the pub
fishers of the same:
""The Art Of Teaching E. E. White,
American Book company, Chicago, 81.
""The Education Of a Teacher w,
H. Payne; B. F. Johnson, Richmond,
Va, $1.50.
Thinking and Learning to Think,
N. c. shaeffer: J. B. Lippincott & Co..
Philadelphia, SIPS.
'You will please notify all teachers
in your county, and those intending
to teach, of the selection of these
books by the committee and urge upon
all to take up the work at once. We
trust that each county superintendent
will try, as far as possible, to organize
1.-The teachers into reading circles, that
they may receive the benefit of co
operation and discussion of these
works after the same have been read
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1902-10-14
THE WEEKS
SOCIAL N

Et.Ea LN0sh4alH tE|I tHLfr.Eh-r
No one can deny that Billings is de-
cidedly up-to-date, in social matters,
as in ali else.
Some time ago, while ping-pong was
still a new game in the eastern states,
visitors from that effete region we're
surprised, as they passed private
dwellings in this city, to hear the rat
tie of ping-pong balls and to see the
game expertly played in places Of
public amusement. Today some Of
the young people are taking part in a
paper chase"
For the benefit of the uninitiated,
the sport is explained: First, a route
is chosen, for some miles, v the
public road. Then pieces Of paper
are scattered along the course, the
line breaking now and then, and the
distances being irregular. Now the
chase begins. Those taking part are
mounted on horseback. It is allowa-
BILE to drive, but, Of course, those who
do this, are at a disadvantage. The
person who is most successful in fol-
lowing up and connecting the trail
till he or she comes upon the sack of
papers at the end is the winner Of
the prize. The players then adjourn
to the house of a member of the party,
or perhaps to some ranch house. Re-
freshments are served, and a very
jolly evening is spent.
This evenings party will be enter
tanned at the home of Miss Mary New
man on the banks Of the Yellowstone.
The invitations for the chase were
sent out in verse, as follows:
"On Saturday next, at the hour Of
four,
Be with horse ana saddle, at Logan's
door
To join in a paper chase, then in &C
ton,
And learn particulars OF further at
traction"
The following are some Of the an
swers:
"Your unique invitations came yes,
terday aft,
And though W Of the kind Of
a graft
We are going against, we hasten tc
state,
You a bank on The Trio as certain
as fate;
We will come in a bunch, in a bundle
of rags,
Astraddle of donkeys, and all waving
flags.
At four o'clock, Saturday, Logan'
we'll seek,
And remain Pelee, Larry, and strong
Mr.. Weak"
"Miss Mcconnell, Miss Panton, Mis-:
Logan, all three
The kind invitation that you sent tt
1 received this a. m. In reply woult
say,
That I will be there. In the mean
time I'll pray
That the weather continues to be JUS
as fine,
For I do want to go, whether rain o
sunshine.
So look out for me, or my chargel
of gray,
AS I'm not a horse, cannot sa,
neigh"
1 F# - #L HrFN.E val H.N'T
Mrs G. w. Forester entertained /;
party OF ladies at drive whist Tues
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1902-10-14

Brooklyn Eagle: Here are some
figures: In 1899 the imports of the
Philippines were little over $19, zoo. 900
and the exports were $4,000, 900. In
1900 imports went UP to $25. OO0, 900
and exports to $23, 900, 900. In 1901
the imports exceeded $685. 0 900 and
the exports exceeded $3A, 900.
Facts like these make expansion
permanent and opposition to it non.
sense.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1902-10-14

day afternoon at her home in North
T~hirty-frst street. Sweet peas and
asters were used with charming ef-
feet in decorating. After a spirited
contest the score cards were handed
in. Mrs. J.. North and Mrs. J. r.
Yates having made an equal number
Of points, cut for the prize. Mrs.
North was the lucky one, and received
a beautiful china pitcher, while Mrs.
G. G. Cothron, who made the lowest
score, was consoled with a handsome
ebony stocking darner, mounted with
silver. Refreshments were served,
consisting of salads, olives, sand
wiches, sherbet, cake and coffee. Mrs.
Forester was assisted by Mrs. Sell
brede, Miss Georgia Mcconnell and
Miss Marion Panton. The guests
were Mesdames Toole, Edwards, j. B.
Elliot, H. F. Clarke, Hollister, Doubt,
Bair, Fenske, Vaughan, D. Ross, ].
Fraser, Cothron, c. o. Gruwell, j. Rix-
on, Schad, Scott, Linton, Summers,
Selbrede, Chrysler, Yates ]. North,
Whitney, Church, p. H. Smith, Luder-
man, Bouton, Spar, Railsback, Bur-
ton, French, and the Misses J.. Panton,
M. Panton and Marion Panton.
The Billings. Wooman's club met
Friday afternoon at the club room in
the library building. Twelfth Night"
vas taken up, under the able lead
ership of Mrs. Sara Crawford. The
first act was read, members Of the
club taking the parts Of the different
characters. Two very interesting pa
pers were read; one, on the Artist
Turner, by Mrs. C. F. Currie, and one,
on "Child Labor in Mine and Factory"
by Mrs. John Rixon. Mrs. H. N.
Brayton, who has for some time been
an honorary member Of the club, was
elected an active member.
Mrs. G.. F. Burton gave a delight
full Kensington Thursday afternoon,
at her home in North Thirtieth street,
in honor of the visiting ladies, whose
husbands we're in attendance at the
firemen's convention. Autumn fow-
ers were used in decorating. Refresh
ments were served. Mrs. Burton was
assisted by Mesdames Goss, Holmes,
Chrysler, G.. Papton and TenEyke.
About 40 ladies were present.
Miss Rucker, who is a teacher in
the Episcopal Sunday school. has
taken her class picnicking on the
banks of the river today.
Miss Nellie Billiard entertained q
number of the high school girls very
pleasantly, but informally, at ping
pong, Saturday evening.
The second of a very pleasant e r
les of drive whist parties was given
by Mrs. Forester, Friday afternoon.
The seasons flowers were again used
in decorating. Mrs. C. S. Bell was the
fortunate winner of the head prize,
a handsome vase, and Mrs. A. g.
Hoose, having made the lowest score,
received a pretty jewel casket4 Re-
freshments were served. Mrs. Forester
was assisted by Mrs. w. G. Selbrede.
Miss Georgia Mcconnell and Miss
Gertrude Collins. About 60 ladies'
J were present.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1902-10-14

Halifax Chronicle: We r now.
however we may try to blind ourselves
to the fact, subjects of u fellow
subjects in the old country. We oc-
cupy, therefore, a degraded and most
degrading position. We must proceed
to get out of it in some way at the
earliest possible moment. Six mil
lions of Canadians in contented de-
tendency is a pitiful sight. The long.
er it continues the more pitiful will it
become. If we cannot secure some
free. dignifed and certain position
within the empire, in the name OF
British manhood, let us go out of 1t,
and take our stand among the indie
pendent and selfrespecting nations OF
the world.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1902-10-14
Its Session Ended.

Colorado Springs, Oct. 9.-The Ma
tional Irrigation congress adjourned
today to meet next year at Ogden.
Utah.
The following officers we're unani-
mously elected: President, Colonel
Edwin F. Holmes of Salt Lake, Utah;
first vice-president, Governor L. Brad
ford Prince, Sante Fe, N. M; second
vice-president, Arson j. McCune. Den
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1902-10-14
"HuNTlNe FOR HAWKINS"
The Sort Of Play That Makes People
VI eso a".. auoh- & \

The management of Hunting for
Hawkins made good their promise
of an enjoyable evening to those who
attended the performance given last
night. Really, there is not a dull line
in the play and the manne of it's pre-
sentation was decidedly clever.
Herbert J.. Carthell, who appeared as
the much wanted Hawkins, is singu-
larly fortunate in the possession of
a figure that apparently was express
ly created for the part. His concep-
ton of the character is also very good
and his humor is Of the natural, easy
kind, hat gives no suggestion Of
straining for effect and conveys an
idea of spcntaneity only too often
lacking in those who essay comedy
parts.
AS Owen Toucham, the professional
relative, John e. Cain made much of
a leading part. If open to any criti-
cism at all, it is on the score of his
monologue. He would do we'll to cut
it out and restrict his efforts to the
lines given him in the play. A come
dian of undoubted merit, yet he is not
a monologist and his work in that d.
rection detracts from really admirable
work in other directions. The balance
of the cast was fair, but as no very
much is expected of any of the other
characters what shortcomings they
may possess are not very noticeable.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1902-10-14

Louisville Courier,Journal: A(Kan-
sas populist is running, or says he is
running, for the Legislature on a plat
form demanding the abolition of the
college cap and gown. The New
York democrats might make a good
bargain by trading off their govern
ment ownership Of coal mines plank
for this one.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1902-10-14

Chicago Chronicle: 1t goes with
out saying that the gentlemen who
have formed the lead combine did
not do so with any idea Of advanc-
ing prices. Their only purpose in
getting together is to play ping pong
on Saturday nights and otherwise
have a sociable time.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1902-05-15
All the Same Price

Wall paper of the latest variety is
now being shown at the Fox store.
1t is direct from the factory and gives
the Carson people chance to keep
up with the times in the home decor
alton line. One of the best features
in the new stock is the greatly reduc-
ed price Of that of other years and
another feature is the price of the
wall, ceiling, and borders are all the
same price. When the Drice of Dor
der was double that of the wall and
the ceiling it made papering a lux
ury. All the new designs are exhi-
bited and the prices compete with the
catalogue figures that are offered by
others. The public IS invited to ex
anime the full line that is shown
and they viii find that the prices are
! in keeping with the times. The Fox
! Store certainly has the finest line Of
! wall paper ever shown in this city
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1902-05-15
Through the Heart
OF the Rockies

Everybody knows that the scenic
and most interesting route across the
continent is by way of Salt Lake City
the City of the Saints "-and the
Canon of the Grand River, Tennessee
Pass, Eagle River Canyon, the Roy
al Gorge, the Black Canon of the Gun
nison or Marshall Pass, all of which
are views seen from the car windows
of the Denver & Rio Grande r. r.
Through Sleeping and Dining Car
Service to Denver Omaha, Kansas
City. 81. Louis or Chicago. Stop-over
privilege is granted on all classes OF
tickets. Personally conducted excur-
sions. Write for copy of Crossing
the Rockies" to Geo. w. HeintZ. Asst.
General Passenger Agent, Salt Lake
| City
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1902-05-15
Cemetery Notice

Al the annual meeting e the di-
rectcrs Of the Cemetery Water Works
held April %, 1902 i. was
Resolved, that water be turned iii
said cemetery May LIST, and that no
person in arrears for water in form ar
years will be allowed the n~e 0. water
until the amount now due is gG;A.
]. y. MEITR,
GEO. w. KEITH, Presi :. n t
Secretary and Collector.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1902-05-15

THE of the State exercised the appearance
of party of men armed to the teeth, and mounted
toroughbre horses All of the banks double locks
and guards While the farmers guarding their hen Ii
the could be cornee and made show would
velop bunch New England looking
They go heavily armed capture the hands
the lost mine promoter.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1902-05-15
Notice to Stockholders

The annual meeting of the stock
holders of the Yellow A-ter Mining
and Milling Cor. oany will be held at
Hotel Arlington, Carson City N ida
on Friday, May Is, 1902, at ! p. M.
for the election Of directors and any
other business which may las
come before the stockholders.
r. l.. BTRCHAM.
Secretary
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1902-05-15
Notice

An adjourned meeting Of the Ne
vada State Board OF Pharmacy for
the examination of applicants for reg
istration in pharmacy and the tran
sactiCn of such other business as may
come before it. will be held in Reno
Wednesday, May Z, 1902.
S J. HODGKINSON,
T. J. STEIN METZ. President
Secretary
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1902-05-15
Situation Wanted

Mother and daughter German peo-
>ple) to do general housework and
cooking, in city or country. Apply to
Jacob Muller's barber shop.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1902-05-15
Fishermen Attention

Smell hooks. plain hooks, silk and
linen line swive].s, poles and all kind
OF fishing tackle. New fish stock.
THE FOX STORE.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1902-05-15

If your diamonds need re-setting
take them to c. W. Friend. He
makes specially of this kind of work
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1902-05-15

The latest in chattelaine purses at
the Fox store. Call and inspect them.
The new line of ladies shoes, colo
NAL ties. and fancy slippers have just
arrived at Ed. Burlingtons. They
will be ready r inspection Monday
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1902-05-15
FICTION AND REALITY.

FICTION AND REALITY.
CINCE destruction of St Pierre by volcano Mount Pe
- descriptive all great of the world
ability line Of
guage pieces work been the public,
and sympahes have the suffering people from
descriptions given vivid pen pictures of staff
worlds journals Of all the writing that has been
compares with wonderful description of the
destruction of Pompei by Vevus The destruction OF the city
happened centuries before the birth the author yet his
description the destruction, similar that of St Pierre
the most vivid and realistic written The late destroyed cities
offered the writer's better opportunity writing than did the de-
of Pompe Neutrality-suspicious. to Lytton The
the writings leads the casual to believe that
pen fascinating
writings realities from the best of the descriptive artists
of the present day
NiNH lltHh
THE papers San Francisco hesitate take fall
of the Examiner whenever the opportunity The
c. Hadley contempo
raries Of Examiner they him &C. B. Hadey, of
Examiner The of his being in the employ the
contemporary
papers, who overlook chance down another. 1t
the papers
angels while they be as bad Hadley would
bad for the papers if the records of
poyees dragged to light.
THE of the State exercised the appearance
of party of men armed to the teeth and mounted
thorougbe horses AL of the banks have double locks
guards While guarding
the could be conered and made show down. would
bunch New England
They heavily armed prevent capture the
the lost mine promoter
IiI,IHHiuiH
THERE is good sign Nevada mines and her mining fields
Mining from all the mine raj bearing now
coming this in the hopes finding place put their
1t is the plan that with poor prospect
better ground The hunting
in Nevada
Hiii"tn !GIiIuIlAi
EVERYTHING the supposed 0 right.
IL Torturng prisoners tying down
covered with the biting ravsng
less under the fold
sheep sheep shearng
chine clips wool closer
machine will the
will work great benefit the human many States
NHITHIiIi lUNIIIMI
EOUR congressman have died during the present sessonal
Democras-whicll the Chicago Record Herald
looks though grim messenger
strong partisan.
nItln LNNHI
This Republican Congress- which
off the controlled by the Food Trust point t
emptied dinner pail ask o be reelected
The Grub Stake
The Savannah morning news., 1902-04-28
FIREMEN AT GRIFFIN.
Elaborate Arrangements for the An
nuaI Meeting in May.

Griffin, Ga, April 27.-The annual
meeting of the Georgia and Alabama
Firemen's Associa ton, which meets
here May q is arousing considerable
enthusiasm among the members of the
association. and promises to be the
most interesting session in the history
of the organization. Companies from
the following cities will be in attend
dance: Rome, Dalton, Cedartown, Car
tersville, Marietta. Griffin and Calhoun,
Ga; Gadsden, Admission and Talladega,
Ala. There will be siXty-three sepa-
rate races with prizes aggregating
$675. and the Fifth Regiment Band has
been engaged for the four days. The
carnival feature of the weeks festiVi
ties will be far superior to such at
fractions shown in this section of the
country, and have been secured at con-
siderable expense.
The sd has been set aside as Mill
tary Day and will in all probability be
the most interesting of the week, as
several companies will be here to par
ticipate in the parade and compete for
the prizes which have been offered.
Stonewal Fire Company has select
ed the following young ladies who will
act as its sponsors during the tourna-
ment Miss Lucy Beck, Miss Willie
Mills, Miss Bertha Brawner and Miss
Gena Pritchard. No. 2 fire company
will select it's sponsors next Thursday
night.
The social features of the tourna-
ment, which will include banquet and
ball. will be under the supervision of
the following ladies'; Mrs. A. ] Burr,
Mrs. Douglas Boyd. Mrs. NJ f. Will
son, Mrs. w. B. Mathews. Mrs. w.
E. h SpdrpV MrC Mile
Mrs. j. w Mangham, Mrs. ]. B. Mills,
Mrs. j. M. Thomas, Mrs. j. w. Ores
ham. Mrs. c. Wheeler Mrs. ]. H.
Smith, Mrs. E. c. Smith, Mrs. ].
Henry Walker, Mrs w. A. Flemister
Mrs. b. r. Blakely, Mrs. R. j. Red
ding, Mrs. T. J. White and Mrs. ].
NJ. Kimbrough.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-04-28
PROGRAMME OF OGDEN PARTY.
Educational Conference mt Athens
Closed with Mass Meeting.

Educational Conference mt Athens
Closed with Mass Meeting.
Athens, Ga. April 27.-The fifth an
nual conference for education in the
South. which began here Thursday,
was closed this afternoon by a mass
meeting at which addresses were made
by several members of Mr.. Ogdens
party. The services in the various
churches to-day were conducted by the
several distinguished clergymen who
are making the tour with the Eastern
party. Bishop McVickar of Rhode ISL
and speaking at Emanuel Church
Mr.. Ogden's train left late tonight
over the Southern Railway for Cal
houn, Ala, where a short visit will
be made to Pitt Dllinghams negro
school. From Calhoun the party will
go to Montgomery, reaching there
about IL a. m. to visit the State Nor
NAL Colorod School under Prof. c.. w.
Patterson. Monday afternoon will be
given over to a trip to the Alabama
Polytechnic Institute at Auburn. Tues
day will be spent at Booker T. Wash
ington's school at Tuskegee, Ala, and
a part of the days visit there will be
devoted to the dedication of the new
Carnegie library just completed.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-04-28
TAN SALE CERTIFICATES.
Florida Counties Fnred Well for
Month of February.

Tallahassee, Fla, April 27.-Con-
troller Groom has distributed the
moneys arising from the sale and re-
demption of tax sale certificates made
during the month of February, 1902
as follows: Alachua county. $1O2.23;
Baker county. $1.6s: Bradford county,
$l2.S7; Brevard county, $1,719.91; Citrus
county, $1410; Clay county. $685.. 05;
Columbia county, $9123; Dade county,
1854; DE Soto county, S197. So; Duval
county, $SS5.65; Escambia county,
$6l.49; Gadsden county. $414; Hamil-
ton county, $30.79; fernando county,
$11.56; Hilsboro county, $1.012.59; La
fayette county $4.66; Lake county,
$24.64; Lee county. $13516 Levy coun-
ty, $55.42; Liberty county, SOFAS: Mana
tee county $I.97 Marion county,
$1ll.36: Monroe county, $253.91; Nassau
county. $75.2S: Orange county, $17S.37;
Osceola county. $2.S11.19; Pasco county,
$373S; Polk county, 1894; Putnam
county, $l43.64; St Johns county, SS.2S;
Sumter county, $22.S5; Suwannee coun-
ty, S0.67; Volusia county. 1928; Wa
kulla county, $S6.6S; Washington coun-
ty. s2.9s; state treasurer (for state),
$11,677.9S Total, $2O9s5.S2 This ag-
gregate amount is the largest for any
month under the new or old law.