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The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1902-01-10

ton at their disposal, while at the
same time assuring erection of a
building that will not only be an orna-
men, but a credit to the city. It is
to be hoped that the various. cantrac-
tors may be he]d strictly to their
bonds, both in the matter of work
m%anship, material employed and time
of finishing the hall. So far the mayor
and aldermen have been prompted by
the best and most conscientious mo-
tives and it is certain that they will
continue to manifest the same regard
for the city's interests until the final
completion of the structure.
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POWER IN H WEST.

Washington Post: Pride of federal
influence is great under our form of
government. Hence the exuberance
across the Mississippi these days over
an enlarged boquet of political favors.
The star of high Office holding has
been constantly moving far from the
es st. Even Ohio in recent m ,nths
has been left behind, the while Iowa
rejoices with more seats in the SUI
pre.ne council of politics.
Party favor is too fitful to hover
constantly over n locality or COM
monwealth, and the jubilant senti-
ments, fully warranted by the sturdy
republicans they produce, now trans
ferred from Buckeydom to Iowa, are
acheivment. The history of the re-
publican party in recent years has
been of stronger grasp Of administra-
tive affairs by the west. Maine, Mas
~sachusetts, New York and Pennsyl-
vania used to prevail. Atlantic coast
interests were predominant; the Mis-
sissippi valley and the region beyond
had an inferior share Now the bulk
of chairmanships in the national
house in with men from the solidly re-
publican states of the west and north
west. Presidential elections are fought
out and determined in that section.
In general legislation the pendulum
swings as western men dictate, and
the states on the eastern seaboard are
more and more assuming the roll of
suppliants for benefits.
Despair need hardly sit on the faith
full from Ohio because the scepter has
departed. There may be a frmer
clutch on places already secured and
faintness of heart to clamor for more.
Ability in politics, as in other realms
of activity, will carry prestige. Never
theless, western influence will not
Wane when Iowa's leaders have retir-
ed from senate and house and the
places of her cabinet members are
filled by others. The great commerce
of the Pacific coast and the move
ment of trade that way mark develop
ments which New York will heed, as
she has been forced to do with Chi
cago. In years to come a master of
finance from beyond the Mississippi
will cease to be a prodigy, one to be
received with suspicious of provin-
cialism. President Roosevelt is him
self very much of a western man, in
accord with western sentiments. The
day may be far distant when a chief
magistrate will be chosen from west
of the Mississippi, but the continued
sway of the republican party means
the sway of western ideas for a long
time at the seat of government.
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Denver finding itself compelled to
organize a vigilance committee for the
protection of its citizens against the
thieves and murderers who are ter
rorizins The city does not speak well
for the police department. Although
nothing definite is known at this dis
lance concerning the situation, the
fact that it's citizens find themselves
forced to go to such extremes in their
desire for protection to life and prop
erty strongly suggests the possibility
of a recurrence of the exciting days Of
Virginia City during the early times
of Montana. AS the Missoulian puts
it, "it would surprise if the
chief of police were the first man
hanged, yet stranger things have hap
pened."
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MONEY IN THE r

New York Mai ana Express: 1t
takes about a year to collect full sta
tistics of the amount of money in use
in all the countries of the world, SO
that the figures collected by our di-
rector Of the mint and just ready for
publication, relate to January /, 1901.
This annual statement was first made
in 1873, and the information has been
gathered with increasing car and
completeness every year, until the sta
tistics are about as accurate as they
a be made. There have been some
surprising changes in the worlds mon
ey supply in the last tw~enty-eight
years, the greatest of which is the
increase in volume, and the most sig
nificant is the gain in the proportion
of gold in the currency of different
nations.
In 1873 the total for the world was:
Gold, $1,209, 800, 900; silver, $1,057,-
685, O00, and uncovered paper, $2,322,-
$500 1t will be observed that, to
avoid what would be virtual duplica-
ton, the full amount of paper mon
ey" is not included, but only the "un-
covered" or the excess over the coin
reserves held for it's redemption. 1t
will be seen that in a total volume of
money reckoned at a little more than
$4,5 500, 0O0, 900 over half was uncover
ed paper" and the coin gold exceeded
silver by about one-ffth. That was be-
fore silver had deprecated.
Now we find the surprising fact that
at the beginning of 1901 the amount
of gold had increased to $4,9 O9, 7OO,-
600, or more than quadrupled, the sill
yer had risen to $3,S41,1 100, 900, some
thing less than quadrupling, and the
uncovered paper was $685. 400, 900, or
only about 80 per cent more than at
the beginning of the period. An anal
ysis of the change would be interest
ing, but it is apparent on the surface
that the advance has been toward a
sounder and o stable system for
the world in. general. The total mon
ey volume increased to $11, 781, 200, 900
at the beginning of 1901, as compared
to 81, $50, 100000 twenty-eight years
before. In this time Germany has es-
tablished the gold standard, the Latin
union has suspended silver coinage
and the United States and Russia
have restored specie payments.
The United States had only about
$135, O00, 1000 in gold in 1873, scattered
in banks and in circulation on the
Pacific coast. In 1873, on the eve of
the resumption Of specie payments,
it had increased to $213, 200, 10000, and
at the end of 1881 it was over $478,-
100000. BY this time the silver in
fation got it's work in and the gain
in gold was checked until after 1893.
At the time of the sound money cam
paign Of 1896 it was still under $780,
600, O00, but since then the golden
tide has been rising in the treasury
and III the banks and the stock is the
largest in the world. It was $1,11O,-
100000 a year ago and has gained
steadily since. Our gold is now near
ly twice u silver in coinage value,
and not far from three times the vol
m OF uncovered paper"
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to choice heavy, $6.3O@6.6O; rough
heavy, $5.9o@6.2o; light, s5SO@6.15;
bulk Of sales, $6@6.4O.
Sheep-Receipts 10000. Sheep
heavy, lower; light, steady; lambs 10
cents higher. Good to choice wethers,
$4@4.65; fair to choice mixed, $4,000
4.25; western sheep, $4@4.75; native
lambs, $S.5O@6.00; western lambs,
$5.75.
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Wool.

Boston, Jan. 7.-The wool market
here presents a few new features this
week, conditions as a whole ruling
strong with general business quiet.
Prices for wool are firm and while
few large lines are being sold former
quotations are firmly maintained.
Territory woods continue to head the
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Live Stock.

Chicago, Jan. 9.-Cattle: Receipts
5000, including $50 Texans. Market
active and 10 to Is cents higher than
Monday. Good to prime steers, $3.50
@7.6O; poor to medium, $4@6.25;
stockers and feeders, $2.25@4.75;
cows, $1.25@4.75; heifers, $4,000
500; Gamers, $l.25@2.30; bulls, 20
$50; calves, $3.50@6.50; Texas fed
steers, $3.25@5.25. 8
Hogs-Market 5 to 10 cents higher.
Mixed and butchers, $6@6.50; good
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If the circuit court of appeals at
San Francisco was misunderstood in
it's decision finding Alex Mckenzie
guilty. it has taken occasion to en-
phasize its finding in that case by the
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R o POINT GAINED.

STRONG POINT GAINED.
No matter how the other European
nations may regard it, Germany has
clearly and explicitly accepted the
Monroe doctrine, and even gone furth-
er-it recognizes to a large extent the
United States as a guardian of the
South and Central American 'repub-
lie. 1t signifed this acceptance and
recognition when it's ambassador call
ed on the president and consulted
with him before taking any action in
the matter OF pressing it's claims
against Venezuela. BY the call Of the
ambassador Germany clearly took the
initiative in what may prove a new
order of things and establish a prece-
dent for all European nations. Here
tofore when any of the nations of
Europe have had dealings with the
republics to the south and which were
likely to cause friction with this
nation because of possible infring-
ment of the Monroe doctrine they pro-
ceeded without any regard for the
wishes of the United States and the
possible consequences of their acts so
far as they might affect their rela-
tons with this country. It was this
disregard for American ideas and
opinions that prompted England to
take up the matter of the boundary
dispute with Venezuela and which
caused President Cleveland to give
the British lion a start by the very
plain way in which he expressed the
wishes of the nation. NJ
After Roosevelt's plain definition of
his conception of the Monroe doctrine
had been transmitted to congress in
his message Germany sent it's ambas-
sador to the white house and he and
the president discussed the subject Of
the latter's views. The interview was
made the basis of the general agree
ment which has been reached between
the two nations. Germany disavowedt
all intention of any effort on it's part.
X; acGuirs ierlI.rry L longing to Ven
ezuela or in any other way trench
upon the doctrine of "han,ls off, as
enunciated in the presidents mes
sage. If the Germans hold to the agree
ment then entered into no fear need
exist Is to the likelihood of trouble
between this country and theirs over
the difficulty they may have with the
Venezuelans. AS the Washington dis
patches aptly describe it, the latter
will not amount to much more than an
international ,sheriff's process, a mere
collection of a debt by civil proceed
ure.
In view of the action of Germany it
may be accepted that hereafter the
United States will adopt as it's policy
to demand from all nations a guaran-
tee of good faith in their dealings
with the countries to the south, I'M
less they follow the example of Ger
many and take the initiative and come
20 an understanding with this nation
in advance as to the basis of settle
ment and thereby prevent that which
might cause serious friction with the
United States. Whether the United
States will adopt this policy or not,
the fact remains that President Roose-
welt has made rev history in refer
ence to the Monroe doctrine and has
enforced recognition of the doctrine
from a power which has heretofore
manifested every intention of ignor-
ing it should the crucial moment ever
arrive when it would have to show it's
hand.
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While it may be a matter of regret
that the council could not see it's way
clear TO the acceptance of local bids
only in making contracts for the new
city hall, the members acted with due
regard for the city's interests and
welfare and by entering into the o n
tracts they did assured construction
OF the building at the lowest possible
figures and in compliance with the
plans and specifications. By making
a combination OF bids they were en-
abled to keep within the apDropria-
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IN THE MARTs OF TRApE,
Record Showing Days Commercial
and Financial Fluctuations.
New York Money,

New YORK Money.
New York, Jan. 9.~-Money on call
firm at 4@5 per cent; closed bid and
offered 4@4R per cent.
Prime mercantile paper 505h per
cent.
Bar silver 56hc.
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NETWORK TRIBUNE FARMER

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The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1902-07-18

''Where are we, Mousette, and who
are the kind people who saved us?"
81 do not know, madame" she an.
swered quickly, "but we are the only
women here. But" she ran on, sit is
midday and touching the dinner hour.
VIII madame rise or be served here?'
81 will rise, of course, Mousette"
And during the course of my toilet 1
asked if the people of the house knew
who we were.
81 have not mentioned anything, ma
DAME" replied Mousette, with her face
slightly turned away, "and Lalande is
discreet"
felt that Mousette knew more than
she cared to tell, but it is not my way
to converse with servants, and, finish
ing my dress in silence, 1 asked her
to show me the way to the salon, and
as l spoke heard a gong go.
Monsieur will be served in half an
hour" said Mousette. "This way, ma
dame" And, opening the curtains of
the door, she led me down a series of
winding steps worn with the feet that
had passed up and down there for per-
haps a couple of centuries and then.
past long passage hung with suits Of
| rusty armor and musty trophies of the
chase, to a large door. gathered that
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MADAME, the use of the sword is not
confined to your country nor to De
Clermont alune." And then he saw the
tears spring to my eyes. "Ah, madame,
not that; you will unman me- See.
There is your equerry. Commend me to
De Lorgnac when you meet, and
adieu."
He dropped my hand and turned on
his heel, but could not let him go like
that.
monsieur, not that way. Promise
me what l ask"
4 promise to avoid quarrel if pos.
sible. can say no more" With that
he went, erect and stately. OF what
followed l never knew, but, alas, there
is one sorrow that ever haunts me
And in the quiet churchyard of st
Yriarte is tomb which l visit yearly
with my husband, and it covers the
heart of as brave and gallant a gentle
man as ever lived-poor Norreys
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~ see. Monsieur does not dine here"
Mousette had been making good use of
her time while in the house, but kept
silent. The door was open, and as I
passed in Mousette left me, and was
in a room that was apparently used
as a dining room and salon as well,
for mans hat and a pair of leathern
gloves somewhat soiled with use were
lying on a table, and a great hound
rose slowly from the rushes on the floor
and, after eying me a moment, came
up in a most friendly manner to be
patted and made much of. A small ia
BILE near the fireplace was laid for one,
and as l was looking toward it a gray
haired and sober servant brought in
the dinner and then, bowling gravely,
announced that l was served.
"Is not monsieur-monsieur"- STAN
mered.
an. lie Chevalier has had to go out
on urgent business. He has ordered
me to present his compliments to ma
dame'--
81 see Monsieur does not dine here"
The man bowed, and sat down to
solitary meal with the big dog at my
feet and the silent, grave attendant to
wait on me. amused myself with the
hound and with taking stock of the
room. Like everything else had seen,
its furniture and fittings seemed CEN
fury old and spoke of wealth that had
passed away. There was sadness
about this and a gloom that saddened
me in spite Of myself, so that it was
with an effort l managed to eat, and
then, when dinner was over, told the
servant to inform his master that l de-
sired to thank him for the great kind
ness shown me.
81 will deliver madame's message"
And with this reply he went.
Left to myself, went to the window
and looked out through the glazing.
The landscape was obscured by roll
ing mist, but the sun was dissipating
this bravely. 1t was a wild and DESC
late scene and, despite the sunlight.
oppressed me almost as much as my
solitary meal; so | turned back into the
room and, seating myself in a great
chair, stared into the fireplace. the
hound stretching himself beside me.
was still wearied, and my thoughts ran
slowly on until | caught myself Won
dering who my unknown host was and
getting a trife impatient, too, because
he did not come, for was anxious to
set forward to Meymac.
Suddenly l heard steady, measured
step in the passage, the hound leaped
III will a ho Of DC I
rose from my seat the curtain was lift
ed and l stood face to face with my
husband.
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Upon my 1cord, congratulate yoL."
trust, however, your indisposition has
nothing to do with the sight observed
you watching from the window. Do
you know what it meansT And he
turned to Norreys.
In spite of myself l stopped for an
instant; but Norreys ignored him, and
De Clermont went on:
ut means, monsieur, that this ap-
partition is always seen when a man
dies by the hand of De Clermont- Fer
rand"
Norreys simply bowed, though I
thought / heard the word ''boaster'
muttered between his teeth, and, turn
ing to me, said, Permit me, madame"
and gave me his arm to take me from
the room.
Outside in the narrow passage that
led to my chamber he stopped and held
out his hand.
"Let me say adieu, madame. l would
accompany you If l could, but it is i'm
possible. I would advise you to leave
at once before any of M. lie Marquis
men come up. can see he is ripe for
mischief"
IN. de Norreys, l am no fool can
understand. For mercy's sake, avoid
a quarrel with De Clermont He is a
deadly swordsman, and if anything
happens to you l shall feel all my life
that was the cause of it. God knows,
owe you much, for you have opened
my eyes. Promise me, monsieur, prom
Use mer'
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dame. The orders have been given to
your people. They will be ready to
start in a half hour. About midnight
you should reach Millevranches, and L
should halt there and go on with the
morning"
Monsieur, how can thank you? l.
have no words"
''Let the matter rest, Mime. de Lor-
gnac." And then his voice took q gen
tier tone. 81 would not urge your go
ing at once except that we are on De
Clermont's own estates, and he has a
hundred lances with him at his Cha
teau de Ferrand. 1t is shut out from
view by the hills, but it lies yonder"
open window, and as he did so an ex-
clamation Of surprise burst from him,
and he crossed himself.
l followed his glance and saw high
in the heavens, hanging over the noun
famous pile of reddening clouds that
lay in the west, the grim outline of a
vast fortress. The huge walls reflected
back with coppery luster and red
light of the sun, and it was as if we
could see figures moving on the ram
parts and the fash of arms from the
battlements. From the Flagstaff on the
donjon a broad banner flaunted itself
proudly, and so clear and distinct was
the light that we made out with ease
the blaZon on the standard and the
straining leashed ounces of the house
of Clermont-Ferrand. And then the
clouds took duskier red, and the solid
mass of castle faded away into moth
ing. l stood still and speechless, and
Norreys burst forth: "Sorcery, as live
Madame, that was the Chateau de Fer.
rand"
l had never seen the like before.
never again did / see it, nor do wish
to, and it left me so chilled and faint
that Norreys noticed it at once and
called for wine. AS he did so fancied
that heard the beat of a horses hoof,
but paid no attention to it, and then
the wine came, and / drank, he stand
ing over me. | was just setting down
the glass when there was O grating at
the entrance, a long shadow fell
through the doorway, and De Clermont
stepped in with a CHEEKY Good day.,
M. de Norreys. l see you have not
been neglecting your time here. Arni-
dieu! Denise! Is it you? You seem to
be forever dropping from the clouds
across my PATH And he held out his
Nhand. But took no notice, though
rose from my chair, and Norreys mere
ly bowed frigidly in return to his greet
ing. De Clermont seemed in nowise
disconnected, but there was an angry
fash in his eyes, and for a second he
stood tapping the end of his boot with
his riding whip and looking from one
to another of us with a half smile on
his lips. Then, putting his plumed hat
on the table and drawing off his gloves,
he drawled out with yelled insolence
in every tone of his voice, upon my
word, M. de Norreys l congratulate
you, and If it were not for our business
l would leave you in peace, for ma
dame seems to have learned the lesson
that it is well to be off with the old
love before you are on with the new !"
He had grasped the weakness of the
situation at a glance and took full adj
vantage of it, but, though outwardly
cool and self possessed, there was
death in his eyes. l could bear it no
longer and turned to leave the room.
He rose from his seat, saying: spray
do not leave us, madame-you look
pale, though, and perhaps need rest.
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Ito Be Continued.)
$4,000 REWARD.

For the arrest and detention of T.
F. Collins, who broke Jail from Kalis-
pell, Flathead county, Tuesday, June
"a, 1902, will be paid by the sheriff
of Flathead county.
Description-About 40 years of age,
5 feet 4 inches in height, dark COM
plection, dark hair and moustache,
prominent scar on left jaw, about an
inch long, front teeth very far apart,
wore dark colored coat and pants and
dark hat when he escaped. Last
seen Friday at noon, at Foy's lake,
in this county
Arrest and notify,
II. G. HAND,
Sheriff Flathead county. Montana.
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Hay to Let-1o0 acres of timothy
hay, to put UP on shares. Apply at
Bee office.
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CHAPTER VIII.
BLAIsE DE LoRGNAc.

BLAISE DE LORGNAC.
" a YE lost no time in setting forth
NAV from the Golden Frog, and
W W as Lalande had apparently
hann vxyor,,nd NV Nor,.oxc 90
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CHAPTER VII.
UNMASKED.

~ VOW do l reverently thank God
I'M that by his mercy was strong
IL enough to take the course /
Il 4 q 4 Il i