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The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-05-29
WHY THEY PREFER HIM.

Chicago Inter Ocean: A western
democrat, who is a United States SEN
ator, said in Washington on Friday:
1T will be very difficult for the dem
ocrats to nominate a man who can
poll the full democratic vote in the
west against President Roosevelt"
This democratic senator believes
that many OF the democrats who
voted for Mckinley In 1896 and 1900
will vote for Roosevelt in 1904, and,
in addition, many OF the democrats
who voted for Bryan in 1900 will vote
for Roosevelt in preference to Cleye-
land in 1904. In the view OF. this
democratic senator the Bryan demo-
Gratis will support Mr.. Roosevelt, not
because he represents their views or
their politics, but because of his cour-
age in attacking trust evils. Many
populists, it is declared, who left the
republican party years ago, will re-
turn because president Roosevelt has
ACoLOlCu CO111u0uCc Ill tuC ICpuDllCdu
party as a party OF the plain people
as we'll as of the rich and powerful.
He is the most popular president we
have ever had, SO far as popularity
is based on confidence in the courage
as we'll as the integrity OF a great
executive"
On the same day that this declara-
ton was made in Washington, former
State Senator Edwin Taylor, one or
the populist leaders in Kansas, said,
IN an interview: Between Wall street
and Roosevelt, l stand for Roosevelt.
he is not exactly our kind OF people,
but he has courage. Kansas VIII give
Roosevelt 100, 900 majority, but lots
of the Kansans who will vote tor him
will continue to hate his ideals"
These interviews were given to the
public after the president had visited
many of the western states and had
met the people face to face, after
he had made several notable speeches
defining his policy on the more i'm
pcrtant questions.
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q copy of the paper containing the
reproduced address and the accom-
panying comments on his wife's CHR.
ography was shown the president, and
it was also but natural that he should
at once give orders to the postmaster
general to make rigid investigation
into the breach OF official trust,
whether by the postmaster or some
subordinate. The private %correspo
dence Of the president should be no
more a matter OF public comment
than that Of any other individual en-.
titled to the benefits OF the mail ser.
vice.
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Senator Hanna may be opposed to
any endorsement OF the Roosevelt ad-
ministration by the Ohio republican
state convention and may have suf-
ficient strength to prevent the con-
vention from declaring for the presi.
dents candidacy next year, but it
is very doubtful whether he can &C.
complish his purpose. The state press
is almost to a unit against him and
for once he may realize that he is not
so strong as he imagines himself to
be. But even ii he succeeds, it will
have no effect on the national con.
ventiOn,
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Mr.. Sanford Dodge.

Great plays, beautiful costumes, spe.
cial scenery and talented company all
combine to make this event one new
er to be forgotten by those who wit,
nes it. Although the theater going
public has always been most gener-
Gus with it's patronage to Sanford
Dodge, he has ever been equally gen
erous with the public by giving splen.
did productions OF high class dramatic
masterpieces, costing more money and
an infinite amount OF study and labor,
but regardless Of all obstacles he can
ever be relied upon to give better
satisfaction and more for the money
than any other organization on the
road.
Ihi, talented, well equipped, and
especially selected dramatic attraction
will positively appear in this city.
You should not fail to attenu The
Gladiator on Friday. May %.
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them shall survive the members OF
| the valiant body known as the Grand
Army OF the Republic should be as
sigaed the place Of honor in the state
ly, solemn corteges that are vending
their way or this day to the white
cities OF the dead and that the ora
tors who are extolling the virtues of
those who rest there should speak
particularly OF the uoble qualities Of
those who once wore the blue. Above
all others it is their day, for they gave
it existence and to the commemora-
ton of their fallen comrades did they
dedicate it. Let us help the gray.
haired men, many of them fast sue
cumbing to the demands of time and
the ravages Of disease, the foundation
of which was laid in swamp and
trench Wullo A6AIIu6 IAOAA NOuAeAy .
battles, to pay the tribute Of flowers,
music and oratory that they bring
to those whose names were nearer
the head of the ~rollcall to which they
are waiting to respond. Give evidence
to them that the sacrifices they made
and the sufferings they endured have
not been forgotten; that patriotism's
fire still burns brightly and refulgent-
Nv in our hearts and that the memory
of the brave and heroic is enshrined
lastingly and for all time in the minds
of those for whom they suffered and
endured.
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Spring Ailments.

There is an aching and tired feel
ing; the liver, bowels and kidneys
become sluggish and inactive, the d.
gestion impaired, with little or no
appetite, no ambition Tor anything,
and a feeling that the whole body
and mind needs toning up. The trou-
BILE is, that during winter, there has
been an accumulation of waste matter
in the system. Herbine will remove
it, secure to the secretions a right
exit, and by it's tonic effect, fully re-
store the wasted tissues and give
strength in place of weakness. soc
at Holmes & Rixon's.
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KENTUCKY STILL OZARK AND
BLOODY GROUND"
LIVELY EXCHANGE OF SHOTS
Mob Attempts to Attack jackson Jail,
Where Jett and White
Are Held.

Jackson, KY, May 2S.-Early las,
evening a body OF about sixty armed
men marched into jackson. They were
not together, but kept close t. each
other. At midnight the providers be
gan to sneak across ..le street from
the bank, south Of the Jail. The guards
commanded them to halt. They ie.
fuesd and in reply fired several shots
The guards returned the fire. The
providers raj about a hundred yards
further and fired again.
The guards then poured three vol
legs into them in rapid succession.
Moving objects were discovered on
the north side of the Jail and the
guards fired again and killed a cow.
"a few moments before the firing a
flash of lightning revealed a squad
o. men in the hills III the real OF the
jail.
1t was expected that concerted &C
ton was to be made to reach the Jail
and the troops prepared to give any
corners a hot reception, but q terrinc
storm was raging and it was absolute
ly dark.
No further demonstration was made.
The bullet marks showed this morn
ing that the firing vas we'll directed,
although no one was hurt.
Curtis Jett and Thomas White were
arraigned today for the murder of
j. B. Marcum and pleaded not guilty.
Their trial was set for next Monday.
The camp OF the troops was almost
swept away during the storm last
night. It is thought Colonel Williams
will ask for more troops as we'll as
for lore equipment.
Later White and Jett filed atfidavits
asking Judge Redwine to remove
Elisor Little on the ground of preju-
dice. Judge Redwine was sick and
announced that he was unable to
hold court today and the cases were
set for Monday. The grand jury is
still on the Cockrell case.
No more indictments were returned
today. No more troops are to be sent.
A counter affidavit is being prepared
by Acting Sheriff Little.
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of about % years. Her husband was
formerly employed as a stenographer
in the Union Pacific offices at Omaha
and vas known as a ~peaceable and
we'll disposed man. About a year ago
he and Clifton made an agreement
to go into the cattle business together
in Wyoming and he took up a home.
stead adjoining that OF Clifton. The
supposition is that, Clifton committed
the murder in order to possess him
self Of the property owned by the
Churches.
Head Torn from Body.
About SO men composed the mob
that did the lynching. 1t was well
organized and worked with expedition.
The sheriff and mis- deputies were
overcome and bound and then placed
In one of the cells OF the Jail. Cliff
ton was taken out and a gag put in
his mouth to stifie his cries. After
his hands and feet haa been bound he
was dragged to a bridge west Of town
from which he was hanged.
The rope used was SO long that the
length OF the drop given him caused
his head to be tori from the body
and the latter fell into the gully
crossed by the bridge, 40 feet below.
The body was permitted to remain
where it had fallen until the next
day.
Law Too Slow.
Pinned to the body was the follow
ing note:
I'VE think the law too slow in hang
ing this most coldblooded murderer
who took the lives of our friends
and neighbors, and we took it upon
ourselves to revenge it in behalf OF
the parents. Hoping that the action
ON our part will meet with the appro-
val Of the community at large, we
remain, THE MOB
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ANOTHER ARREST is MADE

Washington, May 2s.-Diller B.
Croft, senior member of the firm OF
Croft Brothers, manufacturers OF let
terbox fasteners, III was arrested
last night for alleged bribery of for
mer Superintendent Machen, appeared
before United States Commissioner
Taylor today for preliminary examina-
tion.
After consultation with Assistant
District Attorney Taggart, the pre-
liminary hearing was postponed until
Tuesday, June 9. Mr.. Croft then re-
newed his bond of $40, 200, given last
night. Samuel A. Croft, the Junior
member of the firm, who was also
arrested last night, charged with the
same offense as his brother, will ap-
pear before Commissioner Taylor to-
day. His preliminary hearing will be
set for Tuesday, June 8, also, as the
complaint against the brothers Croft
Cl1dl 60u t1lClu Jol1II1y WNlAl Liz GIN
Charles A. Douglass, of counsel for
Mr.. Machen, today gave out the fol-
lowing statement of the present status
Of the Machen
"Mr. Machen cannot fight out his
case in the newspapers, but this much
can with propriety be stated: The
charges, seemingly made with great
elaboration, are of the gravest char
acter and if the government succeeds
in establishing them, Mr.. Machen and
every one connected with the case
ought to be severely punished. II, how
ever, they have been made IMPROVE
d~entially and without sufficient evil
dence, public censure, swift and
strong, should fall On the heads OF
the responsible parties.
"Mr. Machen has been a long time
in the public service and he is widely
and favorably known throughout the
United States and it is due him that
the public should not prejudice his
case. Mr.. Machen is ready to meet,
in the clearest and most satisfactory
way, the charges now specifically
made against him. and he now gen.
orally and publicly invites the most
rigid investigation into every act and
transaction connected with his official
life. More than this should not now
be said"
Mr.. Machen, under advice OF his
counsel, refused to discuss the case.
Assistant Attorney General Robb OF
the postofice department had a long
conference today with United States
Attorney Beach. It is the wish OF the
postmaster general that the trial OF
the Machen a s be expedited as
much as possible. The evidence In
the case has already been reviewed
by Attorney General Knox. Solicitor
General Hertz and District Attorney
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A DANGEROUS LUNAcY.

. So long as the casualty list incident
to automobile racing is restricted to
only the active participants in that
latest species OF idiocy the public's
concern therein is slight, but when
that lunacy is permitted to jeopardize
the lives and limbs OF innocent peo-
pie then it becomes time for public
recognition of the danger it imposes
and steps becoms necessary for the
protection and safety OF the wayfarer.
The accounts of the Paris-Madrid
races which the Associated Press fur
nishes are suggestive of the carnage
of a battle. Blood vas everywhere
and the dead and wounded seem to
have lined the route selected by the
automobilists. Had none but the
racers themselves been the sufferers
probably no one would have cared
very much, for they knew the risks
they were mourning when they under
took their mad ride and it was their
own affair. But the killing and MAIN
ing did not end with themselves. Per
sons who had every right on the road
were run down and their lives crushed
out by the %ponderous machines rush
ing along at a rate OF speed unknown
to the fastest railway train. Very
properly did the authorities of the two
countries in which the race was to
be run prohibit its conclusion and
thereby prevent further murder. If
they will now prosecute the survivors
of the folly and punish them the
same as they would punish any other
murderers they will be doing their
duty still better.
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NE MORTAL DAY.
commission

Tomorrow brings recurrence OF the
beautiful custom OF a nation assem-
bling in the silent cities of the dead
and paying respect to the emo
OF those who sleep there. Having it's
origin in the noble and patriotic wish
to pay tribute to those who fell in
battle for their country when it's insti-
tutiOns and very existence were i'm
periied. and to those, who having es-
capped death had yet offered them
selves as sacrifices on the altar CT
their country and had paid natures
debt amidst the peaceful SURROUNDINGS
OF home. Memorial day has become a
day when all who have friends and
loved one EMBODIED in the last sleep
go to their resting place and with ma
lures most beautiful offerings strew
the sod that overs them. Flowers,
the emblems OF love, friendship and
purest affections. will be woven into
garlands and with loving hands will
be placed above the bosoms that no
longer heave in responsive emotion to
the endearments of those who once
awoke every feeling of love and ten
derness within them. They are stilled
in the sleep that knows no awakening,
save on that final day when all shall
answer to the call of the Master at
whose bidding the drapery OF the
grave gave way to the habilaments
Of Mfe and the flesh that was laid
aldo shall be terminated and the
soul once more inhabit it's earthly
teMement.
While II is no longer a day devoted
excausiveiy to the dead soldier, yet
a = but htting that 80 long as any OF
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MOB HANGS DOUBLE MURDERER
AT NEWCASTLE.
HEAD IS TORN FROM R0OY
Owing to Great Depth Of Fall Given
Victim Hanging Results in
Decapitation.

News has been received OF a lynch
ing at Newcastle, Wyo., last Tuesday
night. The mob is claimed to have
been composed CT ranchers from
Gillette and vicinity and the victim
OF it's vengeance was w. c. Clifton,
who according to his W confession,
was a double murderer.
Clifton vas awaiting trial for the
killing of John w. Church and wife,
who lived on a ranch about IS miles
southwest Of Newcastle.
The last time the couple were seen
alive was March IA, last. April z
Clifton, whose ranch adjoined theirs,
was arrested on suspicion of having
murdered them and several days after
ward he made a confession in which
he admitted that he killed Church
and his wife, but claimed that it was
done in self defense. He told where
he had concealed the bodies and they
were found at the place indicated.
In relating the occurrences that ended
in the murder he said that he had
given Church a bill of sale covering
personal property to secure payment
OF $500 which Church had advanced
him. He claimed that he repaid
Church and had obtained return OF
the bill of sale. put Mrs. Church had
threatened him with a revolver and
demanded that he give the bill back.
He admitted that he shot the wo-
man and then being attacked by the
husband shot and killed him also.
His story was not believed. as Mrs.
Church was q delicate. little woman
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MONTANA WILL EXHIBIT.

Although it required an extra ses-
sion Of the legislature to bring about
tho desired result, Montana will be
represented at. the Louisiana Purchase
exposition. While not extravagantly
large. the sum voted for IN exhibit
is regarded as ample to enable the
state to make a creditable representa-
ton. Considering wealth and pOpula-
ton, Montana acted with greater gen
erosity than have some Of the older
and larger states and with the amount
Of money at their disposal the COM
missioners should be able to make
a showing for the state that need not
bring a blush to any of it's citizens
when they visit the big fair. Much
may be accomplished with $50, 900,
il judiciOusly expended.
In voting $4,000 for removal OF
the exhibit from st. Louis at the con
clusion of the exposition there and
its transportation to Portland and in
s~tallation at the Lewis and Clarke
Centennial exposition the legislature
also dealt generously with the people
of the neighboring state. They may
not regard the appropriation in this
light, for they have decidedly exalted
notions and ideas of their own fair,
have the Webfeet, but at best it will
be only of secondary consideration
in comparison with the other and the
benefits to be derived from participa-
ton in it cannot be etimated on the
same plane. This is not saying that
no good need be expected from a
showing there, for undoubtedly much
good will follow, but not SO much
good as from an exhibit at the other
and greater exposition.
The members showed their wisdom
in holding a joint caucu OF the two
houses and arriving beforehand at a
conclusion as to what should be done.
By doing this they expedited matters
amazingly and a unanimity OF action
was guaranteed. Very few will find
fault with them for having named as
commissioner the same gentlemen
whom the governor selected when he
made the experiment of an honorary
commission.
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Since his confession to the author
tiles at Helena tnat he was the author
of some Of the fires that have been
puzzling the good people of that city
many of the newspapers OF the state
have been INDUCING in learned Won
der as to the proper course to be
pursued in his Ease in the way OF pun
fishing the boy and at the same time
secure the community against further
demonstrations on his part of a weak
ness for seeing the fire horses run"
The Great Falls Leader is one of those
that have concerned themselves with
the matter. While disclaiming all
desire and intention or subscribing to
the suggestion OF the Michigan legis-
lator that it is the duty OF the state
to put to painless death all children
who are regarded as hopelessly in
sane or degenerate, yet the Leader
admits that it is incapable of Offer
ing any other remedy in the case
OF young Anderson and significantly
closes it's article by saying: "The
only desire of this paper is to call at.
tentiOn to the fact that there seems
to be no adequate in which
society may be protected against the
acts of degenerates."
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A Nebraska Judge having been
found with sufficient faith in the pow.
err of the courts to issue an injunction
against a woman's tongue, it would
seem that another could be found
in the same state to grant a restrain.
ing order against the tornados and
cyclones that have so early in the
season manifested a weakness for
plying their vocation within it's Dor
ders. 1t would be no more audacious
attack on nature than the first.
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(First Publication May II, 1903-4t)
sHERlFF'S SALE.
Donovan-Mc Cormick Company, a cor
poration, VS.. A. H. Price.
To be sold at sheriff's sale on the
3rd day Of June, A. D. 1903, at 10
o'clock a. M, at the front door OF the
court house in Billings, Yellowstone
county, Montana, the following pro-
perty belonging to tho defendant:
Lots twenty-one CAD and twenty-five
(22) in block tw~enty-four (24) OF Eos.
ter's addition to the original town
(now city, of Billings. in Yellowstone
county, Montana
Dated this 9Th day OF May, 1903.
GEO. w. HUBBARD. Sheriff.
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In permitting a Seattle newspape,

In permitting a Seattle newspaper
to make photographs of the handwrit.
ing of Mrs. Roosevelt as shown on
letters addressed to the president
there, the postmaster of the Sound
city has not improved his chances
for reappointment, especially as a
strong fight is making against him.
1t was but natural that he should
have felt indignant and outraged when
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-05-29
Rescued from Suffering
and Death by
PAINE'S
Celery Compound
THE GREAT rEnICINE.
Mr.. ALFRED BROWN,
Prominent and Popular Citizen, Says:
''Atter the Use Of Paiue's Celery Compound,
Am Now In the Best Of Health."

The greatest of modern physicians, Prof.
Edward E. Phelps, M. D., IL. D., after years
OF long practice and close scientific study, gave
to suffering and diseased men and women his
marvellous, life giving prescription, with the
conviction and positive knowledge that it had
peculiar virtues and ample powers 10 cure.
Thousands of the strongest testimonials from
the best known and most reliable men and
women Of our country fully sustain the claims
made by DIR. Phelps regarding his incompar.
able Paine's Celery Compound.
One Of the most convincing proofs furnished,
comes recently from a gentleman widely
known in the capital city of the Dominion Of
Canada. We refer 10 Mr.. Alfred Brown, 81
O'Connor ST., Ottawa, Ont. Mr.. Browns
letter fully demonstrates the fact that the
greatest sufferer may cast off his or her burden
OF disease and become well, strong, and happy.
1t proves, too, that the great medicine maip-
tains more fully than ever before its unriv0 ID
place in the estimation of people of wealth
and social standing as we'll as with the masses.
Mr.. Brown says:-
81 acknowledge with thankfulness and
pleasure the fact that l have been cured OF a
very painful illness of eight years. standing by
use OF Taine's Celery Compound. had,
during the years of my illness, tried almost all
the advertised medicines without deriving any
good results. was also treated by several of
the best doctors of this city, hoping to find
that one of them, at least, would understand
my case.
~ was getting worse, and was told l was
incurable. l was indeed in a critical condi.
zion. l could not 60 from the house alone,
as was liable to sudden collapse. I tried
hospital treatment, but no relief or good results
came to me. could not sleep; anything that
ate increased my agonies; l was extremely
weak, restless, tired, and de~spondent; was
obliged 10 walk about with my hands pressed
firmly into my left side to ease my pains; my
feet and hands were cold continually; had
inclination to vomit, had profuse, cold sweats,
quick breathing, and would be racked with
pain for hours at a time.
"After the regular use of Paine's Celery
Compound for a time, I am now in the best Of
health, have good appetite, and can use any
kind Of food. Thank Goo l am my old self
once more, all through the use of Paine's
Celery Compound"
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Beach, and the prosecution now rests
with the department of justice.
The postmaster general said that
10 further sensational developments
were expected today. Nevertheless
other arrests are believed to be i'm
minent.
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Wanted.

To buy bounty CLAIMS. st ONO
front room over ". 3. Ten Eyck's
Montana avenr
sStf DIR. CLIFF LINDSEY.
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For Sale.

Shorthorn yearling bulls. Call on
Geo. Soule at ranch, 80 miles west
of Billings. d-sw-tf
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Help Wanted.

Help Wanted.
ShearerS.
Pastry cook.
Chambermaid.
Woman cook for restaurant.
Waitress for hotel.
Girls for general house work. city
and ranch.
For Rent.
Four rooms, furnished for house
keeping.