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The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-04-10
AN IRRIGATION FEATURE.

For several years past the hydro
graphic branch of the United States
geological survey has been engaged
in making Investigations and collect
ing data of great interest to the irri-
gationists. These are in connection
with a view to ascertaining the pos
sible limit to the use of the waters OF
the larger streams for irrigation pur-
poses. Contrary to the generally &C
cepted belief than once diverted from
their original channel and applied for
the purpose of irrigating land waters
become lost beyond any further posi-
bility of application to the same pur-
pose, the Investigations by the hydro
graphic bureau prove concluslVely
that such waters may be used over
and over.
Observation and experience have
demonstrated beyond doubt that prac-
tically there is no limit to the num-
Der of times a river may be made to
contribute to the process of reclama-
ton. Illustration of this is afforded
in the case of the Salt and ella riv-
ers of Arizona. The canals along
the first named stream take out all
of the normal flow of the river, leav-
ing it's channels dry Immediately be-
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-04-10

bring the distinguished divine's name
prominently before the people IF the
lana He has become SO accustomed
to notoriety that he seemingly can
not live without it and in giving way
to his weakness is willing to go to
any extent, pr.s.ueu the desired end
is atta4i4ed. LAST Sunday he could
think OF nothing else to cause his
name to be t~elegraphed broadcast, so
he delivered a sensational sermon in
which he declared that it was to the
negro's benefit that at one time he
had been in slavery in the south.
He assumed to base his remarkable
statement upon the fact of the ne
gro's supposed inability to be a law
unto himself, so far as obedience to
the laws of the land are concerned,
and said that slavery should be re-
garded by the negro as having been
a blessing to him. Going further,
he asserted that in the case of many
of the colored men they would be bet
ter of if slavery were still one of the
institutions of the country.
Had this peculiarly Parkhurstian
sermon been delivered by any one
else it might have been provocative
OF much comment, but emanating
from the source it does, it will be put
down as another bid for notoriety
from a man to whom the pleasure OF
having his name before the people is
life itself. But for all that, it was a
strange statement for a man of the
supposed intelligence OF the cantank-
erous divine to make at this age and
time.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-04-10
LATEST "FREAk" SOCIETY,".

Very properly the antl-race suicide
club, a newly formed crank organiza-
ton of New York, has elected Pres
ident Roosevelt an honorary member.
So far the active membership is on
fined principally to students OF Co.
lumbia university, but it has aspira-
tons of speedily becoming SO great
in scope as to cover all parts of the
country. The basis OF eligibility for
membership in the organization is
briefly summed thus: II single an
applicant for affliation agrees to mar
ry as soon as his income will allow
and that his family shall not num-
Der fewer than five. If married then
a pledge is exacted from the candi-
date that he will remain married,
even unto the third or fourth wife.
Analysis Of the pledges exacted
from those desiring to become mem
bers makes very evident the YOUTH
fulness Of the founders and a consE-
quent lack of knowledge of the laws
of nature. That frisky and often err
ratio, old dame has a way OF disap-
pointing people of which l4le organic
ers of the club certainly know nothing.
Inquiry from any of the many child
less couples with whom all must be
acquainted should speedily satisfy
them of this. Then, too, the exaction
as to the continuity of married life,
regardless of the number OF wives it
may become necessary for members
to take unto themselves, shows ex-
IRENE y~outhfulness and ignorance OF
the world-and women. Some men
are fortunate if they manage to ecure
the consent OF n poor, deluded le-
male to become the sharers of their
lives, let alone several in succession,
as many a crusty old widower has
learned after repeated failures to get
1.-The second one"
The trouble with the young fellows
who are responsible for this latest
addition to the FREAK" clubs of the
country is that they are taking too
much for granted. Added years will
undoubtedly give them added knowl-
edge and with the two will come
greater understanding OF things now
very evidently as yet not understood
or appreciated by them.
Theoretically they have struck a
pay streak of huge dimensions, but
practically it is much to be feared
they are following a barren lead and
taking the wall rock for ore.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-04-10
Paine'sC Celery
Compound
CURES RHEUMATISM.

Rheumatism, which does its terrible work
in the muscles, joints, and tissues, is caused by
uric acid which gathers in the blood. To get
rid Of this poisonous acid which produces the
irritations, pains, agonies, infammations, and
swellings peculiar to rheumatism, Paine's
Celery Compound should be. used without
delay. No other medicine gives such prompt,
cheering, and happy results. 1t is the only
medicine that prevents a return of the dreaded
disease. Paine's Celery Compound braces
the nerves, the blood is quickly cleared of all
irritating poisons, tissue and muscle are built
up, and the digestive organs perfectly toned.
Do not treat with indifference the slightest
rheumatic symptoms; the early use of Paine's
Celery Compound will save you weeks and
months Of suffering. Mr.. S. ID. Conway,
St. Louis, Mo-, vas permanently cured by
Paine's Celery Compound after repeated fail
ures with other medicines and physicians; he
says:-
81 am 81 years of age, and have lived in
St. Louis ~ years, and all this time with the
exception of three years, l have served in the
Engineers Department as Inspector. Last
winter l contracted rheumatism and was laid
up. l tried all remedies and doctors, but all
failed until l struck Paine's Celery Compound,
which has made a permanent cure in my case.
I have recommended it to many, and they
have used it with the same result"
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-04-10
r O TAKES NOTICE.

AS was to be expected President
toosevelt's Chicago speech has put
Others than the Americans to think
ing. In the capitals of some OF the
European nations it was read with as
much interest as by the people to
whom it was delivered. There it is
taken as an authoritative expression
OF American policy, as a reaffirmation
of the Monroe doctrine in language
so plain as to leave no possible room
for doubt. 1t is accepted as a notice
from the United States that it will
in nowise recede from the position it
has assumed as regards the monaco
QUESTION of territory on American soil
by a non-American power. The re-
marks of the president concerning
the necessity for a larger and strong
err navy are accepted as meaning that
we will be always prepared to enforce
a doctrine which, while not a part of
the international law, is yet effective
as such because of our ability to COM
pei obedience to it's provisions.
Even though we may accept as sim
cere the protestations made by some
of the larger and more ambitious of
the powers, they are given to under
stand that we do not intend to rely
wholly upon their promises to not
encrOach upon American soil with a
desire for territorial ACKNOWLEDGMENT,
but that we intend to be prepared to
prevent any such encroachment,
should it be attempted. Largely built
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-04-10
NEW TRUST ADVISED.

TO form a trust for the purpose OF
fighting a trust is the suggestion that
comes to the cattlemen OF the west.
The idea has it's origin in the east and
is intended as conveying a hint how
the stock raisers may be able to ver
come the packing trust. The Balti-
more Herald is entitled to the credit
for making the suggestion. In an
article on the National Beef company
that newspaper says:
1.-The National Beef company is to
have a capital of $15,O Oo, 900 and ex-
poets to clear in a year $1,000, 900,
that is, ten per cent on it's capital.
In reality the earnings may be O
than that because in these days many
concerns have capital stocks on paper
only.
"The cattlemen OF the west are anxi-
GUS to be Independent of the beef
trusts, but they have not yet been
able to agree upon a plan. Ii a drouth,
such as prevailed two years ago in the
west, should be repeated this year, the
trusts would have the country in their
grip. Any trust is bad enough, but
one that can control any necessary OF
life is particularly oppressive. 1t
would seem that the western farmers
and ranchmen who are prosperous
could unite and form a big company to
manag the sla%ughtering and distribu-
ton of meat so as to reap the profits
of the business themselves, treating
the people fairly at the same time,
and thus rid themselves from the OPP
preston of the trusts. That or some
other plan will be hit upon. The
trusts have invited war, and it will
be war if any worse extortion is at
tempted.
st will, however, take a large
amount of money and considerable
grit to fight the big Be-
sides the National company, the Swift
concern has a capital OF $25, OOO, 600
and the Armour company has $40, OO0,-
600" .
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-04-10
FOR HOME USE AND ECONOMY
- Make Old Clothes Look New,
WYN~ Direction book and As
N dyed samples free.
~ W. DIAMOND DYES,
Burlington, Vt.

call for volunteers was issued he or
gained a troop of cavalry and be-
came a member of Grigsby's rough
riders, a regiment that never saw
service except the arduous and try
ing of lying in camp at Chicka-
manga, fighting insects and disease.
There he became acquainted with
many of the members of the troop or
ganized here under Captain Bond.
During his short stay in the city this
morning he made friendly inquiries
concerning the "boys" and regretted
that time did not permit him to re-
main owe and visit such Is still are
here. He promised, however, to re-
turn before very long and spend sew
eral days.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-04-10
DOING THE

VI Nothing having transplred to cause
a hitch or change in the programme,
President Roosevelt is probably now
we'll advanced on his attack on the
strenuous in life as embodied in a
snowshoe trip OF the Yellowstone Ma
tional park. 1t reports from there
are to be accepted as reliable he will
have about all the exercise and siren
uosity he may desire and will be in
a condition of physical fatigue when
he energies to make the restful
pastime OF rushing over the country
in a palace car all the more accepta-
BILE and agreeable.
To the expert and the n accus-
toned TO it skiing is said to be a de
lightful sport, but to the novice it is
anything but fun. To the amount OF
bodily exertion required to propel
ones self over snowbanks and across
drifts almost mountain-high must be
added the annoyances OF falls and
GumDlGS, lOi SKIS nave d way VI SSI-
ting tangled and throwing the wearer,
unless he be accustomed to their pc
culiarities and tricks, that defies even
the skill and Judgment of a broncho
rider. To the president this will be
fun, no matter what it might be to
one less delicate and robust than he,
and the chances are that he calculated
on it when making arrangements for
his little excursion. Anyway, it will
be another to be added to the many
experiences he has had.
That he may enjoy his outing, snow
shoeing, eating bareback and porcine
abdomen in the soldier camps and all,
is the wish of the people OF Montana.
whose neighbor he will be for the next
several days. and that he will come
ont if not rested in body, at least eX-
h~iliarated in mind and buoyed in
spirit.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-04-10
force and maintained BY force.

upon force and maintained by force,
the European powers recognize the
justice of no claim so much as when
backed up by force. Without covert
threat against all and without singh
ing any particular power al the one
that should take to itself the presi-
dents speech, his remarks did not
pass unnoticed. Recognition is given
the fact that no matter how much
we may have been open to the charge
of buster and brag in the past, the
time has arrived when we intend to
act and are acting. This is evidenced
by some of the comments of the Ger
man press, notably the Tageblatt,
which in an article that might have
been inspired warns those who are
responsible for making German pub
lie opinion that they cannot to often
say that Germany has not even the
remotest aims for territorial acquire
ments, and that she only wants op-
portunity to employ her capital and
sell her products"
Coming as it does on the heels of
the Venezuelan incident and on the
eve of the construction of the 18TH
milan canal, the speech will receive
all the more consideration from the
powers to whom it was addressed, as
much, it may be said, as to the Amer
lean people and will go a long ways
toward strengthening our position
with regards to dominancy Of the
western hemisphere and protection OF
the weaker republics. It was a clear
and comprehensive definition of our
intentions and wishes and as such will
be regarded.
Some of those who have commented
on the speech declare that trouble will
arise should the time yer come when
one of the European powers finds
itself powerless to obtain redress in
Spanish America unless by the seiz-
ure of territory. That is undoubted-
ly sc, but it is also probably equally
true that with the declaration Of pol
icy before them and the knowledge of
our intention and ability to make good
that intention greater care will be
shown in the future by European
powers in their dealings with the
South American republics and there
will he less Likelihood of a recurrence
of events that will afford an excuse
for the seizure of territory on this
side of the ocean in payment of some
obligation.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-04-10

Philadelphia may be as slow as it's
enemies assert, but the judges OF its
courts are living in the present n
tury. One of them a few days ago
delivered an opinion in a case in
which it was sought to enjoin publ
cation of the Sunday newspaper that
should be accepted as evidence OF
this fact. Several employees OF such
sheets were. arrested under the pro-
visions of an ancient statute. His
honor not only discharged the de-
PENDANTS, but learnedly held that a
newspaper on Sunday is one OF the
necessities and getting it out another
necessity, of the present day. He also
paid a high and deserved tribute to
the newspapers in general, and in
stead of any effort being made to re-
tard their publication. he declared
they should be given every encour-
agement.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-04-10

AS further developments continue
to come to the surface a very mus
cular suspision becomes prevalent
that Arthur Pencil knew what he
was doing when he steered his auto
mobile down the steep sides OF a stone
quarry. The probability OF being
charged with murder vas bad enough,
but to also face the added embarrass-
ment OF being charged with defalca-
ton made a combination that few
men would have had the hardwood
to confront. Dy making provisions
for restituting the money he is alleg-
ed to have Incorporated, he show
ed himself not to have been wholly
without a redeeming grace of honesty,
even though he did kill Burdick, as
Judge Murphy and several others are
popularity supposed to believe.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-04-10

Probably they do not intend to con-
vey any sinister impression, but, real
ly, the newspapers that insist upon
publishing the statement that the sew
eral distinguished gentlemen who are
now en- tour of the country spent a
quiet Sunday" are likely to mislead
some who do not know them or are
not familiar with their habits and
dispositions. The line is capable OF a
double construction.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-04-10

Cleveland's announcement that he
has no idea of extending his western
trip beyond the limits of st. Louis
puts. an effectual embargo on all the
speculation that has been INDUCED
in concerning his probable reception
by an eminent gentleman at a place
called Lincoln, situated at some dis
lance west of the line of cleavage
laid down by the man from Princeton.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-04-10
Gard of Thanks.

wish to most sincerely thank our
kind friends and neighbOrs for their
help and sympathy in u time OF
trial and death, and the Sunday school
class, society and friends, for the
flowers brought in loving memory OF
her who was so much to us.
G. M. CHAFFEE.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-04-10

On top of being threatened with
a termination of Tammany New York
is said to be suffering from a reign of
terror instituted by late subjects OF
Victor Emanuel, who have organized
a society for the purpose of levying
blackmail. Between a resuscitation
OF the democratic organization and
the operations of the new life of the
new society the life of the average
New Yorker with the reputation OF
having a few dollars promises to be
about as strenuous as any one could
wish.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-04-10

Whatever It's future may be, it can
not be said that at present socialism
is popular enough in Montana to make
It more than a menace of possibilities
to come. At least this is the conclu-
sion justified by a perusal of Mon
days election returns.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-04-10

A calm, dispassionate review OF
Mondays elections in Montana forces
the conclusion that no matter how
much they may have had right on
their side. the respective citizens
movements throughout the state did
not have the might necessary to make
prevailment of the right possible.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-04-10
FRIDAY, P R 10, 1908.

If he ever should step into them,
it is very apparent that Cleveland
does not intend to leave his shoes
near enough to Lincoln that they may
be reached by the statesman who is
supposed to have his hands stretched
out toward them.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-04-10
EMiNENTLY PARkHuRsTlAN.

Strange, indeed, is the day that
does not bring forth some effort from
the tireless mouth Of the Reverend
Mr.. Parkhurst that is calculated to
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-09-03

The prisoners, Fleetwood and
Cooper, who escaped from the
Beaver Jail last week, were captured
by the sheriff of Haskell county,
Kansas. On their way through
Meade county they stole five horses
and we're closely pursued by Sheriff
Givler and posse of that county,
who arrived on the scene of capture
within few minutes after it was eff
fected. The prisoners now languish
in the Meade county Jail. The Of
fcers of that county are holding
them on the charge of stealing horses
there, and refuse to give them up to
this county. Meade county is not
noted for severity in some classes
of crime, but for horse or cattle
stealing they have a reputation, and
it is bad one for the defendants.
Cooper and Fleetwood have jumped
out of the frying pan into the fire.
They will not find escape so easily
accomplished there, and is just as
well to let Meade county dispose of
them.-Beaver Herald.
Right you are, sister.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-09-03
a Suicide.

The community was shocked last
Monday to learn that Mrs. George
Edwards, of Artesian, had commit
suicide, by taking strychnine. The
deceased had been seriously i'll for
the past several months but was
considered much improved by the
family. 1t is thought that contin-
uous illness had affected her mind
to such an extent that she took this
method of ending her suffering.
The affair is very sad one and the
family have the sympathy of their
many friends. Mrs. Edwards leaves
a husband ahd large family to
mourn her departure, most of them
being grown.
The funeral was held Tuesday at
the M. E. Church and interment
was made at Graceland Cemetry.
Mrs. McOhn Edwards was born
in Morgan county, Missouri,
September 6, IS4o; died August ST
1903 at her home. She married
George Edwards April 80, 1865 in
Morgan county, Missouri. She
was the mother of twelve children,
seven boys and five girls, all of
whom are living. Four sisters and
two brothers are left with her hus-
band and childred to mourn her
loss. She came to Meade county
in 1885 where she has since lived.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-09-03

Austin Ball and family left Tues
day evening for several weeks visit
in Missouri.
For SALE-Some fine fresh mich
cows. Inquire of,
GEO. DECow,
Meade, Kansas.
We are supplying our customers
with those stylish up-to-date rimless
glasses.
SoURBEER & Co.
A. E. Hedine pays the highest
market price for grain. See him at
D. Gerow & Co.'S store before you
sell.
We would rather have Campbell
deny over his own name that he did
not receive per diem and mileage
for attending the especial session. !"
FoRSALE-Registered S. c. Brown
Laghorn BOOSTERS at 81 apiece
f. o. b. Fowler.
J. H. KING,
Fowler Kansas.
The Patriot likes to keep track of
former citizens of the county, hence
mention the fact that an exchange
refers to the settlement of Samuel
Weston, at one time county attorney
of Grant county, at Sivirijoa, Mex
leo. You will have to pronounce
the name of'the place for yourself,
or write to Sam who will be pleased
to send you a real estate circular
.Medford, (Ok.) Patriot.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-09-03
Obifua aPy.

Anon Kelley Chilcot was born in
Jefferson county, Iowa, September
18 1854 and died at his home on
his ranch in Meade county, August
26 Ioo3,at II p. m, age 4S years,
II months and three days. Moved
with his parents from Iowa to
Colorado in 1866 where they lived
until 1882 when Mr.. Chilcot came
to Meade county where he lived
continuously until death. Mr..
Chilcot's life was spent on the from
tier and was devoted to cattle rais-
ing. He was typical west.rner,
whole souled, generous hearted, up
right, and honest to a fault. He
had faculty of attending his own
business and enjoyed the friendship
of all who knew him. He was an
ideal husband, providing well for
his family, tender and devoted to
wife and children. Brother Chilcot
was a great sufferer for several
weeks prior to his death but was
patient during all his sickness.
The writer visited him the after
noon of the evening prior to his
death. We took his thin hand in
ours and tried to lead in prayer be-
fore a throne of grace. His warm
lighting grip indicated that he was
trusting and when we arose, he still
holding to our hand we asked him
if he loved his Lord, when he answer
ed positively "Yes l do" So a
kind neighbor, a good citizen, a de-
voted father and faithful husband
has gone to his reward.
Brother Chilcot leaves father,
mother, six brothers and two sisters,
four precious children and a dear
devoted wife to mourn his loss.
The family have the prayers and
the sympathy of their many friends
in their sad bereavment.
The funeral was preached at the
home of the deceased to a large
number of friends and neighbors.
Interment was made in Graceland
Cemetery.
]. u. RestNsos.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-09-03
A Misfake.

B. F. Bisbee of western Oklahoma
secured 500 bushels of macaroni
wheat from field of 20 acres
Oklahoma items in Mail and Breeze.
This is correct as to the man and
the amount, but Mr.. Bisbee lives in
Meade county, Kansas, and not in
western Oklahoma. We want all
credit due Meade county and her
prosperous wheat raisers.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-09-03

1t will be seen that the prop
osition was lost by majority of IL.
The outside townships all gave
majorities against it except Logan
which gave majority of 8 for it.
The country people do not seem to
want high school.