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The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1904-11-29
HAVE DESIGNS ON
NATIONAL IRRIGATION.
WOULD CHANGE The LAWS
Political "Graft" Behind Movemen,
That May Result DisastrousIy
to Arid States.

There is danger that the govern
ment's irrigation policy, which has
been laid out along broadly impartial
lines by men of the highest scientific
attainments, is to be made the football
of politics, writes w. w. Jermane,
Washington correspondent for the
Minneapolis Journal. The irrigation
fund is now $23,OOO.000, and the poll
ticians are beginning to- realize that
they overlooked fine opportunity for
political graft, when they permitted
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1904-11-29

ton belt, have been awarded projects
which will cost considerably more
than the total of their contributions
to the irrigation fund This is due to
physical conditions in those states.
which are mountainous and we'll
themselves to irrigation construction
work at minimum cost per acre for
the land benefited. North Dakota, on
the other hand, is a level plain, with
out important streams, excepting the
Missouri, and sloping up so gradually
to the foothills of the mountains as
to render expensive the construction
of such irrigation works as her people
seem to want This is the hub of the
difficulty
An Officials Opinion.
Today your correspondent had an
interesting talk with high official of
the government of the questions here
presented, and he said:
The one thing back of this move is
graft-not open stealing, of course,
but graft such as politics is usually
responsible for. The present policy
of distributing the irrigation fund.
without regard to state lines other
than the law demands, and in places
where the Typographical conditions
INVITING ic
mon sense and fairness to the country
as whole. The moment this grea.
experiment is taken out of the hands
of scientists of approved impartiality
and turned over to the politicians, 1t
will begin to be failure, and one OF
the most stupendOus farces for which
a generous government was ever re-
sponsible. The one thing which has
made it success and attracted to it
the eyes of the entire world, is the
fact that it is in charge OF scientific
experts, who have no axes to grind
and to whom practical politics can
make no successful appeal
''The argument in favor of making
our national irrigation experiment the
football of politics is unsound from
start to finish, and l shall be greatly
surprised if it should be received with
any considerable degree of favor
"The densely populated eastern Sec
tion of the country has never been en-
Enthusiastically in favor of the irrigation
venture, chiefly because it provided
for taking large sums of money annu-
ally out of the general fund of the
government, and if the western states
which feel like North Dakota should
develop strength for their proposition,
the east might improve the opportu-
nifty thus offered and combine to re.
peal the law, except for the projects
already contracted for.''
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1904-11-29

$250,OO0, and one at Trenton, also \
puamping project, to cost 100000.
The two pumping projects have been
cordially recommended to the secre-
tary of the interior for adoption, and
it is expected that he will pass upon
them within the next two weeks. At
Bismarck about 10000 acres can be
irrigated, and at Trenton about $4,000
acres.
The cost of this work per acre is
considerably less than the cost where
expensive reservoirs are built, but the
cost of annual maintenance is consid-
erably greater, averaging from 25 to
30 cents per acre for land flooded by
reservoirs, and about $3.50 an acre
for land flooded by pumps. Still, the
projects are attractive, and it is the
belief of officers of the reclamation
bureau that numerous other pumping
plants soon can be profitably con-
structed in the state, and that in the
end North Dakota is to receive in ir-
rigation works the full value of the
contributions she has made and will
make to the general irrigation fund.
Idaho, Colorado and Wyoming, to say
nothing of other states in the irriga-
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1904-11-29
BOGUS CHECK PAssER CONF
TO GRIEF.
LEAVES TRAIL OF vIcTIM
Alleged Travelling Salesman Rounded
Up For Obtaining Money
Under False Pretense.

IhrOugh the alertneSS OF the police
G. A. Spielman occupies cell at head
quarters and an end has been reached
in a long trail Of fraudulent checka
the man has been leaving behind.
Spielman arrived in the city some
time during the latter part Of Last
week, accompanied by woman, whom
he represented as his wife. SATURDAY.
night the couple went to the KrOnI
millinery store and made purchaser
aggregating $40. In payment Spiel
man rendered a check for $27.5O made
payable to himself and drawn on thG
Home Security Savings bank of Bell
ingham Wash, paurporting to havs
been drawn by B. G. Miller & Co., and
bearing the initials "B. G. NJ" pre}
sumably signifying that the check had
been written by the senior member of
the alleged firm. Something about the
actions Of the couple aroused the suS-
picions of Miss Kron and she notified
the police. Spielman and the woman
were found, as also the place where1
they roomed, and close watch wasI
kept on their movements YesterdayI
morning they were seen at the depOtI
and it was decided to arrest the man
confesses the Fraud.
When searched at the station tick
cts for Sheridan were found on them
In addition the man had check book
issued by the Yellowstone National
bank, from which two checks halI
been torn. tie was armed with ALI
calibre, self-acting Colts revolver. Al
it had not yet been ascertainedI
whether the check passed by him WasI
bogus, he was held on the charge on
carrying concealed weapons. Mean
while Chief Morse telegraphed to thel
Bellingham bank making inquiries
concerning Spielman and the check
Before a reply could be received theI
prisoner made complete confession.
He admitted that the check was ncf
good and said further that he had
passed similar one at Bozeman bel
fore coming to Billings.
Subsequently Mr.. Morse obtained a
reply to his telegram, signed by 3. B.i
Morgan, cashier of the bank, in which,
it was said that the check was mol
good, as it represented fictitioua'
account, and that number of likeI
ones, all apparently uttered by Spiel
man, had been received by the bank.
Posed as Travelling Man.
Spielman represented himself to bel
a travelling man. In his possessionl
were found cards bearing the legend.
&c. A. Spielman, representing the
Gents Furnishing Goods company.
Chicago. Travelling salesman"
The county attorney being occupied /
in the district court, no formal COM
plaint had been filed against SpielmanI
up to noon today and he was beingI
held pending proceedings against him.
The woman is not regarded as bel
ing connected with the uttering OF
the checks and Mr.. Morse has made |
arrangements to insure her presencaI
at the hearing of the man.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1904-11-29

Hundreds of knowing housewives
find perfect satisfaction in buying
their groceries of us. We have every
thing in eatables. Our prices set the
pace. BAYERD & LUKE.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1904-11-29
Piano TUNING.

Arthur Wales, premier piano tuner.
Thirty years experience. Leave or
ders ct Holmes & Rixon's drug store
Montana avenue. 67-tf
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-09-03
KAMEHAMEHA ALUMNI
I MEET new PRINCIPAL

The alumni of Kamehameha had az
Interesting time at their monthly meet
ing last night in their quarters on Up
per Fort street.
The occasion was made the more i'm
portant by the introduction to the
alumni of Mr.. Horne, the new princi-
pal of the college, and who was ac-
companied by Mr.. Thompson and Mr..
Hopwood of the college,
All these gentlemen spoke aptly to
the occasion. Mr. Horne and Mr.
Hopwood Joined the association
After the more formal gathering the
meeting lapsed into a most enjoyable
social with refreshments galore, cigars
in plenty, the well known musical cap
abilities of the Kamehameha boys be-
ing freely called upon to round out the
evenings entertainment.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-09-03
BUSINESS LOCALS.
If greatly troubled avith mosqmtoe.
notify the Board of Health.

IF greatly troubled aUith mosquitoes
n0tify the Board of Health.
For $4,000 per month you can rent q
five-room furnished house in Waikiki
for three months.
DIR. s. Kobayashi will have charge OF
: DR.. Morris practice during the latter's
absence from the city.
About $50 feet of 4-inch rolled iron
pipe will be sold today at Fishers
auction rooms at 10 O'Clock.
Pacheco's Dandruff Killer will keep
your head cool these warm days. Sold
by all druggists and at the Union Bar
Der Shop.
The newest styles, shapes and ideas
in hats in countless numbers at the
Globe Clothing Co. Cleaning Panama
hats speciality.
Twenty boxes of apples per s. S. Ala
media will be sold today at 10 O'Clock
at Jas. f. Morgan's auction rooms, on
Kaahumanu street.
Neither the captain nor agents of the
American schooner A. E. Smale will be
responsible for debts contracted by the
crew while in this port.
Thirty volumes of the Encyclopedia
Britannica, Macauley's England and
other books at auction at Jas. f. Nor
gans today at 10 o'clock.
All creditors of the estate of Annie
Clarke are requested to present their
claims at once to Holmes & Stanley,
over Bishop & Co.'S bank.
The Montana tract of IL acres in
Manoa Valley will be sold today at
noon under foreclosure of mortgage
sale at Morgan's auction rooms.
Auction sale of dry goods, trunks.
Quincy refrigerator and other things
at Will E. Fishers auction rooms, $50
Merchant street, today at 10 o'clock.
DR.. NJ. e. Grossman, the dentist, will
arrive on the s. s. Sierra, due here
on September 14th. He will open his
office and resume practice on the same
day of arrival.
A beautiful residence, situated on the
car line and in the most desirable resi-
dence locality in the city, is offered tor
sale or rent by VIII E. Fisher, the real
estate agent and auctioneer.
w. l.. Howard has for rent a nicely
furnished residence at the corner Oh
Beretania and Alexander streets
Possession given Immediately. Also
money to loan on good security UP 10
$4,000 in whole or in part.
Taroena Food is an Hawaiian product
and it, fame is spreading all over the
civilized world. II is an ideal food Tor
infants and invalids and will cure
dyspepsia. 1t is endorsed by physl-
clans in the highest terms. Sold by all
druggists and grocers.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-09-03
SYMPHONY CLUBS
ANNUAL MEETING

There was a good attendance of
members of the Honolulu Symphony
Club at the club house. Haalelea Lawn.
for the annual meeting last night.
Several hours were devoted to the
legislating of a new constitution, by
laws and rules.
c. Hedemann presided The debate
on several questions of organization
was animated.
The following officers were, elected
for the ensuing term:
President, c. Hedemann; vice-presi-
dent, Judge p. L. Weaver; treasurer,
julius Bayer; secretary, w H. M. No
let; librarian, Carl Nett; directors. E.
Koepke, J. Lightfoot; house COM, E.
Koepke, o. Uellefeld, w. A. Love.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-09-03
Payment

We sell the Jewel Stoves and Ranges
on this plan so that it is possible for
anyone TO have a Jewel Stove.
The LOTUS JEWEL COOK STOVE
is the latest creation. It is well con-
|structed, made of smooth castings. Has
large oven and is a very quick baker.
Burns wood for fuel, and is econom-
ical in its use
Four 8-inch holes. Oven TOXIC.
The Lotus Jewel line is complete,
consisting of eight sizes and styles.
Prices range from $3.50 to $3.50.
For further information call at the
store or write our Mail Order Dept,
P. o. Box 486. which will insure prompt
and satisfactory reply.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-09-03

Mr.. r. stevenson, who is the head
of the great purchasing department Oh
the entire Southern Pacific system
registered at the Royal Hawaiian no
tel yesterday, with his daughter, mrs
Downing, who accompanied him on the
voyage hither by the steamer Alameda.
Mr.. Stevenson was formerly associated
with Mr.. r. P Schwerin in the above
department of the s. p. Co.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-09-03

Frank Innis, hackdriver, states that
he was not arrested for vagrancy but
for being in another mans yard with
out permission. He was telephoned for
but went to the wrong place. The case
was nolle pressed.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-09-03
SUNDAY CONCERT At
CAPITOL GROUNDS

Following is the program for tomor-
row afternoons band concert, beginning
Eat 3 o'clock, at the Capitol grounds:
THE Old Hundred
! Grand March-"Festival" 49,. Kappey
Overture" Semiramide" $500 Rossini
Introduction-"Lo hengrin" -. Wagner
Selection" Mariana" 1000. Wallace
PART II.
Voca1-"H Trovatore" ...... Verdi
Mrs. N Alapai and ]. S. Ellis
Selection Said Paslla" - Stahl
Intermezzo-'' KatunEa" ...... Smith
Finale Carmen" ... Bizet
The Star Spang1ed Banner"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-30
The LittIe Japanese.

Once knew a Japanese, With little blue chernise Socks and sandals and a pretty paper fan,
 Lady foot and dandy hand,
 Microscopically planned And he didn't seem at all a fighting man. He was neat and he was clean,
 Most delightful to be seen; He was spe+!ess; he was spick, and he was span; He was sugar; he was spdce:
 He was everything that's nice And he didn't seem at all fighting man. He would greet you with a smile Which would carry half a mile, Sweet as summer and expansive in it's plan; .y3
 He would nod his beaning noll,
 Like @ polished little dof- And he didn't seem at all a fighting man. Which is why I'd give a lot
 Could camp upon the spot Where he's whining bloody laureis for Japan,
 Just to watch him wading in,
 With that smile above his chin. For he didn't seem at all fighting man. --Bertrand ShadweH in Boston Transcript.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-30
Mrs. Fssh,s Color Faa.

Mrs. Stuyvesant Fish affects one par ticnlRE color for season and follows it as closely as possible in her entire wardrobe. The last was an attack of yellow, which some of her friends with brutal frankness called perfectly hideous." But yellow has lost it's charm, and red is now%her choice, says the New York Press. Tt is so warm and rich for winter" she says. Her tailor has received orders to make all her gowns of red material. and her hats will be of that hue. One after noon gown is of cardinal taffeta, with waist made entirely of shocking. and the long waisted effect. adds to her height. Red shoes, gloves, umbrellas, stockings, petttcoaas, even hRndker- chiefs, have been ordered. Her boudoir is being finished in red, and she is having her garnets and rubics reset. It is said that at her scarlet ball' in Newport she appeared to such advan- tage that she immediately determined to have red wardrobe and accessories to match.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-30
FRIEND U. ..- HUNGRY.
How Louis Flefschmann Established
 E4fa @Rread LinAU Charity.

,
 How Louis Flefschmann Established
 His ssBread Line" Charity.
 The late Louis Fleischmann, we'll known New York baker and the found CT of one of the most remarkable char ities in the world, "the bread lne," was as keen in his business ideas as he was versatile in his plans for direct philanthropic work, says the New York Times. He gave away fortune in charity, not alone to the unfortunate men who nightly gathered at his bak- cry at Tenth street and Broadway, but by donations of money to individuals, hospitals and through every branch of charitable institutions
 The bread line is perhaps the most picturesque and one of the best known charities in the world. The idea of its establishment came to MT. Fleisch- mann when he noticed crowd of hun gry tramps standing over the grating at his bakery scenting the hot loaves that were being turned out in the base ment. MT. Fleischmann offered to feed one of the men, and soon line form ed. It was then that he determined to give bread to every hungry man who would come for it. This was more than ten years ago, and long time went by until Mr. Fleischmann's family knew anything of his unique charity.
 The bread line grew until at night as many. as 600 loaves were handed out to the hungry men. Captain Henry and staff of men were employed to dispense the loaves. Tn the early days MT. Fleischmann was on hand every night. He talked to the men in line and sought ways of helping them. In winter coffee was given with the bread, and when the philanthropist saw man in line hurry off to his home with his loaf instead of eating it himself he had the man followed and aided the fam lily.
 of establishing free employment bu- reau in connection with the bread line. He obtained work for many men, and employers, hearing of his charity, wrote for laborers, so that since that time Captain Henry has handed out jobs as we'll as bread and coffee. Only recent ly twenty-two men were directed to positions on the east side through this bureau.
 No more eloquent tribute to the mem ory of MT. Fleischmann could be pos s1bie than that expressed by men who stood in the bread line the other night, says the New York World.
 Hes gone, brother" murmured a starved suppliant to his felaow ahead. The man addressed looked questioning ly, then bowed his head as the other pointed mutely to the lights in the bakery and then raised his eyes to the stars.
 The word was caught by gray hair- cd man, who said with deep solemuaty "Boys, many's the time I've held my place here, and guess you'sa ain't strangers to the man who had befriend- cd us. ainst much on religion, but they can't tell me that our friend ain't looking down at us from glory this very minute"
 Right you ere, pard, " said young CT man near by. Looks hlOe he has re- membered us after be is gone, don't | itfr sss'@ Aye, it does," came in chorus from ' a score of threats.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-30
MoRGANs KISS FOR DoAnE.
Affec41onate Greeting Betvveen the Bishop and Financ1or mt Albany.

A1eec&fonate Greeting Betsveem the
 Bishop and FtnanC1er at Albany.
 When J. F. Morgan's special train ar rived at Albany the other day, four hours late, it was met by Bishop Doane of Albany, Mrs. Doane, Coad- tutor Bishop Nelson, and Dean Talbot of All Saints cathedral says the New York World.
 When Bishop Doane andsnGr. Morgan met they embraced and kissed each other. The demonstration of brotherly affection was seen by a number of clergymen of All Saints cathedral, Superintendent Harrington of the New York Central and one or two others. The clergymen regarded the greeting as a. matter of form, but the laymen were greatly surprised at the sight of the bishop and the noted fnancier in affectionate embrace.
 When the train pulled into the sta- tion the bishop hurried up the plat form to the middle car. There he caught sight of MT. Morgan, who was stepping on to the platform of the cax. Before Mir. Morgan could reach the steps the bishop had bounded up and had his arm around his shoulders. MT. Morgan embraced the bishop, and the two kissed each other on the cheek. They then went nimbiy down the steps to the station platform.
 After spending an hour in Albany the party left over the West Shore.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-30
APACHE vS. APACHE
ACCOUNT OF A BATTLE BETWEEN
 INDIANS IN SOUTHWEST.
Government Troops Had to Settle the Difficulties Between Two Jealous Chiefs-The Result of Too
 Much Tiswin.

Soon after the defeat of the Mescalero Apache Indians by the American troops, late in the '70s, portion of the tribe fled over the border into Mexico, and the remainder, submitting to American control, were assembled on a newly created reservation of public land ex- tending along the banks of a little. head long mountain stream in southern New Mexico, known as the Tulerosa.
 The settlement of the Indians on these lands was promptly followed by the can tonment of a company of infantry near by, to prevent, If possible, the departure of Apache raiding parties that might be organized to operate against Mexican ranches and American settlements.
 The task proved difficult one for the troops, owing to the restlessness of the Indians, who now for the first time in their history experienced restraints beyond those imposed by their personal necessities, and would have been almost impossible but for the existence of two rival factions in the tribe, headed re- spectively by Long Tail Bull and Little Eagle. These chiefs were intensely jealous of each other and through their faithful followers kept the troops in some measure informed of what was going on within the ranks of their op- ponents These expositions led quickly to much bitterness of feeling between the factions and resulted atdast, one fine May day, in prolonged battle with fire- arms and bows and arrows, precipitated by an over indulgence in an intoxicating beverage of native brewing, known as tiswin.
 A portion of the corn issued to the Indians, it was subsequently, discovered. was saved by them from each issue for the manufacture of tiswin. When a suf- ficient quantity of grain had been ob- tained for this purpose it was moistened in water and buried in the earth, where it was kept until germination had be- gun. It was then disinterred and after being thoroughly dried in the sun was crushed and ground into powder be- tween flat stones The meal thus made, together with some saccharine matter
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-30

obtained from the roasted leaves of the maguey plant, was then placed in great earthen vessel filled with water and per- mitted to ferment Within few days an intoxicating beverage resulted that was fully capable, when imbibed in suf- fcient quantities, of rendering the poor Apache thinker living reality of Dante's imaginary Inferno" and a worthy representative of long time resident of sheol.
 It happened that the rival factions un- der Long Tail Bull and Little Eagle. thoughtless it may be of possible conse- and united in drinking the decoction when 1t was ready for consumption. The Bull and the Eagle no sooner felt the quickening jingle of the tiswin stimulate their veins than they hastened to meet in deadly combat and but for the interference of government off, cial who happened upon the scene would have proceeded to butcher each other in true Apache style with their hunting knives. Rolled in this savage pastime they quickly drew apart, followed by their respective factions, and, seeking the cover of standing timber and the trunks of fallen trees near their en- campments, at once opened fire upon each other with their bows and arrows and rifles.
 Every now and then warrior of one of the opposing factions emerged with defiant yell from his cover and appeared momentarily in the open, exposed to the fire of his enemies During the time of his exposure he indulged constantly in wild shouts of defiance, the meanwhile gesticulating oeaselessly with his hands and arms as he sprang about necessarily with the agility of a jumping-jack. Each of these displays of senseless bravado was the signal for shower of barbed arrows and rife balls from the opposite side, but fortunately the aim of the firers was greatly impaired by the intox- icating beverage in which they had i'm dulged and but few casualties occurred
 The troops finally came hurrying upon the scene, and intervening between the combatants, quickly put an end to the contest. To prevent it's possible re- newal guard was established near the encampments and the unconsumed tis- win unceremoniously turned out on the ground.
 Proflting by this experience the issue of corn by the officials in charge was thereafter confined to broken grains, and Hswin ceased, for the time being at least, to be possibility.
 H. R BRINKERHoFF. ..#s# Colonel U. s. A. Retired.