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The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1904-12-20
SUPERVISING INSURANCE COM.
PANIES.

AA1ducIFuId fTeSS. Inc DuSlneS
OF insurance of all classes has grow
enormously in this country in the las
few years. It is certain to expan
with the increase of wealth and popr
lation. The big corporations in tn
east are finding rivals in the grea
cities of the west, and all these witt
the foreign companies admitted here
do business all over the country
Their transactions are of an inter
state character. Nobody can question
that. This great business now ha.
no other official supervision than thai
given it by the several states, ant
each state has it's own method and its
own restrictions. There are a multi
piicity of laws to hamper and perplex
with little uniformity, and in many in.
stances offering no real security.
1t is notorious that the supervision
IN some states has been a mere pre-
tense, the chief purpose being to tax
the insurance corporations to the full
est extent. In other, though fortu-
nateiy not numerous, instances official
authority, always large, has been
made use of for personal gain. All
this is a burden which falls upon the
insured sooner or later. The axac-
tions Of some of the states in these
particulars have been less annoying to
the corporations, however, than the
confusion c. laws, n state requiring
one thing and another something else,
to such a degree that several different
methods of doing business must be
maintained in order to meet the diff
ferent demands. No one con be sur.
prised that any business should want
to escape from these multifarious Of
fetal annoyances.
National supervision would enable
them to do that. by uniformity of
method. 1t would also, we believe, az
ford a greater measure of security to
all who buy insurance. The examina.
ton and inspection of the business
and of the and management
Of the corporations would naturally
be more thorough and systematic. 1t
would be less expensive, since the
would have to submit to
but one authority instead of many.
Such inspections would be more fire.
quent at much less cost, and the whole
method would be greatly to the ad-
vantage of all parties concerned in in
surance contracts. 1t would establish
increased confidence, because 1t
would provide greater security.
There are abundant reasons, there.
fore, why the presidents suggestions
should have the earnest considera-
ion Of congress. If action is taken
he further responsibility can be fairly
placed upon the courts, and what the
courts will do cannot certainly be
Known until a trial is made.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1904-12-20

When it comes to an exhibition q
proportions the boom of Mr. Hedges
OF Fergus for speaker of the nexl
house of the Montana legislature is
fast assuming dimensions almost
coequal with the state itself. Appar,
emily only the consent of Madison and
Beaverhead is needed to make it unan.
imous.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1904-12-20
DEMOCRATIC EDITORS.

Instead of dwelling in that peace
and concord SO beautiful to behold be-
tween members of one family, the
democratic editors of the state are
doing their best to give q faithful re-
PRODUCTION Of the exchange OF amen1-
Hes going on at Port Arthur. So far
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1904-12-20
Another Student Demonstration,

Moscow, Dec. 15.-There was an
other student demonstration here yes
terday, at which the students shouted
Down with a~rbitraries!" The hui.
name society has asked permission to
aid in the relief of the sufferers in
B~essarabia.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1904-12-20
CARNEGIE is SATISFIED.

MiA1CdpollS JOuIudl. AQQreW Cal
negie is SO little troubled by his "obli
cations" to Mrs. Chadwick that he ha
found time to write a communicated
to the New York Tribune, which car
ries more than ordinary interest. A.
a representative anti-imperialist. tn,
laird of Skibo announces his entir.
satisfaction with President Roose
velt's attitude toward the Philippines
expressed in his message.
"All we have stood for" says Mr.
Carnegie, "is just such a declaration
as the president has now made. Upon
the presidents declared policy of Cuba
as the model for the Philippines all
parties "a cordially unite. If it had
been proclaimed at first, no difference
could have arisen. Whether Cuba's
position be granted the Philippines
sooner or later is not essential. the
vital point is that we declare this to
be the end to which we shall steadily
steer"
Spoken like a man and an Ameri-
can. II the other insurgents will only
disclose the I'M sentiments, we shall
soon e an end of this cruel civil
war, which has spilled such quantities
OF ink and taxed the OF
Webster, the Standard and the Gen.
fury.
Then we shall find, probably, that it
was only a war of phrases after all.
The antis wanted just what Roosevelt
and the administration wanted, but
they didn't like the way the president
said it. Now, without any change in
or intention, the president
has stumbled on the phrase that just
satisfied them. This is the expression
from the presidents message which
has warmed the hearts and opened
arms of the American Filipinos:
"The Philippine people contain
many elements of good and some ele-
ments which we have a right to hope
stand for progress. At present they
Ire utterly incapable of existing in in
at all or of building up a
of their own.
81 firmly believe that we can help
hem to rise higher and higher in the
scale of civilization and of capacity for
self-government, and l most earnestly
nope that in the end they will be able
% stand, if not entirely alone, yet in
some such relation to the United
States as Cuba now stands. N |
"This end is not yet in sight, and it
nay be indefinitely postponed if our
people are foolish enough to urn the
attention of the F%ilipinos away from
he problems of achieving moral and
prosperity, of working for a
table, orderly and just government,
md toward foolish and dangerous in
rigues for a complete independence
or which they are as yet totally I'M
it,"
That is just what everybody thinks,
including Mr.. Carnegie, and, we hope,
lis fellow "antis." Among all the
triumphs this is one OF
he greatest, that he has been able
lnally to state his Philippine policy
n such a form as to suit the rhetor-
niceties of his quondam critics.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1904-12-20

Moreover the Billings girls desire to
assure good old Santa Claus of ma
lures generosity to them. Theirs will
hold all that he may wish to put into
them.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1904-12-20

Calling cards at the Gazette ONCE.
The Washington times., 1904-04-26
MOSES THATCHER CONCLUDES
HIS INTERESTING TESTIMONY
A Good American Citizen Since Deposed as
Apostle Would Have Been Head of
Church Except for Trouble.
EX-APOSTLES DECLARATIONS.

"Within two hours after the document handed to
| was dropped from Office"
q denied the privilege of entering the temple right given
all good Mormons"
"Iad remained in fellowship with he apostles would have
become the head of the church"
81 think would have been elected the United States Senate
if it had not been for the interference of the church"
g" have always held that whatever my church allegiance should
be free to be true TO my country
81 am glad TO say am good American cizer-nce have
been deposed as apostle"
Witness Thatcher at Snoot investigation
The Washington times., 1904-04-26
JAPS LAND NEAR
PORT OF DALNY

ST. PETERSBURG. April 26.-There
are many rumors concerning the land
ing of japanese troops in the neighbor-
hood OF Dalny. and OF a probable land
attack on Port Arthur 1t is reasserted
that japanese transports have been
sunk somewhere. but no details are
given
LONDON, April PA dispatch TO the
''Standard'' from Shanghai says that an
engagement on the Yalu River is appar-
entity being deferred pending a simul-
taneous operation in another direction.
but the japanese movements are strictly
concealed.
A dispatch to the Telegraph from
Shanghai says that the Russians are
still unable 10 discover Admiral Togo s
base, where he procures coal in the IN
tervals between his bombardments OF
Port Arthur.
According TO reports from Port Arthur
the Russians only know the locality OF
the main Japanese force on the alu
River, but the result of the expected
struggle depends on operations in an
other and unknown direction. The Jap
anese are relying upon strategy rather
than force.
The Washington times., 1904-04-26

translated into English this is an en-
trf in the diary Of Prince Pu Lun,
nephew of the Emperor Of China, who Is
nov at the Capital as the guest of the
nation.
Prince Pu Lun has promised his tutor,
Wohg Kai-kah. that his royal highness
will keep a diary which will be a daily
rec,rd of his Impressions of the places
visited in the strange country Of which
he Is now a guest When the prince
returns home he viii gather the frag-
rnerts of this diary, and, after filling it
IN, HSill publish it in book form
Impressions of a Prince.
The book will be unique. as it will
probably BE- the hrst impressions OF
America ever published by an Oriental
prince.
through his interpreter and tutor.
Wing Kai-kah, P-ince Pu Lun today
taxed interestingly of his impressions OF
America obtained thus far. That his
visit moreover is TO have even greater
Significance than is generally realized
WIS to be seen in the tremendous effect
which contact with Western ideas has
had on the princes mind.
when / return. he said, Il shall
Undoubtedly make a report as to the
advantages Of electricity and well-laid
streets in a great city.
4There is already a movement In
Pelxin TO have the city laid out on new
lines and also to have electricity. ! do
not think the day IS far distant when
Pdxin viii be supplied with the most
modern improvements.
j was very much struck with the
holiday air of your streets on Sunday.
The people here seem to enjoy them
selves so much. Alas, with US, there is
constant work.
II admire the singular beauty Of your
streets with heir little green parks and
the smoothncss of them Your buildings
too. are large, but you do not have
them too tall.
Some / saw in San Francisco were, !
believe. what you call 'sl1yscrapers.
They we're very strange looking. indeed.
l never imagined men would build SC
high.
''Your Soldiers Home here is a grand
institution. We are trying to establish
something like that at home
May Buy an Automobile.
Price Pu Lun said he was greatly
delighted with his automobile tour OF
The Washington times., 1904-04-26
WEATHER REPORT.

Rain has fallen in the lower Missouri.
Valley the middle Mississippi Valley.
the Ohio Valley. Tennessee. the east Gull
and middle Atlantic States, and the
western portion Of the south Atlantic
States Rain has also fallen in Cali
fornla and western Oregon.
II is considerably colder in the interior
valleys, and temperatures are again be-
low the seasonal average from the
Rocky Mountains eastward to the Appa-
Iachian region.
Showery weather Will continue tonight
and Wednesday in the south Atlantic
States and the southern portion OF the
middle Atlantic States. There will be
rain tonight in the Ohio Valley and
eastern Tennessee.
Colder weather will prevail in the south
and middle Atlantic States.
The winds along the middle Atlantic
coast VIII be brisk northeast TO north
on the south Atlantic coast fresh 10
brisk southWesterly. becoming westerly,
and on the east Gulf coast fresh north
westerly.
The Washington times., 1904-04-26

Washington. 1t was the second trip he
has made in a buzz car. The first was
at Shanghai while he was on his way
over here.
Il am seriously considering taking one
Of them hcme with me-" he said
When Prince Pu Lun saw the Presi-
dent yesterday Mr.. Roosevelt gave him
70 the Emperor of China and il Is prob
able that message in writing may also
be handed him
Busy Day Before Him.
Prince Pu Lun will be much enter
tained. and many notables will be pre-
sented to him today.
He is quite democratic. asking that no
particular form be observed in such
presentations. He accepts the polite
pantomime of the people with simple and
smiling grace, for he understands not a
single we'd of English
PresideIsS Roosevelt Joined the lunch
con party of twelve given in honor of
Prince Pu Lun by the Secretary Of
State today. The Chinese minister. Sir
LANG, Mr.. Wong Kai-koh, the inter
prefer. and other Chinese and American
notables were Of the party.
Fosters TO Entertain Him.
Ex-Secretary of State and Mrs. Foster
viii present the prince to a large con-
tingent Of official society this afternoon
at a reception at their residence to
which three hundred guests have been
invited.
The Foster residence, one of the best
adapted to entertaining in the city, has
taken on quite a new charm in its ar
ray of spring blossoms. whole branches
Of fruit blossoms being arranged after
the Chinese idea of decoration, in the
dressing room. where the guests are to
be received, and in the large music room
adjoining. A notable object in the mu-
sic room, which is filled whit curios.
and one which General Foster shows
with pride. is a brick from the wall of
Pekin picked up by his own hands
Mrs. Foster will have to assist her
this afternoon Mrs. Alger and Mrs.
| oc mis-, wife of the Assistant Secretary
Of State; Miss Harlan, daughter of Jus
ticC and Mrs. Harlan: Miss Wilson
daughter of the Secretary of AgricuI-
ture, and Miss BOardman.
Prince PU Lun will wear his royal vel
low jacket TO this and other social
events of the day Later in the even
ing the prince, the Chinese minister.
anG other OF their cOuntrymen will oc-
Cupy box at the Columbia Theater
The prince and his party leave Wash
irgton in the morning.
The Washington times., 1904-04-26
EMPEROR MAY GO
TO SCENE OF WAR

ST. PETERSBURG. April 2s.-It Is
stated on excellent authority that the
Emperor will go 10 the seat Of war some
time in August. the exact date depending
upon happy family event which is eX-
pected 70 take place about that time
and which is subject of engrOssing
interest I'm court circles.
Vice Admiral Skrydlon has had a long
audience with the Emperor. but what is
the exact nature OF what took place il
Is not possible 70 say. This much is
known: Vice Admiral SkrydlOf said ne
would do everything in the power Of
man. but he realized that the task i'm
posed upon him was well nigh impossi-
BILE
The Washington times., 1904-04-26
Cars WarshipS DiSap-
pear From Harbor
of GenSan.
JAPS LAND NEAR DALNY
Emperor May Go to War in
Month of August-Con-
fers With SkrydIoff.

LONDON, April 26.-The Tien-
tsin correspondent of the Reuters
Telegram Company wires that the
japanese bombarded the forts OF
Niuchwang yesterday evening.
The latest news from GenSan IS
that the Russian warshipS, which ap-
peared off that port and sunk the
Japanese steamer Goyo Maru, have
now disappeared.
The crew of the sunken steamer,
he SAYS, is safe.
The Washington times., 1904-04-26
COUP AT GENSAN
GREAT SURPRISE

LONDON. April 26.-The surprise visit
of the Russian warships TO Gensan is
generally regarded as disposing Of the
recent reports that the Yladivostok
squadron is blockaded in the northern
naval port by one OF the japanese
squadrons. 1t is taken for granted that
the Russians came from VladivOstOk.
The suggestion Of a Japanese ruse TO
lure them TO their destruction is made
but the absence of precise information
concerning the identity and number Of
of the Russian vessels which appeared
at Gensan renders speculation futile
IL can be assumed, however, IN view
of their unOpposed entrance, that the
theory that Z large Japanese force has
disernbarked at Gensan and is making
that place its base Is altogether wrong,
as in such a case the japanese could not
leave Gensan unguarded. The entire po-
sitiOn IN eastern Korea is obscure.
The Washington times., 1904-04-26
DETECTIVES STILL At
WORK ON WILSON CASE
Have Not as Yet Been Able to Run
Down Assailants of
Clerk.

Despite the fact that Detectives Peck,
Pratt, and several other members of
Captain Boardman's staff have made
efforts 10 apprehend the mysterious three
men who are said TO have made an as
sault upon Samuel ID. Wilson in the side
yard OF the international Reform Bu-
reau, 200 Pennsylvania AVenIe south
east. on Sunday night, they have not
yet come upon the slightest cleW that
would tend 20 indicate who the alleged
assailants are.
The detectives secured all portions of
the city yesterday. worked hard last
night. and went at IL again today.
The Washington times., 1904-04-26
SECOND ATTEMPT TO
ASSASSINATE NAURA
Spanish Premier Was Out Riding-A
Shot Plowed Through His
Carriage.

MADRID. April ga second attempt
was made on the life of Premier Maura
today.
The premier. who was stabbed by a
young anarchist at Barcelona a fortnight
ago was shot at while travelling 10
Madrid from the former city today.
The SHOT passed through the top OF
the carriage. No one was injured. The
attempt on the premier's life was made
between Alicante and Encina.
The Washington times., 1904-04-26
Discusses Famous "Rule."

Best Lumber, $3.50 Per 100 Feet.
Frank Libbey & Co.. 9th & n. Y. Ave-
Adv
The Washington times., 1904-04-26

Piso's Cure for Consumption relieves all
bronchial affections Try II at once. 25c.-Adv.
The Washington times., 1904-04-26
PU LUN TO WRITE
STORY OF TRAVELS
Keeps Diary and Will Publish His lin
Pressions of America '--Makes Compli-
mentary Notes on Washington.

arrived Washington Saturday, 49, beautiful Clean
Kept win study improvements
The Washington times., 1904-04-26
TEMPERATURES.
THE sun


Sun sets today. ay..--,..'-------.-'.- p pa
Sun rises tomorrow 5;Os a. m
The Washington times., 1904-04-26
Active and Energetic.
Appreciates Papers Efforts.

JOSEPH SAKS, Saks & Co: I'VE
have long favored having asphalt
pavement for Seventh Street, and feel
greatly pleased that the conference com
that purpose
I'VE appreciate the efforts of The
Times. which we feel. have been large
~ instrumental In getting this through "
The Washington times., 1904-04-26
A Debt of Thanks.

PHILLIP KING. Of the Kiag's Palace:
Merchants in general on Seventh
Street are greatly pleased with the turn
our petition 10 Congress has taken The
proposition TO repaVe the street is gem
orally popular among business men OF
the city. having been agitated by the
merchants for many years.
1t must be a source Of satisfaction 10
The Times to know that II finally de-
volved upon the paper 10 bring the mat
The Washington times., 1904-04-26

Rain and colder tonight;
tomorrow fair; fresh east
to northeast winds.
The Washington times., 1904-04-26
Deserves Great Credit.

Z. STRAUSBERGER, proprietor of
the New Era Shoe Store: The Times
deserves great credit for having taken
such an interest in the efforts OF Sew
The Washington times., 1904-04-26
A Great Big Help.

LANSBURGH BROS: I'VE are great.
" pleased that Congress has at lasl
taken notice of tcle condition OF the
Seventh Street pavement and has given
US the money for asphalt. IL viii be the
greatest help In the world TO us.
We think great credit should be given
t. The Times for its efforts. In fact. the
credit for the whole thing should be
given The Times for the energetic man.
ner in which ii agitated this question. -
The Washington times., 1904-04-26

Continued on Third Page.)
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1904-08-05
Glad Of Any Excuse.

Judge Burke's long experience on
the bench has presented TO his notice
many humorous Incidents well worth
relating. The characters who are ha.
bltually before his honor for intoxi.
cation often believe they can concil.
late tho Justice with a ready word or
plausible excuse. On recent occa.
sion a victim was presented at the bar.
and the Judge. looking at the rotund
face OF the defendant, said;
DO you know what brought you
here?"
"Yis. yer honor. Two policemen"
Did not drink have something to
do with ~" frowning severely.
"Yis. yer honor. They were both
drunk"
what started you on this spree7"
continued the Judge sharply.
Sure, yer honor, me little pet dog
died"
"Nonsensei A man should look upon
such things as tribes"
sure. yer honor '--coaxingly-'ii
ye wanted a spree yerself. ye would
be glad OF any handle TO turn the
crank. Boston Post.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1904-08-05

The Linuaeus OF Spring street.
whose botanical orudltion is OF the
most practical stamp, found a friend
IN the eighth stage OF lnebrlatlon aud.
being much provoked thereat, leoturod
the unfortunate In these words; ITO
get drunk ought to be 0 crime In an
age when 10 prevent Il is 80 easy.
Lot me see your tongue. Now your
palms. Yes. you are OF bilious tenn
permanent. Hereafter whom you go
on on toot drink three ounces OF
olive oil with that as foundation
IN give you ten whlslSys, twenty-five
beers and dozen bottles OF cham
payne and send you home sober But
youll not get homo sober today un.
less you eat half head OF cabbage.
Raw, OF course. Chew II up and COB
BILE Il down just Ike a COW eating
hay. Il will stralghten you out In
three minutes. Nothing like raw cab.
bage. The world OF rum knows II
not. But we botanlstB know thing
or wo."-New York Press.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1904-08-05

Il saw your father this morning. "
no said. as she led the way to tho
parlor
ibid your" she exclaimed
lie had been calling regularly for
elk months and once he had held her
hand after thoy had said good night
Hc was very shy. and she loved him.
Her heart was anuttcr with expect
hncy
yes" he resumed. 4 thought per
hapa he might have mentioned II to
you"
mo" aho answered aa she took n
seat by his side, papa has not yet
returned from the city. lie evidently
has been detained"
We'll" he went on. "he probably
will speak TO you about Il, 30 I
thought ! ought 10 tell YOU"
"Yos." she answered looking visit.
fully into hts oyoa. u suppose he win"
There was long silence, broken
only By two or throe soulful slEhB
from tho tender maiden.
Il met him on the train" said the
young man, Just after we had pulled
out from the station. aud when the
conductor came along ! discovered
had loft my ticket aud my money In
my other clothes So your fnthor let
me have a dollar WIN you please
hand II 10 him whom he comes homer
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1904-08-05

"Not no many years ago" says Rep
resontatlyo Cushman, "a certain col.
league Of mine In the House had oo-
CASTOR 10 send flowers In memory OF
a friend Just deceased Ny colleague
rather fanclod largc horseshoe form.
"1'n have you send that one, said
no 20 the florist, indicating the horse
shoe form with his cane.
"The florist smiled fuItively Are
you sure, asked he, that you want
that ono3'
"'surei' exclaimed my colleague.
81 presume YOU know the language
OF flowers. suggested tho florist.
"'of course do, answered the rep.
r0sentatiyo, growing impatient; of
course do. Send that onel
"But.' tlmidly replied the florist. a
horseshoe means good luck you
knowi'
"whereupon a great light burst up
on my colleague. Ito trew red and
az he ran from the shop shouted;
"'Make mp an anchor or harp or
somothlngi