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The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1904-11-18

pages of the history of labor organic,
ions in Idaho and more recently i
Colorado would have no place Their.
e GUARD THE PUBLIC HEALTH.
g Whether with reason or without
J. many of the people of the city hav
S become alarmed at what thew regar,
: as the likelihood of an epidemic O
Ismallpox. The appearance of the dis
: ease thus early in the season ha.
frightened them, and the pickering,
and quarrels that have arisen in. con
sequence among the members of the
medical profession do not tend to re
assure them. They do not feel any
safer because some of the physicians
make light of the diagnoses OF others
and declare that instead of SMALLPOX
the disease that has already resulted
in two deaths, one in the city and the
other a few miles distant, was moth.
ing than measles in an intensi-
fed form. They know that at present
several persons are %sequestered at
the isolation hospital, even though sut-
fering from something no more to be
dreaded than chickenpox or varioloid,
as some of the doctors have given it
out during the last few days. They
also know that there are state and
city laws for the protection of the pub
lie, and that they have not been
obeyed as they should be. The laws
provide that all premises where con.
tagious diseases may make their ap-
pearance shall be quarantined and
every reasonable precaution taken to
prevent spread of such diseases. It ia
the duty of attending physicians to re-
port such cases to the proper authori-
ties and it is made the duty of the lat
ter to see that the laws are respected.
Instances are known to exist where
this has not been done, although adj
mitted that infectious and CONTAGIOUS
diseases have been treated. Granting
that the persons afflicted suffered
from something else than SMALLPOX.
yet they were affected with maladies
that endangered the health of Others.
1t is the wish of no one that those
so unfortunate aus to be taken sick |
shall be put to undue and unnecessary
inconvenience, but something is due
the community. Better by far that an
individual OF even a household shall
be isolated until the exact nature OF
a disease that holds out possibility OF
contagion shall have been ascertained
beyond all doubt than that a neigh
borhood if not the entire community
shall be exposed to danger because
of the professional pride of a physi.
clan. The public is not interested in
the petty quarrels of doctors, but is
deeply interested in it's own welfare
and safety, and insists that the laws
enacted for it's protection shall be
complied with. Wherever contagious
or infectious diseases have gained a
foothold at least the law as it relates
to quarantining must be obeyed. This
the people demand and those whose
special duty it is made to see that the
law is complied with will be held to
strict accountability by them.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-21
ORIGINAL PACKAGE" BILL HEARING.
The Liquor Question Discussed Before House
Judiciary Committee.

Washington Jan 2o.-Ths House COMMITTEES on
the Judiciary to-day gave hearing on the Hep
burn-Dolliver bill TO give he States police power
over original packages" Of liquor shipped into
State for use. and viii grant further hearings.
Representative Suzer. of New-York; Bartholdt Of
Missouri; Sherley. OF Kentucky, and Scudder. of
New-York. announced that interested persons
would like to be heard later.
Robert Grain. OF Baltimore. general counsel OF the
United States Brewers Association. said that the
pending bill the most important measure pre-
scented to Congress since the Civil War. and asked
ample time for its consideration.
The Rev. E. C. Dnwiddie. representing the Amer
lean Anti-SaIoon League. said the legislation
necessary In view OF decisions OF the United States
Supreme Court denying TO the States all power to
control prohibit the sale Of Intoxicating liquors
transported from one State to another while they
remain in the original packages.
Andrew Wilson. attorney representing the Dis
trct OF Columbia Anti-Saloon League. took up the
constitutional question involved. maintaining that
Congress had ample authority TO enact such a law
should II ht-
The Rev. DR.. James Cannon. jr., OF Richmond.
Va. also representing the Anti-Saoon League. said
the legislation was necessary to the local option
movement, which was making great Roadway IN
ths South.
Mrs. Margaret Dye Ellis. legislative superintend-
ent of the National Women's Christian Temperance
Union, pleaded for the passage OF the bill In be-
half OF the mothers Of the country. saying she rep
resented three hundred thousand women organized
for temperance. She said that in many localities
where the liquor had been abolished by vote the
lack OF jurisdiction by the States made ii impossi-
BILE abolish the liquor traffic, which was
Quoted in Original packages from other States.
c. j. Hexamer. of Philadelphia. president of the
National Germa n American Alliance, a organiza-
tion which, he said, had half million members.
attacked the prohibition movement IF the
will of the people he said, has been expressed
In an unmistakable manner on any question. 10
certainly In regard 20 prohibition. fallacy 10
which the efficacy OF the Interstate Commerce. law
is be sacrificed
Gustav J; Xoss. Of New-York city, also repre-
AND Karl a N Raltiu1Ors 60
the bill the ground that it constituted federal
interference with the liberties OF the people
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-21
NO GERMAN STEEL TRUST.
II Trade Var Among the Companies
Soon to Begin.

Berlin. Jan. 20.-The conferences held at CO.
logne this week in an attempt to organize all the
great German steel companies into a syndicate
have resulted in failure The conferences sue
ceeded in splitting the steel industry into two
groups. the first of which includes the manu-
facturers of half rolled goods. girders and other
simple structural forms. while the second is
composed of the manufacturers Of steel rails and
other railway material
The second group embraces the sixteen great
companies which took the lead in trying to et-
feet the general organization. These companies
have decided to hold together and to begin
a price upon the companies which refused
to accept the terms offered for the general steel
syndicate. The outside companies include such
important establishments as the Krupp gun
works, the Bochum Cast Steel Company. the
Westphalian Steel Works. the Hasper company
and all the Silesian manufacturers.
Another meeting will be called for February 5.
when the first group of manufacturers will in
vite all the outside makers of half-rolled goods
and girders to join in movement to compel the
second group to come TO terms. 1t is expected
that this of prices will be carried into for
eign markets, and that Il will result in lower
prites for German steel products than ever be-
fore.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-21
DIDN'T READ BRYAN'S SPEECH.
C. F. Murphy Not Bothering About Plat
forms Now-Views of Tennessee Democrats

Charles F. Murphy. OF Tammany Hall. apparent
ly is not reading the newspapers nowadays. A look
OF bland innocence stole his face yesterday
when he asked what he thought OF William J.
Bryan's Lincoln speech, in which the Nebraskan
demanded that the Kansas City platform be re-
affirmed. and that the Democrats should welcome
the hostility OF the trusts
What do you think OF Mr.. Bryan's speechr" he
was asked.
What speech? 7 have read none"
The speech in which he says that the platforms
OF 1896 and 1900 should be reaffirmed."
"Oh wen meet that condition when the TINA
comes" said Mr. Murphy.
Borough President Haren OF the Bronx is an
other leader who does not read speeches, appar-
emily.
Me? What do I think about Bryan's speech,
Why, haven't had time to read IT. I'm too busy
with local politics to read speeches OF Nebraska
statesmen said Mr Haffen.
AT the Hoffman House Is Mayor J. H. Head of
Nashville, Tenn, member OF the Democratic
National Committee Mr.. Head reads tho papers.
He had read the Bryan speech.
Good speech; first rate said Mr. Head Mr.
Bryan seems to have clear conception OF what he
wants. AS TO candidates, Tennessee has no favorite
candidate yet a report that are for German
is not correct We would prefer Cleveland to Cor
man, and certainly we do not particularly for
Cleveland. Parker would be all right il il were
questions or the day. He would excite less an
tagonism than any other candidate. because he was
on the bench In 1896 and 1900. Still he Is not lust
the man Tor an aggressive campaign.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-21
ELECTRICAL COMPANIES AGREE.
Exchange of Rights Between the General
Electric and the Allgemeine.

Berlin. Jan. a0.-At a meeting held here to
day OF the directors OF the Allgemeine Electrical
Company, OF Berlin, the general manager, Herr
Rathenau, Informed those present Of COM
pany for the manufacture Of steam turbines
and of his negotiations with the General Elec-
trio Company, in New-York. last September. 1t
appears that the Allgemeine company has &C
quired from the General Electric Company the
patent rights TO the Curtis turbine, while the
General Electric has obtained from the ALI
geInelne the rights to the inventions Of Pro-
fessors Riedler and Stumpf, OF the Technical
Institute, Of Charlottenbhrg.
These two companies 10 unite to supply
capital fer the Berlin Steam Turbine Company,
which is the name OF the new concern, the cap
ftal OF which is TO be 81, 10000. Further, work
ing in connection with the European interests
OF the Thomson Houston Electric Company, the
General and the Allgemeine companies to
establish an Italian turbine company. with a
capital of 100000.
The Allegemeine company is 10 issue new
capital 10 the amount of 50 GO 600 in connec-
ton with these operations, and for the complete
absorption of the Union Electrical Company, Of
Berlin, which has hitherto held the Thomson
Houston patents in Germany and adjacent coun-
tries.
German electricians expect an enormous in
crease in the German electrical industry as the
result Of the application Of turbine engines to
the iron. coal and other leading industries.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-21
CANNOT TAKE FRIARS' LAND BONDS.
Not Legal Investment for Savings Banks,
Attorney General Cunneen Rules.

According TO Attorney General Cunneen. the
Philippine land purchase bonds not a legal in
vestment for savings banks in this State. This
question submitted TO T. D. Kilburn. State
Superintendent OF Banking. by the Bowery Savings
Bank. He asked the Attorney General for opin-
ion. William II. s. Wood president of the Bowery
Savings Bank. said yesterday that Attorney Cen
erai Cunneen ruled follows
There is provision in the act OF Congress pIedg
Ing the faith OF the United States TO provide for
the payment OF the interest and principal OF said
bonds The bonds themselves do not state that the
faith OF the United States is pledged The opinion
OF the Attorney General dated December &C. 1893 de-
cares that while In the strict and legal sense the
faith OF the United States is not pledged as a
guarantee for the payment Of the loan, or for tho
due use Of the proceeds the observance of the
sinking fund requirements, the entire transaction is
10 be negotiated under the auspices of the United
States and by its recognition and aid. The statute
authorizes savings banks to make investments only
in those bonds Tor which, 'in the strict and legal
Sense" the faith of the United States is pledged
guarantee for the payment of the loan. Savings
banks OF the State not, therefore, lawfully in
vest their moneys In the bonds in question.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-21
RUSSIAN REPLY DELAYED
Continued from first page.

commercial treaty between China and the
United States, and declares that this may be.
according to the view taken at Washington and
at ST. Petersburg. either the final point OF de-
parture for complications or the happy con-
clusion OF misunderstanding" The paper adds:
Much depends upon the wisdom and pacific
spirit OF President Roosevelt in exerting upon
the crisis his conciliatory influence at TOXIC.
There is strong reason to believe that e1-
changes OF views are now going on between
France and Russia concerning the position Rus
sia will finally adopt in response to the last
japanese note. Long conferences between For
eign Minister Delcasse and NJ. Nedoff the Rus
sian Ambassador. are being held almost daily
Prior TO the presentation OF Japans last de-
rnands Russia had not consulted France, and NJ.
Nelidoff went to Cannes for an extenceo stay
telling his diplomatic colleagues that he happly
had no part in the Russo-Japanese nesouauohs
Among the officials and diplomats IL Is unoer-
stood here that the exchanges result from Two
considerations
First-Russia, approaching the decisive nature
Of the issues presented In Japans last notS, oe
sires to have the advice or ner nearest poii'ie9
friend and ally. l.,
Second-France wishes to exercise her IN
fuence to prevent a war in which she might be-
come embroiled.
France has also begun to realize that she
ought TO be consulted concerning Russia's course
I'm China. as Russia and France jointly promul-
gated the note Of March 10. 1902. setting forth
that they would act together concerning the IN
tegrity and free development of China
The note of 1902. which is being much dis
cussed in the efforts TO determine its bearing on
the present situation, refers TO the purpose OF
the two governments to safeguard the integrity
Of China, and approves the principle that emma
and Corea shall remain open TO the commerce
and industry of all nations This clause is con-
strlled here as restricted TO the eighteen prov
inces of Old China, and as not applying 10 Man
churia and other parts Of the empire OUTSIDE OF
Old China. While the Franco-Russian agree
,nent is serving TO bring about exchange OF
views Il is held that the agreement does not
limit Russia concerning Manchuria.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-21
PANAMA CONSTITUTION.
Death for Political Crmes-No
Army-No Monopolies.

Panama, Jan. 20.-The Constitutional Conven-
ton net again to-day and approved. on the
first debate a draft Of constitution which
contains the following principal points:
The abolition OF business monopolies in the
republic; the infiction OF the death penalty for
political crimes: the abolition of the army ana
the establishment of efficient police force
the fact that the majority of isthmians are OF
the Roman Catholic faith is recognized, Dut
church and state are separated: all citizens
with the exception of members OF any military
body which may be established. shall have the
right to VOTE the press shall be free: the Presi-
dents term OF office shall be four years; there
are TO be two substitute Vice-Presidents, one
from the Liberal and one from the Conservative
party and they shall serve for two years; the
judiciary is TO be elected by Congress.
That part OF the draft which refers to terri
tortal boundaries delimits the canal zone as
specified in the -Bunau-Variia treaty ana
this is believed indirectly TO approve the treaty
II has been agreed among the members OF tLe
convention 10 approve bill raufying All ths
acts Of the provisional government. Inns WIZ
do away with the necessity of q separate pAi
proposing the ratification by the convention OF
the act whereby the Junta ratihed the nay
Bunau-Varilla treaty.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-21
MOULD ANNEX PANAMA.
Senator Morgan's Nep Lane Of
Attack on Canal Treaty.

washington Jan. Ex-senator Morgan to-day m
sroduced q bill providing for the annexauon o!
Panama 10 the United States. 'the rights ana
property OF Panama resting in the United States
without reserve The bill apprcpriates SluvoHe'0
q compensation TO Panama for its cession' places
slbo00oo at the disposal Of the President for the
oornpensation OF Colombia and appropriates 49,
100 for the purchase OF the property OF the new
Panama Canal Company In Colombia 1t is, espe,
calls provided provisions OF this Dill shaA
not repeal the Spooner act -
preamble sets forth that many nations nave
recognized the secession OF Panama and that the
independence OF that republic Is an accomplished
fact The bill asserts that the President OF In. the
United States approved and protected the secession
with the naval forces OF the United States, and
that the President and the Senate recognized me
Independence OF tie republic by appointing
and accrediting a minister to it, After proXldlng
for the annexation of Panama by the United states
the bill declares that all the rights and PROPERTIES
of the Republic OF Panama of every description
shall be vested in the United States OF America
without reserve. and shall be subject TO their SOY"
ereign jurisdiction.
Senator Morgan also introduced concurrent
resolution directing the President TO enter into
negotiations with the governments OF Nicaragua
and Costa Rica for the construction or a canal on
the Nlcara qua route
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-21
TAMMANY COMMITTEES MEET.

Tammany Hall held special meetings of the cx-
ecutive and the county committees last night for
the purpose of Issuing calls for the primaries and
the convention legally necessary secure the
nomination OF Congress candidate TO succeed ex-
Congressman George b. Mcclellan. resigned After
the meeting OF the executive committee Secretary
Smith announced that the committee had issued
the usual calls and appointed transportation COM
mi,tee consisting Of Senator George W Plunkitt.
Thomas i. Smith and Philip T. Donohue treasurer
to arrange for the transportation the delegates
TO the Democratic National Convention to be held
at St Louis on July next.
Al the meeting of the general committee ex-
Sheriff Dunn offered the resolution calling for the
primary elections and for the convention to Sc
cure congress candidate, which was ,inarfr,o,,sI,,
aoopfeo The call stated that as Covernnr Sday
mo ORDERED special primary for the election Of
Soagt.ssinan 10 succeed Mayor Mcclellan on Feh
cor,y N nGsosaanee with the Primary laws the
tons 70 be held Monday January q Srf;a go
yenuon VIII be held on February i al noon a. ~.
headquarters OF the Exth Assen,hI,, Ds..a.. e..o
No. 9oa East Thiry-second-st ''' a.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-21
TOOK BETS 1T GRENOBLE
SO DeteCtiTeS ASsert-l4rTest Nan
at the Hotel.

man who said he was Albert Brennan a
clerk. living at the Imperial Hotel, was arrested
yesterday in the Hotel Grenoble. Fifty-sixth-st
and Seventh-ave. Taken to the West Forty
seventh-st station. he was charged with vioIat-
Ing section 351 OF the Penal Code relating 10
selling pools and taking bets on races
The detectives who arrested him say they had
been around the Grenoble for two weeks. and
had seen Brennan accept many bets. Yesterday
they declare they saw young man place S25
on horse in the first race at New-Orleans and
win. and then place $1,000 on horse in the
second race and lose. One OF the detectives then
loid brennan he says, that he wished to place
30 on Ben Howard in the third race He MS
serts brennan at first refused to accept the bet
but that several men told Brennan he
was all right" and the bet was accent
ed The two detectives then drew their revoI
vers and tried to cover every one In the room
they got Brennan but the man who lost the
Slo0o escaped The detectives say they de-
sired him for witness On Brennan were
found SL21S and five racing slips, ii is alleged.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-21
wHALEN's PLAN TO FEED HUNGRY
Would Have Law Empowering Board to
Retire and Pension City EMPLOYEES.

Incorporation Counsel Whalen is credited with
being the inventor Of scheme whereby about a.
thousand jobs will be placed the disposal of the
Tammany officials, who the first week OF the
present year bumped hard against the Civn Service
law In trying to find places for the faithful
Mr.. Whalen's scheme has the Endorsement Of tn.
Greater New-York Civil Service Employees Asso-
citation, and, briefly it is to provide by special
law for board OF retirement, consisting OF the
Mayor, Controller and City Chamberlain, with
power to retire on pension certain employees who
~ IS SAID that the line will be drawn at thirty
years service and that after that the man or
woman is 10 be retired. Under the proposed plan
al employees are 10 be assessed per cent of the
salaries, and this is to go into pension sink
Ing fund such as the police and firemen's pension
funds. IL is understood that the scheme is fayora-
bly, regarded by the Tanmany leaders
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-21
PASSES PURE FOOD BILL
House adopts Measure to Stop
deliberations and Misbranding.

Washington, Jan. 20.-The House passed the
Hepburn Pure Food Bill to-day on a rising vote.
201 TO IS, its opponents being unable to secure
roll call The amendment of yesterday inserting
the word "wilful' with reference to persons who
sell adulterated or misbranded goods. which
would have compelled the government to prove
intent to violate the law by the vendors. was
stricken out Several attempts were made to
amend the BILL but no material changes were
made.
The bill fixes the standards of foods and drugs
to their purity. strength and character. and
defines what shall be considered authorizations or
misbranding. 1t also prohibits Interstate COM
merce In and Importation and expectation OF
misbranded adulterated articles. 1t Is pro-
posed to enlarge the scope Of the Bureau of
Chemistry to include the Bureau of Foods and
ical work for the other executive departments
This bureau will be charged with the duty Of
inspecting food and drug products which enter
into interstate foreign commerce The Sec
rotary of Agriculture IS authorized to employ
may be necessary for the enforcement of the
act.
One section provides penalties for the intro
duction OF adulterated nlisbranded foods or
drugs. and another requires the Secretary OF
Agriculture to prescribe rules and regulations to
and Foods in examinations of articles required
to be Inspected under the law.
Violations of the law are to be reported by the
Secretary of Agriculture to the proper district
attorney OF the United States. who is directed
to institute prosecutions without delay.