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The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1904-05-27

of a head, but the westerner finished
stronger than the Duryea colt,
whose terrific pace with Hermis up to
the home stretch, would have tried
to the utmost the strongest OF hearts
and the sturdiest of limbs. Frantic
cheers, which had been ringing from
the threats of nearly 10000 spectat-
ors, died away when it was realized
that Irish Lad had gone down to de-
feat.
Proper, the California candidate,
came through at the end and beat
out Hermis for third place. The time
for the mile was 1889 2-5, and for
the mile and a quarter 2:O6 3-5,
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TAKES 1T FROM IRISH LAD BY A
NOSE. +
TALENT FALLS DOWN HARD
Wild Struggle to Place Money on
Horse That Ran No Better Than
Second.

New York, May 26.-Coming down
along the last few strides to the wire,
The Picket in the Brooklyn handicap
snatched victory away from Irish Lad,
the Metropolitan winner of this year.
It was scarcely more than a difference
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Every One Denounced.

Every one Denounced.
The republican house OF senators
n representatives are condemned TO
and representatives are condemned
for their refusal to permit an investi-
cation into alleged frauds in the de-
partment at Washington" AS to the
present administration it declares
that President Roosevelt has been
guilty of unprecedented and unpar-
donable dictation to both branches OF
congress.
I'VE denounce him." it continues.
for fragrant ~encroachment upon the
rlghtful powers and independence OF
congress, and while amazed at the
subserviency of a republican senate
and a republican house of representa-
tives to his orders and bold usurpa-
ton, we declare his autocratic inva-
sion of their freedom deserves and
should receive the indignant rebuke
and condemnation of the people,"
German Is Crafty.
While the delegation to st. Louis
was not instructed to vote as a unit
1t is admitted that this course was
followed at the request of Senator
German, the convention being plain
ly in the humor to instruct for him
When a delegate moved to instruct
Senator German protested and the
motion was withdrawn.
Eli The convention adopted a reso
luton commenting the Goodness ant
)yvigor with which our senator, Arthur
IsP. German has s~ignalized his return
to his former field OF his. acknowledged
Membership and distinguished publ,
aAervices."
The following delegates : at : large
were chosen: Senator German, ex
Governor John Walter Smith, State
'easurer Murray Vanderiver, Con
q Il tsman j. F. c. Talbot. Twelve dis
M n delegates were also chosen.
al ous to adjournment Senator
M il response to insistent calls
addressed the convention and
was satisfied with the honors
n Id been conferred on him and
d IA - W a&frE
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coRMAN's ROD UP 10 CATCH
POSSIBLE SPARK.
DELEGATION UNIT FOR HIM
Senator CraftiIy Opposes Instruction,
But Has Things in Shape He
Desires.

Baltimore, Md, May 26.-The dem
Ocratic state convention met here
today and adopted a platform and
4 elected delegates to the st. Louis
convention. Senator German was a
delegate from Howard county, and his
entry into the hall was greeted with
great enthusiasm.
The platform adopted admittedly
emabodies MI. Germans opinion OF
what the national platform should be,
he being a member of the resolutions
committee. 1t is confined to national
issues and practically endorses the
line OF action followed by the demo-
cratic minority during the late ses-
sion of congress. 1t calls for mod
crate tariff revision, independence for
the Fiiipinos, economy i'm expendi-
lures and full investigation of all al
legged c~rookedness in the postoffice
and other government departments,
and severely criticises the present adj
ministration,
lS Panama and Philippines.
AS to the Panama canal and the
liberty of the Filipinos the platform
contains the following clause:
There is no rightful place under
our system OF constitutional Ameri-
can liberty for the conquest, subjuga-
tion and government of alien races
in remote islands of the sea and for
the dangers and evils of colonial and
Imperial expansion, and we pledge
ourselves to the adoption of all con
sentative and practical measures to
rescue the government from the evil
consequences of SO deplorable a de-
parture from the fundamental princi-
pies OF the constitution. To this end
Y we demand at the earliest possible
h moment, independence shall be grant
\ ed to the Filipinos, with the same
H general relationship to this country
! as that now enjoyed by the people OF
h Cuba.
.'The democratic party has been
foremost in advocating the construc-
h ton of an in~teroceanic canal for the
II purposes of national defense and com
merce between the state. While ac-
cepting of the negotiations conducted
by President Roosevelt, we cannot
lose sight Of the disturbing fact that
the methods under which the terrific
~ vas acquired were in defiant dis
regard Of law and treaty obligations
toward a sister republic too weak to
resist the ungenerous action of our
government"
Every One Denounced.
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Mr.. John RutIeae.

Calling cards at The Gazette office.
The Washington times., 1904-07-12
hUTILATED NAN IN JAIL
WOULD GO TO HIS HONE
Board of Charities May Find Him
Transportation-Auested Often
While on Long Spree.

Legless and fingerless, Peter Fleming,
otherwise robust, crawled 20 the rail IN
the dock of the Police Court today 10
answer 10 a charge Of vagrancy.
He was committed TO the workhouse
for ten days. Dr. Smith. of the Board
OF Charities Of the District VIII inYes-
tigate his case with view TO assisting
him to his home IN Colorado
Policeman Williams. OF the Fourth pre-
cinct. says he arrested the afflicted man.
who Is about sixty years old, helplessly
drunk on Seventh Street southwest. he
was lying in a gutter and was the object
Of the gaze OF hundreds Of passing Pc
destrisns.
He has fallen into the tolls several
times. +. is said. but his personal bonds
had been taken in the Police Court in
order to give him a chance to get home
Each time he broke his promise and re-
turned 10 drink
Fleming says his feet and fingers were
frostDitten many years ago, and am
putated 10 save his life. Since meeting
with this misfortune he has been unable
to earn a living.
Recently he appeared at Police Head
quarters and applied for a permit 10
chased his stock. got enough money 10
get on a spree lost his stock and
did not sober W for days
Wrecked in business he decided to
throw himself upon the charitable and
was arrested for begging. Police placed
him on a boat and sent him TO Alex
andria. He returned 10 be arrested
again.
The Washington times., 1904-07-12

Company Winchester Cartridge Com
pany, Peters Cartridge Company. and
the United States Cartridge Company, OF
Boston, Mass.
Forty shots from each company were
fred, but the committee will not yet say
at what conclusion IL arrived In the test
in regard to their relative quality and
accuracy
May Enter Market
For a long time it has been claimed
that the ammunition made by the Gov
eminent was of an inferior quality, and
should the committee report to General
Oliver that that Of the private concerns
Is better adapted to rife work. it IS
probable that the shells Of the company
which Is found to make the best ammu-
milton wiz be used by the Americans in
rife competition hereafter
Along with the committee went sew
eral other men well posted in rife affairs
of the country, among them Major Bell,
Inspector OF rife practice OF the District
Of Columbia National Guard.
The Washington times., 1904-07-12
PETITION Of HUSBAND
DENIED BY COURT
Justice Anderson Seeks Additional Tes-
timony in Holmes Di-
vorce Case.

In connection with the proceedings n
Sarah Holmes against James o. Holmes
for maintenance, and Holmes against
his wife for divorce. Justice Anderson
has signed an order denying the latter's
petition. on account OF the insufficiency
Of evidence.
He directed. however, that the matter
be referred TO Mason n. Richardson TO
take additional testimony. Both sides
are allowed thirty days 10 take testi-
mony. and five days additional TO toks
evidence IN rebuttaL
Holmes is numbered among the
wealthy negroes in the District. his es-
tate being valued at about so. 900. which
yields him an income Of $50 a month.
Mrs. Holmes began her suit for MAIN
tenance October .. 1902. Soon after
ward. her husband instituted proceed
ings for divorce against. her naming q
correspondent
Niles & Whit are named as counsel
for Mrs Holmes and James L. Pugh
and Wolf & Rosenberg appeared az
counsel for Holmes
The Washington times., 1904-07-12
Cruiser Novik Active.
CENSoR'S ENVELOPES.

Enclosed in peculiar double envelope.
typicaIly japanese, every letter received
in Louisville from Miss Frederick
Straeffer, who is doing missionary work
in Korea, bears the marks Of the Jap
anese press censor, and shows how
carefully the japanese are protecting
their information and throwing every
safeguard around the inside facts which
might tend 10 assist the Russians
1t is really two envelopes sklfully
fastened into one. both sealed SO that
Il is hard 10 get into il. The inner en-
velope is made of rice paper, and on
this account cannot be written on with
ink. The outer envelope is Of a diff
fercCt grade OF paper. thicker and
sitter and on this is the address.
The Louisville missionary is near
Seoul. and her letters are sent through
that city They are received by the
censor. are opened and read. ana then
sealed again in the envelopes OF the
Japanese government
If there Is nothing in the letter 10
which the japanese could object il Is
marked by the censor with number
OF letters which mean nothing 10 the
American. but which show the postal
authorities Of Korea that the letter has
been officially passed by the censor.
The Washington times., 1904-07-12
Ammunition Tests
Held at Sea Girt
Determining Whether Government Article
Is as Powerful and Accurate as That
Made by Private Companies.

Within a few days a report of the COM
mittee OF three appointed by General
Oliver, Assistant Secretary of War, 70
determine upon the merits Of ammunI-
ton made by the Government and that
made by private firms will be submitted
TO the War Department.
This committee-Gen. Bird W. Spencer.
resident of the American Rife Associa-
ton. General Riggs, of the same organl-
cation, and Gen. George II. Harries.
commander of the District National
Guard-held test at Sea Girt on Satur-
day.
Claims For Companies.
It has been claimed by well informed
persons that the ammunition made and
used by the Government is inferior 10
that manufactured by private com
panies, thus the appointment Of com
mittee Of experts to decide which is the
better.
First a test OF the Government ammunI-
ton was made, and then the ammunition
made by the Union Metallic Cartridge
The Washington times., 1904-07-12
LIFE SAVED BY SWAMP-ROOT
The Wonderful Kidney, Liver, and
Bladder Remedy.
SAMPLE BOTTLE SENT FREE BY MAIL

Swamp-Root. discovered by TIE emil
nent kidney and bladder specialist.
promptly cures kidney, liver. bladder
and uric acid troubles.
Some Of the early symptoms Of weak
kidneys are pain or dull ache IN the
back, rheumatism, dizziness, headache,
nervousness, catarrh OF the bladder,
gravel or calculi. bloating, sallow COM
plexion, puffy or dark circles -nder tha
eyes. suppression of urine, or compelled
to pass water often day and night.
The mild and extraordinary effect OF
the world-famous kidney remedy. Dr.
Kilmer's Swamp-Root, is soon realized.
II stands the highest for its wonderful
cures OF the most distressing cases. II
you need medicine you should have
the best.
Swamp-Root is not recommended for
everything. but # you have kidney.
liver, bladder or uric acid trouble you
viii find IL just the remedy YOU need
Sold by druggists in 50-cent and 81
sizes. You may have q sample bSttle
of DR.. Kilmer's Swamp-Root and q pam
phlet that tells all about It. including
many of the thousands OF letters re-
ceived from sufferers cured. both sent
free BY mail Write Or. Kilner & Co,
to mention that YOU read this generous
offer in The Washington Daily Times.
Don't make any mistake, but remember
the name. Swamp-RoOJ, DR.. kllmer's
Swanp-Root, and the address, Bing-
hamton. y. Y. on every bottle.
The Washington times., 1904-07-12
RUSSIAN SHIP
ESCAPES JAPS

CHICAGO. July 12.-The Daily News
publishes the following from its Chefoo
correspondent:
at Hwangchingtao the islanders in
sist that a warship. painted white with
four yellow tunnels, steamed out Of
Port Arthur at a. m, on Thursday, and
keeping a southeasterly course. had the
MiaotaO Islands abeam when IL peTceiv-
ed the japanese ships, and turning back.
circled 10 the north of Hwangchingtao.
then made off at fun speed in the direc-
ton Of Thod Island. pursued by eight
japanese torpedo boats.
"One fisherman said that his boat was
almost run down by the Russian cruiser,
the decks Of which were packed with
men. The japanese boats were seen re-
turning about p. m.
Much smoke hangs over Port Arthur.
On Monday morning the Fawan ran in
as far as It dared. Occasional firing
was heard. Two heavy explosions were
noticed about 1890 O'Clock, followed by
a cloud OF black smoke, which rose
above the west basin.
While observing the fire at Port Ar
thur II was noticed that the lombard
ment was apparently being conducted
from some distance inland. The shots
aVcra ged sixteen a minute 1t was pos
slble to distinguish between the Tre Of
the japanese guns and the reply Of the
Russians. Allowing FIVE minutes as the
fastest economical rate of discharge for
each gun. II was estimated that the Jap
anese have now eighty siege guns in pO-
sition.
Many drifting mines have been seen
this cruise. One Of these was q Russian
Glectro-coEtact mine. The others were
not familiar 20 us. All these mines were
IN neutral waters. The mine situation
here is much worse than II was a Dali
ny. Apparently the Russians place no
limit on their sending out OF floating
mines. IT is almost impossible TO see
these mines in a heavy sea or when
sailing against the sunlight. liz Is utter
~ impossible TO see them at night or IN
fOgs.
MANY inOnensivc junks have been
destroyed by striking them. The FaWan
passed a fragment Of a blOwn-up junk
tOday'
The Washington times., 1904-07-12
PROF. w. T. FOSTER
OUT WITH FORECAST

Prof w. T. Foster. the Long Range
Weather Prophet" who forecasts for
thirty days in advance asserts that the
high temperature OF today is the begin
ming Of the hot wave predicted by him
for July Is. II VIII be remembered that
he also predicted severe storms for the
18th and August I. though no locality
was named. Another hot wave was
predicted for Washington for July 26-
Prof. Foster says that if the predicted
weather events occur within twenty
four hours Of D. II of the dates given.
they should DE regarded as OF practical
utility Ee also announces that for the
month OF August he will make definite
forecast for Washington
The Washington times., 1904-07-12
TWO WILLS FILED
IN PROBATE COURT

Charles R. Smith, by will dated
August 9. 1903. fled today. leaves his
estate to his wife Emma Smith. who Is
named executrix, without bond
By will dated February "A last,
Charles II. Floyd leaves his estate to his
daughter, Bertha F. Irwin. in trust, for
the benefit of herself and three children.
The trust IS to remain in force until
the children are twenty-One years old
or until the remarriage OF the trustee
Upon the termination OF the trust the
estate is 10 be divided equally between
Charles 81. Floyd. jr., French L. Floyd
Bertha ". Irwin. and Sarah u. Dyer.
The Washington times., 1904-07-12
FAIR MUST PAY
$5OO,OOO FRIDAY
Sum Due on Loan From
Government.
RECEIPTS NOT SUFFICIENT
Deficit Will Probably Be Made Up by
Assessment on Stock
holders.
RECEIPTS NOT SUFFICIENT

The third payment on the Govern
ment's loan Of 100000 to the World 5
Fair is due and must be made on July
Is. next Friday. BY the terms Of the
loan and the law under which the loan
was made, this payment must be not
less than $4,000.
The law provides a payment to the
Government Of 20 per cent Of the gross
receipts from admissions and conces-
cions every fifteen days. Beginning
July Is. however. the payment must not
be less than half million. Should the
40 per cent fail short of this sum, the
deficit must be made up in sumo man
ner by the exposition authorities.
Treasury May Step In.
In the event that this is not done and
a default occurs in payment, of how
ever trifitng an amount. then. by the
terms OF the law, the Secretary of the
Treasury is hereby authorized to super
wise the collection and take possession
OF all said gross receipts. and continue
such supervision and possession until
the full sum is paid.
At the beginning OF the exposition the
attendance was very light. and the 40
per cert amounted on June d to 1885,
o57.04 on July it was S213, 092.I5. This
leaves $41Sl, S50.S1 20 be paid between
now and December l, when the fair
closes The serni-monthly payments
must amcunt to $500. 900, but may be
larger If the 40 per cent amounts 10 more
than that sum.
There has been considePa BILE specula-
ton as 10 the chances Of these payments
being met promptly. and what would be
the method OF procedure We're there TO
be a default.
Receipts Inadequate
Especial concern has been expressed
about the payment to be made on Fri
day. It is known that 20 per cent of
the receipts for the past fifteen days
will not amount to the necessary half
million dollars. This concern is not
shared by Treasury officials, however,
who, without exception, express perfect
confidence that the payment Will be met
While not so stated, IL is the under
standing that private advIces have been
received 10 this effect. 1t IS supposed
that this viii be done By borrowing
money, or by an assessment on the
stockholders. It IS pointed out that the
Government loan was necessary when
the enterprise wasIjn its infancy, and
private capital was chary or flowing
into II. Now, IL IS shown, the interested
capital will have 10 make good any
deficit in order to protect the money al
ready invested.
It Is expected that the attendance, and
therefore the receipts. will steadily in
crease after this month. That was the
experience ct the Chicago fair. There
the attendance in October alone was
me- re than 100000 people
If this record is duplicated, the St
Louis Fair will have no difficulty in
paying out handsomely.
The Washington times., 1904-07-12
CONTINUED from First Page0

mand Of the rear gusrd. the post Of
honor. A Russian officer occupying this
post must be behind his men. 1t was
while following the troops that Nerod
met his death.
Late reports Of the Holyan hght, July
4 describe the Russian bayonet charge
as the most brilliant incident OF the
war. japanese and Russians were
found dead in the trench with their
bayonets through each others bodies
Colonel orion has arrived from Lao
Yang with dispatches from General
Kuropatkin to the Emperor.
The Washington times., 1904-07-12
D0uBLE-HEADED CHICKEN
HAD 3 EYES AND 2 BEAKS

HYATTSVILLE, July PA hen be-
longing 10 Mrs Joseph 4. Mudd hatched
a double-headed chicken which lived 81
few minutes after II came from The
shell. It had three cyes-One in the
center Of the double skull bone. and two
separate and well formed beaks.
The Washington times., 1904-07-12
CHARTERS GRANTED
UNDED DISTRICT LAWS

The Central Drug and Chemical Com
pany capital stock, 100000; iEcorpora-
tors. H Clay Campbell, Charles ". En-
brey. Ralph Z. Campbell, and c. a
Reimer
The Ohio oil and Development Com
pauy, capital stock, $4,000. inCOr-
pora Tors. Julius ". FOLSOM Adam a
Weschler, and Charles A. Stevens.
The Washington times., 1904-07-12
ALLEGED BuReLAR ARREsTED.

WILMINGTON, Del, July I2.-Charged
with having robbed the home Of John
Carlin at Hockessin, on July 2, Joseph
Bantam, a negro, was arrested by State
Detective Francis In CoatesviHe. Pa,
yesterday and brought TO this city for
hearing today. 1t Is alleged that Ban
tam secured q quantity OF ieWelry and
70 the amount Of SIS and 81 iu
money. Some OF the tewelry, IL Is said
was found in his possession.
The Washington times., 1904-07-12
sTocK THIEYEs SHOT Boy.

ALBUQUERQUE. n. n, July H.
Lewis PadeIlas, a boy residing at Las
PadiIIas. south of this city. was shot
and probably fatally wounded by a
member OF a gang Of alleged stock
thieves who suspected him of having
given information against them. Officers
from this city are in pursuit OF the
gang.
The Washington times., 1904-07-12
REPUBLICAN CLUB READS
LETTER FROM CANDIDATES

At the meeting Of Roosevelt and Fair
banks Republican Club. last night.
Cornelius Lewis. president. was In the
chair. Addresses were delivered by G.
X. Seymour, y. J. Akears. Joseph Giles,
and @ y. COnyers. Letters were read
from President Roosevelt and Senator
Fairbanks. returning thanks for con-
gratUlations sent them through the presi-
dent OF Ahe club.
The Washington times., 1904-07-12
WORK BEGUN Ok TuNNEL.

SCRANTON. Pa, July I2-Work was
begun yesterday on the South Scranton
$4,000 tunnel Of the Lackawanna and
Wyoming Valley Railroad Company.
When completed II will De 4 700 feet long
twenty-five feet high, and seventeen feet
wide. The third rail cars viii rlIU
through IN two minutes The work viii
be done by Reinhard Z Dennis, OF Fair
mont. W. Va
The Washington times., 1904-07-12
AUCTION SLAVES REUNITED.

Having been torn from each other on
the auction block. Levi Richardson.
who IS at the point Of death at his home
at Mainsville. Pa. saw his sister. Mrs
Clara Waters, Of Pittsburg, yesterday
June ID for the first time since they
were slaves IN Virginia before the war.
The Washington times., 1904-07-12
JAPANESE DRIVE BACK
THE RUSSIAN FORCES

day morning and attempted to penetrate
the haTbor.
They were repuIsed without loss to
either side.
The Russians admit that over LOO
wounded have arrived at Port Arthur
since Friday, and that many more ere
TO come.
The Port Arthur Novikrai'' of July Z,
a copy Of which has just reached Che
foo. contains this account Of the opera
tions around Port Arthur from July 3
to 8.
Heavy fighting has occurred between
the first line OF defenses and the Japa-
nese. The results are not announced.
Nevertheless, little at time, the facts
are becoming known.
Thirty Thousand Men.
Our side sent scouts TO ascertain the
position and strength Of the enemy and
whether they were protected by
trenches. 1t was impossible to find out
the exact strength % the japanese. but
they do not number less than thirty
thousand men. The Chinese credit them
with sixty thousand.
Thirty thousand men are not sufi-
Gent for operations against a fortress
like this. unless they expect assistance.
After three days fighting the posi-
tons of the two armies were as follows:
'On the left flank we retained the posi-
ton we originally occupied. The forcing
OF our right flank back previous 10 this
was rectifed and now we have both
Green and Semaphore Hills in our hands.
In front of these hills we are not op-
posed. but we are being heavily sheIled
from both sides. The enemy retired a
considerable distance.
High Officers Killed.
"Of course all this was not won with
out losses, some OF which will strike the
hearts OF our countrymen.
we started to take the offensive the
night Of July l. when we began a strong
attack. Our soldiers. forced back at
Kinchow. were waiting for an oppor-
tunity 10 get at Gle japanese. The re-
suit was most satisfactory. The infan-
try marched out as If engaged in maneu-
vers. while the artillery, taking up a
position, opened l.a-ce fire with shrapnel
or the eneny's line, resulting in their
retiring.
Cruiser Novik Active.
During he three days battle the
(cruiser) Novik and a fleet of gunboats
left the harbor daily, covering the right
flank OF the army and stopping the fire
Of the enemy's artillery. On July 4
the Novik fortunately obtained the
range Of the enemy's batteries and did
frightful damage 10 them. All the morn
Ing the gunboats, without receiving any
return fire. shclled the enemy's troops
marching toward our defenSes.
The japanese fleet appeared IN the
afternoon and our gunboats returned to
the inner harbOr without having sUs-
tanned any damage"