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The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1904-07-08
REFERRED TO GOVERNOR.
Welch's Charges Against Book Houses
Not Acted Upon.

Practically nothing was accom-
plished at the meeting Of the state
text book commission, which met at
Helena last Tuesday. The session
continued until late Wednesday after
noon.
Sixteen bids were submitted for sup.
plying the schools of the state with
textbooks, but none was opened and
all were returned to the parties ten
dering them. Neither was anything
done in the matter of the charges
of State Superintendent WEIGH against
two of the concerns at present hold.
ing contracts, whom he u OF
overcharging the state.
The opening meeting OF the ses.
sion seems to have been a spicy sort
of affair. The secretary of the board
wanted to know something about how
the convention had been called. AS
he understood the law it was his
duty to call meetings, but in spite OF
this he was quite positive he had not
issped a call and desired to be in
formed as to now it came the men,
bers of the board we're there. All
he knew was that ne had received
a letter signed w. W. Welch," dated
June 3, notifying him a meeting OF
the board would be held July 5. He
asked that the minutes be made to
show that he had not in his official
capacity as secretary been asked to
call a meeting.
"A motion prevailed to appoint a
committee of two to wait upon the
attorney general and secure his opin-
ion Al to the power of the board to
enlarge the list of supplementary and
reference books and to choose a list
OF textbooks for me use of high
schools. The committee was named
and an adjournment taken until We'd
nesday, when the opinion sought was
submitted.
The attorney general informed the
board that as to the matter of the
charges made against certain of the
book concerns, which allege violation
of a contract, it was the duty of the
governor to make an investigation,
and that the textbook commission
acted only in an advisory capacity to
the governor. AS to the matter of
adopting a uniform list of textbooks
for use in the high schools, the opin-
ion held that it was the commissions
duty to select books for all the
schools, both graded and high.
When the opinion had been read
it was moved that the commission
adjourn and that the matter of select
ing supplementary books be referred
to the respective committees, they to
make report to the state .superintend-
ent inside of 10 days. The motion
carried.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1904-07-08
First Publication June 81, 19O4.-1O)
Proposals for Bonds.

Notice is hereby given that sealed
proposals will be received by the
board of trustees of school district
No. II, Yellowstone county, Montana,
until II o'clock, noon, of July 90.
1904, at the Office of F. B. Mitchell,
Laurel, Montana, for the purchase of
sixteen hundred dollars ($1600) OF
coupon bonds to be issued by said
school district. Said bonds to be of
the denomination of four hundred dol
lars (S400) each, bearing date of July
1, 1904, payable in twenty (20) years
and redeemable in ten CO) years
after date, and to bear interest at the
rate of 6 per cent per annum. Inter-
est payable semi-annually on January
l and July l of each year. Bonds and
interest payable at the Office of the
treasurer of Yellowstone county, Mon
tana. A certified check for 5 per cent
Of the amount of bid must accompany
each proposal. Each bid must be
marked Proposals for Coupon Bonds"
The board reserves the right to re-
ject any and all bids.
By order of the board.
F. B. MITCHELL,
Clerk Of School District No. II, Vel
lowstone County, Montana.
Dated at Laurel, Montana, June 20,
1904
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1904-07-08
Derby Nicotine Solution.

Derby Nicotine Solution contains 40
per cent nicotine. A sure remedy for
scab. Derby Nicotine Solution con-
tains 40 per cent nicotine; tobacco
extracts contain from 2h to 5 per
cent nicotine; therefore, Derby Nico-
tine Solution is from eight to 16 times
stronger in actual nicotine, and costs
one-sixteenth to one-eighth as much
for transportation charges; don't pay
freight on water. 1t is the best para
siticide known. Accepted by bureau
of animal industry for use by govern
ment inspectors. Put up in one
pound cans F. D. DERBY, Agent,
gal Billings, Montana.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1904-07-08

Elastic Carbon paint is serviceable,
protective; is ready mixed, flows free.
ly, dries with a perfect lustre; is fire.
proof and waterproof; prevents corro-
sion, elastic and will net crack or
scale off; will stop leaks, win not run
or blister. 1t will cover anything, is
easily applied, and is the cheapest
and most durable paint on the mar
ket. Made in black only.
ka1 F. D. DERBY. Agent.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1904-07-08

Those who have used Hygeno in
the past will use no other dip. En-
dorsed by leading wool growers OF the
state. kal
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1904-07-08

Only first so pupils signing for full
course of instruction receive iastru-
ment free at Western Conservatory
Music company. 2O-2
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1904-07-08
Free Trip to the Park.

If you have team and spring wagon
/ have chance of your life to see the
National park free. See ad. on page
2. 1872 j. F. KELLY.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1904-07-08

You a patch any leak or hole
square with Elastic Carbon paint.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1904-07-08

Hygeno will keep your fiocks heal
thy, which means more wool and bet,
ter wool. ka1
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1904-07-08

Elastic Carbon paint makes a roof,
be it metal, canvas, wood, felt or
shingle, impervious to- water. ka1
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1904-07-08
Important-po 1t Now!

For the next 60 days l will contract
to paint any roof in this city with the
f1ve-year guarantee grade OF the At
lantic Refining company's Elastic Car
bon paint. Satisfaction guaranteed
or no pay. F. d. DERBY, Agent.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1904-07-08

Latest styles in job printing at
The Gazette Office.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1904-07-08

Elastic Carbon paint will make an
old 1eaky roof practically rs good as
new. ka1
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1904-07-08
THERE is MONEY IN 1T.
Nicotine Solution and Elastic Roof
Paint.

Woolgrowers, now is the time to
place yoifr orders for sheep dip. Hy-
geno is guaranteed to you as the best
disinfectant, and sure tick killer on
the market. F. D. DERBY, Agent,
ka1 Billings, Montana.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1904-07-08

Hygeno is a preventive against
scab. ka1
Arizona republican., 1904-07-17
Progress of Arbltration.

It is comforting to note that while one of the worlds greatest wars is go- ing on the cause of arbitration is mak- ing rapid progress.
 An arbitration treaty between Great Britain and Germany has just been signed, its terms being similar to those recently concluded by Great Britain with France, Italy and Spain.
 The signing of these treaties marks a notable step forward in the progress of humanity, in spite of the fact that they are not sweeping in their provi- sions as some people imagine. In fact there is nothing in these treaties to prevent nations going to war, if they are set upon doing so, but the treaties will certainly have a strong influence in making war less likely, and in the majority of cases of national dispute will probably avert war altogether.
 Of course there is the usual outcry on the part of the "jingoes" against other imaginary objections, but these will not have much influence with sen sible people.
 As for the United States, this coun- try has always been the steadfast ad- vocate of the practice of arbitration, and our people watch with satisfaction the progress of this principle and prac- tice among the great nations of Flu rOpa
Arizona republican., 1904-07-17

attractions in legislative office for the substantial citizen. He knows that fl he should become a territorial law maker he would be surrounded for six ty days by tiresome lot of smallbore politicians, grafters and chumps. When a man of education and capacity is nominated it is because he has been drafted.
 It is practicable to inaugurate far reaching reform, however. By search ing diligently in each house perhaps half a dozen men of real ability, public spirit and integrity could be found. It should be the first duty of the presid- ing officer of each house to call out these men and appoint them on com mittee Of revision. No bill should be referred to one of the standing com mittees until it had passed through the hands of the special revision commit tee of the hopse wherein the bill orig mated. It would be the onerous duty of these special committees to ascer- tain: CD whether the proposed law was already in the statutes; CD to frame the measure with some regard to sense and syntax.
Arizona republican., 1904-07-17
MUSIC IN BATTLE.
An Instance Where 1t Defeated the Side
 That Played it.

Music is considered by military men to be the best possible means to en- hearten dispirited soldiers. A band has often saved battle. But the Filipinos lost fight by setting their band into operation.
 An American company was besieged in its barracks, standing off the attack of several hundreds of Filipinos. Fi- nally the Filipino commander ordered his band to turn itself loose, which 1t did, with some Spanish airs. Mean while the firing went on.
 Suddenly the native bandsmen burst out with an American piece that they had learned in Manila before the war. It was Dixie" The besieged Americans were all Texans or Tenness cans.
 With a yell and a howl they burst out of their barracks and swept the in- surgents out of the town.
Arizona republican., 1904-07-17

The interstate commerce commission has announced its statistics of rail- ways in the United States for the fis- cal year ended June 90. 1904. The most important facts are grouped in the fol- lowing figures. The par value of the railways of the country oh June 30 was 12,599 ,25S, which represents a capitalization of s63,1S6 a mile. The number of passengers carried was 694, .. S91,535. an increase of 45,O13,030 over the previous year; freight carried, 13Os,- = S94,S23 tons, an increase of 104, ,07s, ,5S6 tons. The gross earnings iron. the op- eration of the total of POS. .313 miles of railway line, which IS the aggregate single track mileage, were $1, 300, SAG, ,e07, an increase of STA, ,466. $40; operating expenses, $1,257 ,53S,s5 an increase of s141, ,29O, ,1G5; net earnings, $643. 3OS, ,055. an increase of 33,176,535 income from other sources than operation, $205, ,6s7, = 4S0; net income, available for divi- dends or surplus, s296, 376,O45 Total casualties were S6.39S, of which 9,S4O represented the number of presons killed, and 76,553 those injured. Aggre- gate number of locomotives in service, 43.S71; increase, 2,646; cars in service, 1,7593S9, an increase of over 113,0OO in the year.
Arizona republican., 1904-07-17

Coincident with the death of Paul Kruger comes the announcement that the output of gold from the Witwat ers- rand field for the month of June amounted to s6,4O0, coo. And in the opin- ion of the commercial statesmen whc despoiled Kruger and his people "in ures afford ample justification fer the war against the Boers, for the owner ship of rich gold fields by a weak peo- pie is an infamous crime
Arizona republican., 1904-07-17
DON'T FORGET YOUR PAPER.

Every year scores of Arizonians re- turning from their vacations express regret that they failed to order The Republican sent to them during their absence. They did not appreciate what they were missing until they were away, and then they neglected to send in their orders. Most of the people who leave for the summer take the necessary precaution to provide themselves with their favorite paper, however. We de- sire to remind all our readers that The Republican will be sent by mail to any address in this country or abroad. and address changed as often as desired. Subscriptions may be given to your re- gular newsletter before leaving, or, if more convenient, orders may be sent by telephone or mail. A postal card will do the business and you will be happy.
Arizona republican., 1904-07-17
Roosevelt and Parker.

Theodore Roosevelt and Alton B
 Parker are both men of high grade
 and they are said to be personal
 same state, and they have both held l offices of honor and trust through the votes of the people of their own state. That they are both clean and reputable men is fact, and the country Is tc be congratulated upon the quality of the two men, one of whom is to be elected to serve as president of the United States. There is no doubt much In the temperament of both men that brings them close together. They both believe in outdoor life and a close intercourse with nature.
 Judge Parker has just turned fifty two years of age and Theodore Roose- welt is forty-six years of age. The diff not much and they are thus to be considered young men. In the matter of their nervous temperament they diff fer materially and both are honest and sincere. Parker has more of the cool and deliberate in his makeup, the re- suit of his service on the bench.
 Roosevelt has more of that energy which stimulates to activity and ac- complishments, the result of his life among men and his close connection with public affairs, while his outdoor experiences have made him keen for action. When, however, he is set down by the democrats as unsafe and nasty, and all that sort of thing. It is pure ly for the purpose of creating pre- judice.> Take the entire career of Roosevelt for more than a score of
 years and it is found that his so- called objectionable impetuousness has never been at fault in results obtain ed. In every public position he has ever held he has accomplished some thing worth going for. Whatever he has done has been through a desire to right wrongs and make things bet ter, for his state and nation. To att tempt to hold him up as an object of fear is to simply beg the living is- sues of the day and to expose the weakness of the opposition. His sole aim, since his beginning as a state leg islator, has been useful and just, and the reading of his career reveals that he has succeeded.
 When Bryan declares that Roosevelt Is dangerous for our country and for the world" he simply causes laughter. Roosevelt is no menace to what is right, and the world at large as voiced by representative men ev- erywhere-admires and respects him.
 There ought to be clean and manly campaign fought this year. The two candidates stand for their respective parties, and as between the two there is every reason to expect-and there is every necessity for-the election of Theodore Roosevelt to succeed himself.
Arizona republican., 1904-07-17

sers under the Roosevelt mahogany Indeed it would appear that the only way in which MT. Gaskin has been dis tinguished by the president lies in the fact that they both have their mail addressed to the Oyster Bay postoffice. Therefore those members of the press who are spelling for a fight and give evidence of a disposition to drag the president into the barber shop incident should not be encouraged.
 There were only two parties to the affair. MT. Gaskin, who had never be- fore been inspired to seek relief from superfluous whiskers at the hands of Barber Newport, and the tonsorial ar tist. There are those who make the point that the preacher was moved to seek a seat in the Newport chair be- cause of the cheerful considerat ton given his race by the president. Others contend that the application for a shave at the hands of a white barber the colored brother to consent to the obliteration of the color line, even to the extent of submitting his fact to the white mans razor.
 There may be some question as to the abuse of privilege on the part of Barber Newport in declining to per form his office at the behest of Brother Gaskin. There can be no doubt of the impropriety of the action of the barbe.' in throwing Brother Gasl.in out of his shop by force of arms. It may be said in mitigation of the barber's offense that he had in one of his neighbors a most eminent example of the virtue of strenuosity.
 There is, however. in this incident no excuse for making political issue. There may be a race war. We can't help that. If the people of Oyster Bay fall upon each other with the fell pur- pose of inflicting mortal blows, that Is their own affair. We do not feel il necessary to indulge in any alarm fo. the safety of the president. He may b. depended upon to take care of himself even though Oyster Bay resort n the oyster rake and other lethal weapons.
Arizona republican., 1904-07-17

The Providence Journal points out that army and navy officers have to retire at sixty-two and sixty-four years of age, yet a democratic national conv ention offers as a candidate for vice president a gentleman who, If elected and promoted by the death or inability of the president would be the president of the United States at the age of eighty-five." But the Jour navy officer possesses thirty millions of dollars.
Arizona republican., 1904-07-17
A Clean Shave.

David Newport, barber in ordinary
 to the people of Oyster Bay. in refus- ing to perform his office upon the countenance of the Rev. James T. Cas- kin, colored, has brought to an issue Sagamore Hill. The Rev. Mir. Gaskin is not in the running with Booker T. Washington. Though he is the neigh bor of the president he has not yet
Arizona republican., 1904-07-17
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Health Giving Baths

LUZ ANU
 The best baths in Los Angeles can be had at the Mrs. l.. s. Burt Electric Bath and Massage Sanitorium. 22515 w. First St. It has just been thoroughly renovated and refitted and is now under new manage ment. Only experienced, graduate oper- ators employed. Vapor. electric and tub baths, facial massage, chiropody and manicCring. Special attention to Arizona patrons. MRS. M. HERBERT. Mgr.
Arizona republican., 1904-07-17
Advertisements
California
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AZ So. Hope St., LOS ANGELES, CAL.
 Offers to parties desiring accommoda- tions in Los Angeles during the summer months, 2S completely and finely furn- and kitchen. The Touraine apartments, by means of patented features have all the conveniences of a room flat in two rooms. The greatest advance in modern apartment hotel building. Descriptive booklet and terms on request
Arizona republican., 1904-07-17

Lincoln, Neb., July 1s.-(special)- MT. Bryan has fully recovered from ,liz late illness. and is busily engageJ ir preparing a manifesto to be issued the morning after the Novembc' elec- ton. It begins, T told you SOL
Arizona republican., 1904-07-17
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Eighth and Hope st. Los Angeles Un. der new management. splendid house. Close in, central location. American plan only. Low summer att,s prevail and in poi n ' this most desirable h oiise te Stay at. kx- ceiient table large, airy, well furnished rooms, Cars from all railroad stations pa ss the door. M. \. RIUkS. Prop.
Arizona republican., 1904-07-17

THE ONLY RESTITUTION ON THE PACIFIC COAST FOR THE CARE AND SCIENTIFIC TREATMENT OF DANGEROUS AND SKIN DISEASES.
 Large. sunny private rooms and wards.
 Up-to-date operating room and fully equipped with X-Ray, High Frequency Electric machines, Violet Ray, Radium and all the latest methods for the sci entifc treatment of Cancer and Skin Diseases.
 Each case is treated by the method that will produce the quickest and most permanent results.
Arizona republican., 1904-07-17

Sc long as the democratic party olinGs to dead issues, it is eminently Ircper that it should invade the grave for one of it's candidates.
Arizona republican., 1904-07-17
Hotel Neapolitan
LOS ANGELES.

S11 W. SIXTH ST. LOS ANGELES. S11 w Sixth St, LOS ANGELES. Nicely furnished rooms, with or without housekeeping privileges. Rates $2.50 week up. Free baths; telephone and all con- veniences; good, central location.
 MRS. N. J. SMITH.
Arizona republican., 1904-07-17
HOTEL NADEAU 1: sss ssn%ss:s.s 1sss1:s O ALDEN a THOMPSON. propr.,or. Los Angeles
The Moore-CliH.

A new house, just completed. European plan. Large, sunny outside rooms. single and ensuite. Newly and handsomely fun ter in every room. Delightful location. Cars from all depots. Rates 75c dsy and up. Special weekly and monthly rates.
 S. ri MOOi.E. Proprietor.
Arizona republican., 1904-07-17

the guillotine would be used for a laudable purpose? Yet this has just happened in Sweden, for a guillotine has been erected in the market place at Gothenburg, where it is used daily for the purpose of decapitating chick ems, ducks, and other domestic ami mals The local Society for the Pre- vention of Cruelty to Animals is re- sponsible for this novel step.-London Daily Chronicle.
Arizona republican., 1904-07-17
THE eUiLLoTINE IN SWEDEN

Who'would have supposed during the Reign of Terror, writes a London paper, that a day would come when
Arizona republican., 1904-07-17

The people of a country town can make terrible lot of noise with two anvils, powder and a red hot iron.-- Atchison Globe.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-06
LOSING GROUND AT HOME.
Old Supporters of Bryan Baking over
 Kansas City Platform.

 Omaha Special 2 ,-
 signs are multiplying that an open re- volt m w. J. Bryan's home State against me Kansas City platform before the date oI the St. Louis convention is not an lamprobability. Dislike of the principles snunctated at Kansas City in 1s9S IS out growing fealty to the personal Bryan among some of the Democratic party. VI seven leaders heretofore regarded as oryans stanchest supporters. the three nost prominent declared against the hansas City platform. The most signifi- cant was that of John A. Creighton. who is candidate for delegate from this dis trict. w. A. Paxton and M. R. Murphy are among the wealthiest men in the ci y and the most active and influential Demo- rsls: Their signed statements are re- Don't like his position on the Kansas city platform. Should not be reafirmed n It's entirety.-John A. Creighton. am opposed to Mir. Bryan's position Ina mat the Kansas City platform should be Ieamrmed In its entirety. Parts should be cut out w. A. Paxton.
 Il don't like Bryan's position on the plat toim. I am opposed to reaffirming cer- tain planks.-M. R. Murphy.
 Inere Is nothing rema rka able about three members of party being opposed to q phrty leader or a party policy. but these tnree are former Bryan enthusiasts. and fne biggest guns in the free silver. fusion faotion of old.
 The opinions of City Attorney Wright iaIriy represent those of the fast In reas- ing opponents of the superannuated Kan sas City platform.
 everywhere in the State revolt against bfyan is growing" was his declaration.
 The most infiuentiali men in the Dem ocratic party in Nebraska want to ples SC again"