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The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1906-04-10

/ that our common American manhood
would prevent us from passing by the
graves of our former opponents with
out dropping thereon some floral re-
membrance.
Not, said, in honor of their
cause, for that we opposed, fought and
conquered, but because we, who met
them on the field of battle, know that
Drawer men or better soldiers have
not been known since men were first
marshaled in battle array We were
then scarce a dozen years away from
Appomattox, but the suggestion seem
ed to meet with very general appro-
val. To the order at large I now con-
fidently make the same suggestion.
1--WE have returned the battle stand
ards of the dead confederacy to those
who treasure them as sacred memen-
toes of the loved ones who died under
them. The congress of the United
States has just unanimously voted
100000 to care for the graves of
those dead and the heart of the nation
has said with great unanimity 1T is
WE'LL Unitedly we march along the
highway of nations, rose bushes bios
soming over and around, and the birds
nesting in the mouths of the cannon
that once roared defiance and death
at each other, the world applauding,
our conscience approving"
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1906-04-10
MORGAN OPPOSES 1T
Alabama Senator Sees No Necessity
for Rate LeeisIation-Proposed Law
infringement of States Rights.
[By Associated Press

Washington, April 9.-Mr. McLaurin
and Mr.. Morgan addressed the senate
today on the railway rate question,
the former advocating legislation and
the latter opposing it.
The Mississippi senator announced
his intention to support an amend
ment providing for court review of
merce commission and also stated
the decision of the interstate COM
his adherence to the Bailey amend
ment prohibiting the temporary sus-
pension of the commissions orders
merce prohibiting the temporary sus-
by the inferior courts. He criticized
what he characterized as an effort to
inject politics into the consideration
OF the bill.
Mr.. Morgan took the position that
the proposed legislation was an in
reference with the rights of the
states to control the corporations Gre
ated by themselves and said that the
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1906-04-10

were extricated, and it is asserted that
at Sorrenton 81 persons were killed by
falling houses. A railway train from
San Giuseppe for Naples was derailed,
owing to showers of stones from the
crater.
Cavalry proceeding to the succor of
the inhabitants of the devasted section
has been unable to make progress, the
rain falling and the ashes, which are a
foot deep, having made it impossible
for the horses to travel.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1906-04-10
SCANDAL ON WARSHIP
Immense Amount of DutiabIe Goods
Said TO Have Been Struggled
Ashore from BattIeship Oregon.

San Francisco, April 9.-The Eve
ming Post publishes story today to
the effect that strong belief that
dutiable goods valued at about $780,
600 were smuggled ashore in launches
from the battleship Oregon just before
she departed for the Bremerton navy
yards. 1t says that an order has been
| issued instructing the inspectors at;
Bremerton to delay every man of the
battleship until the whole matter has
, been sifted to the bottom and the Gus,
tom authorities throughout the coun--
try have been notified to find and ex-
anime the questionable packages if
possible. The battleship was shedul~
ed to get away for Bremerton Satur-
day morning, but was delayed on ac-
count of not having received sailing
orders.
"At noon," says the Post, "a tele-
gram was received from the war de-
partment that officers and men must
have their baggage In readiness for
inspection. This notice was posted in
the mess room and the news flashed
over the ship like lightning 1t was
then, according to those who watched
the whole scene that the goods were
hurried ashore"
The Post then says the record of
Wells Fargo & Co. show that they
gave receipts for 1880 packages taken
from the Oregon. The Santa Re rail
way gave shipping bills for 1000
trunks and cases, many of which
weighed several hundred pounds.
Acting Inspector of Customs Hamil-
ton, when asked regarding the matter,
said that the statement regarding the
alleged smuggling had been conveyed
to the custom officials, who had at
once proceeded to verify the report,
sending out the orders regarding the
examination of suspected packages
and making an investigation here, but
as yet nothing definite has been es-
tablished.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1906-04-10
REJECT OFFER OF MINERS
Anthracite Operators Will Not Submit
Controversy to Arbitration.
(By Associated Pressl

passed upon by the anthracite coal
strike commission.
There is a strong impression among
the miners committee that the opera
tors will propose that President Roose-
velt be requested to summon the
strike commission to review the entire
controversy. They decline, however,
to indicate how they would receive the
suggestion.
The operators representatives were
in close conference most of the day
and promised that unless something
unforeseen should occur they would be
ready with their answer to the miners
arbitration plan tomorrow. The rea-
son given for the postponement was
that the large coal companies desired
to obtain the sentiment of all the in
dependent operators before they drew
up their formal answer.
President Mitchell announced this
evening that the last of the bitumin-
GUS coal operators in the Pittsburg dis
trict who had held out against the 1908
wage agreement signed the scale to-
day. This action, he said, cleared up
the western Pennsylvania territory
and meant that 10000 men in that ter
ritory, who produce from 35,0OO,OOO to
100000 tons of soft coal a year,
would rpaoiyo an ipnroaco of < Xxx NO.
cent in wages.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1906-04-10
LoNGWoRTH AT CHICAGO.
ohio Congressman Honor Guest of
Hamilton Club.
by Associated Press]

Chicago, April 9.-Congressman
Nicholas Longworth was the guest of
honor at the dinner given tonight in
the Auditorium hotel by the Hamilton
club, in celebration of the 41st ami
versary of Appotomox.
The banqueters were greatly disap,
pointed because Mrs. Longworth was
not present at the dinner, as arrange
ments had been made by the club for
concealed balcony in which she
could sit and listen to her husband
speak, She sent her regrets, saying
that she would visit friends while her
husband was addressing the ban
Queters.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1906-04-10
Merit TRIBUTE AS VALOROUS
FOES AND GALLANT SOLDIERS
[By Associated PressI

Washington, April 9.-Commander-
in-Chief Tanner of the Grand Army of
the Republic today issued his annual
address to all G. A r. posts regarding
the exercises to be conducted May 30,
Memorial day, to commemorate the
memory of the federal soldier dead.
In general order No. z on this subject
he says in part:
eve have been observing this day
ever since our beloved Logan institut-
ed it in 1866. This year, my COM
rades, We are crossing the broad river
at the rate of 5000 month-6O,OO a
year. Soon the great majority will
be sleeping their last sleep, and it is
our privilege now, as it has been for
SO many years, to pay loving tribute
to their memory by decorating their
graves with flowers, which, starting
forth from Mother Earth with each re-
curing springtime, are emblematic of
resurrection to a glorious immor-
taIity.
Thirty years ago, when I was de-
partment commander of New York,
in Memorial day order / then issueu
/ suggested to the comrades of New
York that wherever, from Montauk
Point to Buffalo, any confederate sol.
dier had found sepulchre among us,
trusted that when we went ont tn
laurel the graves of our union dead
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1906-04-10

New York, April 9-At the joint
conference of the subcommittee OF
the anthracite mineowners and their
employees to be held here tomorrow
the operators will decline to accept
the arbitration plan, as presented last
week by the mine workers, and will
in it's stead, present counter PROPOSE.
ton, which, if agreed to by President
side for more than two years.
The operators have been working on
the new plan ever since the adjourn.
ment of the joint conference of last
Thursday and the inability of the pres
ident of the hard coal carrying rail.
roads to complete minor details caus.
conference scheduled for today The
exact nature of the counter PROPOSE
ton was not made known by the oper-
ators. 1t is said, however, that the of
fer to be made involves an arbitration
plan very different from the one pre-
sented by the miners, one that will
call for the settlement of only new
grievances that may be, after an i'm
partial investigation has been made
found to exist.
The operators still maintain the po-
sition that the miners in their de-
mands have not called attention to
anything that has not already been
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1906-04-10

Naples, April 9.-This has been a
day Of terror for the cities, towns
and country around Mount Vesuvius.
Unconfirmed reports place the number
of dead and injured at several hun
dred, but not many facts can be OBJ
tained upon which to base an accur-
ate estimate. At midnight the situ-
alton appears more reassuring, the
lava streams having diminished in
volume and in some directions ceas-
ed altogether, while copious rainfall
is cooling the lava where it remains
stationary.
Almost equal to the devastation
wrought by the lava is the damage
done by cinders and ashes, which in
almost incredible quantities have
been carried great distances. This
has caused the practical destruction
OF San Giuseppe, a place of 5000 in
habitants. All except 200 of the peo-
pie had fed from San Giuseppe and
these 200 assembled IN church to at
tend mass. While the priest was
performing his sacred office the roof
fell in and about 60 persons were
badly injured. These unfortunates
were four hours without surgical or
medical assistance. The only thing
left standing in the church was a
statue of st. Anne, the preservation
of which the poor, homeless people ac-
cepted as a miracle and promise of
deliVerance from their peril.
At Ottajano five churches and 10
houses fell under the weight of ashes
and cinders, which lie four feet deep
on the ground. In the fall of the build
ing about 12 persons were killed and
many injured. The village is COM
pletely deserted by it's people. After
the evacuation of the place the bar
racks and prison fell in.
Reports from coast and inland
towns depict terrible devastation. San
Giorgio, Cremona, Portici, Resina
and Tore Del Grico have been al
most completely abandoned. The in
habitants of Tore Annunziato are
prepared to leave at moments warn
ing. Somma Vesuviana is another
village which has suffered most Sc
verely. The most of the buildings in
the villages are of fiimsy construction
and have fiat roofs, and so are but
poorly calculated to bear the weight
of ashes and cinders that have fallen
upon them. Inevitably it will be
found that a considerable number of
persons have perished by the falling
of their homes.
Although the eruption of the vol
cano is less violent than it was "a
hours ago, the ashes are still falling
in great quantities. Refugees from
the threatened or destroyed villages
are pouring into Naples by the thou
sands, arriving in every description of
conveyance and on foot. The roads
are crowded with professions of men
and women carrying crosses and cry
ing piteously.
Special railway trains, warships and
steamers are employed in conveying
the homeless people to Naples, Rome
and Castellammare, while large num-
hers of naonln arc f1aaino overland in |
the direction of Caserta. Not fewer
than $4,000 refugees have reached
Castellammare, where the steamer
Prince Maffalda is anchored.
This vessel left the island of Capri
with 1000 passengers including many
on board. but she was un-
able to reach her destination, owing |
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1906-04-10
DEATH LIST IS LARGE ONE
King and Queen Brave Danger and Visit
Afflicted Region.
[By Associated Pressl

to the Sitting clouds of ashes and the
fumes of gases from the volcano,
which enveloped her mile from the
coast.
| King Victor Emmanuel and Queen
( Helena have further endeared them
selves to the people by their activity
in behalf of the sufferers by the erup-
tion, and the government is exerting
itself for the relief of the destitute.
This work, however, is obstructed by
| the congestion of all means of trans
portation, which are monopolized in
the carrying of people out of the scene
of danger
The king and queen and their suites
Aarrived at Naples this morning from
| Rome. When the royal train reached
the station the eruption of the volcano
was almost at it's worst, but both in
sisted upon leaving Immediately for
Tore Annunziati, the king declaring,
eff Tore Annunziati is in danger. it
is my duty to be there" Travelling in
automobiles and accompanied by the
duke and duchess of Aosta and the
princess of SchlesWig-H -Holstein, they
set out for the afflicted districts.
Touching scenes greeted them along
the way. BY the kings order there
was no attempt to keep the people
away from him. The sovereigns Wis
lifted Santa Anastasia. Cerricola and
Somna Vesuviana, where they were
greeted with great enthusiasm. At
one point the royal party was struck
by small cyclone of ashes and Gin
ders. The king sent his motor car at
full speed ahead and crossed the path
of the cyclone in safety. 1t was
| found necessary to continue the jour
ney on foot.
| The conditions at Tore Annuziata
and Pompeii improved today, owing to
the change in direction taken by the
flowing lava. Early in the day appre-
hension was felt by the inhabitants
OF the country in the vicinity of Ca
serta, a place of about $4,000 inhabi-
tants, in whose direction the lava was
then flowing. The town of Nola, an
old place of $4,000 inhabitants, %
miles from Naples, has suffered Sc
verely by the fall of ashes coming
from the crater, which were carried
by winds as far as the Adriatic sea.
About 100000 refugees from the dis
trict of Somma Vesuviana have sought
shelter here and elsewhere. Four
thousand persons are lodged in the
Grateo barracks in this city.
The stream of lava which has been
threatening Tore Annunziata has re-
mained stationary since Saturday eve
ming, so the danger that the place
would be overwhelmed appears to
have passed.
When the last train was leaving
Boscotrecazo yesterday fresh crater
OpS1AOo uCcA ILAc ODoS1 NdIOIy oldI1OA.
The sea is greatly agitateu, the sky
has cleared, but heavy clouds hang
over the east, threatening a further
downpour.
The streams of lava are almost sta
tionary. Troops are erecting barriers
in the direction of Pompeil to prevent
further danger in that quarter.
Reports of fatalities consequent
upon the eruption of Mount Vesuvius
are coming in. According to informa-
tion received late tonight more than
500 perished in the district of San
Giuseppe, while from the ruins of the
church which collapsed, owing to the
weight of ashes on the roof, 40 corpses
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1906-04-10
STRAITS ARE OPEN.
[By Associated Press. ]

Mackinac Island, Mich, April o.
The straits of Mackinac are open TO
navigation for the season of 1906. An
easterly gale has been blowing for
the past "a hours and is now increas-
ing in velocity. The heavy seas have
completely broken the straits Ice
fields. Open water extends from
Bois light to Waygoschance.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1906-04-10

best way to check exorbitant railway
rates was to keep the waterways in
such condition as to insure compe-
tition.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1906-04-10
MONTANA WEATHER.
[By Associated Press]

Washington, April 9.-Fair Tues
day; cooler in northwest portion;
Wednesday fair.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1906-04-10

For sale-Shoes of all kinds. Todd's
New Shoe Store.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1906-12-06
American Expert Leads World.

Gardner F. Williams, the American
mining engineer who directs the dia-
mond output of the world, was born in
Michigan, but became resident of
California at 15 and a student at Cali
fornia college in Oakland, afterward
the state university. He perfected
his education at the mining Academy
Of Freiberg, among the lead mines of
Saxony He was assayer in the mint
at San Francisco two years and spent
some time in practical work in the
mines of Nevada and northern Cali
fornia. He then went on an exploring
expedition for the Rothschilds to Ma
SECONDHAND and made the acquaint-
ance of Cecil Rhodes. He took charge
Of the mines Of the De Beers company
In 1885, through the influence Of
Rhodes and has been at their head un-
til recently, when he returned to
America, leaving his son, Alpheus Will
liams in his place.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1906-12-06
RUNNING BIRD CHASED BEE.
Movements OF copS'e Resembled
Flashes Of Lightning.

Here is a story as told by gentle
man who spends the greater portion
OF his time studying the habits of
birds:
A humming bird with an angry dash
expressed its disapproval Of the pres
ence of big bumblebee in the same
tree. The usually pugnacious bee In
continently fed, but he did not leave
the tree. He darted back and forth
among the branches and white BIOS
SONS, the humming bird in close pur-
suit. Where will you find another pair
that could dodge and dart equal to-
these? They were like flashes of
light, yet the pursuer followed the
track of the pursued, turning when
the bee turned.
In short, the bird and the bee con-
trolled the movements Of their bodies
more quickly and more accurately
than he could control the movements
of his eyes, The chase was all over
in half the time it takes to tell it,
but the excitement of pack of hounds
after a fox was no greater. The bee
escaped, the bird giving up the chase
and alighting on a twig. 1t couldn't
have been chasing the bee for food,
and there is no possible explanation
of its unprovoked attack, except that
1t wanted all the honey itself.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1906-12-06

Laundry work at home would be
much more satisfactory If the right
Starch were used. In order to get the
desired stiffness, it is usually neces-
sary> to use so much starch that the
beauty and fineness Of the fabric Is
hidden behind a paste of varying
thickness, which not only destroys the
appearance, but also affects the wear
ing quality Of the goods. This trouble
can be entirely overcome by using De-
fiance Starch, as 1t can be applied
much more thinly because Of its great
er strength thap other makes.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1906-12-06
A DOCTORS TRIALS.
He Sometimes Gets Sick Like Other
People.

Even doing good to people is hard
work II you have too much of 1t to do
No one knows this better than the
hard-working, conscientious family
doctor. He has troubles of his own
often gets caught in the rain or snow,
or loses SO much sleep he sometimes
gets out OF sorts. An overworked
Ohio doctor tells his experience:
About three years ago as the result
of doing two mems work, attending a
large practice and looking after the
details OF another business, my health
broke down completely, and / was lit.
tie better than physical wreck.
Il suffered from indigestion and
constipation, loss of weight and appe-
lite. bloating and pain after meals,
loss OF memory and lack of nerve
force for continued mental applica-
ton.
II became irritable, easily angered
and respondent without cause. The
hearts action became irregular and
weak, with frequent attacks OF palpi-
tation during the first hour OF two
after retiring.
Some Grape-Nuts and cut bananas
came for my lunch one day and
pleased me particularly with the re-
suit. got more satisfaction from 1t
than from anything had eaten for
months, and on further investigation
and use, adopted Grape-Nuts for my
morning and evening meals, served
usually with cream and a sprinkle of
salt or sugar.
my improvement was rapid and
permanent In weight as well as in
physical and mental endurance. In a
word, am filed with the joy Of liv-
ing again, and continue the daily use
Of Grape-Nuts for breakfast and often
for the evening meal.
"The little pamphlet, The Road to
Wellville,' found In pkgs., is invari-
ably saved and handed to some needy
patient along with the indicated rem
edy." Name given by Postum Co,
Battle Creek, Mich. There's a rea-
SON."
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1906-12-06
MIG5EmmQ cole

A mother should come to her child's
aid at this critical time and remember
that Lydia e. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound will prepare the system for
the coming change and start this try.
ing period In a young girls life without
pain or irregularities.
Miss EmmaC Cole of Tullahoma, Tenn,
writes:
Dear Mrs. Pinkham:
az want to tell you that am enjoying bet
ter health than L have for years, and owe
1t all to Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound.
"When fourteen years of age suffered al
most constant pain, and for two or three
years | had soreness and pain in my side,
headaches and was dizzy and nervous, and
doctors all failed to help me.
Lydia f. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
was recommended, and after taking IL my
health began to improveTapidly, and / think
1t saved my life. / sincerely hope my expert
ence will be help to other girls who are pass
ing from girlhood to womanhood, for know
your Compound will do as much for them"
If you know of anyyoung girl who Is
sick and needs motherly advice ask her
to write Mrs. Pinkham, Lynn, Mass.
and she will receive free advice which
will put her on the right road to a
strong, healthy and happy womanhood.
Mrs; Pinkham Is daughter-in-law of
Lydia Il. Pinkham and for twenty five
years has been advising sick women
Tree OF charge.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1906-12-06
GAVE DRUMMER A SCARE.
Delayed Telegram Suggested Awful
Possibilities.

There was a travelling man." said
the night operator, whose wife pre-.
sented him with a son while he was
out drumming up trade. The doctor
got the mans address, and, since his
wife was doing none too well, wrote
out a message giving him the news
and telling him to return.
The doctor gave the message to
the cook, who couldn't read She
forgot to send it, and the next day the
drummer came home of his own &C.
cord.
HE stayed day or two, found his
wife doing all right, and set out on
his rounds again. Nothing. as 1t hap
pened, was said about the forgotten
telegram.
And at the end of the week the
telegram was remembered by the
cook. With an exclamation of horror
you know she couldn't read-she
hurried to the Office and sent to the
drummer that delayed message. When
he got 1t that night he was terrified.
What he read was this:
Another additional son; your
wife very ILL.,; return at once
HE took the midnight train for
home. He was like man in trance.
Another he kept muttering in q
dazed voice. Impossible!'
ION getting home he was so reliev-
ed when everything was explained to
him that he decided not to fire the
cook, after all"
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1906-12-06
Plcauart Shows Generosity.

Gen. Picquart, the defender Of
Dreyfus and now the French minister
of war, has defined his attitude to.
ward his old prosecutors in the army.
When an officer who was involved in
the conspiracy that banished Picquart
to the border of the Sahara, entered
the minister's office and began to
stammer out statement on the sub.
ject Picquart stopped him, saying: 81
only know one thing and that is that
you have always been an excellent Of,
ficer. You may be sure that l shall
not forget that"
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1906-12-06
The Scotsman's Diet.

For centuries the chief diet Of the
Scotch people has been oats in some
form or other. AS result they are
to-day the strongest, both mentally
and physically, of any nation in the
world. The best rolled oats made is
Quaker Oats, and our readers can now
get large family package for Csc,
and with each package. free, beauti-
full piece of imported china. Ask your
grocer to-day for family package Of
Quaker Oats.