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The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-12-22
BILLINGS THE RAILROAD CENTER
or MONTANA.

Perhaps the most surprising piece
of news was the announcement from
New York city to the effect that the
control of the Colorado & Southern
railroad had been purchased by the
Burlington.
That coming events cast their
shadows before them was shown in
this case a few weeks back, when D.
G. Dodge Of the Southern announced
in an interview in Omaha that it was
the intention of the management OF
that road to complete arrangements
to connect the Gulf with the Canadian
northwest on a through, direct line
The inference was plain.
It was discussed in the Gazette at
the time-and was hooted at by !:
certain section of the state press.
Now comes the positive announce.
ment from Edwin HaWley, the largest
stakeholder of the Southern, and
Frank Trumbull, president of the
road, that the line has been sold to
the Burlington, and that the actual
transfer would take place today.
Just which one of the many pro-
posed cut offs it is planned to con
struct, In order to give the Southern
Burlington route a more direct line to
the northwest, we do not know, but
one thing we do know, and that is that
build what route they may, through
whatever valley they may select, or
hill they may tunnel, Billings is the
destination Of the line. There is no
other point to which to build in Mon
tana, and the result to be the same,
for the idea of the consolidation is
to create a harmony of interests, to
the end that the fewest number of
miles OF. track may serve the greatest
purpose.
And In this connection it is neces-
sary only to build a short gap in
Wyoming to made a direct line to
Denver, and when that is done, South
ern trains will enter Billings over the
Burlington rails, and a direct line OF
railway will be operated from Edmon-
ton, Canada, to Galveston and New
Orleans. giving the Hill lines two out
lets on the Gulf Of Mexico.
Billings thus becomes the railroad
center Of Montana, and the question
that has agitated a number Of the
valley towns for the past two years is,
BY this purchase, forever settled in
favor Of this city.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-12-22
JAPANESE IMMIGRATION.

Now that Japan is to deny the right
If its people to come to this country,
We must look at the question from the
other side.
In taking this step, the statesmen
II the isle Of Nippon are but pro
.ecting themselves.
The man who ome to the United
States is lost to Japan, while if he had
settled in Korea, every effort he puts
forth would be in the interest of the
empire.
Hence we have a double reason for
The willingness of the Japanese to &C
cept the condition laid down by the
Americans.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-12-22
dulo Olivares, who took q prominent
part in crushing the revolutionists six

dulO Olivares, who took a prominent
part in crushing the revolutionists six
years ago. y
Secret advices from Caracas, where
the strictest censorship is being OBJ
served, indicate that the whole Of Ven
ezuela has been in a ferment ever
since President Castro sailed, and that
the crisis was reached a few days ago
when it became necessary for Acting
President Gomez to take decisive
steps.
The revolutionary factions played. a
prominent part in the demonstrations
against the absent president. These
were temporarily checked by a show
Of force, and later the revolutionary
influence that threatened to sweep the
country was overcome in a measure
by promises that could not be held
long in allegiance.
The establishment of a new govern
ment in Venezuela has been expected
daily and it is probable that it was
the outcome of the demands which be-
gan almost the day that Castro sailed
for Europe. X
Before leaving, Castro, in proclaim-
ing Vice President Gomez his tempo
rary successor, said to the nation:
Surround him and lend your co.
operation in the fulfilment Of his mis-
sion as if it were myself and you will
have done your duty
In the same proclamation President
Castro gave u%tterance to what might
be known as a farewell message:
The Venezuelan nation is already
on the road to sure prosperity and
greatness because of the strict fulfil.
ment of obligations and the condition
of the and because Of the
state of peace We enjoy and which it
is your duty to maintain that my word
may endure"
On December IA the people Of Cara.
cas- arose against Castro. They tore
down statues and pictures Of the presi.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-12-22
The Billings Gazette


dent and burned them in the public
places; they wrecked buildings and
applied the torch, sweeping through
the city and gathering strength and
fury with every act OF violence.
Gomez was far from secure. 1t was
brought forcibly home to him that he
must either withdraw from that Office
or cast aside those OF Castro's minis
tiers who were still trying to force the
Castro rule upon the people. Appar-
entity he chose the latter course He
first declared the country in q state OF
defense, thereby securing control OF
the army and then appointed a new
cabinet.
On several other occasions when
Castro has turned over the govern
ment to Vice President Gomez it was
freely predicted that Gomez would sue
coed Castro as president of the repub.
lie. He had many supporters in the
anti-Castro camp, chief among these
in favor Of his candidacy being Gen.
eral Arando, the former minister OF
war, who worked earnestly to place
Gomez in power.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 21.-That a
new cabinet in Venezuela may have an
important bearing on the relations OF
that country with the United States is
the opinion of the state department
officials. This depends, however, on
the constitution Of the new body and
when the vice president and the ele-
ment opposing the cabinet are willing
and anxious to resume diplomatic ne
gotiations with the United States. The
elimination from the new cabinet OF
those who were closely affiliated with
Castro's rule is gratifying to the off
Gals here who hope that under the
new order some progress may be
made toward adjudicating the claims
of the United States against Vene-
zuela which have been pending for so
long a time.
NORFOLK, Va, Dec. 21.-The
cruiser North Carolina accompanied
the battleship Maine which sailed
today from Hampton Roads, both
under sealed orders. The destination
of neither vessel is known and it is
believed that both are bound for Ven
ezuelan waters.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-12-22
ENGINEER in TOWN

George o. Muhlfeld, construction
manager of the Stone & Webster en-.
cheering corporation of Boston, Mass.
was in the city yesterday on his way
back to Boston from a visit to the
Hauser Lake and Wolf Creek dam
located near Helena. The Hause1
Lake dam went out last summer, dur
ing a food and the company is re.
building it. Mr.. Muhlfeld's company
has contracts which call for the ex.
penditure of about $S,oo0,0o0 on the
two dams.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-12-22
INDIANS WILL HAVE XMAS.

Chief Plenty Coos of the Crows and
Big Medicine, chief of the Indian ro-
lice on the Grow Agency, were in the
city yesterday, accompanied by their
families, purchasing Christmas pres.
ents The Indians will have a big
time on the reservation this year and
the white mans Christmas" will be
celebrated there in proper style. Chief
Coos purchased enough pres
ents to fill the moccasins of every
,papoose on the reserve.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-12-22
INCREASING THE PRESIDENTS
SALARY.

The bill to increase the salary of
the president of the United States
from $4,000 to 100000 per year is a
move in the right direction. The pres
! ident of the United States is the poor
est paid man in the world, when meas
ured by the compensation Of other
executives.
Fifty thousand dollars annually does
not pay the expenses OF the White
J House and all executives, almost
without exception, have left the office
poorer than when they entered it.
Our government provides a house
for the president, it is true, but there
is not enough room in it for any ordi-
nary family, and every time a new
piece Of furniture is purchased, there
Is q general complaint On the part
Of the taxpayers. Yet at the same
time, there is a demand, which is com
piled with, that the White House.
which is presumed to be the presi.
dents private home, shall be open to
the public, which tramps in and ruins
everything, and complains because the
furniture is shabby, the carpets worm,
and the place not in keeping with the
dignity that should go with the great
est and richest nation that eve ex.
listed in the history Of the world.
A salary Of 100000 is a small
amount AS compared with the prince
ly sums paid by other nations, That
this bill should become a law we be-
lieve is now generally admitted by all
classes.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-12-22
AUXILlARY.T0-LOCAL
OPTION CLUB FORMED
LADIES BECOME INTERESTED IN
MOVEMENT.

The women Of Billings met yester.
day at the Y. M. c. A. assembly room
and formed a Woman's Auxiliary Lo-
cal Option club.
About twenty-five women of Billings
were present and a temporary organi.
cation was effected with Mrs. Walter
NJ. Jordan president and Miss Mabel
Johnson secretary.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-12-22

Now Rockefeller wants to show
Hearst something. Hearst mas been.
showing" everybody else for a long
lime. and seems now to have reached
the turning of the lane.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-12-22

Simon has been recognized by the
powers as the president of Hayti.
Now. II he can obtain the same recog-
milton from his own people, everything
will be lovely in that section.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-12-22

The sale of coal lands in Carbon
county, is indicative of the fact that
another railroad is heading into this
neck O. the woods. AS they all have
coal except the Milwaukee, the infer
ence Is plain.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-12-22

We still think President Roosevelt
is as popular in Washington as Presi-
dent Castro is in Caracas.-Anaconda
Standard.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-12-22

If you have more money than you
know what ITO do with, send some
change to the Salvation Army, to help
spread Christmas cheer.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-12-22

The people of the south, who voted
against Taft are planning great recep.
lions for him now. Incidentally, they
are overlooking no opportunity to i'm
press upon him the fact that the poll
cy Of protection is desired for the in
FAINT Industries Of the south.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-12-22

II the new smelling concern will
deal in furnaces and not hot air, the
chances are favorable to making the
Guggenheims take notice.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-12-22

AS Bryan has always backed losers,
his removal to Texas would indicate
that the Lone Star state is ready to
turn Republican.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-12-22

The doubtful states displayed
he same danger signals in the recent
campaign that were out in others in
he past, with the fact remaining, how
ever, that they are still safely Re
publican.
LET THEM DO 1T If THEY DARE.
Referring to the following, from
Butte Miner, we presume.
If course, that the entire Republican
state ticket, including the gentlemen
from Silver Bow county,
would have been successful if the Re
of Yellowstone and other
counties of Eastern Montana had re-
.urned the same kind of a majority
hey do in Silver Bow county. Still,
+ the Republicans of Silver Bow
county want to make a test of the
question, it's their move.
Billings Paper Threatens War.
Civil war is threatened in the
Republican party by the Billings
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The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-12-22
THE A OF 7

Why not make a state of that sec.
ton of the world known as Silver
Bow county? Then there would be
no question as to the location of new
federal districts. selection of messen
gers, and the like, to say nothing OF
the sense Of relief the remainder OF
Montana would experience. The state
Of Butte, by Butte, of Butte and for
Butte, would be a Butte.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-12-22

SO the new cabinet will not be
without its Knox.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-12-22
CASTRO'S GOVERNMENT
Is OVERTHROW.

Continued from First Page.)
Bisbee daily review., 1908-05-17
THE BsBE DAILY REVIEW BlsBE ARIZONA MAY IT. 1908

tox, Is such proof of the eficacy sf free government as there Is DO other record of in all the arcniyes of the ages. And yet cur condition as a p~ ton is net what 1t should be We think If the immigratipn to cur coun- try during the~past forty years had been siftp6 and only the worthy per mjrred to iand, the country today would be the envy Of the earth. But now there is congestion of people in all the great cities and the slums of the cities are national reproach. Our belief is that there should be a rore.just collection of taxes. giving a far greater revenue. and that in every city there should be a closer watch upon the people. Not necessarily by the police, but by special force, so that every block should have cap tain and every house with it's inmates should have record that all might see, so that the vicious might be ap prehended. and the very poor assist ed; that there should be a perpetual showing of where the poor might ob- tain employment, and generally such an arrangement as would stop the fostering of poverty and crime. for it is out of that that most of the ex- renses of cur country come. And if the flood of immigration cannot be stopped, then means should be adopt. ed to direct a part of the flood to lands where there is ample room and where there are ample opportunities
 This could be done by obtaining char. ters for roads and options on lands along the roads, and then a steamship service that would lure emigrants to go away and make struggle for for. tune. We think our government could well afford to back these enterprises with it's endorsement Either of half dozen South American states offer great opportunities for this. When we get all the people of our country, who desire it, to earning and receiv- ing pay for their work, and place those who will not work where they can do no more harm, we shall have
 1rutry like which in blessings nc .ssar lsnd ever ertosea.
Bisbee daily review., 1908-05-17
Asour'ou OWN COUNTRY.

Richard H. Edmonds, editor of the Manufacturers Record. Baltimore, puts out some most interesting statis- ties of the place that the United States holds and the achievements of her people in industrial fields. A condensed statement Is given below. We have 3.Ooo.OOO square mpsS against 50 100000 for the ysrd. We have ss.0OO.Ooo peopIe<a fraction ov- CT per cent>sf the worlds popula- ton. Our area is 5.s per cent. our pep6lation 5-2 per cent. We are raising 4.s per cent of the worlds production of wheat and oats: of corn 7S.S per cent. of tobacco 31.1 per cent; of cotton 71.3 per cent. We made fast year 42 per cent of the worlds iron production. or 25.7s0,0o tons, against ei 900. o.o0o for the whole world: of petroleum our production was 162.GO0.000 barrels. against the worlds total of 26s, 900 900, or 62.5 per cent Ost of a total of 1,220 0.000.- 900 tons of coal mined. our proportion was 455 5,00o. 900. or s7.3 per cent Tn copper, on which the development of electricity depends, our production last year was 57.5 per cent, or 91s.- 000,000 pounds, out of total of l. 5yi 100000 pounds. Of phosphate rcck, the great fertilizer, our product as last year 1.O7S,oOO tons out of 3,0S2,O0 tons for the world. or 54.4 per cent. Of sulphur cur product was 9S,s50 tons out of a total of S32,044 tons, or SS.S per cent. It would be seasy to quadruple this amount if the United States would enforce its tar if laws against foreign sulphur. The tarin admits raw sulphur free, but puts a duty on refined sulphur, three per cent sulphur in Sicily is refined up to s5 per cent and our govern ment admits it free. We mined 35.5 per cent of the worlds silver. 22.1 per cent of it's gold. We have 24 per cent of the worlds cotton spindles. The world has 57e,eoo miles of railroad i; our proportion is 225.0eo. or 3s.5 per cent. The freight rates on our roads are from onethird to one twelfth those of other countries.
 The above shows the mighty work going on. and in some respects the impossibility of the world to com pete with the United States That this predominance has been achieved in a hundred years. the most of it since the guns grew still at Apponat-
Bisbee daily review., 1908-05-17
ROUGH RIDER MURDERED
 WITH HIS FAMILY
New York Man Had Received
 a Warning.

MATTEAWAN, N. J., May 16.--Wil liam D. Shepherd, prosperous poul try financieF, and Former Rough Rider, was found murdered at his farm near here this morning, after a mysterious warning that his household would meet with a violent death within two weeks.
 His wife and Jennie Bently, ser want, suffered the same fate, but Shep- herds seyen-monthsold baby was found sleeping in its cradle unharmed. The entire house had been ransacked and everything of value taken.
 The police have made one arrest in connection with the case, and another man is under surveillance. A repeat ing shotgun was apparently the means of the murders
 Frank Zastera, a farm hand who had been employed only two days on the place, discovered the bodies short ly after the shooting and gave the alarm. Zastera, who Is said to clein occult powers, according to a state ment of the victims friends, predict ed in Shepherds presence that within a weeks time two men would come to the farm and kill every one on 1t. He is being held as witness.
Bisbee daily review., 1908-05-17
SUCCESS OF NEALE
 SHOULD BE CERTAIN.

The Democrats of Bisbee are feeling mere confident every day of the cleo tiea sf George NeaIe, the Democratic csndidaAe for mayor of this city. The nomination of MT. Neale was happy thought for the Democrats, as it not ssIE iasares a Democratic mayor for the next two years, but it insures wise, efficient and economical government. Mir. Neale has been compelled to re- main in Tombstone the greater part of ths Nme since his nomination, at- teadiAs to important litigation in wkish ke is interested as attorney and because of this he has not had the opportunity to mingle with the voters IS much as he would like since he was named to head the ticket He hopes ts see more of the voters of the city during the next week when it is in tended to hold one or two Democratic r.IIiez. It Is confidently expected that MT. Nsale will carry the full strength of the Democratic vote which will in- sure kis election by handsome ma iority. MT. NeaIe did not seek the sace os mayor and has never sought sfice before In this city or county; he was urged to accept the nomina- ton because of his known ability and familiarity with matters which will arise from time to time in connection with the city government
 With George Neale as mayor of Bisbee the city will be doubly pro tected against any danger of legal ,ittaIls because of his splendid ability as A lawyer. He is progressive citi- zen and intensely loyal to Bisbee. He is a Democrat and has always been loyal to the party; there has been no one to intimate so far that he would not be a credit to Bisbee and efficient i. handling the problems of the city government with superior ability. Risbee Is a Democratic city and there can be no valid reason for the defeat of a single man on the Democratic ticket The Democratic record in gov erning the city in the past is one of efaciency, progress and economy and the plea of the Republicans for Demo cratic votes is without reason, except 1. desire of Republicans to hold office ana thea laugh at the Democrats, crow about Bisbee being Republi- ca, e,ty and claim credit for every thing accomplished.
Bisbee daily review., 1908-05-17

Tn Chicago crusade has oera ,ts~.sd aeainst short weight grocers. r,. ts an offence which troubles aoro or less everybody.
Bisbee daily review., 1908-05-17

The way in which Street Superin- tendent Mccullough waded through that mountain of quartz site known as the Castle Rock. demonstrates that he is miner as well as road con structor The miners of this city, the majority of whom are taxpayers can point with pride at his oficiaf report
 when they see that he cut through this mass of hard rock. standing 20 feet high and surrounded with houses without even breaking pane of glass in a window. at cost to the taxpay- CTS of 55 cents per cubic yard. But he has the experience and ability. For eleven years P. J. Mccullough worked as a miner in this territory, seven years of that time in the Copper Queen mine. He commanded the re 6pect Of fellow miners to such an ex- tent that two years ago they pleaded with the Democrats to place him in nomination. which the party did. and he was elected. Today the miners join with the Democratic party in con graduating Mccullough for the great improvements he has made. and as a reward for his services the miners of Bisbee. irrespective of politics. will walk to the polls on May 25 and cast their ballots for P. J. Mccullough for street supervisor for two more years,
Bisbee daily review., 1908-05-17
PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY
 DEVELOPS IN ALABAMA
Johnson and Bryan the Issue
 There Tomorrow.

MONTGOMERY, Ala, May 16.- The Democratic voters of Alabama are ready for the primary election on Mon- day. The activity of the newly quail fled voters to get their names on the registration lists since last Friday and Saturday, and the sudden competition. between the two candidates for the presidential nomination, Bryan and Johnson, has transformed the election into a condition which creates lively interest.
 It is generally conceded that Bryan will carry the state. The best John sons supporters can hope for is to cut down the Bryan majority.
Bisbee daily review., 1908-05-17
SLUlCING FOR EVIDENCE
 AT THE GUINNESS FARM

LA PORTE, Ind, May 16.-The work.at the Guinness farm today was without. especial result The screen ing of the ashes was finished and the task of cleaning the place began. Miner Louis Schulte worked all day with his new and larger sluice box, but he made no effort to pan out the taiIings
Bisbee daily review., 1908-05-17

Only one more week remains of the city campaign. The democrats have reason to congratulate themselves on the present status of the campaign. They have nominated not only a ticket composed of worthy men, but they have named men who are prov ing themselves to be popular with