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The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-11-20
THE WOOL MARKET.

There is a rising tendency notice
able in the wool market. This is
brought about by the general demand
made upon the manufacturers, due to
the quickening of trade, which is &C
counted for by the unemployment Of
more than half a million men.
The purchasing power Of the people
is increasing.
Increased demand, e an In
crease in prices, and thus we have an
example in the wool market.
Reports from Boston are to the eff
feet that there is a general upward
tendency and the seller is favored in
1t. "%
We may look for higher prices next
season, for the simple reason that the
accumulated stock is to be worked
into cloth at once, to supply a de-
mand that is growing every day.
When the price of wool increases,
the fiockmasters Of Montana adjust
the smile that simply will not come
off, for they don't care how high the
price goes. And in this respect the
people are with them, for we all par
ticipate in the benefit to be derived.
Truly, Montana is getting her share
of the benefit in the general revival
OF business.
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THE BlLLEk CASE.

Herman Billek; the Chicago murder.
er must hang.
Every court to which the case has
been appealed has decided against the
man.
Billek is accused Of having muir
dered several members Of the Vzral
family, and the evidence against him
is said tosbe most conclusive includ-
ing as it does, the testimony OF one
Of the Vzral boys, who escaped death
at the time the family was put out OF
theaway.
A number OF priests interested
themselves in behalf of the man, and
his family has put forth unremitting
efforts to saw him from the hang
mans moose.
Nothing more touching or pitiful
has ever occurred than the prayer
offered up by his little daughter, in
the corridors OF a great Jail, some.
thing less than a year ago, when her
clear childish voice was raised in an
appeal to the Almighty to spare the
life Of her father. Hardened criminals
stood in their cells with tear-dimmed
eyes, and wardens, accustomed to
such scenes, had to turn away to con.
ceal their emotion.
The next day a reprieve was grant.
ed pending an appeal OF his case to a
higher court.
Blink, an i~tinerant fortune teller. &C.
cused Of killing all but one member OF
. family, nnds himself, suddenly sur.
rounded by his own family-the one
he had all but deserted. Penniless,
alone, the wife and the children. par.
ticularly one child, have fought a bat,
tie for his life, the hkeSof which has
seldom been recorded in this country.
From M court to another his case
has dragged, and each time the de.
cision Of the lower court has been
affirmed the ijurists holding that the
evidence is conclusive. and the pre-.
vfous trial fair. s /
Nov he has been sentenced to exc.
cution, December IL, and his aittle
A. year old girl has decided to make
the ANAL effort to save his miserable
neck.
She will go to Springfield, and per
sonally appeal to the daughter Of Gov
ernor Deneen, who is Of her age, to
iIlnntercede for her; She will be unac-
companied, and unattended. One lit
tle sta will meet another little girl,
and one Will cry and plead In her
chiidie AsFay for the life Of her father,
md tAi1Sfhe other that II her father
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-11-20
GOVERNOR EDWIN w. NORRIS.

GOVERNOR EDWIN w. NORRIS.
Edwin w. Norris war elected gov
aernor of Montana, November g..
In another column we publish the
vote.
Ever since the night Of the cleo
ton, the result has been in doubt. So
many claims were made, one way and
the other, and 90 many false reports
were circulated to the effect that
Donlan had conceded the election of
his opponent, which were later on
denied BY Mr. Donlan, that it became
necessary to wait for a formal declara-
ton.
The figures show that the people
have approved the choice of the Demo
cratic, rather than the Republican
party. Nj. Norris was elected, APP
proximately by the same plurality that
Taft, Pray and others received on the
Republican ticket.
There is a reason for this.
During the campaign, Mr.. Norris,
who took the stump in his own behalf,
openly met all opponents, answered
all arguments and declared his posi-
ton on all questions. He had the ad-
vantage OF a face to face talk with
the people.
On the other hand, Edward Donlan
spoke to the people by proxy. He
did not appear on the stump. He did
not make a speech. He did not dis
cuss, publicly or otherwise, any Of the
questions his worthy opponent met
with frankness that challenged the
admiration Of thinking men.
MI. Donlan would doubtless have
made an excellent governor. He would
have brought his business ability to
bear on his administration, for he is
q business man, not q speaker. Thus
he was at a wonderful disadvantage,
for he was pitted against an attorney
of ability, a mar who is not only as
clear a thinker, but who possesses the
art Of expressing himself, and who is
not to be confused while in public.
Regardless Of the ability of Mr.. Don
Ian, the people admire a man who can
stand up and defend himself-and be-
cause Mr.. Donlan permitted others to
do his talking, he may attribute his
defeat.
Mr.. Norris is a man Of broad expe-
rience in public affairs, who has won
the governorship in a clean, fair and
square fight, which he conducted in a
manly way, and that his administra-
ton will be as decisive and straight
forward as his campaign was honest
and convincing, we have not the
slightest doubt.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-11-20
CONFERENCE
Holland May Call Another Meeting Of
the Powers to cit at the Hague, in
the Interest Of international Peace
Venezuelan Dispute.

THE HAGUE, Nov. 1s.-The gov
eminent Of the Netherlands has pro-
posed to advocate the c%onvocation Of
an international committee to arrange
tor q third peace conference.
During a debate today In parliament
on the foreign Office, Foreign Minister
Van Swinderen made a general state.
ment on international policies, in the
course OF which he said he had de.
clined to ask the powers for a declara-
ton of neutrality in the case Of the
Netherlands, explaining that such a
course would be incompatible with the
independence Of Holland.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-11-20
AN EXCELLENT EXAMPLE.

The merchants of Billings have sub
scribed $4,000 for stock in a company
to construct an electric car line be
tween their city and the little town
of Laurel, just this side. The plan is
to raise 100000, the remainder from
among the farmers and ranchers along
the right-of-way and already the gen,
tlemen have received the assurance
that there will be little difficulty in
making up the remainder Of the sun
The line is planned as a starter for a
system Of interurban lines which, it is
hoped, will help materially in making
Billings a real city.
Billings, ten years ago, vas nothing
but a sheep and COW camp. It's pub
lic-spirited citizens have made 1t, since
that time, the best city in eastern
Montana. It has never enjoyed hall
the natural advantages that Missoula
has, but it a not he denied that It
has put them to infinitely better Uses,
Billings has good country back OF
1t, since it has small towns which can
be called tributary to it. : = :
Missoula is Literally surrounded by
small towns Yet, everybody
knows that 1t has never made the ef-
fort that Billings has to secure it.
Our business men, our househOlders
and taxpayers a we'll afford to take
as example their fellows in the bust
ling, booming town which, In so short
a time, has grown from a sheep camp
the metropolis of eastern Montana.
Missoula has today the best chance
it has ever had of securing the needed
street car service. 1t may be years
before a similar opportunity presents
itself. It should run no risk of losing
out this time. II. the business men
and the voters will only unite and pull
together, they can feel sure of success.
1t will be worth the NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Herald.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-11-20
WHEN The VOTE TIES.

The Republican and Democratic
candidate for the lower house Of the
legislature in Madison and Cascade
counties tied in the recent election.
Strangely enough, there is a tie in
the house, on the face of the returns.
So that these two counties will decide
the complexion Of that body, unless,
perchance, n should elect a Demo
crat and the other a Republican. In
which a we shall enjoy the spec
stacle of a school boy scrap in the legis-
lature in which neither party will gain
an advantage. the members will make
egregious asses of themselves, the
state will suffer and the taxpayers
foot the bill.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-11-20
AWAITED DEATH
IN FULL DRESS
Continued from First Pase.)
ing in the hope Of propitating the
ghost that in her dreams had beck
oned her to follow him out to the

ing in the hope Of propitating the
ghost that in her dreams had beck.
oned her to follow him out to the
hills. n
An official of high standing said to.
day that the empress had died Of apo.
plexy and that she was able to talk
within a few hours of death. Their
majesties awaited the coming. of the
grim reaper clad in their full official
robes and surrounded by hundreds OF
court officials and followers. 1t was
a %barbarous exhibition of the soulless
and inhuman formality of the court.
Soon after the deaths were an
nounced hundreds of men, including
everybody attached to the household
departments, collected in the palace
and remained there for five days.
The members Of the grand council in
a statement given expressly for her
majesty have drawn a pitiful picture,
of her last suffertngs.
A Barbarous Custom.
This account reveals the feeling Of
an eye witness who stood awestricken
at a prescribed distance from the bed
side of the dying woman. On the
night Of November 16, the dowager
empress called the members of the
grand council together and talked
with them for some time. She was
lying prone, but fully dressed. After
one hours consultation the counsel
lors were dismissed, but they were
told to return at 2 O'Clock in the morn
ing, with the edicts prepared to an
= ~, M %hr Ic,pn1onr$on +~H %ka l. -
1t is reported that her majesty was
able to signify her assent to these par
ticular edicts, but Immediately after
having done this she declared:
II ear bear no more," and relapsed
into inconsistencies.
The emperor and the dowager en-
press were dead or moribund when
the regency edicts were issued.
Panic in the Palace.
AS soon as it was accurately known
throughout the palace that their mai
estes were dead, a panic ensued. The
widow of Tung Chi attempted to com.
nit suicide. because she perceived
she would not be made doWager EN-.
press.
There was an outbreak of wailing
and general pandemonium.
Many OF the palace eunuchs fed,
carrying with them such %valugbles as
they could lay their hands on. The
Dowager Empress Yehonala was n
of the few who retained presence of
mind. She ordered that the gates be
guarded and gave other instructions
for the restoration Of order. The prin-
.cipal consulates Of the late Kwang
Hsu have been pensioned.
Pu VI, the baby emperor, has been
taken from his family and cared for
within the palace. Z
He is popularity reported as crying
day and night for his old nurse.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-11-20
sTAsslNo AFFRAy.

SPOKANE, Wash, Nov. 19.-Wal-
ter Driscoll was stabbed at Troy,
Idaho, last night by Henry p. Shoe
died today. The people Of Troy were
highly excited and for a time there
was danger OF a lynching but calmer
minds prevailed and Shoemaker was
taken to the county Jail.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-11-20
PADDY RODGERS AND BUTTE.

Now that they have caught Paddy
Rodgers, the Butte police are wonder
ing what they can do with him. They
don't want him and they dare not let
him go.
While they all agree that he is a
tough citizen, there Seems to be some
difference OF opinion as to the method
that should be followed in dealing
with him. In this regard, we respect
fully refer to the actions of our local
police, a S an example to follow, which
will not only settle Paddy's hash, but
make all others OF his ilk give Butte
a wide berth in the future.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-11-20
MARY HAS "wENr.r

Mary Maclane, who shook the dus,
OF Butte from her shoes when she
wrote a successful book, has disap
peared from her eastern home.
She has disappeared as mysterious,
ly as she appeared before the public
Perhaps Mary has went" in order
to prepare the public for another book,
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-11-20

the foreign diplomats have something
to say about it-and the fear OF the
government that Japan will throw an
army into Chinese territory will doubt
less cause 1t to take hold with a firm
hand-for there is no assurance that
the next time the brown men land on
the eastern shores Of the Flowery
Kingdom, that they will leave as will
ingly as they did before.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-11-20
HOMES.
ARE SWEPT AWAY
FLOODS ON THE sKAalTMvALLEY
ARE SPREADING.

BELLINGHAM, Wash, Nov. 10
Reports from Skagit river points show
that the stream dropped eight feet be-
tween midnight last night and noon
today, and that all danger OF flood is
over. Ranchers are commencing to
move back. into their abandoned
houses. Small farm buildings have
disappeared. The loss will reach tens
OF thousands OF dollars.
The Nooksack river is back in its
banks except in the Delta. All dan
ger Is past.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-11-20
COMMENT OF THE PRESS.

There is a movement on foot among
some Of the western states in favor OF
Judge Ballinger Of Seattle for secre.
tary OF. the interior. 1t is earnestly
to be hoped that this movement will
obtain sufficient force to enable Mr..
Taft to put Judge Ballinger in charge
of this most important office.-Libby
News.
Senator Foraker's declaration, that
he has not abandoned his candidacy
for the United States senate in spite
of the deluge OF criticism with which
he has been assailed, indicates that
although somewhat disfigured he is
still in the ring."-Helena Independ-
ent.
After surveying the vote, it is evil
dent that the problem of prohibition
is still u%nsolved," says an exchange.
That's true, the drink question will
not down.-Butte News.
The mysterious Stranger" is still
with us. Taft carries Missouri and
Hadley is elected governor over Cow
herd.-Buralo, (Wyo.) Bulletin.
MI. Heney may have some kicks
coming but among them there is no
kicks Of the bucket.-Anaconda Stand
ard. a
~ ~
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-11-20
WATCH US GROW.

1t is estimated that 100000 settlers
will come into Montana the coming
year. OF that number $4,000 should
settle in the Yellowstone valley; Bill
ings, of course, is right in the center
of the scene of the greatest growth.
Just watch us grow.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-11-20
were in a similar plight, she would

yer in a similar plight, she would
save his life.
Governor Deneen has refused 50 far
to interfere. The. effort that will be
made to temper justice with mercy, is
to come from his little girl, after
she has listened to the plant OF the
child Of the mar who stands in the
shadow OF the gallows.
1t is a case that has attracted ma
tional attention, and the outcome Of
this appeal will be watched with inter.
est by the. reading public.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-11-20

Warning has been issued to the
rambunctious Chinese that. If they get
too active, that they will wake up
some fine morning minus their head
gear. Such statements have a power
full effect in Pekin.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-11-20
SOMEONE SLIPPED
HAAS A REVOLVER
INVESTIGATION OF THE SUICIDE
or Ex-coNvlcT.

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 1s.-The
inquest on the suicide of Morris Haas
VINO shot Francis ]. Heney in Judge
LAWYERS court room last Friday after
noon was begun today before Coroner
Leland and = jury. The most Inn
portant witnesses examined, were Cap
OF Police. Duke and Detective w.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-11-20

Regardless of what others may
think, we believe that Prince Helie
told the truth when he said he was
perfectly willing to stick to Anna.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-11-20
WILD RuMoR DENIED.

PEKIN, Nov. 19.-There is abso-
lutely no truth in the reports tele
graphed here I from Singapore and
elsewhere TO the eject that Pekin
u Unnamed and in the hands Of q mob.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-11-20

Bryan says he may run for the pres
idency in 1912. Help yourself to an
other lemon, Bill.
The Irish standard., 1908-05-09
Made Way for Malachi.

1t was a colorcd church in one OF
the rural counties of Virginia, says
the Baltimore News. The pastor was
fervent, but he was long in his SER
mons, while his flock was often short
on patience. One particular Sunday
he broke all his records. His subject
was the prophets; he had gone through
a long list, giving the genealogy Of
each, his career from boyhood to old
age, his family relatives, his work,
his prophecies. his influence and num-
berless other points, until the audience
was weary.
1--WE hab now come, my belubbed
breddern and sisters, to de second half
of our discose. We will now take n,
de minor prophets; de fust is Malachi
Now, what place shall we glib to
Malachi"
There came clear voice from an ir.
reverent worshipper in one of the
back seats: "Oh! say, Brudder Jones,
give Malachi my place, I'm dead tired
and I'm Ewine home"
The Irish standard., 1908-05-09
Kindness.

If VIC would but reflect what effect
one kind word or act produces: how 1t
casts g. ray of cheering sunshine into a.
despairing heart; how IT. lifts the soul
fallen into the depth Of gloom; how
magically it transforms tear into a
smile, how many unkind words we
would suppress. There is nothing so
sweet nothing that brings truer
sense of satisfaction than to help those
in distress or gloom. We are all chill
dren of our loving Father who. loved
us so much that He even died for us:
should we not love each other and treat
each other az brothers of one divinely
governed family? Kindness is the an
gel Of God, who tries to counteract
the angel Of despair and temptation,
satan's demon. Smile and make 9TH
ers smile. ):
The Irish standard., 1908-05-09

hour Of need.

hour Of need.
DO not make your attempt to aid In
any but the heartiest and most practi-
cal fashion. and do not hold hack. lest
YOU may not be needed. Don't begin
by asking whether there is anything
you can do, but by actually doing
something
There are people who are scrupu-
lousy careful to call at the door of a
near resident and say: rs there any
thing l can do?" or "1f you need
help please remember that | am quite
at your service or they send a ser
want with polite message. and con-
clude that thus their whole duty has
been accomplished. So it has been af-
ter fashion. But of such pure ci-
Witty afflicted persons are not apt to
take any advantage. whereas they will
probably feel genuinely grateful and
really helpful, If you begin by showing
them at once some small yet appreci-
able attention.
The Irish standard., 1908-05-09
Cardinal Loaue.

Cardinal Logue was born in carri-
gart. Co. Donegal, and is 6s years old.
He served as an altar boy in the viii
lage chapel, and was distinguished for
his piety and his studiousness.
He took course in Maynooth Col
lege, and there earned an enviable
reputation for his proficiency in physi-
cal sciences and knowledge Of theol-
ogy and sacred Scripture. He won
a Dunboyne scholarship in this fa-
nous institution, and in the following
year was chosen professor of bellies
letters and theology.
A little later he went to Paris. and
was raised to the priesthood in the
Irish College, Paris. He remained
there about seven years. and in 1874
returned to ireland. and was made ad-
ministrator to Bishop McDevitt of the
Diocese of Raphoe.
In 1879 he was appointed dean and
professor of Irish in Maynooth Col
lege. and two years later was chosen
professor of theology, the most i'm
portaAt teaching post III the college.
He was made Bishop of Raphoe in
1879 after the death of Bishop Nc
Dewitt. In April, 1887. he was appoint
ed coadjutor to DIR. McGettigan. Arch
bishop of Armagh and Primate. and
succeeded the latter on his death
eight months afterwards. On Jan. 10,
1893. Pope Leo XIII. created him a
cardinal.
During the controversy on the doc
trine Of Papal Infallibility (promul-
gated by the Ecumenical Council in
Rome in 1870) Father Logue, then at
tached to the Irish College, Paris,
wrote number of able articles in
support Of the doctrine, and they at
tracted much attention.
In 1879 Donegal was stricken by
famine, and it was to the untirinE ex-
ertions of Bishop I1ogue as chairman
of the Donegal Central Relief Commit
tee that hundreds of peasants were
saved from starving.
The Irish standard., 1908-05-09
How TO Be Neiahhorlx.

At no time is the friendly neighbor
more popular or more appreciated than
when a nearby resident is i'll or other
wise in trouble. Then 1t is important
to show the true generosity Of your
nature by the skill and thoroughness
with which you promptly offer assist
ance. No matter whether you are
on the calling list Of your neigfbor or
not, do not be restrained from giving
him both help and sympathy in his
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1908-07-16
hipped Prices on Lawns
800 Yards 25c Fine Embroidered

Lawns variety of beautiful
floral designs and co1orings, with
pretty embroidered dottings at I9c,
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1908-07-16
$ only temporary, would cost $500 or

is only temporary, would cost $500 or
500.
Mr.. Daniels moved that the Water
Committee be authorized to have plans
prepared and advertise for bids.
Mr.. Jones wanted the bids opened in
Council at public session.
Mr.. McGalliard said concrete roof
was extravagant He asked Superin-
tendent Woodruff how long the former
wooden roof had been there. Mr..
Woodruff replied ten years. Mr.. Nc
Galliard then argued that the cost of
concrete roof would put wooden roof
on the building for fifty years, and he
did not think the tank would be used
fifty years hence.
Mr.. Daniels said he did not agrea,
with Mr.. McGalliard. The concrete
top would make the tank impervious
too impurity such as now existed.
He did not agree with Mr.. Woodruff
as to wooden roof lasting ten years.
The present roof had been half gone
for years.
The motion of Mr.. Daniels was lost
by vote of to Z.
Mr.. Daniels then moved that the
Water Committee be authorized to ad-
vertise for bids for a wooden roof for
the tank. This motion prevailed.
Council adjourned.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1908-07-16
16 Yds. 36-in. Unb1eached Muslin
for s..

The Prosecutors of the State and the
learned counsel for the Liquor Dealers
Association agrees upon the law. Each
agree perfectly that the delivery of
beer by an agent or the dealer himself
constitutes a sale and consequently
violation of the law. 1t is no new
principle, either. Years ago when
Judge Alfred Reed was upon the bench
here and former Judge Hoagland was
prosecutor, Justice Reed held the same
opinion during the trial of trial of an
Indictment against Ben. L. Tuft, who
was then operating a bottling estab-
lishment known as the ''Whistling
Buoy"
But despite all these legal opinions
despite the fact thatthe law officers of
the State and the counsel of the Liquor
Dealers Association agree as to the
law, there are carloads of lager beer
illegally and unlawfully sold in Bridge
ton every week. 1t is sold openly and
deiantly. No effort-not the slightest
Efforts being put forth by the paid
authorities to stop it. The people of
Brldgeton, year in and year out, have
by their votes elected not to have
liquor sold in Bridgeton. No one can
get license for the purpose But the
selling. thousands of dollars worth
every month, goes on.
Yet if Mayor Hampton and the police
officers would enforce the city ordi-
nance as they are sworn to do, not one
drop OF this beer could be delivered
from these outlaw places just outside
Of the city limits.