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The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-01-31
gentation., TIE privileged labor class

sentation.' The privileged labor class
OF today demands representation with
out taxation.
They are now trying to drag US In
to a war with Japan In order TO safe
guard their own selfish Interests. II
II were not for the behavior Of the
labor unions On the Pacific coast IN
excluding Asiatic laborers the feet
would never have had 70 be sent
around Cape Horn.
THE difference between the upper
and lower classes is that the upper
classes are those who have exhibited
the highest. degree Of ability. worth
and character. Anywhere IN the
world the upper classes are the cream
OF society. Those who BY, reason Of
sloth, degeneracy.; drunkenness Or In
competence do not deserve to main
tain themselves in the privileged up
per classes sink to the privileged low
or classes whore. they belong"
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-01-31
The Pure Food Law.

Secretary Wilson says, "One of the
objects Of the Law is to inform the
consumer OF the presence Of certain
harmful drugs in medicines" The law
requires that the amount Of. schloro-
FORM opium, morphine, and other hab-
It forming drugs be stated on the label
Of each bottle. The manufacturers Ut
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy have al
ways claimed that their remedy did
not contain any Of these drugs, and
the truth Of this claim is now fully
proven. as no mention Of them is
made on the label. This remedy Is
not only one of the safest. but one
Of the best in $ for coughs and
colds. It's value. has been proven be
yond question during the many years
It has been in general use. For sale
by all druggists.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-01-31
NOTHING But
SURFACE GAS
DISCOVERY AT SUGAR FACTORY
NOT UNUSUAL.

Investigation OF the much-heralded.
discovery Of gas by the dril1ers en-
gagged in boring for artesian water at
the Billings sugar factory develops
that the dow Of gas encountered is
known as surface gas and is encoun-
tered everywhere in this section Of the
valley where any drilling is done.
Experts and those who have had
experience in drilling wells, say that
in order to find gas with a steady
flow, a distance of several hundred
feet. farther through solid shale will
have to be drilled and even then it Is
doubtful If a large enough vein to
supply even the sugar factory would
be found. s
The discovery Of gas at the sugar
factory Tuesday is not the first time
that gas has been encountered at q
shallow depth either in the city OF at
it's very gates. It will be remembered
that while drillers were engaged in
boring for water in the West Side ad-
dition several years ago, a small flow
of gas was encountered, and although
it did not cause as much comment as
the recent discovery, 1t was the sub
ject Of many surmises as to what the
earth farther down contained. Drill
ers Of wells throughout this portion of
the valley tell Of encountering small
flows Of gas while seeking water, and
although It is possible that the earth
may contain larger veins Of gas, OF
even oil In large quantities, the find.
ing Of surface gas is not at all unus
ual.
Work on the we'll at the sugar fac
tory continues uninterrupted, and sc
far gas pipe or fixtures have not beer
ordered by the management.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-01-31
MERCHANT MARINE NEEDED.
House Spends Most Of Session In Dis
cussing It.

Washington. Jan. 29.-The need Of
an American merchant marine as an.
auxiliary to the navy formed the prin-
cipal topic Of discussion in the house
of representatives today during con-
%sideration OF the urgent deficiency APP
preparation bill.
The debate was precipitated by Mr..
ELittlefeld of Maine, who questioned
the legality Of the provision of the bill
appropriating $1,000 900 to supply a de-
F11ciency for coal for the navy caused
by transfer Of the battleshipi fleet from
the Atlantic to the Pacific. He criti-
cised congress for it's failure to make
appropriation for q merchant marine:
The bill was still under considera-
tion when the house adjourned.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-01-31
THE PERFECT WAY.
Scores Of Billings Citizens Have
Learned II.

If you suffer from backache. there
is only one way to cure it. The per
feet way is to cure the kidneys. A
bad back means sick kidneys. Neglect
it, urinary troubles follow. Doan's
Kidney Pills are made for kidneys
only.
Mrs. e. H. Donahue, Of GOT Ninth
avenue, Great Falls, Mont, says: =
procured Doan's Kidney Pills for my
husband and they performed all that
was claimed for them promptly and
thoroughly. He complained of having
pains across the small Of his back and
other symptoms Of kidney trouble. It
took. only a few doses OF, Doan's Kid
ney Pills to make a complete cure,
He considers them to be the only pos
tive cure fer backache."
Plenty more proof like this from
Billings people. Call at a drug store
and ask what customers report, al
For sale by all dealers. Price Sc
cents. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo,
New York, sole agents for the United
States. . s.
Remember, the name-Doan,s-and
take no other.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-01-31
ALDRlcH BILL TOMORROW.
Will Be Reported e. Senate for Con
sideration.

Washington, Jan. 29.-The Aldrch
financial bill which Is to be reported
to the senate tomorrow will be taken
up for debate about February 10 and
kept steadily before the senate as, the
unfinished business until disposed of.
Senator Aldrich Is Of the opinionStha
not more than two weeks will be con
sumed in discussing the measure. y
The announcement of the attitude of
Mr.. Bryan concerning the Aldrich bill
is taken Is an indication that demo.
cratic opposition to the a will
not be long drawn out. There will be
an attempt to have treasury notes sub.
stituted for bank notes in the bill, but
the contention will not extend much
farther.
In addition to the changes already
noted the Aldrich bill, Is agreed upon
by the republican members Of the
committee on finance, entirely elimi.
mates the provision requiring national
banks located outside OF reserve cities
which r now required to keep a re.
serve, to maintain tY-thirds Of that
reserve in lawful money. The pro.
vision making railroad bonds a proper
security for bank issue is changed SO
as to exclude the bonds Of railroads
which do not comply with the law re
quiring the roads to make. reports to
the interstate commerce commission
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-01-31
COURT HALTs CAPITOL WORK.

COURT HAlTS CAPITOL WORK.
Construction on Arkansas' New state
Structure Delayed.
Little Rock, Ark, Jan. 29.-t lie set
tied that no further work will be done
on the new state capitol structure I'M
til the meeting OF the legislature q
year from now.
The state supreme court has said
unanimously that the refusal Of State
Auditor Moore to honor warrants on
the state capitol fund is Justified, and
the writ Of mandamus asked by State
Capitol Commissioners Alexander, re-
quiring the state auditor to issue a
warrant. covering amounts due him
for services and mi1age, is denied.
The opinion liz based on the prfnci-
pie that the general assembly has the
right to dispense with all funds by APP
preparation, hence the funds to prose-
cute the work must be appropriated
every two years from the fund accum-
ulating from the special tax named in
the act creating the state capitol COM
mission.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-01-31
ANSWER TO COMPLAINT
In Damage Suit Of William Kemp Ray.
thorne Against Northern Pacific
Negligence Is Denied.

l.E "-f Ns-klaaE& EE-E
Attorneys for the Northern Pacific
terday to the suit Of William Kemp
Haythorne, son of a we'll known cleo
trical contractor Of this city, for per
sonal injuries sustained at the Twenty
seventh street crossing last July, when
an engine collided with q horse and
blackboard which the boy was driving.
The answer admits that on July II
the lad sustained the injuries describ-
ed in the complaint in the manner
mentioned, but denies that the acci.
dent was due to negligence of en-
ployes or that the engine was exceed
ing the speed limit prescribed by city
ordinance.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-01-31
CONTEST MRS. cAMERoN's WILL
Nephew and Niece VIII Seek -
Break Testament.

HE00
Break Testament.
La Crosse; Wis, Jan. 29.-Notice Of
contest has been fled In the Probate
court Of La Crosse county Of the Will
of Mrs. Mary p. Cameron, widow Of
the late United States Senator Angus
Cameron, which disposes Of an estate
worth a quarter Of a million dollars.
The contestants appearing In the REQ.
ord are. y. s. Tunneclife and Mrs. "a
Kittle Of Washington. p. %, nephew
and niece Of the deceased. who were
cut on without a cent. Mrs. Mary @.
Brown Of La Crosse, Q niece Of Mrs.
Cameron, is the principal heir. The
contestants allege undue influence
was used to induce Mrs. Cameron to
make the requests she did. and also
that she was insane at the time the.
document was drawn and executed.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-01-31
CONTRACTOR DIES.
James Higgins sueeumbs to Attack o

James Higgins succumbs to Attack Of
Pneumonia.
James Higgins, aged so, a rancher
and railroad contractor of this sec
ton, died at 10 Anderson avenue yes
terday morning at 1880, Of enlarge
ment Of the heart and pneumonia.
Mr.. Higgins has relatives residing
in this city and the body was shipped
to. F%airbury, Neb.. the old home of
the deceased. this morning for inter
ment.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-01-31
"souL KISS" IN NEW YORK
New Play Seen in Gotham for First
Time Last Night.

New York. Jan 2s.-New York has
often heard Of the soul kiss" the
osculatory flower OF the spiritual a.
hnity. and tonight it will have q op
p~ortunity to witness the real article.
The spooky caress 10 the feature %
Florenz Z~iegheld's production a "The
Soul kiss" which will have IT, pre-
miere at the New York theAter this
evening. Nine. Adeline lenee.the
European danseuse, u \ brixht paF
ticular star OF the iproductiou shests
8 Spanish woman and this II her nIsk
visit to America
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-01-31
ReoraanIxe Army Dentists.

Washington, Jan. 29.-The senate
today passed a bill to reorganize the
corps Of dental surgeons attached to
the medical department Of the army.
Under the provisions Of the bill ap-
pointments to the corps are to be
made at the rank of first lieutenant,
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-01-31
LABOR DID NOT CAUSE IL.

Gompers Says Workingmen May Not
Be Blamed for Panic.
Washington, Jan. 2e.-samuel Com
pers, president Of the American Fed
GRAFTON Of Labor, was an impromptu
speaker today before the house com
mittee on banking and currency at a
hearing on currency legislation. An
swering a question, MI. Gompers said:
zone thing is certain, no blame can
be laid at the doors Of the workingmen
of this country for the recent financial
panic. 1 myself advised the working
men not to withdraw their savings
from the banks, but on the contrary,
to deposit their hoardings in the
banks"
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-01-31
ITALIANS RETURNING 70 y. $.

Five Thousand Will Take Steamships
Before End Of Month.
Rome, Jan. 2e:-The return to italy
Of esmlgirants from the United States
is gradually stopping, while emlgra-
ton to that country Is being resumed.
Steamers leaving Genoa and Naples
before. the end Of the month will take
back to America at least 5000 emil
grants.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-01-31

The reatesttea-drinker
are full bottom Dutch
men. There isn't much.
nervous prostration in.
Holland
Your grocer returns your. money i yosS dea't
Ike Schil!:ng's Best: We payshin.s
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-01-31

When you want something good to
eat the place to get It Is at the Owl
lunch counter.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-01-31
In Valley wool a sale Of $4,000 pounds
No. l is reported at 24c.

In Valley wool a sale Of 10000. pounds
No. l is reported at 24c. ;
Texas Wool.
Small lots of twelve months spring
sold at around Csc. The secured cost
is about zoe. Transactions IN tall
wool are made up Of small lots at
prices ranging from 18 to 21c.
California Wool.
The market is dull. Many samples
are out, but have not bee heard from.
Buyers are waiting for the goods mar
ket to force their hands. Dealers
quote northern at "a to Csc and mid
die county at 10 to l9c. About 633 to
CSC is the secured cost Of the former
and 81 to 58c and possibly soc Of the
latter. s
Secured Mools.
Fine has sold at as high az CSC. Il
takes q choice thing to bring that or
more. "A fair amount of good fine sold
at 60 to CSC and Of fine medium at IS
to 6oc. "A sale OF 10000 pounds car
bombed California sold at SIC and q
fair amount Of other California sold
at Is to 4sc, with defective ct 80 to
38c. Low secured cost. including do
nestle and East India, moves at %
to SIC.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-01-31
A IN REAL I A
TWO Lots on Twenty-nfth Street Gel
for $500.

P. A. Rib closed a deal yesterday
whereby William McCloud becomes
owner Of two lots on the east side Of
North Twenty.hfth street between
First and Second avenues. The lots
were purchased BY Nj. Rib some
time ago. The consideration ii. given
a. $1,000. ~
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-01-31

Eastern staple OF clothing do not
figure in the weeks transactions.
There Is little Of either on the market.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-22

that will be incurred in caring for tho vast body of old soldiers that will be sure to visit our city. So far, be it said to the credit of our always liberal citi- zenship, it has responded generously to the calls of the committee, and at present a good sum has been subscribed; there are still a large number who have not contributed for the reason that their means will not permit so liberal dona- ton as some of their friends and neigh bors have made. By patronizing the fes- tival they will be given an opportunity to aid in this labor of love- and at the same time enjoy one of the grandest mu- scal treats ever presented to the citizens of Birmingham"
 Captain OBrien paused a moment and continued. refiectively: Why. the sight of 20OO- children in a great chorus, and the inspiration of their voices, rolling out from the scenes, accompanied by all adult chorus and the magnificent musical adjuncts, will be more than interesting; every soul will be thrilled. The combna ton will compose a chorus beyond com parison, and the result will well repay both patrons and participants for all the time. attention and expense attendant upon it. There is perhaps no one art or science which will so quickly elevate so- ciety and add tone to a community as does music. Its study and rendition, and it rendered with skill and feeling, are among the most refined influences and al- ways bring out the best in every. one"
 And how about the preparations for the forthcoming festival?" was asked.
 '.The prelminaries are all well under way" was the reply. After I decided
 finally to accept the honor proposed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-22
ARE GOING OUT
 AFTER ENGINEERS

Birmingham is out after the annual cor vention of the International Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers The Commer- cal club, together with Engineer Tom Pounds, is determined to bring one OF the largest skilled labor organizations of the country to the convention city As the railroad center of the south, Bir- mingham has long been entitled to this honor.
 Four years ago Birmingham stood third in the race, and two years ago this city had practically won when it withdrew in favor of another. The delegation from the local roundhouse is going out after blood this time.
 A special committee of the Commercial club appointed to bring the engineers is scheduled to meet with the delegation, Tom Pounds. Featherdon and Charley Hall. in the Commercial club rooms Mon day at 10 a. m. The committee is com- posed of Rufus N. Rhodes E. w. Barrett, l. J. Smith, J. M Mcqueen F. M. Jack son and A. l.. Fulenwiler.
 The brotherhood meets in Columbus, Ohio, in May of this year. It's attend- ance is always large, and the capture is considered lucky one for any city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-22

the executive committee that of manager of the undertaking. I went to work at once to arrange preliminary details. l have secured the services of that tal- ented young composer, Philip Memoli, as director and chorus manager. Beginning Monday he will proceed at once to ar range for choral sections in Birmingham, Bessemer Ensley and Pratt City. where rehearsals will be taken up regularly in their home town, until the last week, when all will be brought together for final practice in Birmingham.
 AS to other details they are being carefully worked out, and l take the liberty of saying just here that satis- faction will be given to all who particl- pate or patronize the undertaking.
 Arrangements Will also be made for railroad rates and for local accommodate tions I am determined to leave no stone unturned that will ii any wise aid in making this the greatest festival Bir- minsham has ever had, and at the same time give our citizens of small means an opportunity to contribute to the entertain ment of the Confederate Veterans, on the occasion of their reunion
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-22
THINKS FESTIVAL
 WILL BE SUCCESS

One of the most gratifled men in Bir- mingham yesterday was Capt. Frank F. O'Brien, who has acceded to the request of the reunion executive committee to take charge of and manage the great musical festival in Birmingham next May. The exact dates will be announced later but Innes' matchless orchestral band has been engaged for the occasion.
 In this enterprise Captain O'Brien sees the prophetic forerunner of the fulfill ment of some of his most ambitious dreams First, the absolute success of the entertainment of the old soldiers of the Host Cause; second the cultivation of music among the people He is in close touch with the music lovers of this section and feels confident that there will be immense gatherings at the festival.
 When asked as to his opinion of the financial success of such large under taking he replied: "I believe the friends of music will make the festival sue cess, aside from the fact that the honor of Birmingham Is at stake In the matter of properly caring for the veterans who are to assemble here early in June.
 ssThe executive and finance committees have been hard at work for several weeks devising ways and means to raise fund ennicently large to defray a., expense
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-22
Silk Specials That
 Lead the Day

If price means anything to you and if you are really capable of judging value when you see it, these items will be posi- lively irresistible We can't offer you more attractive display.
 Shantung Pongee, decidedly the rage of the season. This splendid rough silk IS shown in all pretty shades, such as natural, Copenhagen, tan, black navy, reseda, brown, green, light blue, and pink. It is 27 inches wide, and guaranteed by Steele Smith to be all pure silk Regular
 $12 value, Monday only ...... 85c
 1000 yards of Black Taffeta on sale be- tween the hours of 9 and 12 a. m. only This lot is of the finest quality of pure dress silk, 36 inches wide, highly lustred, and sold by us every day for $1.25. Monday, be-
 tween 9 and 12 o'clock S1.00
 36-nch Colored Tafetas, in the best shades of the season, such as navy, royal, tan, garnet, reseda, gray, Copenhagen, cream and white. It never sells for
 less than $1.5O. Monday, Special :. Sf 19
 Two bolts of 36-inch Black, measuring in all 125 yards, will be on display as one of our leading specials This fabric is in the grade which brings 65c and 75c every where. Tomorrow, our special price
 on two bolts only is .................. .39c
 27-inch Jap. Silk, in the 69c grade. Monday, Special ................. 59c
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-22
MORE BRASS THIEVES.
Journals Are Taken From Numerous
 Cars In the Yards.

It Is believed by the railroad special agents that the brass thieves who oper- ated so extensively in Birmingham last summer have resumed their work. Spe- cial Agent c. J. Barnes of the Frisco railroad reported to the police yesterday that three cars were jacked up Friday night at Second avenue and Thirtieth street and 24 journal brasses taken from under the cars.
 It will be recalled that last summer brass thieves operated so extensively that the police department had to put special men on the work of catching them, and after experimenting some F or 15 sue ceeded in breaking up their operations. Several tons of journal brasses, alone, were restored to the various railroads at that time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-22
More Wash Goods

These items are continuation of the special values shown elsewhere in this ad, and they are just as snappy.
 12-yard bolt of Princess Nainsook, best quality with soft, smooth finish. It's regu- lar price is $2.00 bolt. Monday,
 Special ..................... S1.58
 32-inch India Linon, smooth, sheer quality, sells for 121ac Monday,
 Opoc1dl . lOC
 Auto Cloth, 36 inches wide, ready shrunk, looks like linen, and wears like linen. Regular value, 1Sc. Monday, Special .................... 12Eac
 New Batiste, Lawns, and Organdies, all in the new stripe, check, and floral patterns. They are the freshest things the season has to show, and sell for. .10c, 1211ac, and 15c
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-22
Values In YaIs

Tomorrow start the great price magnet work Lace Department using Dainty Vas to attract you There to women dress at all of the and have yet the who oversocd laces have you? This chance to make pickup:
 Imitation round thread edges and insertions match from 34 to inch wide. All pretty patterns which sell for 50c to 65c per dozen yards Monday, Special 45c
 French Vas shown in pretty match sets, with regular values of 5c and per dozen yards Monday Special 55c
 German Valsr also in match from F inches wide The regular values of these $00 and $25 per dozen yards. Monday Special 85c
 Cotton Torchon Laces and Insertions all widths, and priced regularly from 10c to 20c per yard Monday, Special Dc
 All of the above except Cotton Torchon will be sold only by the dozen yards at these prices.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-22
Or FYank Shady Deal
 Full Light Finally Turns

purchased from the party of the second part players Manuel and Atz. This agree ment called for $250O in cash, which has already been paid, and the release Of Players Dundon and Rohe to the party or the second part
 ''When the agreement for the purchase of Players Manuel and Atz was presented to the commission for its approval last fall, the above proviso or side-agreement which Is now submitted, was not included thereon For tha5 reason, fine of $l0O is also inflicted against both the Chicago American League club. and the New Or leans club.'
 The communication is signed by the national commission.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-22

the patent upon 1t is claimed by MT. Cameron, who has established suits against some of them. One of these. q New Jersey case, has been decided in favor of the city, while a New York case mas been decided in favor of Cameron, both decisions being handed down by United States judges of equal authority.
 The proposition of the commission is to carry the New York case to the cir cult court of appeals, the sum required to do this being $10O now and s2O0 at a
 later date.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-22

ton with the sanitary sewers of the coun- ty has been returned to the board of revenue with the disapproval of County Auditor Robert A. Morris upon 1t.
 Auditor Morris states that in his opin- ion the commission should protect the county in any improvements 1t may make, and it is believed the board will hold to the same opinion. The septic tank system is used by number of cities and counties throughout the country and