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The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-02-25
the TRUST.

1t has been generally charged IN
Billings for q long time that q local
grocery trust has controlled the prices
OF edibles, and as q result the cost OF
living here has been much greater
than In some other sections. Of the
state. Workingmen, especially, have
been strong IN their complaints. and
the assertion is frequently heard that
living in Butte, which is said to be ex-
cessive, costs less than 1t does in Bill.
ings. It has been impossible to com
pare the prices asked for groceries
here with prices charged in other
cities by comparing advertisements in
the newspapers, as there has been q
combine among the grocers, SO far as
advertising goes. 1t being agreed not
to advertise and quote prices. As q
result there have been very few ad;
y~ertisements of grocers in the local
press. So it is logical to assume that
if the grocerymen Of Billings have
been able to get together on the 'ad-
vertising question they have been able
to get together on the subject OF
prices, and as a result they are to
blame for any excessive price that
may be charge for groceries and the
subsequent high cost Of living here.
It is, therefore, q matter OF con-
graduation that the trust will not con-
troll Keil Bros, who recently purchased
the Donovan-Mc Cormick store. In the
daily papers Of Billings hereafter the
new firm will advertise the price of its
groceries, making specials and reduc-
ing the price for cash, thus materially
reducing the cost of living.
There is nothing which hurts a
community to such an extent as a
trust which keeps up the prices OF
commodities and thus increases the
cost Of living to where the working
man is forced to see his wages eaten
up as rapidly as they are earned. High
prices in any community force away
the manufacturer and the investor and
drive away workingmen. There can
be no doubt but what the local gro
Gerry trust has hurt Billings by making
the cost of living SO high that every
body complains Of it. It is a matter
of congratulation that the first step
in breaking, the trust is accomplished,
and that hereafter there will be COM
petition in the grocery business in
Billings.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-02-25
BOOSTING BEET CULTURE.

The Sheridan Enterprise strongly
advocates the culture Of beets by the
farmers of northern Wyoming for the
Billings sugar factory. The following
editorial on the subject Of sugar beet
raising was taken from the last issue
Of the Sheridan paper:
Sheridan has an opportunity of DEM
o%nstrating in most practical manner,
just What may be done with sugar
beets in this immediate n%eighborhood,
and tits to be hoped this opportunity
is not allowed to pass. Representa-
tives of the Billings factory are soon
to canvass the vicinity Of Sheridan for
acreage this season. 1t is necessary to
secure at least 500 acres within five
or six miles of Sheridan to insure a
dump here, and the Enterprise sin
cerely hopes landowners within this
radius will subscribe literally for this
purpose. 1t not only insures good re
turns for the lands, but will give us
practical and substantial data as to
just what may be done with sugar
beets in the immediate neighborhood.
To be sure, our neighbours at Ran
chester raised beets last year, and
more of them say they are going to
greatly increase their acreage this
year. They are just beginning to find
out the advantages of extensive farm
ing, and to understand how to grow
these sweet roots. The first year is
never profitable, but these people. are
satisfied, and expect to make a record
the coming season.
There is NJ question but what Sher-
idan will one day have a sugar fac
tory of her own, but conditions pre-
clude this for some time yet. But it is
not too Q for our farmers to be.
come familiar with beet culture and
get the Soil in proper shape for future
use. An, opportunity to. do this is nov
presented, and those who embrace it
will be just that far. advanced when
our factory starts.
The chamber Of commerce will CO
operate with the Billings people In en-
deavoring to secure acreage here this
year, and has heartily endorsed the
plan. It is to. be hoped the farmers
and ranchmen of this locality will as
sist in securing the necessary acreage.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-02-25
OUR AMERICAN ANARCHISTS.

The murder of Father Leo, an inof.
day morning, is an illustration of the
manner of crimes which can be looked
for If very 500 we do not close the
bars against immigration from the
over populated regions Of Europe. Ev-
cry month thousands OF such foreign
anarchists make their way into the
United States. About 1000. 1000 came
last year. The spirit Of class hatred
was instilled in their minds, long be-
fore they thought Of coming here.
They cannot understand our ways or
appreciate our freedom. The spirit Of
anarchism and l~awiessness, whtchs,was
born in them, because OF their envi-
ronment in Europe Il. still there and 50
.lawessness and crime. is rampant,
wherever they locate, and. occasional
" a murder, committed by some owe
jealous anarchist, such as. that which
took place in. Denver, .appals US. We
complaint of the Chinese, the Japa-
nese and the Hindus and congress
passes laws to exclude them, but we
overlook a,great evil, when vi fail to
stop the immigration from the hot
beds Of anarchy in Europe. There are
thousands OF anarchists in America
today, but none OF the leaders are
Americans. There are thousands of
would be socialistic reformers but few
Of them are Americans. This nation
needs neither anarchists or socialists
and their reforms are to be tabooed.
Conditions which call for such re-
forms cease when the immigrant
passes Sandy Hook. But It will be i'm
possible to impress upon the ignorant
immigrant the fact. The sooner we
stop the influx Of European immigra-
ton. the sooner will such crimes az
that in Denver a
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-02-25
OUR PAclFfu FLEET.

When the American squadron un
der command Of Admiral Evans
steams into San rancisco bay and Ii
Joined by the Pacific feet, now Assem-
bling there, the. spectacle should have
the desired effect OF showing the
world. especially that portion Of It II
the far east, that the United States
is exceedingly powerful on the ocean
The seem in Golden Gate harDor will,
be one Of the most brilliant nava,
pageants. It should not only serve
the purpose Of Opening the eyes" Of
Japan to the strength Of this nation
but should also demonstrate that
there is no need to Immediately ap
propriate large sums for additions tc
the navy.
In Admiral Evans feet there are
16 battleships, among the worlds
ablest fighting craft. The other fleet
which. is assembling at San Francisco
to meet the Atlantic squadron, is com,
posed of nine great armored cruisers
almost If not quite the equal Of those
with Admiral Evans. Then there il
the torpedo boat fotilla, which in 1t
self Is a very formidable array Of
fighting craft.
The cruiser squadron that is assem-
bling at San Francisco includes the
four armored vessels Of the Pennsyl
vania class, carrying armor and arma
ment almost equal to those OF battle
ships. The other members of the
group are almost equal in fighting
strength, the squadron SURPRISING in
power the whole American navy en-
gagged In the war with Spain.
When this splendid aggregation Of
warships is together in one squadron
it will represent the present naval
strength Of the nation, and will be, the
most formidable fleet Of warships aver
formed. 1t will call attention Of the
entire world to America and increase
the respect which other countries hold
for this nation. 7
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-02-25
CHOOSING A PROFESSION.

Scarcely three months will elapse
before the high schools and colleges
Of the country will turn out the annual
crop of graduates. Thousands Of young
men and young women will for the
first time be called upon to look into
the future and choose their life's call
ing. Already many parents and
young people are perplexed by the
problem which they face Of choosing
q trade or profession. 1t Is a most I'M
portant and a most serious time in the
life Of every young man and young
woman. 1t is a time which calls for
calm and thoughtful consideration and
slow and sure action.
In this connection a word regarding
the choosing Of professions is not
amiss. Care should be taken to select
some vocation toward which the young
man OF young woman has a tendency.
Their past environment and their nat
ural talents should be taken into con
sideration, and, in coming to a conclu-
sion, it should always be borne in
mind that all work is honorable and
that each and every man in his call
ing is essential to the success of So
ciety. No work should be Stunned
because it may have druggery shout
It or because it may demand hard
labor. Neither should a calling be Sc
lected simply because it does not soil
the hands. All work is honorable, and
often the man with the cleanest hands
possesses the blacklist soul. There are
too many men today failures in n
profession who would have made a
success in another calling. Too many
men have become poor professional
men who would have made excellent
tradesmen.
Time was when the craftsman did
not occupy the position socially of
the professional man. But that has
changed and as the days pass men
are becoming more and more equal.
It has reached a condition where it
does not make any difference what
trade a mar may follow, If he is pos
sess ID Of aptitude, is honest and will
ing and determined to succeed he
reaps a rich reward. No particular
calling is the secret OF success.
But when a profession or trade is
selected, the young man or young
woman should be impressed with the
fact that Just as soon as possible they
should get into business for them
selves. It Is better to have the profit
from your labor than to permit some
one else to reap 1t. While in getting
a start. the beginner must serve some
one else, he will be wise who. in the
slang Of the day, takes advantage Of
the first opportunity offered to be-
come his own boss"
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-02-25

.HEL.AF - rELr EE&f. a. 4
The yellow press is printing long
"slushy' stories about how Mrs. Will
liam Thaw L. going 70 part her son
and wife. II Is sad that the elder
Mrs. Thaw has had detectives watch
ing the movements Of Evelyn. Another
case of too much mothet-in-law. Mrs.
Thaw is making the same mistake
many more respectable women make.
The son marries a-girl OF doubtful rep
utation and the mother thinks she has
too be watched. Such women ought
to be taught that most girls who are
bad are not so from choice and when
given the opportunity will be good.
But when you put a spotter on a per
son, why the spotted reaches the CON
clusion that she might as we'll have
the game as the name.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-02-25
ANNIVERSARY or THE .ELks..

ANNIVERSARY OF THE ELks.
The fortieth anniversary Of the or
%ganization Of the Benevolent and Pro.
tective Order Of Elks passed last Sun
day, almost unheralded by the news
papers of the country The enormous
membership of the order today, the
large amount of good it accomplishes
and it's place. In our social system
make. 1t hard to realize that thesor-
ganization still lacks 10 years Of pass
ing the half century mark of its ex-
tstence. It's wonderful growth is a
testimonial stronger than any that
could be printed to the worth Of the
order.
The loyal Elk is a doer of deeds and
not a talker, so that the average out
slider knows but little of the history
OF the organization. According to an
exchange 1t was organized in a small
room in an actors boarding house at
II Broadway, New York on February
l6, 1868, by a party Of congenial
stage spirits that had been meeting
on Sunday afternoons, for want OF a
more convenient time, to have a
spread AID a pleasant social meeting.
They were first known as "The Jolly
Cooks" prior to that, and organized
on the plans Of the Buffaloes, an Eng.
1ish az rs society, for benevolent, pro-
tectlvs md social purposes. In choos-
ing a name they decided to take it
from some strictly American animal,
going all through the list. until they
finally settled on the elk, the found
ers being inspired with the poesy sur
rounding his nature. In natural his
tory there is no animal more beauti-
ful. Majestic Of mien, swift OF foot,
timid and shy, an eye as soft as child.
hoods, the elk is, nevertheless, reso-
lutte in the defense of its rights. The
prey OF many, 1t brings no grief to
any child Of the forest. 1t is neither
rapacious nor revengeful. It's home is
sylvan and its ways are way Of pleas
antness.
The 40 years of its existence has
certainly demonstrated that the found
ers Of the order displayed wonderful
wisdom In the selection OF a name.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-02-25
WE WANT THE CONVENTION.

-Four years ago the republican state
convention met in Billings. When it
was decided to hold the convention
here there was objection from some OF
the delegates living in the north
ern part of the state because Of the
long railroad journey required. But
when the convention was over the
delegates admitted that the decision
to hold the convention here was a wise
one. Most Of them became acquainted
with a section of the state Of which
they knew nothing and Its develop
ment proved a surprise. They also
admitted that Billings boosters were
the right kind OF entertainers and had
provided excellent entertainment for
the convention.
With the completion of the Milwau-
kee and Billings & Northern railroads,
over which trains will run early in the
summer, the long journey to Billings
from the northern part of the state
Will be eliminated, the new roads fur.
nishing a short cut. Since the last
convention was held here the popula.
ton Of this section has more than
doubled. The development, which
was started when the last convention
met here, has made wonderful strides,
Where four years ago it was necessary
TO hold the convention in a wool ware.
house, this year it could be held In
the finest theater between Mime
apolis and the coast. Where a town
of slightly sover 5000 people entertain.
ed the convention this year a metro
politian city of 1900 or $4,000 would
be the host.
So Billings wants the republican
state nominating convention to be he,
guest. Already offers of money have
been made to assist in defraying the
expenses of the gathering. Local re
publicans have become enthused owe,
the suggestion Of The Gazette that We
go after the convention and are GU,
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-02-25

while the Chicago. Milwaukee & St.
Paul railroad does not hesitate to
send its boosting literature to news
papers situated In. towns located away
from its line. asking that 1t be printed
gratuitousiy, It is noticed that the NIL
waukee is not doing anything to boost
the communities where such papers
receive their support.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-02-25

ct the hands OF q court Of Jealous Rus.
sian army Officers was to be expected.
The conviction Of General Stoessel
He was convicted q long time ago by
the world at large Of having displayed
humanitarian instincts In surrender.
ing Port Arthur and saving his men
from slaughter at the hands Of the
Japanese.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-02-25
IT LL-Ks LIKE BRYAN.

While some of the democratic state
Genital committees have endorsed ia
vorite sons, every democratic state
convention that has elected delegates
to the Denver convention has instruct
ed for Bryan. There seems to be a
Landslide in the democratic party and
it looks as though there is nothing to
the nomination but the Nebraskan,
though a fight can be expected from
the conservative quarter.
If Mr.. Bryan should secure the nom
ination the republican party will have
to- name its strongest candidate. There
can be no sitting down and folding OF
hands in anticipation OF an easy vic
tory. The oracle from the Platte
has attained a position In American
life that makes him by far the strong.
est candidate the democratic party
can name, He is. by many odds q
stronger man: than,in either; of his pre-
Yious campaigns. Since he vas a IAN
dldate this country has Witnessed the
spectacle OF, a man talking himself
into the good graces Of the people. It
must be admitted that MI. Bryan is
popular. He has an enormous follow
ing. He is liked by many men oppos-
ing his political views. lnere is a
feeling that he would have done many
of the things the president has done,
though it is ADMITTED he is not Of the
caliber Of Mr.. Roosevelt. s J,
While The Gazette is not pessimis-
tic as to republican victory in the com.
ing campaign, at tie same time this
paper believes that the fight will be
harder than many anticipate If Bryan
is the democratic candidate.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-02-25

II the railroads are forced to sell
their land at $3.50 per acre hundreds
Of fertile acres will be opened to set
Element and the population OF the
northwest will be rapidly increased.
Indian land at "a per acre will not
stand much show with railroad land
at $3.50.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-02-25

It's strange, but true. You can buy
coal this winter cheaper than you
could last summer and probably
cheaper than you can next summer
when the coal operators press agent
gets to work.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-02-25

If the federal officials who brought
about the deportation of an innocent
Chinese woman. in Bozeman would de-
vote their efforts to deporting some
Of the Dago criminals which Commits
sioner Bingham complains of they
might earn their salaries.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-02-25
CURRENCY LEGlsLATioN.

The outlook for currency legislation
bstng enacted by congress at this SEES;
sion = not very bright. It looks very
much ALTHOUGH the house and senate
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-02-25

AS a prizefighter Young Ketchell
seems to be more successful than the
last famous pugilist to come out Of
Butte--the lamented Jack Munroe.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-02-25

Mr.. Hearst has emerged from his
alleged retirement to form a new po-
litical party. Mi. Hearst 1t appears
is a very hard loser.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-02-25

Leslie N. Shaw is telling the people
Of the middle west how to u the
governments finances. Yet nobody
heard of Mr.. Shaw being any great
Shakes" when he was in charge 81
the treasury department.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-02-25

AahVNN& 8hs&3I Hie
At the present rate Of endorsements
there will hardly be any also ran class
in the race for the presidential nom
ination in either party.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-02-25

The presidents order to the inter-
state commerce commission to probe
the Threatened reduction of wages Of
railroad employees seems to have elicit
ed a general denial on the part Of the
railroad officials that there is. going to
be a cut. Evidently they could not
stand the probe.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-02-25

South Carolina is certainly to be
pitied. Since the death Of Senator
iLatimer she is represented in the sen
ate only by Tillman.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-02-25

1t would probably have been a ma
tfonal blessing II instead Of listening
to Washington's farewell address yes
terday the United States senate could
have heard the farewell address Of
some Of its members.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-02-25

y The bears in Wall street will prob
ably heave a sigh Of relief If the presi-
dent accepts an invitation to hunt
bears in Canada.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-02-25

Just nov the railroad companies are
complaining Of an over supply of cars,
but the reports of increasing business
warrant the assumption that before
long they will be again complaining Of
a lack OF cars.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-02-25

When we read over and over again.
the story Of the Ratchet. we wonder
y, $50 years, from now. they will tell.
some equally fascinating tales about
the big stick.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-02-25

An eastern exchange says the en-
tire west is covered with a sheet Of
the spotless." We thought 1t was the
east.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-02-25

The echo Of those shots at MAGGIE
lena bay, when the American sailors
hit the bullseye every time, must have
startled Japan.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-02-25

Get your money down on the Mon
tana red apple. It is coming to the
front 1fast.-Whitefsh Pilot.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-02-25
STATE PRESS COMMENT.

Senator Foraker acts like a man
who had made a misstep on the spring
Observation-Disclosures Monitor.
Not only December, but February,
seems to be as pleasant as May-in
Montana.-Fergus County Argus.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-02-25

Former Secretary OF the Treasury
Shaw IL running about the country
like a politician out OF a Job. but anx-.
ious to get one.-Helena Record.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-02-25
ahira must be rather discouraging for
Congressman Hobson.
STATE PRESS COMM EMIT.

N9fN4@Nf
Get your money down on the Mon.
tana red apple. It IL coming to the
front fast.-Whiteish Pilot.
Any . who Ia getting this news
paper and Is DEAD. will confer q .great.
favor BY letting 10 hnow.-conrad
Observer.
Former Secretary Of the Treasury
Shaw Is running about the country
like d politician out OF a Job. but any
ious to get one.-Helena Record.
One thing is certain with regard to
electing United states senators by the,
people. The pubic would then know
whom to blame when the wrong man.
was elected.-Anaconda Standard.
Secretary Taft carried Ohio Just as.
easily as II the Butte Miner and the.
Anaconda Standard had been printed
in that state and given him their pop
8ular brand of OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
Times. tHts&
Owing perhaps to the press of other
news matter. the yellow journals Of.
New York have allowed the entire
week to pass without discovering an
other father Of John D. Rocketeller--
how careless!-Great Falls Leader,
! ! i
Missoula fears no blizzard; storms
strike no terror to her soul; she's. a
mighty lucky city, she has bargain
sales in coal. Let every Jealous rival
crawl deep down in It's hole, for Mis-
.soula bears the banner. with bargains
sales In coal.-Missoulian.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-02-25

Any one who Is getting this news
paper and Is DEAD. will confer a.great.
favor BY letting 10 mow.-Conrad
Observer.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-02-25

The Illinois Central fight looks very
much as though 1t had. reached the
stage where, the Fish is caught.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-02-25

The record of American gunner
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-02-25

and the success Of the cruise to the
Pacific should be an effective answer
to those who criticize the navy and
say It Is ineficient.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-02-25

The peace talk Of Ambassador TAX