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The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-03-06
JAPAN AND HAWAII, WHERE The WINNERS OF
The GAZETTE CONTEST WILL SPEND SUMMER

where the chief problem. say the
Americans is "persuading the natives
to work for a living when they can
get one merely BY picking it OF the
trees"
Honolulu Is q city OF contrasts, and
one Of strange amalgamations. The
Americans own much that is fine In II,
the English do q great deal Of the
business, while some Of the old native
families "dose the long tides idle'' on
the money they get from their ances-
tral sugar plantations, and the Kan
akas, or lower class natives. live on
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-03-06

pineapples and mountain scenery.
Mauna Loa, the huge volcano, al
ways threatens but never SENS to
harm, and there are million wonder
full things to see. Life in the Hawai-
ian islands is one long dream Of bliss
broken only by the sting of unpleasant
insects and certain times Of unmiti-
gated heat.
The Gazette's young ladies are to
see all these places and hear about
them from an experienced guide. They
will have the best Of company and en-
10y the best OF fare and lodging.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-03-06
TRAINMENl lARE TO
FIND PROTECTION
LIVES NEED NOT BE RlskEp ON
MIXED TRAINS.
Especial to The oazette.)

Helena, March 5.-The state board
of railroad commissioners today
passed regulation requiring railroads
operating mixed train service to put
all cars save coaches, diners and
sleepers ahead OF the mail and bag.
gage cars. This viii apply principal
II to perishable freight given passen-
ger train service. The purpose Il to
protect employees In the postal and
baggage cars in case Of wrecks.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-03-06
SHEA NOW HEAD OF
THE MINERS UNION
SUCCEEDS DuFFEY in OFFICE OF
LABOR ORGANIZATION.
fspeelai 10 The Gazette j

(speclai to The oazette.)
Butte, March 5.-By plurality Of
121 votes James Shea was elected
president Of the Butte Miners union.
The counting OF the votes was con-
cluded this morning. Shea received
q total OF 374 votes; Joseph Shannon
was second With 253; John Driscoll.
1872; p. ]. Burns, 1873.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-03-06
JAIL SENTENCES
FOR LAND FENCE.R'S!
JUDGE HUNT CONTINUES HIS
CRUSADE AGAINST THEM.
Especial to The eszette.)

Helena, March 5.-United States
Judge Hunt today imposed rather Sc
we're penalties on four well known
northern Montana stockmen and
ranchers who pleaded guilty to illegal
fencing. The fines and Imprisonment
follow:
Joseph and Frank Laird, 10 days
and $3.50 each; Nelson Bingham, 4S
hours and 5000: James Bingham, 4s
hours and 800.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-03-06
TUNNEL NEARLY COMPLETED.
Huge Cut From Truckee to glue Can
yon Saves Grade

Reno, New, March Sit IS announc-
ed at the Southern Pacific headquar-
ters that the four and half mile tun-
mel from Truckee to Blue Canyon, on
the Southern Pacific, to cost $11,O0O,-
900, will be completed this summer.
Electric locomotives for the tunnel
haul which will save ten miles Of
steep grade in the sierras will be a
feature.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-03-06

AA6 0Ooutg IA0 1u4ASU tOuA1O1uS dllSI
having spent the night IN an effort to
find their children's remains IN the
morgue. Little was brought forth dur
Ing the day that would satisfy their
and It is believed that all
the bodies that can be removed from
the ruins have been taken out.
Burial Of Dead.
Burial Of the dead is now the task
confronting those in authority in the
little village. Arrangements for the
funerals Of victims were discussed TO-
night at q meeting attended by the
mayor Of Collinwood, members of the
board Of education, the clergy and
The idea Of having u
public funeral Of all the dead has
been abandoned, though It Is thought
the bodies viii be grouped in one
church.
Tonight the identified bodies were
being removed to their homes and un-
dertakers set to work to prepare for
the interments on the morrow.
Should any parent desire to under
take the interment Of one Of the nm
recognizable bundles Of human flesh
and bones. believing It may be his
child. he will be permitted to do 80.
Inquest eenQn,
The coroner's inquest was begun
this morning when number Of Wit
nesses were examined without devel-
oping any testimony that was beyond
mere opinion.
i An investigation conducted by the
Collinwood school board. which lasted
far into the night and at which
number Of survivors Of the horror told
their stories, brought forth these
facts:
That one Of the end doors at the
west end Of the building was closed
and fastened while children were Pill
ing up against 1t In the passage: wing
partitions IN the vestibule nArIQWed
the exit by at least three feet; that
the flames came first from Z closet be-
low the stairs at the east entrance:
that the closet contained lime and
sawdust; that three little girls had
been hiding in play in the closet early
in the morning; that there was but
one fire escape and that It's use was
never taught as . part Of the fre drill.
Escape Cut on.
Survivors among the teachers esti-
mate that only two or three minutes
passed between the time Of the alarm
until III escape was cut OF. The buli
ing was 4 fair sample of the kind Of
school construction IN use Ia small
towns. The hall and stairways were
closed between interior brick walls.
forming huge hue through which the
flames shot upward rapidly.
It was much discussed whether the
doors opened inward or outward. Fire
men Brockett and Fiegman examined
the doorways today and stated later
that they were convinced they OPEN
ed outward. Whether they were lock
ed they have not been able to deter-
mine. They have the testimony q
10th sides. Janitor Herter still In
sists that the doors were open.
Like returning from death. Helen
Marks surprised her parents today by
slipping up behind her father and
throwing her arms around his neck
while he was prodding among the
ruins OF the Lakeview school house
for her body. Instead Of going TO-
school yesterday she played truant
and visited an aunt in the country.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-03-06
TAkAHlRA NOT ALARMED.
Nc Doesn't Look for lnternatlona, on.
cuities.

cuities.
Washington, March 5.-"1 think the
good sense of China will result in a
satisfactory settlement within day
or so' This was Baron Takahira's
q mment today when asked regarding
the recent seizure by China Of the
japanese steamer Tatsu Maru with q
cargo Of small arms aboard.
The statement was made at the
conclusion Of an extended conference
between the baron and Secretary
Root. No serious trouble, he repeated.
was anticipated between his country
and China owing to the incident
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-03-06
FIRE IN GRAND RAPIDS
Orderly Fire Drill Saves Lives os thsI
Children.

Grand Rapids. Mich. March
Grand Rapids today was tAreatapeds
with q repetition of Cleveland's txao
edy Of yestsrday on n even lez1er
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-03-06
WIN Hold t,,s Tatsu.

Hongkong. March 5.-The japanese
steamer Tatsu y still held 1t wham-
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The Mena weekly star., 1908-06-18
Mean Joke of nontnr


 The celebrated French physician, Ricord, was one day walking along the boulevards In Paris. when he met an old gentleman who was very rich. but who was at the same time noted for his extreme stinginess The old man. who was somewhat of hypochondri- ac, imagined that he could get some medical advice from Ricord without paying for it. Doctor, am feeling very poorly" Where do you suffer most?7 Tn my stomach. doctor" An, that's bad. Please shut your eyes. That's right. Now put out your tongue, so that l can examine it closely" The invalid did as he was told After he had waited patiently for about ten minutes, he opened his eyes. and found himself surrounded by a crowd. who supposed that he was crazy. Dr. Ric. ord, in the meantime had disappeared
The Mena weekly star., 1908-06-18
Jerome May Be scoIded.

New York, June Commissioner Richard l.. Hand, of Elizabethtown, who was appointed by Gov. Hughes to consider the charges brought against District Attorney Jerome by the King committee of Metropolitan
 stockholders, has completed his ex- animation of the testimony and argu- ment and has reached final judg- ment. While the commissioner in his report probably will criticize some of the acts attributed to the district at torney it is understood that Mir. Hand
 will find they do not warrant the re- moval of MT. Jerome from office and that he will, therefore, recommend that the governor dismiss the charges.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-06-18
4 SICK MAN VOTED.
SENATOR FoELkER GOES TO THE SENATE CHAMBER AND
 CASTS DECIDING VOTE.
SENATOR WAS IN 4 CRITICAL CONDITION
Track Gambling in New York-TWo Bills Passed--WilI Become Laws st Once, as Governor Hughes Will Sign.

Albany, N. r., June 12.-By means of the vote of Senator Foelker of Brooklyn, who was brought to Albany from sick bed in a precarious condi. tion, attended by his physician con stantly, both of Gov. Hughes's anti race track gambling bills were passed through the state senate shortly after noon Thursday. It was the vote of Senator Foelker which gave the bill it's necessary majority of a single vote.
 All through the night, as the Brook lyn senator wavered between collapse and sufficient rally to permit his pres ence in the senate chamber long enough to cast his deciding vote, the fate of racing in New York state swayed in the balance. Thursday morning the senator had recovered sufficiently to permit his removal to the senate chamber under the con- stant observation of his physician. When the news of the senator's rally was taken 10 the opponents of the bill It was evident that they had lost. but they continued the fight to the end.
 With Mir Foeker and the newly chosen senator, Wallace. from the Or leans Niagara district, present and vot- ing for the bills, and presuming that the other senators would vote as they did at the regular session, the goyer- nor's measures appeared to have ma iority of one.
 All of the 51 members of the senate, except Foelker, were present when the first of the bills was taken up.
 After the defeat of several dilatory motions the bills were put on their passage and at the conclusion of the roll call the bills were declared passed by a vote of 26 to 25 The signature of Gov. Hughes will be affixed at once and the bill be put on the statute books
The Mena weekly star., 1908-06-18
WANT 5 GENT FARES
RAILROADS HAVE UNITED TO FIGHT THE MISSOURI STATE
 PASSENGER LAW.
WILL ASK FEDERAL COURT 10 HELP THEM
Nine Railroads Have Served Notice on the Attorney General of Their Intentions-Prairie Roads Not in Fight as Yet-AI Claim Two-Cent Rate Is confscatory.

Kansas City. June 11.-After year of two-cent fares the steam railroads have united for a fight on the state law and return to three-cent fares Saturday Frank Hagerman, for the railroads, will ask that the federal court fix day for hearing an applica ton to enjoin the enforcement of the law which requires railroads to carry passengers for two cents mile.
 In the notice to Herbert s. Hadley attorney general, that the application will be made only nine railroads are named.
 Back of this, however. is an import ant factor. The railroads have picked Missouri for fighting ground, not only on the question of the reasonableness of two-cent fare laws, but on the pow CTS of states to enact and enforce them.
 Most of the railroads have prepared the statements upon which they ex- pect to prove that the two-cent rate Is not compensatory. The Missouri. Pa cific shows a deficit of $20,371.15 in 1907. against profit of $156,S13.24 in the same months of 1906. The St. Joseph & Grand Island railway report ed 5S,S01 passengers in the last six months of 1906. These passengers paid the company S36,500. but in the fall of 1907 53,l55 passengers paid only $29,S19, although the average ride was longer in the latter year. The other roads will make equally poor show ings.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-06-18
CALLS FOR IMMEDIATE ACTION.
Chronic Bachelor Makes a Few Re. marks About the Modern Hatpin.

There ought to be a law against women carrying unconcealed weap. ons,' growled the chronic bachelor at the club That l haven't been stabbed to death or maimed for life before this is due to a combination of agility and good luck, Tr con 'inced. l tell you, 1t keeps a man busy dodging nowadays to avoid blood letting when he's travelling in crowd ed conveyance with women, or even walking on crowded thoroughfare. A woman is positively menace to life the moment she gets outdoors Why outdoors especially" "Hatpinsi Hat. pins Foot and half long, some of 'em. They stick out from both sides of a hat like spears. Every time a woman turns her head these wicked. looking spears sweep around in h two-foot radius; and every time she bobs her head up and down she takes a chance Of raking the nearest person fore and aft. Suppress the woman or She hatpin, say" Let's make it the hatrin," suggested the married man gently
The Mena weekly star., 1908-06-18
Reunion at Birmingham, Ala.

Birmingham. Ala, June 11,-It Is conservatiyely estimated Tuesday night that there are no less than 25,- 900 visitors in Birmingham attending the annual reunion of the United Con- federate Veterans, which began here Tuesday. Of this number. about s. 900 are veterans. In addition to the first sessions of the veterans conven- tion, which was held Tuesday. there were meetings of the Sons of Veter- ans, the Confederate Memorial asso- citation and other organizations allied to the veterans.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-06-18
rexas Democrats Indorse Mitchell.

Dallas, Tex, June 1i.-A conference of the leading Democrats of Texas, including many members of the Democratic state executive committee which adjourned Monday night. was held here Tuesday and John Mitchell. ex-president of the United Mine Work CTS was indorsed for vice-president on the ticket with William ]. Bryan. A national campaign in the interest of the labor leader was launched.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-06-18
Badly Mixed Up.

Abraham Brown, of Winterton. N.
 l, had a very remarkable experience. ne says; Doctors got badly mixed un over me one said heart disease. two called t kidney trouble: the fourth. blood poison, and the fifth stomach and liver trouble; but none of tbem he,lpea I., me- so my wife advised trying Electric hltiers, which are restoring me lo perfect health One bottle did hie more good than all the five doctors prescribed. Guaranteed for blood poison, weakness and all stomach. liYer ana kidney complaints, hy Jaek- son Drug Co., druggists. 50c
The Mena weekly star., 1908-06-18
FUR 4 FAIR ELECTION
TROUBLE IS FEARED ON THE EsTHMus BY THE WASH
 iNGToN AUTHORITIES.
ROOT AND sQUIREs HOLD CONFERENCE
Both Political Factions in Panama De. clare Their Intention to Resort to Force in Case of Defeat--Arnied Marines Will Be Ready to Enforce orders-Eiection on July II.

Washington, June 11.-After an ex. tended conference Tuesday between Secretary Root and Minister Squiers, it was announced that Mir. Squiers would return to his post at Panama. II is understood that MT. Squiers fur nished much information in detail re garding the political situation on the isthmus. and in turn received some valuable advice as to the necessity of the American legation preserving ab- solute neutrality as between the re spective candidates for the presidency of the republic.
 The Panama elections, which take place on July II, are giving the Ameri- can administration much concern be- cause of the expressed declaration of both political factions to resort to force in the event of failure at the polls. It is stated on reliable authority that the commercial supply of fire arms and weapons of all descriptions have been bought up and that prac- tically every voter in that country is armed for this special occasion. The
  plained to be two-fod in the matter; first it's treaty obligation, supplement. ed by the Taft agreement respecting this election, to maintain Republican form of government. and second it's great property interest in the canal.
 Officials who are considering the situation have reached the conclusion that it will be much more satisfactory to all concerned for the United States
 intervene to prevent rather than to quell revolution. Just how such in tervention Is to be accomplished is yet to be determined. One plan suggest. ed is for the American government to provide competent election inspectors for each polling place, to act inde- pendently of the local election officials and to be supported morally by the presence of armed American marines. Should this plan be adopted and its announcement made in advance of the election, it is predicted a full vote will be cast and an honest count made.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-06-18
A JeweIer,s plspIaY eone.

Chicago, June 12.--Thieves broke a plate glass window in the jewelry store of Hyman Berg X Co, at State and Washington streets and escaped with sixty gold watches, and miscel aneous iewelry valued at $S,000. The robbers broke the window and then ;natched all the iewelry and watches that they could reach. Several trays of gold pings and scarf pins were also taken. They were pursued by two Natchmen but escaped.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-06-18
They Won't Wear riahts.

Pitt.burg, Pa, June 12.-Pittsburg society girls, who compose the 2bil- ion-dollar chorus that will sing The Pirates of Penzance" for charity here Saturday night, have put down their foot, or rather their feet They are willing to do most anything in their power for charity. but just won't wear tights. and which is more, the D.rec- toire gown does not appeal to them IS stage attire. The professional stage manager is in dispair.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-06-18
A Real Wonderland

South Dakota, with its rich silver mines, bonanza farms, wide ranges and strange natural formations. is a verit. able wonderland At Mound City. in the home of Mrs. k. D. Clapp. a won. derfnl case or healing has lately oc. cured Her son seemed near death with luAg and throat trouble. sEx- hansting coughing spells occurred every five minutes, z writes Mrs. Clapp when ! began giving Dr. King's New Discovery the great medicine, that saved hiS life and completely cured him. Guaranteed for coughs and colds, throat and lung troubles. by Jackson Drug Co.,, druggists. 50,. and Sl.00. Trial bottle fires.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-06-18
Upheld 14th and 18th Amendments.

New York, June 12.-The Republic an club of this city sent to every dele gate and officer of the Republican na- tional convention a copy of resolutions recently adopted by the club urging the enforcement of the 14th and 18th amendments of the constition by con gress. The resolution denounces all attempts to create race hatred, pre- iudice and injustice as a menace to the peace and welfare of the repub- lie, and insists upon the recognition of all political parties and civil rights of all citizens, national and local, re gardless of race. color or creed"
The Mena weekly star., 1908-06-18
Killed By His Steers.

Tulsa, Ok. June 12.--George Wilk- ms, wealthy rancher, was killed by a herd of infuriated cattle on his ranch lust south of Taneha Wilkins was passing through the corral when the animals made for him. He defended himself with six-shooter, but after smptying the weapon and killing five steers, was powerless to protect him self and was gorged to death.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-06-18
LIttle Glrl Is a snlolde

Kansas City Kan, June l2.-Daisy iarnier, aged IA. the adopted daugh- ter of Mir and Mrs. George Garnier, l2l3 Minnesota avenue, shot and in- stantly killed herself at the home of her adopted parents. The girl in some manner obtained 8 revolver and, going into the basement of the house. placed the pistol to her head and fired ball through her brain. No cause for the suicide is known.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-06-18
Poisoned at Paris Banquet.

Paris, June lt.-Three hundred per sons. including the Marquis De Dion, president of the Automobile club. were poisoned by ptomaines Tuesday at a banquet of the Automobile club. The ptomaine poisoning is attributed to a dish that was served at the banquet. One person is dead and many others are in serious condition.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-06-18
Wind storm at Guthrie.

Guthrie, Ok, June 11.--A terrific windstorm accompanied by cloud burst struck this city early Tuesday morning, causing at least s20,000 prop erty damage. lt is believed that no lives were lost and none were serious Iy injured. The center of the gale when 1t reached the thickly settled portion of the city was apparently about 100 feet in the air as only the upper stories of the higher buildings were damaged. The state house, lone
The Mena weekly star., 1908-06-18
Grow pestroyed Pheasant Eoos,

party of boys while hunting for flowers discovered pheasants nest on the farm owned by Albert Hackett. north Of this village. few days ago. They visited the locality of the nest daily to see when the mother bird would begin 10 set. as at that time the eggs in the nest numbered 13.
 The other day when some of the party made the visit. a crow was found in possession of the nest. and when it was driven away it was discovered that each pheasants egg had been punctured by the crows bin and the contents sucked out. SO that nothing but shells were in the nest Manches- ter Correspondent Rochester Herald.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-06-18
Flood at Kansas City.

Kansas City, June 1.-The flood conditions here are worse than in 1904, when the waters of the Raw went to 27.5 feet. Business of all kinds is suspended in the low lands. while train service in and out of the city Is demoralized While the prop erty damage will be heavy. no loss of life has as vet been reported
The Mena weekly star., 1908-06-18
Missionary Conference at warrensbure

Warrensburg, Mo, June 1.-The first annual summer conference of the Young Peoples Missionary Movement of the United States and Canada, to be held at Pertle Springs, will open Fri day. June l2. It is conference for the training and development of lead CTS along all lines of missionary edu- cation. The evening lectures will be given by F. D. Sopher of New York on The Bible Missionary Book :" This will be one of the most import ant religious meetings ever held in the state on account of its national importance. Miss Helen Gould of New York has taken much interest in the movement as well as contributing lib erally to it's success.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-06-18

Kansas City. June 12.-The flood here has reached it's crest and the wa ters are very slowly falling The weather observer believes that in 12 hours general fall will set in. The Missouri and Kansas rivers at points north and west are falling rapidly. Occupants of buildings inundated are preparing to follow the receding wa. ters, and resume business at once Train service is being resumed, and a rapid return to normal conditions is looked for
The Mena weekly star., 1908-06-18
Wrecked a Train to Get Coal.

St Joseph, Mo, June 11.-Willie Darkest, II years old. confessed that he turned switch which wrecked a Burlington freight train, He said that he wanted to get some coal and planned the wreck in order to upset sone of the cars so he could get the fuel easier.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-06-18
You Can Never Tell

just exactly the cause of your rheuma- usm, but you know you have it. Do you know that Ballard's Snow Lini- ment will cure it2 relieves the pain reduces the swelling and limbers the joints and muscles so that you will be as active aud well as you ever were. Price 25c, 50c and sl.00. Sold bv Jackson Drug & Furniture Co.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-06-18
Came Up to Contract

Hoston, June 9.-The new scout lruiser, Salem, was given her "shak- ing down trial on the measured mile course of Provincetown Sunday and made 259 knots in her best mile, the ilean of several high speed runs be- ing. 25,fS knots. The contract calls Lor g4 knots.