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The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1909-02-26
DENVER WAS TOUCHED.
swindlers Had Operated in Centennial
state.

DENVER, Feb. 25.-According to
the Times, the four men arrested at
Little Rock, Ark, yesterday in con-
nection with gigantic swindling opera
tions conducted by means of fake
horse races, prizefights, wrestling
matches and foot races ARE not the
only ones connected with it. More
exposures are expected to follow
Many victims of the alleged swind
ling clique are residents of Colorado
and the list includes at least two
bankers. The total amount derived
from residents of this state, according
to statements credited to Chief of Pc
lice Armstrong of this city, will reach
$1OO,0 Four residents of Denver
alone are said to have been buncoed
out of $4,000.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1909-02-26
MOB VIOLENCE MUST COME IN
CALIFORNIA.
TROUBLE ANO HUNGER
Thousands of Americans Out of Work
While Japanese are EmpIoyed-con-
dition Dangerous According to Rep
resentative Hayes Of California.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25.-The JAP
anese question was the subject of
brief consideration in the house today
during the consideration of the sundry
civil bill.
Representative Hayes, (California)
declared that the people of California
would not only exclude the Chinese
from the soil of their state, but also
the Japanese and all other orientals
in the category.
''The race problem in California has
not reached state of mob Violence -
said Mr.. Hayes, "but it must come
When men are hungry I look for
trouble. There are $4,000 white men
idle in San Francisco and yet in my
district there are 10000 Japanese and
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1909-02-26

CHEYENE, Wyo., Feb. 25.-At the
session of the Trans-Missouri Dry
Farming Congress this morning the
congress concurred in the recommen-
dation Of the executive committee that
the next place of meeting be at Bill
ings, Montana. The time of the con-
gress was also fixed for November of
this year, the exact date to be fixed
by the executive committee.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1909-02-26
BILLINGS CONGRESS
TO MEET IN NOVEMBER
Date Of Meeting Changed to Avoid Bad Weather
NecessitatinS Holding Of Two Congresses
This Year.
UNANIMOUS CHOICE OF CONVENTION
CHOICE OF CONVENTION
Montana Delegation Given Cordial Reception and Goes to
Denver as the Guest of the Chamber Of COmmerce.BI-
n9s Congress Will be an Event Of International Import
ance, the Biggest Event in the History of State.


to
Wye, b 5T n mtg d h Dry
the a
O
The delegation o by o OF
h city wi h h It gu
HTes be of in
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1909-02-26

The committee also recommended
the elimination of the word "Trans-
Missouri" from the name of the con-
gress, leaving it simply "The Dry
Farming Congress"
The Billings delegation guaranteed
to raise fund sufficient for the ex-
penses of the meeting.
In addition to the address by Prof
Campbell, which was frequently in
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1909-02-26
LIBERAL TO RAILROADS.

WINNIPEG, Feb. 25.-During the
meeting of the Alberta legislature just
concluded assistance to railroads in
Alberta to the extent of $27,500, 900
in bonds was given.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1909-02-26
ABOLISH CUT PRICES.

WASHINGTON. Feb. 25.-Promi,
nent cigarette dealers throughout the
country it was stated today, have de-
cided to abolish cut prices on stand
ard brands Of cigarettes.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1909-02-26
HARRlMAN's BIRTHDAY.

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Feb. 25.-E
H. Hartman quietly celebrated his
sixty-first birthday today. He passed
the morning in pistol and rifle prac-
tice, and said he never felt better in
his life.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1909-02-26
PREDICTS DISASTER.
Says Panama Canal Will Be De-
stroyed.

stroyed.
BOSTON, Feb. 25.-"The Gatun dam
will give way and destroy the Panama
cana n fifteen minutes. It will
prove one of the most dramatic catas-
trophies in tt history of public
works"
Thus predicts Phillip Jean Bunea-
Varilla, formerly in charge of the old
French canal in an address here to-
night.
"Such a thing is not a Dream" he
declared, "for it is not only proba
BILE, but almost GER ain"
He insisted the on'y solution was a
sea level canal 500 feet wide and At
feet deep to be dug by dredges.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1909-02-26

terrupted by questions, Hon. John
Henry Smith of Salt Lake City made
an eloquent address on the develop.
ment of the west and spoke at length
ON the work OF the pioneers of Utah
and other western states who had by
irrigation and dry farming, conquered
the desert.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1909-02-26
LIST OF TAFT's ADVISORS NOW
KNOWN.
MAC VEAGH ACCEPTS
President-EIect Will Make no Formal
Announcement OF Appointment Of
Illinois Man-Prominen FinancIere
Call Upon Next President.

NEW YORK, Feb. 25.-All Qualifica-
tions Of uncertainty in the prediction
that Franklin MacVeagh Of Chicago
has been selected by Mr.. Taft as his
secretary Of the treasury are removed.
Mr.. MacVeagh, it was learned today,
accepted the place yesterday and
thereby the Taft cabinet was made
complete as heretofore announced by
the Associated Press. No official or
unofficial declaration of MacVeagh's s
appointm ents is to be made by Mr..
Taft until he promulgates his entire
cabinet
Mr.. Taft saw a number of New York
City fnanciers during the day, but
said the calls were to express friend
ship and had no other significance.
Mr.. Taft's cabinet, completed with
the selection of Mr.. MacVeagh, fol-
lows:
Secretary of State-Philander G.
Knox, Pennsylvania.
Secretary OF the Treasury-Frank-
lin MacVeagh, Illinois.
Secretary of War-Jacob M. Dickin-
SON, Tennessee.
Attorney General-George W. Wick
ersham, New York.
Postmaster General-Frank H.
Hitchcock, Massachusetts.
Secretary of the Navy--George l.
VonMeyer, Massachusetts.
Secretary of the Interior-Richard
A. Ballinger, Washington.
Secretary of Agriculture-James
Wilson, Iowa.
Secretary of Commerce and Labor
Charles Nagel, Missouri.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1909-02-26

CHICAGO, Feb. 25.-Franklin Mac
Veagh, secretary of the treasury to be,
and Jacob M. Dickinson, secretary OF
war to be, conferred here today. Both
refused to discuss the situation. It
became known, however, that Mr.
Macveagh had sought legal advice
with reference to how much Of his
business connections he must give up
He has been told, it is said, that he
must sever completely his connection
with the importing grocery firm o.
Franklin MacVeagh & Co., before his
nomination can be confirmed by the
senate.
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The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1909-01-06

one. when in the bright moon light
the merrymakers took their departure,
all delighted with the manner in
which they had been entertained.
Guests from out of town were Miss
Tillett from Manila, Mrs. Munsey
and four daughters of Deloit and
Miss Cora Tillett of Kenwood, Iowa
Mr.. Luther Burnrside's baby has
been quite sick for few days.
Mrs. Luther Burnside returned
Saturday from Dunlap. where she
has been visiting her parents during
the holidays.
Mr.. John Dee is lying very i'll at
his home here and is not expected to
live. He has long been sufferer
from rheumatism. but he has been
able to get about, he is now confined
to his bed and if he RECEIVERS it will
surely be miracle.
Mr.. SERVER of Denison has sold
his farm in this vicinity Monday to
Mr.. Henry Bierman. consideration
s65 an acre. The deal was made
though Mr.. Jack Welsh, our Village
blacksmith" which goes to show that
Jack isn't idle, even when he is not
setting tires or putting on horse shoes
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was a financial success and was a
very enjoyable affair. about sixty
couples being in attendance.
Knowles orchestra Furnished the
music for long program of dances
T. j. Kenney and wife visited
relatives in Omaha the first of the
week.
Miss Kuhl of Manning was a
guest at the P. Bierne home last
week.
Miss M. Short visited friends in
Omaha last week.
Willie Giblin of Tindall, S. D., is
the guest of friends here for the
past week.
Miss Clara Servoss of Denison Wis.
tied her sister. Mrs. Jas. Watson
Sunday.
Mrs. Guhne and children returned
Monday from two weeks visit with
her mother at Wall Lake.
Miss Fac Ratchford made a trip to
Denison Monday.
Miss Nellie DeVaney. who has
been making her home here with her
grandmother for the last couple of
years and attending school, departed
Tuesday with her father for her home
at Birdseye. MINI.
Julian Tempest is here from Vivi-
an, S. D.. visiting friends.
Miss Fac Ratchford left for Omaha
Tuesday. where she expects to attend
school for the coming six months.
Miss Watson of Denison was the
guest of her sister. Mrs. Marti, here
the first of the week.
The Vail Mill and Elevator Co.
shipped four loads of cattle to Chi
cago Saturday night. A. j. Adams
went with the shipment.
Marie Keane entertained party of
young folks Wednesday evening.
Games and music made the evening
hours pass rapidly. Refreshments
were served during the evening.
j. P. d. Granny sold his half in
terest in the grocery store to his
partner. Mr.. Hickey. Mr.. Granny
expects to go to Trip county. S. D..
in the spring to prove up on quarter
section which he was lucky enough to
get in the land drawing last fall.
T. F. Rarchford made a business
trip to Denison Monday.
1hos. DeVaney was in Omaha
Thursday on business.
Mrs. Thos. Fitzgibbons was calling
on Denison friends Saturday.
Thos. Tarpy and family of West
Side spent Sunday here at the Mrs.
DeVaney home.
Miss Kate Flynn is visiting rela-
tives at Sioux City.
The B. Wahlin family spent the
holidays at Gray. Iowa, with their
daughter. Mrs. Rutherford.
Mr.. Conner of Rock Rapids, Iowa,
is visiting his sister. Mrs. A. b.
O'Connell, and family.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1909-01-06

DELoIT ITEMS.

Miss Flynn, Miss Gerber and
Frarcis IeGsey oe Neni u Visited at
James McKim went to Denison
Wednesday night to attend the Wood
men Lodge.
George Newcom and wife of Ode
bolt visited relatives at Deloit part
of last week.
The prayer service at the M. E.
church will be held on Thursday even
ings hereafter.
Mrs Tucker and family visited
New Years day with Mrs E. A. Nc
Kim and Mr.. and Mrs. j. Anderson.
Her daughter. Mrs. Mona Brown,
and children of Nebraska were Of the
number.
Miss Jennie Pitcher and little
Bessie of Ida Grove came Saturday to
visit at the home of Bessie's grand
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Winans,
Watch meeting was held at the M.
E. church Thursday evening to watch
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1909-01-06

the old year out and the new year in.
The Misses Burch. Romans and
Edith Williams were guests at the
Charles Robertson home Sunday.
A few gathered at the Northwest
ern depot Thursday evening for New
Years dance.
Among those on the sick list are
Mrs. Jane Landon and Mrs. John
Sander. Later-MrB. Sander died on
Monday evening
Schools began in Delolt again Mon
day after two weeks vacation.
F. M. Rhoades and wife have been
receiving a visit from his sisters the
past week.
Mrs. John Sander died at her home
in Deloit Monday evening. Jan. 4th,
after less than one weeks illness.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sander purchased the
Margaret Hunt place about two years
ago and we're very comfortably stu
ated. 1t is very sad indeed that
their home should so soon be broken.
Mrs. Sander was one of the best of
neighbors and will be greatly missed
The bereft ones have the sympathy of
all in their bereavement. The fun
eral will occur Thursday forenoon.
Their daughter, Mrs. Bertha Hohen-
stein and other relatives are expected
to come from Minnesota. Rev.
Freese of the Denison Lutheran
church will conduct the service.
"Uncle" David McKim is visiting
at his daughters home. Mr.. and
Mrs. George Winans. The old gentle
man will SOON be eighty seven years
old. While he has nearly lost the
use of his limbs he seems quite
hearty.
Mrs. Sarah Dobson and daughter.
Mrs. Ellen Horr and and Mrs. Hawk
ins took New Years dinner with Mrs.
7. n. Dobson and daughter. Eunice.
Mrs. j. S. Jordan and children and
Cherith and Merith Myers returned
to their home Monday morning near
Laurel. Neb.
n. v. johnson received a dispatch
Sunday that Mrs. Jennie Johnson
Robson, daughter of VIM. johnson.
died Sunday the Bird. at Long Pine.
Neb., of consumption.
w. L. Upper. wife and little girl
returned home Sunday from Wood
bine, where they spent their holiday
vacation.
j. A. Halberg of Woodbine spent a
couple of days at Deloit the past
week.
Mr.. Lilliholm was in town Satur-
day forenoon looking for lady's
shawl that was lost in the morning
when they came in to take the train,
but did not find it. The party find
ing it can leave it at the postoffice
for owner.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1909-01-06
BUCK GROVE ITEMS.

Quite number of our young folks
went to Denison Friday to take part
in the New Year jolity at that thriv.
ing city.
Mr.. David Beverness of Omaha
visited from Saturday until Sunday
night with John Finnegan and fami-
| ly.
| Mr.. McKim of Des Moines was
looking after his business interests in
this section last Monday.
Miss Goldie Schroeder arrived Sat
urday for few days visit at R. j..
Motifs. She remained until Thurs
day evening when she returned to
her home at Manila.
Mrs Charles Chase is visiting her
parents at Glidden. Iowa. Charley
says he is very lonesome these days.
Louie Peterson of Adair. Iowa, in
company with his friend. Alex Held
en-. of East Boyer were visitors at
William Arndt's home Sunday.
Charles Burman and sister. Annie
Royal Moffit, and sister, Lura, were
guests at Martin Nehls' HON. last
Sunday.
Era Mahr. nephew of Mrs. Will
Mottitt. has been the guests of his
relatives here for a few days. He
left Thursday for Nicola, Iowa, and
other points.
Martin Nehis and George Hugg re-
turned from their trip to South Da-
kota, where they visited friends be-
sides looking at land.
Mr.. Charles Rath, who recently
purchased the Tim O'Leary place,
had the misfortune to break a leg one
day last week. Your correspondent
did not Learn the particulars.
Pat Hedderman and Henry Peter
son Of Arion called on John German
New Years day.
R. j. Moffitt and family entertain
ed number of their relatives at din
nec New Years day.
Last friday evening the young
people of Buck Grove and vicinity en-
joyed social evening together that
will not be forgotten for some time.
The newly improved and now spa
cious home of John Kepford was the
scene of this pleasant event, which
was given In honor of Elmer Pol
zein, who will soon depart from our
midst. having taken up homestead in
South Dakota. The large rooms were
prettily decorated for the occasion
and by half past eight were we'll fill
ed with about thirty young people.
Elmer Polzein with great ability
directed the course of the even
ing's games and entertainments I'M
til half past eleven, when partners
were chosen and very delicious lap
supper was served. after which game
were participated in until half past
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1909-01-06
AsP1NwALL ITEMS.

D. R. McGrath was business Wis
itor in Manila on Saturday.
Emil Eggers and family spent New
Years. at the home of Hans Eggers.
DIR. L. S. Coin of Iowa Ciy spent
Sunday in Aspinwall with his friend.
Dan McGrath.
Miss Minnie Ranniger returned to
er work in Manning. having spent
the holidays with her parents at this
point.
Pat Mitchell was business caller
in our little burg on Friday.
Carey Bros. shipped a carload of
cattle to Chicago on Saturday even
ing.
Mr.. Tom Schroeder of Schleswig is
visiting at the Schroeder home this
week.
Louie Schroeder transacted business
in Manning on Friday.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1909-01-06

Weber.
DIES MONIES, Iowa, April l. 1903
hereby wish to publicly express
my appreciation and sincere thanks
to DR. Weber FOR his marvellous cure
OF my eyes. My eyes began to trouble
me about six months ago. | did not
pay much attention to them at first
not thinking anything serious was the
matter. My sight gradually became
more dim every day and almost be-
fore | realized it everything was
cloudy and appeared blurred, and
then | knew. blindness was coming
upon me l could not recognize peo-
pie only by their walk and voice l
CO Id not see ordinary print at all
and could no longer attend to business
as pharmacist.
Something must be done Il was
personly acquainted with DR.. Weber
and had known of his reputation and
skill for years. He made thorough
examination of the inside of my eye
and found had the much dreaded
optic nerve disease. Under ordinary
methods of treatment this disease is
usually considered incurable, but 1
started treatment by DR.. Weber's
new method and my sight gradually
returned so that in few months
time | was again enabled to resume
my duty as pharmacist and l am
thankful to say that DR.. weber re-
stored my sight and | am able to see
perfectly we'll. can recommend DR..
Weder to all having eye trouble.
Very truly yours,
BERT STEINER
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1909-01-06
SCHLESWIG ITEMS.

Miss Caroline Hollander was a
passenger to West Side Thurdsay,
where she will visit among friends
few days and ate New Years din
ner.
Mrs. Frank Jones and daughters,
Fern and Letha, went to Charter Oak
Thursday morning to visit among
many relatives and friends and spend
New Years there. Mr.. Jones drove
over in the afternoon as store duties
kept him from going with his family.
Miss Dora SPAIN went to South
Dakota on Wednesday to visit cou-
pie of weeks with relatives.
Mrs. Cadd went to visit ut Boone
a few days last week and from there
to Jefferson to remain week or so.
Mr.. Lorenzen, the assistant cashier
in the German Bank, who has been
home to eat Christmas turkey, re-
turned to his duties in the bank on
Monday.
Miss Witt, the capable young
clerk in The Grand Leader store, has
been compelled to stay at home on
account of severe attack of tonsili-
tbs.
Miss Clink has been spending the
holidays in Denison with relatives.
The Royal Neighbors Aid society
held their first meeting at the home
of Mrs. Henry Book Like meetings
will be held thu first We nesda1 OF
every month al ths bones of various
members
Grandmas Schroeder and Kastne,
have spent the holidays at ihe home
of Mr.. and Mrs Julius Schroeder
Mrs Bertha Hemingsen. nee
Schroeder with children visited iii.
holidays at the home of her parents,
Mr., and Mrs Julius Schroeder.
Willie Reimer, who is staying at
his uncle's, Albert Stegmann, is still
on the sick list.
Ernest Grooeberg purchased fine
team of thoroughbred Norman horses
from IL. E. Buck. The animals
were gray and two and three years
old. Mr.. Buck received the hand
some sum Of $3.50 for his horses.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1909-01-06
KENWooD ITEMS.

Mr.. and Mrs. Jas. Turner spent New
Years day at Mr.. R. Malone's.
Mrs. Bryan entertained her grand
sons last week while Mr.. and Mrs.
Powell visited relatives at Union.
Jas Haley of Charter Oak ate New
Years. dinner with relatives near
Kenwood.
Mr. H. Bramley has purchased a
new buggy to enjov me Nav Year
witt.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. A. Cook spent
New Years at Ellsworth Green s
near Arion.
Mrs. Chas. Saul and family of
Denison and Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel
Cole were guests at Mr.. Cook s
Wednesday.
Mr.. Jas. Turner was Charter
Oak caller Wednesday.
Mrs. Waters of Dow City was
entertained at Mrs. F. Fienhold' s last
week.
May Killion of Dow City visited
her aunt. Mrs. Malone of Kenwood
few days. last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thos. McGrin of
Denlson spent New Years at Mr..
and Mrs. Oscar Fienhold's, the
Misses Owens were also present.
G. V. Jordan purchased quit 8
large herd of cattle recently.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1909-01-06
The Eye and Ear Doctor Will be at
NIELSEN HOUSE, ON
Friday, Jan. 22

MIR. Bert Steiner, the we'll known
and popular druggist cured of seri-
Gus Optic Nerve disease by Or.
Weber.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1909-05-16
ANoTHER MANUAL VICTORY.
brooklyn Lads Scero Wen in Ptngr,
School Games.

Tho Manual Training High School traol
team added another victory to It's lisl
yesterday afternoon In the games OF Pinsry
School at Elizabeth, N. j. Manual made
10 points. Montolair H. 8. is, and Centenary
Collegiate Institute and Seton Hall Is each.
stuyvesant H. 8. scored 10 pointS In one
event. the 100 yard run midget.
There were some fair performances.
E.. Sanford Of Manual won both Tho 100 and
tie second In IS seconds. Snyder q Msnlsl
which was not as fast hqwever. . ths novice
s. ar'sst 5. b %als isn a% ny snss 3 . {. ! s :seen g.
A. Harris OF Montoiair High School wou
the half mile run In 2 minutes Z 2-S seconds
tsndI T.. 81 % Psrt K ! %5oy'f 4. 3 = S ssSGed an q. 4:
esiisnt running broad jump Of e feet I
inches.
no. y. 71,, Run; s r T..SISs. * B,, E ss effect,
sscond; {. Cl.5E. ceatea.ry csnesiats Institute
&. Hail, aonteiair Academy. third. ! N II
100 Yard gnn-loo pound ele.s-,you BY r.
stuyvetsnt Il: 81. sscSnd: " sss,lw.sen. ssuy
s ,.:s ) j T;as, s|I' ff. {; Fix. Y:.d Pc, o ,si1a' Il FiI 3,
1: e Ys Fa., sss; ' W. aessss.. :, Scion z; r1 s !
S;s;S Ss 6: s s.sasS; M'a.ol.ir Academy third
"aoe Yard Run: seuiq-wen ~ II. Snyder.
Manual Trsining; B.. Honatt, Centenary Col.
lssists InsGsase sseSna; 7, Burke; centsnasy
p. 81 rart h R?n; Eo'1 $iilas. hs q 2; sr G.R.
sseoad: ,; o'oonnor' Seton Hail. third. The
$50 Yard Run-won BY A. Harris, MontjAtr
II. s.; n. Nesrce, Orange X. S.. second: G, Hicfoox,
Centenary CoTeeiate Institute. third. Time. ,
minutes ! rs seconds.
Mils RunIwoa 5y q. Harris: Mcr = ss n; 3;
East orsnrc II. s.. 'aird.' Tms, ! minutes IS
Running High Jump-won BY y. Crowsl
Perth Amboy b. s.. With : jump Of 5 fest ~
inches: G. Scheack. Adeiphi AosdSmy. second,
with Q jump Of 5 feet : Inches J Simas Plngry
School. third. with . jump OF . fest 4 inches
K KY x Sty y; 4; s s.ssn I R Hdi q sso q as' s,s q . 'p pss q
a feet az Inches; p. .Coney. Bryant II. s.. third.
with . put Of " feet J inch.
Running Broad Jump-Won BY A.. Buiger.
Perth Amboy H. s.. With = jump OF 2 feet
Jump Of q feet; l. Gcrow. Centenary Ciolleglate
in ~ Ysid if keiss RseeHPinsey rs. ss.ssn' i. s.
Won BY Pipgry with r. LsyGren.. v. LafCren.
Seller and Wilson. Time, minute Il seconds..
By mi Eif.s M,ss Y.M G. E. O., Si,SddP Eard. Z. Ward,
n. Martin and L. Martin: Elizabeth Town and
Country Club, Ssecond: Elizabeth Y. N. c. A..
third. Time, 3 MINUS - secondS-