The Billings Gazette. Gazette Printing Company, Publishers Issued Semi-Weekly. TUESDAYS AND FRIDAYS. Subscription Rates. -One year, in advance.............1300 Six months.....................1.50 E~ntered at the Billings Postolice as Second Class Matter. Tuesday, May 2, 1905. Just the same, Milwaukee prefers that its fame shall continue to rest or its original foundation. Having given abundant evidence of their skill as navigators, Messrs. Ro- jestvensky and Togo will now kindly oblige the grandstand by a display ot some other qualitese. Instead of proving to be the trumnp card of which so much was heard, the prosecution in the Nan Patterson case learned when it led Pawnbroker Stern that it had been holding a thir- teener. At last account the First National -bank of Milwaukee was exhibiting Monte Carloan unbreakableness and also resembling that other famous financial institution in holding its .customers strictly to the limit. Having retained Elihu Root anl -Joseph H. Choate as his counsel, young Mr. Hyde' will probably find other use for his hundred thousand dollar salary as vice president of the Equitable than in the entertainment of ambassadors and the maintenance of pleasure resorts for his own, prit vate beneSt. SNotwithstanding that he may regret the attitude assumed by that eminent political renegade, President Roose- velt will probably attempt to worry along without the support and en- dorsement of the distinguished "Char- ley" Towne, erstwhile Minnesota re- publican, then silverite, next populist and now New York democrat of the Tammany genus. In view of what has already hap- hened and what is likely to occur in the near future, Russia is displaying commendable foresight in counseling with Charles M. Schwab concerning the construction of a new navy. Nich- olas is also to be complimented on his display of rare judgment in ask- ing the advice of a man of Mr. Schwab's distinction and eminence in that particular field. Doctor Osler is now advocating fu- sion of the allopathic and hemeopa- thic schools of medicine. Manifesta- tions of such democratic proclivities will probably excuse him in the minds of many for his advocacy of forcible removal of all men beyond three score. In these days any democrat is excusable for not wishing to live lon- ger than the time the doctor says should be the limit. After calmly considering the mat- ter in that frame of mind which dis- tance and time have brought about, Colonel Cody 'has about arrived at the conclusion that an appeal from the decision rendered in his suit for di- vorce might not have a tendency to add greater lustre to the name of "Buffalo Bill." In fact, he really be- lieves that too push the matter might necessitate the vigorous use of Sa- polio. Although not attracting quite so much attention as the diversion af- forded by Russia and Japan, the per- formance going on in the realms of the sultan of Turkey is not exactly a Sunday school picnic and were it not for the greater pretensions of the rival entertainment would probably be deemed of sufficient importance by telegraph editors to entitle it to an oc- casional head extending the width of at least two columns. Even though the Union Pacific has demonstrated the value of a gasoline propelled engine as a motive power the obituaries of the steam locomotive which have been appearing in the daily papers since the trial trip of the new fangled contrivance seem to be premature. The day may be coming when the modified automobile will displace the old "iron horse," but it is still far distant and before its dawning many another locomotive will be built, end its usefulness ana be consigned to the scrap heap. Ready consent will undoubtedly be given by the governments invited to sead delegates to Victor Emanuel's interational farmnm' congress to be hld at Rome next month, but it is ae ,to say r9lgt here that among eebo 'ent at the epense of the dif- ipparam na tb opercentase of uM brgae wll U ) bp eceedingly small. The agriculturalists who will take part in the deliberations will be found to hail from the urban commu- nities where the cultivation of votes is the chief form of agriculture. Scattered throughout eastern Mon- tana are a number of public spirited and enterprising gentlemen who are wondering how long the proposed state league will manage to observe its self-imposed rule of "no salaries" for the players. All of them still har- bor vivid recollections of experience with similar leagues in years gone by. Should their. memory ever show in- dications of forgetfulness in that re- gard, the existence of sundry instru- ments showing banking relations would instantly revive memories any- thing but pleasant. Fortunately for the railroad build- ing members of Montana's editorial family a new project is launched at an opportune time. Extension of the "Milwaukee" and other eastern roads has become tiresome and monotonous, beside giving but little promise of eventual completion. Just when it seemed that but little more would be done this summer, along comes the Colorado Southern and casts its optic toward the north, with Canada as the ultimate goal. As it is actually forced to cross Montana a revival of con- struction work in sanctums may now be looked for. As an answer to those who are in- clined to list him with the back num- bers and particularly to those who in- timate that he has long been eligible to Osler's chloroform class, Grover Cleveland has written an article for an eastern magazine attacking women's clubs. As the periodical in which his contribution appears circu- lates almost exclusively among wo- men, it must be accepted as indicating hat the lone fisherman still considers himself among those endowed with a good deal of vitality and of ample ability to take care of himself in al- most any kind of a row. Had Castro continued alone, 'that bear hunt in Colorado might have been permitted to extend the full limit of time fixed for it at the beginning, but with the strong probability of an alli- ance with Sherman Bell to be reckon- ed on, President Roosevelt conclud- ed to hasten his departure from the wilds of Colorado and take himself back to Washington. The danger that the first overt act on the part of the zweibund might imply nothing else than the capture and deportation of the president himself was too great to be ignored, for it must be remembered that General Bell is still in Colorado. While no longer exactly a youth, George Gould has shown himself not to be wholly hardened by the accumula- tion of years that rests upon his shoulder and his connection with the management of railroaas. He has re- signed froih the directorate of the Union Pacific for a reason that must strike as strange some of the men who make playthings of transconti- nental railroads--conviction that it would not be right to remain on the board of one road while at the same time holding large interests in a com- peting road. A few more such acts on his part, and he will find himself in danger of being expelled from the brotherhood. Already many among those who were the most enthusiastic in their devotion to the principle of municipal ownership of public utilities as pro- posed by the democrats in the recent Chicago campaign are beginning to doubt, whether, after all, the thing in its concrete form is half as alluring as it apppeared in the abstract. They are learning that a vast difference exists between a proclamation of in- tention and the actual accomplish- ment of the intention. The difference in this instance is represented by so astounding a number of dollars that even Chicago's "I will" is manifesting symptoms of chilled nether extremi- ties, and nothing more has been done than institution of the merest prelim- inaries. Why surprise should be expressed at the continued indications by Mr. Bryan of a desire to embrace social- ism is really remarkable. A gentle- man of his distinction as a political acrobat and perpetual desire to hold office is likely to do anything if he thinks thereby to increase his follow- ing and thereby his chances of land- ing the coveted persimmon. But, as an eastern newspaper, in its comments on the matter, rightfully declares, it is not so much a question of what Mr. Bryan may do with democracy as it is what the senatorial junta will may do with Roosevelt. "If it crushes him, and with him the hopes of the people, it will come dangerously near making Mr. Bryan's socialist party a political success," It says. Many had almost forgotten them, but the announcement hat President Roosevelt would recommend to con- gross the rellnquishment eof the unu paid part of the United 8ta$s' lndem- nlty claim against China has brought back to memory some of the charges contained in the bills submitted by missionaries who claimed to have sus- tained personal losses because of the destruction of private property during the boxer troubles. Not a few of the items were of a kind hardly to be looked for in bills purporting to rep- resent the belongings of humble work- ers in the Lord's vineyard, for they certified to the possession of luxuries and valuables not usually supposed to form a part of the impedimenta of persons traveling about In foreign lands for the sole purpose of sowing the seed. Close scrutiny was made of them and then followed a vigorous application of the blue pencil, which naturally reduced the proportions of the claims. Protests were made, but when it was found that they were un- availing acquiescence was given, and it was generally believed that every- thing was listed at full value, even to the shoes and stockings enumerat- ed in some instances. A USEFUL VANDERBILT. Minneapolis Journal: Cornelius Vanderbilt, the millionaire inventor, has been given letters patent on an improved locomotive boiler, which it is claimed will make a great saving in fuel to the railroads. Mechanics are at work at the Rogers locomotive works turning out locomotives with the Vanderbilt generating appliance. Important railroads have agreed to give it a trial. Tnis is the second or third time that young Vanderbilt has made a successful appearance at the patent office. Cornelius Vanderbilt is the eldest son of the late Cornelius Vanderbilt, and should have inherited the major poftion of his father's vast estate and the headship of the house, but because of his independence in marrying the woman he loved against the wishes of hfs father, he was passed over, and the Vanderbilt cash and honors went to his younger brother, Alfred. Cor- nelius fell heir to a million or two, and his independence, which was worth more to him. While Alfred Vanderbilt was perfecting himself in the ways of society, and in the speed- tng of automobiles over the persons of pedestrians, Cornelius has been working in railroad shops, tapping wheels, greasing engines and learning all about their construction. As a re- sult he is an inventor and a useful citizen. He bids fair to become a Vanderbilt who would never think of saying "the public be d----a" and who will never be damned by! the public. THE NATIONAL POLICY. Omaha Bee: When the government assumed control of the Panama rail- road it was stated to be the intention not to change the policy under which that highway across the isthmus had been operated. For years a mopopoly had 'been maintained, to which tBe Pa- c:iic Steamship company was aiparty, the effect of which was to materially interfere with trade between the United States and the South and Cen- tral American countries on the Pa- cific. This was pointed out a short time ago in a communication to Sec- retary Taft from the representatives in Washington of the southern coun- tries concerned They pointed out with particularity in what. respects our trade had been injured by the monopoly, and the consequent exac- tions, showing among other facts that it was cheaper for the South and Cen- tral American countries to ship their 1iroducts to New York by way of Euro- pean ports than to send them across the isthmus. Necessarily this condition was in- imical to our traue with the southern countries and it became a very impor- tant question as to what the govern- ment of the United States would do when it took Control of the Panama railroad. Would the old policy be maintained or modified was a ques- tion in which a very considerable nnmber of American merchants and mranufacturers, as well as business men in the southern Pacific coast countries, tooK a very lively interest It was also a matter of no little con- cern to the trans-continental railroada lines. At first it was given out that there would be no change of policy, that the old order would be continued under the control of the government. It now transpires that this was a mis- take. In a published letter of Secre- tary Taft the assurance is given that the monopoly which has existed will not be continued, that there is to be no discrimination whatever as be- tween the several steamship compa- nies in handling their business across the isthmus, and that "the policy of the government in managing the ca- nal railroad is to charge such rates as will pay for the carriage of the goods across the isthmus a reasonable return on the investment of the gov- ernment and nothing more." The statement of Secretary Taft. which is ,of course, conclusive, is re- assuring, and yet it is what might reasonably have been expected, It was incredible that the government, as at first stated, Intended to'maiataln a polley which was clearly shown to be detrimental to our commeree with some of the most important countries to the south. In order to do that it would be necessary for the govern- ment to become a party to a steam- ship monopoly which has been able to not only shut out competition, but has imposed most unwarrantable ex- actions upon the isthmian traffic. Such a course on the part of the gov- ernment would have been a national reproach. The policy of the govern- ment in regard to the Panama rail- road will be "to make just rates and prevent discrimination." This is man- ifestly the proper course and will have general approval. FOR ECONOMY'S SAKE. Minneapolis Journal: President Roosevelt, in his last annual message, uttered a wholesome varning against the tendency to disregard strictly bus- iness principles in the matter of gov- ernmental expenditures, suggesting that "the cost of doing government business should be regulated with the same rigid scrutiny as the cost of do- ing a private business." Although congress did not see' i to carry out this suggestion in its full in- tegrity, it did take steps to stop a method of doing business which is not legitimate and which, by reason of years of practice and use has come to be regarded as sound in principle. This is the practice of the government departments of spending the appropri- ations for a given fiscal year before the year is ended and then depending upon congress to pass a bill to make up the deficiency. This kind of busi- nose has received a severe check through a provision in the deficiency act signed by the president last March, which positively forbids the government to spend in any one fiscal year any sum in excess of the appro- priations made by congress for that fiscal year, or to involve the govern- ment in any contract for the future payment of money in excess of such appropriations, unless the contract is authorized by law. All apprti riations made for contingent expenses or other general purposes must, at the first of each fiscal year, be apportioned by al- lotments stretching Over the entire year. Violation of these provisions. under the new arrangement, entails upon the offender removel from office and also punishment by fine and im- prisonment for not less than a month. There is not a department of the government, which has not been in the habit of ordering work to be done be- yond the limits of the appropriation, and those who have been following their own estimates, knowing that they must bring in deficiency appropri- ation measures, contemplate the stsrictly business law enacted by the last congress with well-grounded dis- may, for the reason that it is in force now and has been since March 3. If the punishment for reckless busi- ness methods is severe, it is deserved; it will no doubt be effective. MEDALS FOR HEROES. Spokesman-Review: Congress, at the last session, passed an act which was approved by President Roosevelt February 23, 1905, which authorized the president to cause to be prepared bronze medals of honor to be bestowed uipon persons who shall, by extreme daring ,endanger their lives in saving or endeavoring to save lives from any wreck, disaster or grave accident, or in preventing or endeavoring to pre- vent such wreck, disaster or grave accident, upon any railroad engaged in interstate commerce. Under the provisions of that act, the interstate commerce commission has prescribed the regulations govern- ing the award of such medals. Appli- cations for .these medals must be made to the interstate commerce com- mission and be accompanied by affi- davits by eye witnesses of good repute and standing, testifying of their own knowledge. These applica t ions will be referred to a committee of five, consisting of the secretary of the commission, the chief inspector of safety appliances and two inspectors of safety appli- ances designated by the commission, and the clerk of the safety appliance examining board. The reports of this committee are to be transmitted by the commission to the president for his approval. These regulations rhave been approved by President Roose- velt. It was a happy thought that prompt- ed the enactment of this measure, which is calculated to serve two mer- itorious purposes-first to set the na- tion's seal of admiration upon these persons who endanger their own lives to save the lives of other fellow be- ings, and second-to afford still greater protection to the traveling public. In these times of severe struggle for wealth and power, it is well that deeds of heroism should be 'brought to the attention of the government, and, when the president has given such deeds his official com- mendation, that they should be her- aided far and wide through the press. If it be true that "peace has her victories no less renowned' tlan war," it is equally true that peace should honor her heroes, even theugh these Fifty Years the Standard BAII.NG POWDN Made from pure cream of id tartar derived from grapes. PRICE BAKING POWDER CO.. CHICAGO. heroes may be clad in civilian garb anw should respond to duty's high call without the inspiration that goes with throbbing drums and thrilling bugle calls. LEGISLAITVE PASSES. Great Falls Tribune: The Okla- homa legislature has adopted a bill which provides that before being al- lowed any mileage members must cer- ify that they have not traveled on a pass on the trip for which the mileage is allowed. As the mileage in nearly all cases amounts to more than fare would, this is likely to materially dis- courage the use of passes. In the same connection the Minnesota legis- lature has passed a bill which pro- vides penalties for any public servant riding on a pass. These measures are in the right di- rection. All states should have simi- lar laws, and they should enforce them. There should be a like enact- ment covering members of congress; and perhaps the president and other federal officials might be included. It is absolutely useless to argue that a pass has no influence on the mind of the official who has been fa- vored with one. It is a favor, and men view the givers of favors more kindly than they do someone who has not thus remembered them. The nat- ural inclination with any man-if he be the right sort of a man-is to favor those who favor him. He may not do this to the extent of violating his conscience, but the chances are that his conscience' will not be quite so acute in distinction of the wrongs that the people suffer at the hands of a railroad company when he has a pass from the railway company in his pocket. MANY FRAUD ORDERS. Get-Rich-Quicks Are Barred from the Mails. Washington, April 2'.-A fraud or- der was lissueu today against the Home Co-operative company, whose home office is in Kansas City, but which has been doing a large business in Minneapolis, Des Moines, Milwau- kee and other northwestern cities. A fraud order was issued against this company in June, 1903, which i. unsuccessfully attacked in the courts and then petitioned the postoffice de. partment to have the order revoked, promising to change the form of con- tracts and in other ways comply with the departmental regulations. This petition was granted last year. Lately some question arose as to the methods of the company and post- office inspectors were put on its trail. It was found that the company w•s operating under the old form of con- tract and that the office expenses were consuming all the revenues, thu. making it impossible for the con- tracts ever to be carried out. This led to the second fraud order today. The numerous fraud orders issued by the postoffice department during the past few months mark the be- ginning of a crusade against such institutions. All over the country a corps of elpert investigators is being put into the field to look after them, and it is the hope of the postmaster general that in a short ttme all these swindlers will be denied the use of the mails. The crusade has been be- gun with the knowledge and consent of the president. The price of a pretty face is $1- three packages of Hollister's Rocky Moutntari Tea. Brings red laps, bright eyes and lovely color. 35 cents, Tea or Tablets. Holmes & Rixon. KEPT COPIES OF LETTERS WOMAN TO TESTIFY REGARDING PACKERS' METHODS. WORKED IN PRIVATE OFFICE Was Stenographer for Swift & Co. and Armour & Co. at Kansas City. Chicago ,April 27.-Mrs. Mary Marcy, stenographer, employed in the private offices of bwift & Co. at Kan- sas City, for eight months, appeared in the federal building yesterday and remained closeted with District Attor- ney Morrison for nearly an hour. She was not taken before the grand jury to give her testimony, but as she left the buildings she said that she was ordered to report every morning to the district attorney. She is closely guarded by secret service officials. Managers of Armour & Co. and Swift & Co. at Kansas City deny that Mrs. Marcy had any testimony that would be embarrassing for their firms. How the Woman Worked. Leslie Marcy, Mrs. Mary Marcy's husband, says that when his wife gathered the evidence which she is to present to the grand jury at Chi- cago, she had in mind only a series of stories for a socialist paper. He says: "Mrs. Marcy went to work for the Swifts long before the beef investiga- tion was thought of. She was in the legal department, which the em- ployes call wue 'skin' department, be- cause of some of the methods in use there. She used to come home and tell me about some of the business let- ters she had ,written, things she had seen and heard, until finally, she sug- gested that she make notes for future use in her writings. "Mrs. Marcy was with the Swifts for eight months and during that time she made carbon copies of several let- ters in the legal department that would rather embarrass the packers when they are used in a court. She got a record of prices and correspond- ence, showing that there was some- thing more than a mere understand- ing between the packers. She used to marvel at the way in which they treated their customers, how they kept things under cover. Kept Many Copies. "Mrs. Marcy worked for Armour's about six months, in the office of N. H. Hand, the treasurer. She Kept copies of many of his letters to men who had credit with the company. All these papers we kept for more than two years, thinking, as I have said, of writing a story. We never told the government about what we knew.. "Mrs. Marcy wrote a series of arti- cles for the International Socialist Review, published in Chicago, and probably these attracted the secret service men. At all events, a detec- tive came here one day and summon- ed my wife to Chicago. It is to be ex- pected that the packers will minimise as long as possible what she hal In her possesilon, but the government secret servic thought it sueleanly important to take her to Chicago."