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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1899
Page
2
A 19th century shoemaker kept books with a painted board and nails, using leather tacks, hobnails, and rivets to symbolize sales and repairs. Drawings and simple symbols stood for customers, workers, and village trades such as parson, postman, innkeeper, milkman, and schoolmaster. The system amused and never drew challenges.
Dr H R Lemen of Alton argues many people fear seeds in fruits trigger appendicitis, but most cases arise from other causes. He says eat what you like, as precautions cannot prevent appendicitis and minor particles can lodge anywhere in the digestive tract.
Lewiston Journal notes Sam Hodgkins of Hancock, a respected citizen, prepared a will for his seven sons Dudley Zack Moses Sam Shem Gee and Elliot. He divided gifts oddly and partly by personal notes. The document was never probated but served as his informal distribution.
Washington feb 28 after a heated Senate session the compromise army reorganization bill was finally passed The debate centered on a Gorman amendment limiting permanent army increases to July 1 1901 An eloquent speech by Mr West failed to sway senators as 18 voted against the measure and the Sundry Civil bill completed its reading with committee amendments approved except for DC related changes
Washington February 28 The house met seven hours and sent the senate two appropriation bills the army and fortifications The army bill totals about 79 billion while the fortifications bill is around 4 7 million The Indian appropriation bill conference report was adopted An amendment added two months extra pay for regulars who served abroad and one month for service in the United States The debate on policy toward the Philippines continued with several speeches and Mr Dockery said total appropriations this year may reach 1 6 billion
Washington reports the senate approved the river and harbor bill by 50 to 8 after a lengthy session. Debate centered on a Nicaragua canal amendment opposed as irrelevant, with Pettigrew Rawlins and Teller leading opposition while the vice president chaired. The house was seen as unlikely to accept the canal provision.
Washington February 24 The naval appropriation bill passed the house after four days of acrimonious debate over rehabilitating the naval academy at Annapolis and the armor plate price. The committee defeats included a rejected armor plant amendment and a reduced armor price of 444 per ton with a proviso aligning government spending with foreign standards.
The banquet honored General Brooke and Mason with Cuban leaders hailing independence for Dan and Gomez. Speakers urged a stable U S backed government before handover. Crowds applauded Gomez through the streets as he left, noting the overwhelming public support.
Quay trial delayed after District Attorney motion citing unprepared commonwealth. Judge Beitler set April 10 for the rescheduled proceedings as Shields and Shapley protested further delay. District Attorney Rothermel declined to detail the reason, noting the postponement is a duty to the commonwealth.
Lincoln February 27 Republicans plan a caucus to name a U S senator with Thompson and Hayward votes shaping the ballot A joint session in view to unify forces and elect. Radziwill messages and Paris police actions linked to anti American sentiments come from the day’s reports.
The Bulgaria passengers describe a perilous voyage from Ponta Delgada Azores. They feared the ship would founder at any moment and heard the chief engineer threaten to shoot anyone who shirked duty aboard.
In San Francisco on February 27 Stevens of Buffalo won the 24 hour bicycle race by about five wheel lengths over Turville. The leaders at the 24th hour ended with Stevens 459.6, Turville 459.8, Imwson 455.5, Pierce 455.3, and Waller 451.4.
News from Manila reports the American flag raised over Cebu by US gunboat Petrel and marines after an ultimatum to rebels. Twenty third Regiment and Twenty first troops moved to Cebu while Caloocan and nearby fighting ebbed. General Miller notes quiet in Manila area and hopes natives accept the American occupation.
British Admiral Drummond pressured the Oman sultan over a suspected French coaling agreement. After a tense durbar on Eclipse, the sultan repudiated the pact and handed the treaty to Drummond. Public confusion and palace protests accompanied the action as warships stood ready.
Manchester Michigan man testifies Electric Bitters freed his wife from years of sickness. The remedy is praised as a miracle for nervousness sleeplessness melancholy headaches backaches fainting and dizziness. It is offered at Central Pharmacy with a 50 cent bottle guarantee.
All Quiet at Manila Feb 28 with only occasional volleys from rebels near Caloocan and in the San Pedro Macati area. Sharpshooters at Caloocan annoy troops by day, but Americans largely withhold fire until rebels emerge in force.
Washington February 28 The following additional casualties from Manila include deaths from wounds received in action on February 18 Sergeant W H Cook Company F First Nebraska 21 Private Edward Day Company A First Nebraska 24 Private John Alley Company D First Nebraska Private John Sorenson Company E First Montana Albert Haviland Company F First Colorado variola.
The Minnewaska will sail with the Twenty third Kansas volunteers, and the Roumania may depart with the Eighth Illinois regiment. The Ninth Marines have had no current duty and the Third Immunes at Guantanamo will be mustered out around March 16, reducing forces to three volunteer regiments and one regular. A one month regiment is needed, preferably cavalry, as rainy season hinders infantry movement. Havana orders hinder all government branches. improvements have ceased.
William Wayne Bolvin, a promoter, was arrested at the Waldorf-Astoria in New York charged with threatening the life of Denver millionaire David H. Moffatt and attempting to defraud the hotel of $423. Bolvin claims Moffatt owes him $400,000 and threatened to kill him on sight after refusing payment.
Wheat futures rise as large exports and crop damage notes bolster demand. Corn and oats also advance. pork and other meats show modest gains. Chicago live stock trading sees mixed results with cattle stronger, hogs softening, and sheep firmer amid steady receipts.
Cattle receipts 1000 steady with native beef steers around 4.00 to 5.00, western and Texas steers near 8.00 to 10.40, cows and heifers 8.19 to 9.49, canners 2.50 to 8.40, stockers and feeders 8.90 to 5.00, calves 5.00 to .75, bulls 2.80 to 4.10. Hogs receipts 39 with prices 3.70 to 6.65, bulk 3.80 to 8.85. Sheep receipts 41 dull with native muttons 8.74 to 4.00, western mutton 4.00 to 4.30, lambs 4.50 to 4.05.
Readable ad notes new music stands rolls and folios for guitar mandolin banjo violin and piano. Itemful inventory to inspect at Abe Tribane store SEAT gree 842, inviting patrons to call and review offerings.
War Revenue law is in force and requires rapid stamp cancellations. Trisong Pun Co. offers rubber cancellation dating stamps with your name or initials and date for 1.00 each. Order at once to save trouble.
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