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REQUEST FOR *LONCER TIME MONTANA STOCKMEN ACT ON DIPPING ORDER. STRONC PROTEST 18 MADE Committee Appointed to Call on Sec retary of Agriculture and Ask Revocation. The cattlemen of Montana yester- it day formally went on record against a the order recently promulgated by the e department of agriculture requiring li that all cattle shipped out of Mon- fi tana be dipped before leaving the t state. t The reason for the order given by n the department was that in many sec- f tions of Montana cattle are affected 1 with scab, says the Helena Independ- f ent. The protest was made at a meet ing. which was held in the office of U Secretary W. G. Preuitt of the Mon- C tana Stock Growers' association, which r was attended by leading cattlemen I ifom all parts of Montana. In addition to the cattlemen there c was present at the meeting Doctor' George S. Hickox, 'who has charge of the work of the bureau of animal in dustry in the northwest, and Doctor M. E. Knowles, state veterinarian. 1 There was a full discussion of the subject, the cattlemen voicing the opinion that if the order was. not re- C scinded it would mean large losses to t the cattlemen. Doctor Hickox told why the order I had been made. He said he did not c desire to inflict any hardship on the t cattlemen, but he had tried to have the request to dip obeyed without go- C ing to the extent of having the order a made. He intimated that he would not t oppose the suspension of the order this year if the secretary saw fit to suspend it, provided *the cattlemen would agree to have their cattle dip ped next year. John T. Murphy presided at the meeting and a committee was named to draw up a protest against the order. So that the protest might have full weight a committee consisting of Con rad Kobra, J. M. Holt and L. S. Stacy, of Miles 'City, was appointed to go to Washington and present the protest and request for the rescinding of the order to the secretary. In addition to the gentlemen named, Representative J. M. Dixon and former Senator T. H. Carter were made members of the committee to go to Washington. Why the Order Was Made. Doctor Hickox was asked last even ing why the order requiring the dip ping was made, and he told how prev alent cattle scab was in the north west. "The order,' said Doctor Hick ox, "applies to every state in which the scab exists to such an extent as to say the state is afflicted with it. Of course in a state where there are Isolated cases it cannot be said the disease is general. But in Montana there are but four counties in which it is not prevalent. For purposes of investigation our men made an exami nation on the ranges last winter, and 'we know in what brands the disease is prevalent. The order has stirred up the cattlemen, but they had warning. Last spring I told them of conditions, and my understanding was that they would. take measures to eradicate the disease, but I found they took the warning coolly, and the order was the result. I have no desire to inflict any loss or hardship on the cattlemen, and as they have promised to attend to the dipping next season, I hope they will succeed in having the order re scinded this year. I certainly will not do anything to prevent ,the success of their 'mission. Scab Is General. "Cattle scab is scattered generally '.over my territory. A part of Wyom ing is bad, so is a part of South Da kota. In North Dakota the cattlemen took hold of the matter as I requested, and the result is that by August over 300,000 head of cattle will have been dipped twice. The trouble in Montana is that there is no state law requiring thd dipping, and the national govern ment has had to take the matter in hand. If the cattlemen will live up *to their promise, the scalb can .be -cleaned out of Montana in two years. I am sure one year will not do it. Xanges are affected, so are corrals, and it will take two years to clean them." ''Is the disease like sheep scab?" Docto? Hickox was asked. "The parasite in sheep scab and ii4 -cattle scab is of the same species, and it takes an expert to tell them apart. But 'the sheep parasites do not 4tticlk the cattle4 nor 4o the cat 4ne parasitee the gleep. The cattle itch and worry themselves by rubbing against fences or anything they can find. They become reduced in flesh and `while the parasite does not' kill them it keeps them so p&or in flesh that they cannot stand a hard winter. To dip them would be money in the cattleman's pocket. Dip them in the spring, they will shed their coats free ly, and are in condition to put on and retain flesh, so that it is equal to a month's full feeding." "How do you account, for the prev alence of cattle scab in the state?" the doctor was asked. Imported Bulls the Source. "My investigations have convinced me," said the doctor, "that the infec tion is due to the use of Imported and well bred bulls. I have found that before bulls were imported into the stats from the east for the purpose of improving the herds there was no cattle scab, or mange, as some call it, and it has also been demonstrated as a result of our inquiries that in every case where it has been noticed in a herd the owner, asked when he first noticed it, has put the date after the use of the imported bulls. Down in Utah I had a sample case. Two men who were rivals at the state fair for the premiums sent east for bulls. They came and both of them were found to have the scab. "The only way to rid the country of the disease is to dip the animals. Cattle shipped from thb western ranges having the disease will contam inate the corrals where they are un loaded to be fed, and they will also contaminate the pens at Chicago, or wherever they are marketed." YOUR OPPORTUNITY. The Curtin Music House Offers Splen did Piano Bargains. You will have to hurry if you want one of those beautiful pianos at fac tory price. We have but three or four left and they are about to find homes. No question about quality of our goods. Everyone in Bililngs knows the Sohmer, Crown and Schiller pia nos. They also know our house and our reputation for square dealing. We mean just what we say when it comes to quality, price, terms and an iron clad warrant. If you do not like your selection after a year trial bring it back and get another. It costs you nothing to trade pianos with us. We give you a long time to pay for your piano while you are using it, and still you save many dollars if you place your order with us. We are not travel ing fakirs, but legitimate dealers, who make every promise good. Some traveling agents will promise to save you big money on a piano because they pay no rent and will tell you they have just what you want at the railway freight house. Look out for such agents, and look out for their goods. We are too busy to tell you any more about it today. Just call and learn for yourself what bargains we have and how easy it is to buy a piano from a reputable house. Come at once and take these bargains so we can clean house. CURTIN MUSIC HOUSh., G. W. Houghton, Manager. BRIDGER CANYON OIL. Annual Election of Officers--Company Will Begin Development. Last Tuesday the annual election pf the Bridger Canyon Oil company, was held at Bridger. The directors chosen are Samuel H. Glidden, L. A. Corey, C. J. Baldwin, George H. Hougn, J. H. Johnston, C. C. Bever, C. O. Gruwell and five gentlemen from South Dakota, whose names could not be learned. In turn the board elected these officers: Presi dent, Samuel H. Glidden; vice-presi dent, L. A. Corey; secretary and treas urer, C. J. Baldwin. The company controls 4,000 acres of land and in the opinion of Professor Aughey, the well known oil expert, ana others whose judgment in such matters is accepted as of value it has a property that promises well. The formation is the same as that at Lander, Wyo., while the indica tions of a large body of oil underneath are said to be exceptionally favorable. In this respect, it is claimed, the con ditions are even better than at the Swift Current oil fields. The shale, instead of merely indicating the pres ence of oil, is saturated with the fluid to the extent that it burns readily when a match is applied and fire tests are said to have demonstrated that it carries oil to the extent of fully 33 per cent. Acting on *the advice of Professor Aughey, the company has determined to begin prospecting as soon as pos sible. Yesterday Mr. Corey left for the east for the purpose of buying a drill and Other apparatus neceqsary to develop the property. En route he will stop at the Wyoming oil fields and learn what is being done there in order to better acquaint himself with matters and to enable him to select machinery suitable for the con templated work. Thence he will go into Pennsylvania and study condi tions a. found in the large oil pro Satrý,day NIghi Speciaf AT FROM 7:30 FROND TO TO 9 00100K From 7:30 until 9:00 o'clock 9 O'CLOCK or until lots are sold McCormick's will give you the greatest bargains you ever heard 6r y dreamed of., This opportunity will not occur again so come early and wait for us to start the ball rolling. Read and Wonder How We Do It. Our 50c quality Summer Silk, 5 yard limit to each costomer - - 15c Our 30 and 35c Silk Mulls 17c Our 15c Scotch Ginghams 739c Our 35c Ladies' Black Hose 15c. Our Ladies' Fancy Lace Lysle Hope, worth up to $1.00 a pair for 25c Children's 20 and 25c Black Cat Hose for 10c per pair Torchon Lace worth up to 15c for 4c per yard CLOTIIINI! DEPARTMENT IIROCERY DEPARTMENT Specials 7:30 to 9 Saturday Evening Only. SATURDAY NIGHT SPECIALS 3 lb can Eastern Tomatoes-Regular 15c A. Saturday night...........................................10 o From 7:30 until 9;oo o'clock or until lots are 31b can Curtis Bros Fancy Tomatoes-Regular 20c sold out. Saturday night................................................... 21 31b can Fancy Baked Beans-Regular 25c Men's Straw Hats- Saturday night..................................................... S td worth from 50c to $1.00 for........... C Fancy Pickles-mixed lot-to close W hile they last..................................................... .0o Men's Fancy Hose- Chase & Sanborn's M. & J. Seal Brand Coffee regular price 40 and 50c, go 3 pairs for ..50 c Regular 40c lb. To introduce Saturday night*3220 (We want to introduce this coffee in every home in Billings) Men's Light Balbrigan and Jersey Rib- M bed Underwear. Saturday night........ 25C Mason Fruit Jars=Bal Bros. Pints per doz. 60c. Quarts per doz. 70c. Half gallon per doz. 95c Men's Suspenders-a job lot, some worth Regular 75c. Regular 90c. Regular $1.25 50c per pair some slightly soiled 2 pairs for.. Arap Rubbers, 1 doz in box, per box Sc. sWash Suits-ages 4 to 10 years, These Prices for Saturday Evening only- No orders taken or ac Boys' Ste cepted by our delivery men. We make these Special Prices to have from 7:30 to 9 o'clock, each.................. C:.; you visit our store. Saturday Night Specials From 7s30 to 9 o'clock Basement Hardware Department=Coolest Place in Town Come In. Rest. enjoy yourself, and secure some of our great bargains. 5 ply Sterling Garden Hose, guaranteed 8c per foot 3 ply Famous Garden Hose, guaranteed 8c per foot Galvanized Sprinkling Pots 6 qts 40c Buhl Lanterns 60c House Paints (this sale only) $1.50 gal. Remember This Sale Is Only From 7:30 to 9 o'eloek Saturday Evening. All Kinds of .Merchandise for the Peopli ducing regions of that state. So well pleased are they with the outlook that the Incorporators have pledged themselves not to sell any of their stock, but to hold it for future developments. YELLOWSTONE THE CHIEF. County Regarded as King Pin In Al falfa Culture. Yellowstone c -unty is crnceded to be the center of the alfalfa raising industry of the state and the farmers of all others are looking to it for ev erything that is new and of interest to that branch of agriculture. When ever they want to learn anything in regard to it they turn in this direc tion, knowing that the knowledge de sired is to be obtained here. I. D. O'Donnell, the "alfalfa king," has returned from a tour of the re gion to the north and west, where he attended' several farmers' institutes and delivered addresses on alfalfa and its cultivation. He found much in terest in the subject and was plied with questions by those who are anx ious to know more about it. Many who have hitherto paid but little at tention to its cultivation have ex pressed themselves as decided to add OLD TRIED TRUE ESTABLISHED 1850 NATIONAL LIFE INS. O. OF VERMONT. Fifty-four years of unequaled record; lowest mortality; largest dividends; issues all the latest forums insurance. The Best Insurance In the World. "*You don't have to die t win"' WAYNE JONES, Oen'l Manager, 36 N. Main, Helena, Mont the forage plant to the other crops grown by them and in another year or so its production will extend over a large section of the state. We guarantee all our work and I cot satisfactory we will make it as or return your money. BILLINGS STEAM LAUNDRY. Notice. All members of Billings tent, No. 15, K'. 0. T. M. are requested to inset at the hall Sunday, June 26, at 10 a. m., for the purpose of attending Ste morial services at tle Episcopal church. The ladies of Yellowstone hive are especially invited to join with us in the service.