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Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1893-12-23

pEADwooD, s. D.. Dec. 2o.-One Of
those cold hlcoded. disgraceful murde1D,
supposed to be characteristic of this city,
occurred at s:15 p in in one of the rear
rooms of the Mascot saloon.
The murderer, Aus!ie Trev:s. q girl
cnly 16. is an inmate of Belle Hask:ll s
tawdy house, and her victim Was Mag
gle McDer1nott, formerly of Sioux City.
For some time there has been trouble
brewing between them on account Of
the love they 10th cherished for Frank
Debelloy, gambler. A meeting was
held letwoen the three to give Debelloy
q chance to decide which of the two he
loved. The decision seemed to be going
in A1aggie:s favor when the T-evis girl
drew gun. and with the words, at !
can't have him, you can't" shot the Nc
De-noit girl. She lived about 10 mill
utes. during which time she was uncon-
seious. Debelloy Was arrested with the
TTe1iS girl as al acc eSSOly.
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1893-12-23
Enrolling the Winnebaroes

BLACK RIVER FALLS, Wis, Dec. co.
Special Agent Dixon Of Illinois is here
enrolling the Winnebago Indians. The
tribe in this state numbers about 1900,
the larger part of whom are living in
this county. The annuity per capita
amounts to about $40, which gives the
head of large family considerable
S11m
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1893-12-23
Pursued by Wolves.

BRuLE. Wis, Dec. 2o-The big gray
timber wolves, the most ferocious and
dangerous of their specie, are getting
plentiful and bold in the woods here
abouts. A noted hunter here, Shorty
Eastland, had narrow escape from a
pack OF them night or two since. He
was pursued by at least 20 gray wolves
He shot couple of them.
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1893-12-23
Like Carriers, A,soc,.,;on

CLEVELAND, o., Dec. 20.-At a meet
ing of the finance committee of the Lake
Carriers association, now in session in
this city, it has been decided to hold tho
annual meeting of the association Jan.
"a. The meeting will be held at Detroit
and will probably last three days, as
some very iinpo4 tant matters will come
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1893-12-23
Cost of the Olympia.

San FRASCIsco, Dec. 2t-tn ,f1icial
of the Union Iron works in an interview
states that up to the time the new
cruiser Olympia left port on the first at
tempt at trial run the cruiser had cost
the builders $1,000 above the contract
price, 81, 900, and there still re-
mained over 100000 for the contractors
to expend for furniture, deck smoothing,
mounting turrets and guns and giving
final touches. The premium expected
will, however, probably leave very
slight profit on the work.
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1893-12-23
Residences Rnllhed.

ALLIANCE, O., Dec. 2O-Six masked
men with a r;il broke the door of Will
lam Thomas house. They bounl
Thomas, his wife and son and left them
after securing $175. The house OF W.
d. Williams WAS next broken into by
forcing the door and one robber held
revolver to Williams head while the
other ransacked the house, taking $500
and some valuable papers.
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1893-12-23
MURPHY TRIAL BEGUN.
The Reynolds (N. d. Banker Arra;gn
1-nr.top nf s'1,nr2.s nj

The Reynolds (N. d. Banker Arra;gne,l
for the Murder of Charles Link.
GRAND Folks, n. D., Dec. 20.-.A
jury has finally been secured i'll the case
of NJ. F. Murphy, president of the Bank
Of Reynolds, who is on trial Cor MAJ.
slaughter i'll killing Charles Link. who
had outraged Mu,lhy's little daughter.
Twenty-four Jurors We're challenged
and excused before the satisfactory l.!
were secured. The case escites great
interest, IS Murphy has for years beef,
one Of Grand Forks leading business
men. Judge Cochrane and Charles H.
Bosara, ex-state's attorney, arpeare: tu1
the defense. It is isunderstood the defense
will be that Murphy was not account.
able for his actions at the time, and o..
this expert testimony will lie introduced
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1893-12-23
stan,ord,s Private Secretary Dead

NEW YORK, Dec. 20.-The World
says: News was received here of the
death at his fathers home in Chautau-
qua county. n. Y, of Ned Curtis from
paresis. Edward S. Curtis became p1i-
vate secretary to the late Leland Stan
ford when the senator was serving his
first term in Washington. Later he
became Stanford's political agent. He
leaves an estate of about $4,000. Mr..
Curtis was 4S years old.
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1893-12-23

GRAND RAPIDS, Mieh., Dec. co.
Henry George, ON being shown the Chi
cago dispatch stating that he had been
charged with evading service in the
Prendersast case, said that he had not
been asked to appear as a witness. AZ
ter Prcndergast's arrest the prisoner
wrote to George about having killed
Mayor Harrison and giving reasons, in
Guiding the allegation that Harrison had
interfered with Prendergast's single tax
ideas
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1893-12-23
Held Up a Gam bling House.

CHICAGO, Dec. 2O.-Four men held
up the cashier of Morgan & Sherin' S
gambling house on Quincy street at 4
o'clock a. m. and secured s. 900 in cash.
Two of the men stood guard at the front
entrance while the others entered the
place and covering the cashier with re-
volvers, coolly e1nptied the safe, threat
ening the frightened man with death if
he made an outcry.
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1893-12-23

CHICAGO, Dec. 20.-Assistant States
Attorney Todd and his associate attor-
ney, A. s. Trude, sprung sensation in
the Prendergast trial when they an
nounced that the state had been be-
trayed t:y the medical experts. The
prosecution claim that the evidence ex-
pected to be used in rebuttal of the in
sanity evidence has been carried to
Pre1ldergast's attorneys by the doctors
upon whom the state had relied. Mr..
Trude denounced the experts in strong
terms and also stated that certain Or
ganizations have raised money for the
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1893-12-23
Adams Elected to Congress.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 20. - Roberts
Adams. Jr., ex-minister to Brazil, was
elected me.nter of congress in the Sec
ond district to succeed the late Charles
O'Neiil. The district is SO overwhelm-
ingly Republican that the Democrats
decided to make no nomination. Some
Of the Democrats voted for NJ. j. Grit.
fin, the Prohibition candidate.
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1893-12-23
Relations Strained,

VIENNA, Dec. 20.-The statement is
made on the best of authority that the
relations between the Vati. an and Rus
sia are less cordial than they were some
time ago. The 1ope in his recent auto
graph letter to the car complains of
various acts against the liberty of Polish
Catholics.
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1893-12-23
X. r. Supreme Encampment.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20.-The executive
committee of the supreme lodge and
encampment of the knights Of Pythias,
to be held in this city next August, will
open permanent headquarters here next
week, and on Monday the various local
committees will be announced.
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1893-12-23
Michel Approves Valiant.

LONDON, Dec. 2O.-An Associated
Press correspondent had an interview
with Louise Michel at he residence in
East Dulwich. After denouncing the
French government for tusillades in
stead Of reforms, she declared that she
entirely approved of Valliant's action.
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1893-12-23

SANTA ANA, Cal. Dec. 2J.-p. James,
late president of the defunct Anaheim
bank. has been arrested on two grand
jury Indictments for embezziement Of
the funds of the bank and perjury.
Cashier H. V. Herr has Leen arrested on
indictments for perjury. In both case4
the perjury charged was committed in
sworn statements made to baiik COM
nissioners. Bail was given.
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1893-12-23

HALIFAX, N. S., Dec. 2O.-The Prince
Edward Island schooner Oracle Parker
was driven on the rocks near st. Pierre
in gale Saturday night and went to
pieces. Captain Farrell and his crew Of
seven men were drowned.
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1893-12-23
Big Steel Rail Contract.

New YORK, Dec. 20.-The Colorado
Fuel and Iron company have made a
contract with the receiver of the Union
Pacific Railway company for the deliv-
cry Of about 30, 600 tons of steel rails.
This is the first large contract that has
been made in the West this season, and
it will result in the employment of about
1900 men at the Fuel and Iron COM
rany's works at Pnetlo.
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1893-12-23
Relief Work Mt Pittsburn.

,P1TTsBURG, Dec. 20.-The movement
to relieve the unemployed and destitute
!. was begun in earnest here Monday.
Two hundred men were given work in
parks at 81 day, 200 more will be fur
nished employment at once and here
after all willing and deserving workers
in need will be put to work. The
money to pay them is being raised by
subscription.
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1893-12-23
Awarding Star Rnute..

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20.-The work #
opening bi.:s for performing star and
stage mail service to the West during
the next four years has been finished at
the postofice department. The forcs
employed opened $4,000 and 5000
awards OF contracts were made during
the p,ist week. Tue contracts awarded
will be formally ennounced on Feb. /,
1SA(
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1893-12-23
Lighted Lantern and Gasoline.

REDWOOD FALLS, Mimi, Dec 20.-The
Methodist parsonage at Beaver Falls
was completely destroyed by fire cau~ed
by an explosion cf gasoline stove in the
kitchen. A lantern sat near the stove,
which was tipped over. The hired girl
escaped with difficulty through win
dow and gave the alarm.
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1893-12-23
To Preyent Bomb Throwinr,

LONDON, Dec. 20.-A dispatch to The
Times from Paris says: On account Of
the receipt by several members of the
bourse of threatening letters. the officials
have had wire MEETINGS placed in front of
the galleries to prevent the throwing of
bombs onto the floor.
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1893-12-23

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20.-The state de-
partment correspondence on the Hawai-
ian question, which was transmitted
Monday, is an immense volume of Off
cial dispatches, part of which has
already Leen published.
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1893-12-23
Residences DESTROYED,

WINNIPEG, Dec. 20.-Thomas Kelly's
extensive terrace of residences was gut
ted by fire during day. The loss will be
over $50, ,OpO,
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1893-12-23
Meeting of Creditors,

Sioux CITY, Ia., Dec 20.-The meet
ing Of creditors of the Union Loan and
Trust company Logan during the day.
There are scme SO 1ankers attending,
nearly all from the East. The commit
tee has formulated comprehensive
scheme of reorganizins all Of the COM
paries that failed with the trust COM
pany and this was reported to the meet
ing. 1t will lie several days before final
action is taken.
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1893-12-23
Authorized to Paw.

MILWAUKEE, Dec, 2O.-Judge Jenkins
authorized the Wisconsin Central re-
ceivers to pay from the earnings of the
road in their hands an amount sufficient
to insure the payment of all Wisconsin
Central first mortgage interest coupons
maturing Jan. l. All coupons matur-
ing Jan. will he paid and as usual in
Boston and New York. There are now
no coupons OH any londs issued by any
Of the Wisconsin Central companies in
1efanlt
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1893-12-23
THE MESSENGER KILLED.

An Express Car Robbed on the Southern
Pacific.
Houston, Tex, Dec 20.-A message
has just been received here calling for a
sheriff. posse to go to Crosby. When
the Southern Pacific westbound train
which leaves here at 10 o'clock reached
Liberty, John Hutchinson, the Wells
Fargo messenger, was found dead in his
car, his head cleaved open by a blow
from an axe, and the car robbed. Sher-
if Ellis, with posse, left on special
engine. The amount of plumber is not
known.
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1893-12-23
Was Out of Employment.

CINCINNATI, Dec. 20.-Henry Klaving,
q carpenter, crazed by being out of e1l-
rloyment, cut his wife's throat with a
razor then cut his own throat, causing
his death. His wife may recover. Sey-
eral children are left fatherless.
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1893-12-23
Found Frozen to Death.

BARMUM, Mimi, Dec. 20. - Henry
Staples, colored man working on a
farm for Charles Zeibler. was found
frozen to death within three-quarters of
mile of his home. He came to town
Saturday evening, purchased some goo1s
and started home about 10 o'clock. It
is supposed his feet froze and caused him
to fall, as the last FIVE or six hundred
feet he went he had crawied ON his
hands and knees.
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1893-12-23
To Arrange q Compromise.

TAHLEQuAH, I. T., De-. 2o.-The SEN
ate is holding up the Impeachment reso-
luton hoping to arrange compromise
between Chief Harris and the council.
No action will be taken until all efforts
1T arbitration have been proven futile.
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1893-12-23
Erowning's Estimate.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20.-Indian Com
missioner Browning appeared before the
house committee on Indian affairs and
submitted estimates for the next fiscal
year. The estimates amount to Sc, 93l,-
nOO
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1893-12-23
Shoe Business Picking Up.

LYNN. Mass, Dec. .20.-The shoe busi-
ress in frightening after the depression
Of the last few months and the general
impression is that Ly the first of the year
ell the factories will run full time.
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1893-12-23
Van Leuvcn Indicted,

DUBUQUE, Ia, Dec. 2O.-The federal
grand jury has found large number OF
Indictments against Van Leuven, the
Lime Springs pension attorney. Their
exact nature is not learned.
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1893-12-23

BEAVER CREEK, Mimi, Dec. co.
Helso Rcgnas, living alone Oh his place
three miles south CT here was turned to
death with his house and contents The
charred remains were discovered in the
morning
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1893-12-23
Ex-rostlnastar Arrested.

san FRANCISCO, Dec. 2o.-Chris Han
son, formerly postmaster at Poplar, Ia,
has been arrested here by Postotti, :,
Inspectors, accused of having robbed
registered packages and fled from low.
under suspicion.
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1893-12-23
Too Busy Fighting.

BUENos AYREs, Dec. 19.-President
Peixoto has postponed the elections for
members Of congress until May.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-02-02

Eliza Hunts Estate.

STATE OF VERMONT The honorable the
DISTRICT OF CllIITENDEN. ! Probate Court for
the District OF ChittendCn.
To tho heirs and all persons Interested in tho
estate Of Eliza Hunt late of Westford,
in said district, deceased.
GREETING:
Whereas, application hath been made to
this Court in writing by the administra-
tor of said estate, praying for license and author
ity to sell the whole OF real Cstete of said de-
ceased, representing to said court that it
would be beneficial to the heirs. and all per-
sons interested in the estate of said deceased,
to sell the whole OF the real estate OF said de-
ceased, and convert the Same into money.
Whereupon. the said Court appointed and
assigned the 10th day OF February, lSO].at the
Probate Court rooms in said district, to hear
ara decide upon said application and petition,
and ordered public notice thereof to DO given
to all persons interested therein. by publishing
said order, together with the time and place OF
hearing, three weeks suoccssively IN the Bur
lington Free Press, newspaper which circu-
lates in the nei ghborhood of those persons in
terested in said estate all which publications
shall be previous to the day assigned for hear
Ing.
Therefore, you nre hereby notified to appear
before said Court, at the time and place an
signed, then and there in said court to make
your objections to the granting OF such license,
If you see cause.
Given under my hand. mt the Probate Court
rooms, this lG:h day of JRnrary. 1888.
JENNIE STACY, Register.
n Why
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-02-02
WEEKLY REVIEW OF TRADE.
Business In General Good, but the Money
Market Uncertain.


New YonK, Jan. 27.-R G.. Dun e. Co. s
weekly trade review says There has been
some increase in the distribution OF products
during the past week and the demand for
manufactured goods is distinctly larger, SO
that business has perceptiby improved at
many points. Yet the outgo OF gold, ex-
pccted to exceed So, 0U0, 600 this week, re-
duces treasury reserves, causes increased
nervousness about the future aud ronders
people more reluctant to engage in the new
Undertakings. The liquidation of some
great speculations has set free large amounts
SO that money is every where comparatively
easy and cheap AMI nevertheless there is
more sense of uncertainty about the future
than appeared a month ago.
In most trades at Boston business is salts.
factory, Now England and Western orders
being large, though the movement of goods
! is hiudered by the weather. The dry goods
trsde exceeds expectations, cottons are
strong, print cloths firm, textis mills and
shoe shops worked to their full capacity,
GALES Of wool and of leather very large at
! firm prices, and rubber goods quite active.
! The dry goods trade in all its branches Is
strong and healthy. The market for cot
! ton goods is the strongest known for many
years, fine worsteds have opened with great
activity, an exceedingly large demand
springs up for wool dress goods and con-
tinued orders for over coatings appear in-
stead of the numerous cancellations feared.
All woollens are in strong demand with
smaller stocks held aad fewer weak points
than usual. Sales of wool at Boston for
the year thus far are more than so per
cent greater than last year with prices
| growing stronger. The failures occurring
during tho last seven days, as reported to
r. g. Dun & Co., and E. Russell 81 Co.
number for the United States 255. For tue
corresponding week of the last year the fg
ures represent 253 failures in the United
| States
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-02-02
stephen l.. Eerricil's Estate.

We, the subscribers, having beea appo.ntei
by the Honorable the Probate Court for the
District of Chittenden, Commissioners TO re-
ceive, examine and adjust the claims and de-
of stephen l.. Herricb. late OF Burlington,
in SAID district. deceased, and also all
claims and demands exhibited in off
the day of the date hereof, being allowed by
said Court for that purpose, we do therefore
hereby give notice that wo will attend to the
business OF our appointment. at tho Office of
c. =. Smith. III College st, in said District.
on the first Tuesdays Of February and June
next, at 10 o'clock a m, on each of said days.
Dated this Eth day OF January. 1898.
G.. j. SMITH, lCo,,,,ie,;o,-
HENRY GREENE, OoHii 'oners'
20 ,v2yv
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-02-02
WESTERN VERMONT CONGREGh-
TIONALISTS.
The Annual Meeting OF the Club Held Mt
Rutland-Ofiloers Chosen.

The Annual Meeting of tho Club Held Mt
Rutiand-Ofiioers Chosen.
There was an attendance Of 40 at the an =
nual meeting of the Western Vermont Congre-
gational club at Rutland W ednesday evening.
These officers we're elected: President, Rev.
d. Sage Mckay of st. Albans; vice. presi-
dents, Rev. Dr. Edward Halves Of Burling-
ton, John A. Mead OF Rutland and Rev.
N. l.. Severance of Bennington Centre; sec
rotary, John w. Norton Of Bennington;
treasurer, Rev. c. II. Seymour Of Bennng-
tom executive committee, Rev. II. Il. Bar
nard of West Rutland, Prof W. w. Eaton
of Middlebury, aud d. X. Simonds OF Man
chester; membership committee, Rev. Il. II.
Ball of Fair Haven, Dan X. Hall of Rut-
land and Ii. O. Wheeler OF Burlington
outlook committee, Rev. DR.. M. II. Buck
ham of this city, c. NJ. Wyman Of st. AL
bans and C. s. Colburn OF Plttsford; audi
tor, William Ii. Steele of Rutland
The following persons were elected to mem
bership in ths club; Rev. William A.
Bushee Of Wallirsford, Edward Dana of
Rutland, George II. Emsry, A. w. Hyde,
N. z. Kingsley, George L. Rice and DR.. B.
c. Senton of Rutland, Rev. Clifford Hayes
Smith OF Pittsford.
The treasurer's report showed the re
ceipts of the clue for the year to be 1921. 80
and disbursements Sl3G lG, leaving bal
ance on hand of $50. 90
Resolutions were adopted on the death of
Bishop brooks, after which remarks out oil
respect to the memory OF the great preacher
and noble Christian man were made by Rev.
II. L. barnard Of West Rutland, Rev. ID.
Sage Mckay Of st. Adams and DR.. Smart Of
Brandon. d. X Snonds of Manchester
read a paper on THE relation or tho pulpit
to modern thought supper was served
in the parlors of tho church at 6:30 by the
management Of the Bates House.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-02-02

TO the heirs and all persons interested in the
estate OF Simeon IS. Wilcox, late Of Westford,
in said district deceased.
GREETING.
Whereas, application hath been made to
this Court in writing by the administrator Of
said estate praying for license and
authority to sell the whole of the
real estate OF sad deceased, for
the payment Of debts and charges OF ad-
ministraton setting forth therein the amount
Of debts due from said deceased, tho charges
Of administration. the amount of personal es-
tate and the situation OF the real estate.
Whereupon, tho said Court appointe and
assigned the 81 day of February. 1898, at tho
Probate Court rooms. in said district, to hear
and decide upon said application and petite
and ordered pub ic notice thereof to BE- given
to all persons interested therein, by publishing
said order, together with the time and place
OF hearing, three weeks successfully in the
Burlington Free Press, newspaper which
circulates in the neghborhood OF those per-
sons interested ia said estate, all which
publications shall be previous to the day as
signed for hearing.
Therefore, you are hereby notified to appear
before sal Court, at the time and place as
signed. then and there in said Court, to IN Ike
your objections to the granting OF such license
If you see cause.
Given under my hand Mt the Probate Court
rooms, this eth day OF January. 1898.
JENNIE STACY. Register
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