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Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1895-04-20
BERLENER TELEPHONE PATENTS
Rules Arising From the Recent Decision
Are NnN in Effect

Washington, April i5.-The patent office
rules 65, 134 and 6S, which were issued on
February II last in consequence of a de
cision of the courts in the Berliner Tele-
phone patent cases, went into effect to-
day, although they will not interfere with
the practice of the office for six months
yet.
Heretofore an applicant for a patent
whose claim was rejected could hold it in
allegiance for two years before altering
his specifications, or appealing for new
hearing In the meanwhile shutting off
other patents by making slight changes.
Al the end Of two years, and repeating
the process at the end Of two more years,
an application could be kept pending for
years, thus prolonging the life of the in
ventions much beyond the contemplation
of the law. In the Berliner cases the pat
ent was in the Office for about Is years,
and was then granted to run for II years.
The courts declared this action illegal.
The new rules require applications and
appeals to be made within six months,
and direct the reflections Of any claims
that have been pending for five years
unless the applicant can show cause why
the case was not rapidly prosecuted.
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1895-04-20
FIRE AT PIArTsGuRG, MISSOURI.
1t last Accounts the Entire South Side
OF tile Town Was DESTROYED.

Kansas City, Mo. april ia special
70 the Journal tieal Plattsburg, Mo.
says;
Fire started this evening in the sto-
nuln livery barn ana spread rapidly.
At p. m. the entire south side of the
town had been destroyed and the fire
Is still burning fercely. Among the
buildings burned is the courthouse. The
damage already done is estimated at
$300,00O"
Plattsburg is town OF about 1000
people. After the receipt of the above
dispatch telegraphic communication
with the afflicted town was cut off.
ELKHORN. NEE, SUFFERS.
Elkhorn, Neb.. April IA fire start
ed by spark from a Union Pacific en-
sine this afternoon consumed 10 build
ings and for 4 time threatened to Wipe
out the entire town. The blaze started
IN the roof Of the Cornish & King ele-
Nator. which d few minutes later was
all ablaze. The city fire department is
only equipped with sman chemical
engine and buckets. and the fire sim
ply burned itself out when everything
in its path was consumed. In all l0
buildings We're burned, entailing a loss
OF $2S,0 900,
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1895-04-20
GEN. CAMPOs THE PEAcEMAkER
Cuban Loyalists Believe lie viii Settle
Disturbed Conditions.

Havana, April 15.-General Martin Cam
pos who arrived at Porto Rico on Thurs
day last, sailed at o'clock yesterday af-
ternoon for Guantanamo. Cuba The gen
eral met with an enthusiastic reception
at Porto Rico. and was acclaimed by an
immense crowd as "the peace maker He
was accompanied by reinforcements Of
troops. The hopes of the loyalists on the
whole island of Cuba are centered in the
arrival here of the great Spanish general,
who once before pacified the island after
long rebellion.
In spite Of the alarlnists statements sent
out from Havana regarding the spread
of the yellow fever here, it is stated that
there is only one soldier suffering from the
disease.
A dispatch received from Gibira an
nounces that detachment OF troops com
manded by Captain Agurilla has defeated
a body of 100 insurgents under Miro at
Pilna. Six Of the insurgents were killed
and several wounded.
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1895-04-20
THE SITUATION AT WARDNER
Miners Union n Ill Make Hard Fight
Against the Bunker Hill.

Osburn, Idaho, April 13.-The latter
Of the starting up Of the Bunker Hill
and Sullivan mines at WarGner, that
has occupied the attention Of business
men as well as miners for some time,
seems to be drawing to a head. and
there is hardly any doubt that trouble
will ensue should General Manager
Bradley decide to start up the mine, or
even openly offer to do SO on the COM
pany's proposed scale of SO per day for
miners and $3.50 for shovellers.
The miners are thoroughly organized
now in every camp in the Cour d d'Alenes
and they stand together on any propo-
sition better today than even before the
riot Of July, 1892. At that time they
We're not what might be called organiz-
ed, but had just docked together TO
gain a certain point, and they gained
it. 1t was then they saw and knew the
strength Of organization and since that
time they have gained their point with
every Occur 6'Alene mine, with the
single exception Of the Bunker Hill and
Sullivan.
AT this time the question of wages Is
not SO much considered as Mr.. Brad
ley's embargo against their organiza-
ton. The strike last fall at the above
mine is now admitted by many union
miners to have fallen short of the pre-
dictions of the unions leaders. In fact
Mr.. Bradley was a new and unknown
quantity up to the time that they de-
manded the discharge Of the IL nom
union men employed underground In
the mine, which demand was followed
by the Walk-out. IT was generally
thought that the company would hold
out until it brought the men to terms or
starvation, but the miners are happy
with the knowledge that they still have
a heavy stock Of goods in their COM
missary and the unqualified support Of
all the outside unions.
What makes the matter still more
complicated is the stand taken by the
A P. A, which has strong lodge
among the people of Wardner. The
SpOkesnaa n-Review correspondent was
Informed a few days ago by Mr.. Slocum
Of Kingston, who claimed to be mem
ber Of the A. p. A, that when the proper
time arrived, its members would tender
their services to the company, gratis, as
guards should the company wish to
open up at the proposed scale, and |
furthermore, the association was going
to offer to furnish miners from the out
side, and see that they were not mo-
Tested in their work.
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1895-04-20
WE WILL ADMIT MEXICAN CATTLE
Agricultural Department Has a Scheme
to Relieve the Meat Situation.

Washington, April 15.---1n, view of the
great rise in the price Of beef and the re-
ported scarcity of cattle, the chief cf the
bureau has recommended 10 the secretary
of agriculture the admission of Mexican
cattle into the United States under strin-
gent regulations calculated to insure a
rigid inspection of all cattle admitted.
Doctor Salmon, the chief of the bureau,
believes such a course may be safely pur-
sued with the exercise of due vigilance,
and that under the circumstances it is jul
dicious. 1t is hoped by this means to
check the tendency to excessive prices to
the consumer without injuring the inter-
ests of the producers. In accordance with
these recommendations Secretary Nor
ton today issued the following special
order:
Concerning importation of cattle from
Mexico-it is hereby ordered that the reg
ulations of this department. issued Feb
ruary ), 1885, defining quarantine lines, on
account Of Texas or splenetic fever, and
the regulations of February II. 1895, con
cerning the importation Of animals into
the United States, is modified SO far as
they relate to the admission of Mexican
cattle into the United States, as follows
Mexican cattle, which have been inspected
by an inspector of this district and found
free from any infectious or contagious
disease, may be admitted into that por
ton Of the state Of California, south and
west of the said quarantine line. through
the port of San Diego, and into that por-
tion Of the state Of Texas, south and east
Of the said quarantine line through the
ports Of Eagle Pass and Laredo
For grazing or for Immediate slaugh-
ter cattle may be admitted through the
port of Ell Paso. In all cases where cattle
are admitted for immediate slaughter
they shall be shipped by rail or boat to
the point of destination. On and after
May !. 1885, cattle will be admitted at
the port of Brownsville, Texas, for graz
ing and immediate slaughter.
u. STERLING MORTON"
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1895-04-20
THE CLEVELAND HOSTS DISMAYED
The President and Cabinet Will Attempt
to Stay the Tidal Wave.

Washington. April 13.-The interest
the administration takes in the cam
paign of the free-silver movement is
undisguised The open letter which
President Cleveland is preparing to
send to the Chicago business men, in
reply to their invitation to deliver an
address upon the currency, is no less
emphatic than his address to the cham
Der Of commerce Of New York early in
1892 although it is probable that he
will go more into details and more ex
plictly state the reasons for his oppo-
sition to the free coinage Of silver at Is
to l.
Secretary Carlisle viii deliver two
speeches on the subject of the currency,
but largely devoted to silver. He will
prola bly, speak once in Kentucky and
once in Tennessee, early in May.
Other members of the cabinet will also
speak on the silver question. although
no place has been fixed on. They believe
that campaign Of education will have
the effect of checking the movement
toward free silver, which they believe
has become a serious menace to the In
tegrity of the democratic party.
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1895-04-20
FLOODS DOWN EAST
Valleys Of New England States
Overlooked.
THE HIGHEST WATER IN YEARS
Boston 4 Maine Railroad Damaged at
Points Along the Line and
Bridges Gone.

Springfield. Mass, April l5.-The Con
necticut valley has been the srene to-
day of a flood OF greater magnitude
than has visited this section since 1862.
The most damage was done at Bellows
Falls, Vermont. An old railway bridge
was swept away this afternoon ana
there has been great damage to the
Boston & Maine railroad.
AT Windsor. Vermont, the water has
risen so feet and business is almost en-
tirely suspended at Northampton and
HolyOke, Mass. The water is higher
than for 80 years and many mills have
been shut down.
WASHOUTS IN NAME
Portland, Me-, April 15-All railroads
centering here report bad washouts. in
many cases trains being abandoned.
White River Junction, Me, April 15.--
Heavy rains have sent White river on a
rampage. Boats are being used to save
property
NEW HAMPSHIRE WATERS.
Portsmouth, n. H., April 15.--Pisca-
taquao river is booming. The Boston s.
Maine railroad is inundated.
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1895-04-20
NICARAGUA AND Her DIFFICULTY
Attitude Of the United States Is Mat.
ter Of SDeculation

| Attitude Of the United States Is Mat
ter OF Speculation.
Washington, April 1G.-It is learned that
the state department has made no protest
against the proposed British action in
Nicaragua for the reason that the British
GOV Nernment has regarded the issue be-
tween itself and Nicaragua as one in
which no other nation can have any con-
cern, and has not acquainted the govern
nent of the United States with it's exact
purposes. NO vessel of the United States
is now at GreytoWn, but the six vessels
comprising the squadron Of Admiral
Meade are now al Colon. within a day 3
sail from Greytown.
Sir Julian Pauncefote, the British am
bassador, has not received any definite
advices concerning the latest Nicaraguan
developments.
Washington, April 16.-lt is imposs BILE
to secure from the state department any
thing like an explanation of the attitude
il has assumed in the dispute between
England and Nicaragua, beyond the dec
laration that the map of Nicaragua VIII
not be changed by any action on the part
Of Great Britain. 1t is not believed the
state department Will go SO far as to serve
a formal notice Oh Great Britain, though
earnest peace presentations are being
made that she must nor lombard Grey
town, for that it is said would be equiv
aIent to a declaration that no European
power may hereafter wage var upon any
American republic, even in q cause ilvolv
ing, as il is claimed in this case, the ma
tional honor, and it is quite certain that
every one of the powers will repudiate
such q suggestion:
NICARAGUA's REPLY.
New York, april IA special from
Washington says:
Minister Cuzman was closeted with Sec
retary Gresham for some time last even
ing. discussing the Nicaraguan position,
but what action, if any, was taken, is
not made public. 1t is definitely learned
Nicaragua has formally replied to Great
Britain's ultimatum. The answer is brief
and explicit. 1t says that before the de-
mand of Great Britain was received the
order Of Punishment had been revoked
The decree under which pro-Consul Hatch
was eXiled was especially referred to-
Nicaragua proposes that all questions Of
payment for personal injury, damage to
property, etc, be referred to an impartial
committee of arbitration. The answer
courteously suggests that $4,000 is an ex-
parte estimate, and the whole question OF
the amount Of damages should be left to
arbitration.
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1895-04-20
REHEARING OF INCOME TAX CASE
Justice Jackson VIII Be Able to Sit on
rhe Next Case.

Washington, April 1.-THE determina-
ton Of appellants in the income tax case
to secure a rehearing before the full
bench of the United States court on the
points on which the court has decided
question of Justice Jackson's health and
the possibility Of his return to the bench
at any day. The state of advices from
Jacksons home at Nashville is that he is
constantly improving and barring a very
annoying cough his physical improve
ment is good It is also stated from the
same source that he expects to be able to
resume his duties as a member of the
court at the beginning of the October
term. In view OF the fact that there can
be no possibility of another argument in
the case before next winter, the decision
must stand until that time. This is equal
ly true if Justice Jackson should decide
to retire permanently from the bench,
doing. In that contingency, however, the
bench could not be filled before the as.
semblins of congress. No instance is
known where & man nominated for the
supreme bench has taken his seat before
he was confirmed by the senate.
Beerhohm Tree Leaves Us.
New York, April 14.-With two perform
ances yesterday Beerbohm Tree, the not
ed English actor. ended his first American
tour. It has not been satisfactory from
a financial point Of view, but 1t Is given
out that he intends to make another visit
next season.
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NICARAGTA'S REPLY.
New York, april 15.--A special from
SENATOR THJRSTON's POSITION


In favor of Free Coinage Of the Ameri.
can Product With Conditions.
omaha, April 13.-In an interview to-
day Senator Thurston said he had al
ways declared himself in harmony with
the republican national platform, favor
ing American bimetallism. He was
strongly opposed to the opening Of the
mints to the free coinage of the silver
product of other countries until an in
ternational bimetallic agreement had
been reached. He was in favor, now
ever, OF the free coinage OF the Ameri-
can product under legislation which
would maintain an equal purchasing
and debt-paying power of all American
dollars.
Senator Thurston predicted that the
next congress would give no financial
legislation, for the reason that while
there was a majority for free silver in
the senate the president stood commit
ted TO the gold standard.
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1895-04-20

Philadelphia, April 15-Honor was paid
to the memory of the late Frederick Doug
las at q memorial meeting held at the
Academy of Music tonight. Addresses
were delivered by representative white
and colored citizens on the life and SER
vices Of the deceased leader Of the coll
ored race, and appropriate resolutions
were submitted for presentation to the
family Of the deceased.
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1895-04-20
WAsHOTTs IN MAINE.
BIG FLOODS IN NEW HAMPSHIRE
Ike Nerrimac River Is the Highest
known for Twenty Years

The Merrimac River Is the Highest
known for Twenty Years.
Concord, ". H, April 15.--The Merrimac
river here Is higher than in twenty years.
At a. n. it flowed across the street over
the bank which twenty-six years ago was
covered BY the food. The water Is still
rising at the rate Of ten inches an hour.
All trains on the northern division Of
the Concord & Montreal and the Concord
& Claremont have been cancelled Wash
outs are reported at Kellyville, Mount
Sunape, East Andover, Danbury and Kan
nan. AT the latter place 100 carloads OF
gravel are required to fill along the road
bed. Trains on the Peterborough e
Hillsborough have experienced little trou-
BILE. Bridges at Pennecook are in danger
and may go. The Easements Of the Con-
cord & Montreal repair shops are flooded
and they must soon shut down. A large
amount Of driftwood and wreckage is
coming down the river. The rain has
ceased but the sky is threatening. The
flood is the biggest since the memorable
one Of 1863 and the property loss is con-
siderable,
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1895-04-20
REVOLVING DISCOVERY IN BOSTON
Body OF an Outraged Maiden Found In
NauuLn I.ilo-

Boston, April 13.-The most revolving
crirae known in Boston in many years waa
unearthed by the police Of Dorchester
district late this afternoon, when the
body of Alice Sterling, the 8-year-old
daughter Of George w. Sterling was
found buried in the manure pile on the
Dennis estate. The little girls skull had
been crushed in by a heavy blow with an
ak, and there was unqaestonable indica-
tions that she had been outraged. Angus
p Gilbert, night station master Of Savtu
Hill station. of the New York {, New
Hampshire railroad, is under arrest.
charged with the crime.
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1895-04-20
Flanagan Was Acquitted.

Ell Paso, April 16.-The jury in the case
against Webb Flanagan, charged with
conspring to smuggle sheep from Mex
leo, have failed to agree and have been
discharged. Flanagan is a politician. He
made the famous national convention
query, What are we here for?"
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1895-04-20
FANoANGo CAPTURED Tie DERe>


q. g. Morris Second and joviai Third st
Ne1a nhi<;.
Memphis. April ia crowd Of 10000
people made its way through the heat and
dust to Montgomery Park this afternoon
to witness the tenth Tennessee derby.
The weather conditions were all that
could be desired. The track was dusty.
Fandango won the derby. G. b. Norris
was second and Jovial third. The time
was l:59$, distance. mile and an eighth.
RACING IN ENGLAND.
London, April 15.--As customary Easter
Monday, there We're an enormous number
Of races throughout England today. In
the Lancashire handicap steeplechase at
Manchester the Wild Man of Borneo.
carrying top weights Of twelve stones,
was to meet a field of twenty, including
Manifesto, Nanderburg and Moriarity. AT
Kempton Park Michael T. Dryers bay
gelding Banquet, by Rayon dor, out of
Ella T., was to make his debut on the
English turf in the middleweight handi-
cap for 3-year-olds and upward, on the
round course of one and one-half miles.
Dwyer and Croker were at Newmarket
on Saturday, where Harry Reed did better
than Croker's horse and covered the dis
tance In AS seconds better than Muddy
money, the winner Of 1894 The Sporting
Life says the American horses are pro-
crossing splenddly.
AT SAN FRANCISCO.
San Francisco. April l5.--Ed. Purser had
a 'straight tip" on the fourth race today.
He backed Charmer at 20 TO ]. and ral1ed
in $4.501. Queen of Scots won the first
race but was disqualified for fouling, and
the race was given 10 Claudius. Favorites
won the first and third races
Six furlon2s-Claudiu won; time, lis.
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1895-04-20
At SAN FRANCISCO.
SHORTAGE AT CARSON OVER s75 900
Official Report Of the Experts-iM 6
Eaiiou

Washington, April 15.-Mr. Preston, the
director of the mint, has received from
Superintendent Mason Of the New York
assay office, now at Carson, New, re-
port of his investigation in the Carson
mint. He finds a shortage Of s75.549, Is,
which covers defalcations extending for
several years. More arrests are expected
within a short time.
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1895-04-20
EDITOR JAMES w. SCOTT IS DEAD
Founder OF the Chicago Herald and Pro
prictor Of the Times Herald.

prictor of the Times Herald.
New York, April 1.-James W. Scott,
proprietor of the Chicago Times-Heralo
aud the Chicago Evening Post, died this
afternoon at o'clock at the Holland
house, this city. His death was very sud
den. He was taken with pains in the side
this morning and doctor was called in.
He said the pains arose from the passage
of stone from the bladder and admins
tered morphine. At ] o'clock Mr.. Scott
became unconscious and the doctor was
summoned again. He found that apo
plexy had supervened, probably brought
on from the pain, and Mr.. Scott died
without recovering consciousness. Mrs.
Scott and little niece were the only rel-
atives with him.
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1895-04-20
Beerhohm Tree Leaves Us.
Miners Almost suffocated.

Albuquerque, n. NJ, April 1s-The mines
of the Crescent Coal Company at Gallup
caught fire and Is men were almost suffo-
Gated from smoke and gas,
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1895-04-20
Severe Earthquakes.

Trieste, April 15.-There were severe
earthquake shocks here and at Krain-
burg during last night. At Krainburg
Is shocks were felt up to o'clock this
morning. Many houses were damaged.
The inha bitants are panic stricken and
are camping in the streets.
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1895-04-20
CAPT, WEBSTER CRIPPLED FOR LIFE
Struck BY Ballet Accidentally Dis,
charged.

Helena, April 15.--While standing with
several gentlemen in the lobby of a hotel
at Miles City tonight Captain A. McA.
Webster Of the Twenty-second United
States infantry, stationed at Fort heogh.
was shot i'll the back and viii be crippled
for life, even should he recover. A big
44-calibre revolver fell from some ones
pocket and was discharged when it struck
the floor The owner of the gun is not
known. The ball Is lodged against the
spinal column.
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1895-04-20
THE WINE AND SPIRIT ASSOCIATION
Delegates to thc National Convention III
Session at ~ Louis

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Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1895-04-20

A man Of integrity will never listen to
any reason against conseience.-Anop.
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1895-04-20
THE LINE Is DRAWN
President Cleveland Declares fol
Gold MonomataIIism.
IN A LETTER TO CHICAGO
W ell Known Views and Arguments
Aimed TO Convert the Farmer
and Norkingmau

Washington. D. c.. April 1.-THE fol-
lowing is the text of the letter Of Pres
ident Cleveland to the Chicago commit