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Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-10

New York, April 9.--Hubbard Bros
~ Co, & cotton letter;
Under the Impetus which the pros
pect Of the settlement OF the war be-
tween China and Japan has given to
trade the purchases Of cotton IN Liver
pool today aggregated $1,000 bales
which Is clear indication that the
Lancashire spuners are purchasing
their consumption and reserving what
supply or cotton they have in stock as
n surplus to be carried forward The
Enforcement in the Liverpool market
was not as great as the Improvement
In the spot market. and futures, after
advancing l-2 points, closed easy, at
a shade under the opening, Here the
market was a disappointment, as there
has been a consta It supply of cotton
from some source, which has more than
supplied the requirements of local OPP
orators, who sCCm TO have been the
only buyers. as the South sold freely
on the last hour Of the market. orders
came In TO buy, putting prices up to
the highest that have been reached on
this advance, August selling mt 6.3g
The tone was very firm and It looks as
II the market would be higher tOmor-
row,
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-10

New York, April 9.--Unl.ed states Is.
regular, 100 i-2, new; United States cou-
pom, 100 1-2; United States IS, regular.
10 3-ii United states 81, coupon, 1i5 ga.
United states A.. regular, III 3-S; United
States Is, coupon, 1i2; United States %,
regular, 95; Missouri 6s, 100: Atchison
As, 6S S-S; Atchlson second a, 20 Ia:
Central Pacific lists OF gi. 1Ol; Denver
and Rio Grande Is, lO5 Ia: Denver and
Rio Grande as, 81 IL; Galveston. Har-
risburg and San Antonio Gs. % i-2; Gal
weston Harrisburg and san Antonio Is.
rs; Houston and Texas Central 5s.
lOJ l-2; Houston and Texas Central 6s,
~; Missouri. Kansas and Texas fifst a..
So; Missouri, Kansas and Texas second
As 90 IL: St Louis and Iron Mountain
general IS. "a; ST. Louis ana San Fran
cisco general Gs, i0j l-2. Texas and Pa
clnc frsts. 81 49, Texas and Pacific
seconds, "a 5-S; Union Pacific lists OF
go lOi; West Shore ~. lOi 81.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-10

Liverpool, April 9.-Bacon quiet. de-
mand poor; Cumberland cut. IS to 30
pounds, 3is; short ribs, 2S pounds. 23s
cd; long clear. heavy, Is pounds. Sss;
short clear backs, light, IS
pounds. S2s Cd; short clear middles.
heavy, 55 pounds, S2s Cd; clear bellies,
Ii to 10 pounds, Sos
shoulders-square, Il to IS pounds,
4Js.
Pork-Fine Western, 55s; fine me-
dunn Sos 3D.
Lard dull; prime Western, sis cd:
refined, In pals, 36s
1Ss.
Linseed oil. COS %.
The receipts OF wheat during the past
three days were 224 900 centnls. lnclud-
ing $4,000 American. The receipts Of
American corn during the past three
days were $4,000 centals. Weather warm
and dry.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-10
FoUnrEEN MES nNroMBEp
Beneath the Falling Walls Of Five
Story Building

Beneath the Failing Walls OF Five
Story Building,
Weeling, W. Va, April 9.--rhe Eve
story business house OF Chapman &
Son. In the wholesale district and ad-
Joining the four-story hardware es-
Enlistment Of n II. Hutchinson, fell In
suddenly and without warning huryins
seven persons in the ruins. Dad WI
lams, n carpenter. escaped with serl-
Gus injuries, but Il. I. Hutchinson. the
veteran merchant, and the following
members OF the establishment were en-
tomhel
NJ. J. a. Ford. Eugene Buroh. II. j.
Moran, Bob Wlncher ana Western
Union messenger boy caught in an
alley ana buried. Hutchinson was
taken cut with two ribs broken and
other injuries and cannot live. only
one other body has been recovered,
that OF Ford, whose injuries are UNI
known, The buildings, which were Of
light construction, We're declared I'M
safe several years ago. The nremon
Nid effective work IN keeping down the
hames, while the volunteers went TO
the rescue OF the victims OF the dis
astor.
Fourteen men were In the two build
ings At the time OF those six got out
without Injury. Tho body OF Bent
Prichnrd was taken out Of tho ruins
badly crushed. NJ, J. Ford was res
cu2d with one leg broken and Internal
injuries. II Is thought he viii recover
OF the victims caught In the ruins
Winchor, Durch. Lad Cowl aud Rev
Faith 4r Park, Catholic priest aud vicar
general OF this disocese, are believed to
be dead. The last named was ON his
way to the train when the walls fell
on him.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-10

New York, April 9.-The Evening
POSTS London cablegram says: The
stock markets We're good today except
South Americans. which We're fiat on
the Times telegram indicating pros
pective war between Chill and Argen-
tine. South American banking houses
here dlscredit tile idea. Argentine
stocks Were TO points lower Ameri-
cans have been duller but weak on
close on selling in New York Flatness
In Atchlson was the feature on heavy
sales. The reorganization scheme Is
expected every moment. Heavy par
cells OF sterling bills keep arriving by
the mails and are welcomed here be-
cause Of the dearth OF a supply OF gen
eral bills.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-10
sr. Lorns Live crocK.

st. Louis. Mo-, April s.-Cattle-Re-
ceipts, 2200. shlpments. 1906 market
foi natives was steady and strong,
Exports, SECS; good to choice, -. sgfi (. so;
fair to medium, s4.75Q5 %; Hight, 81 20
d4.ej; feeders, Sc, 0Ofi 90; cows, So 90
m40O: fed Texas steers. S4.OOG5. 25;
grass fed Texas steers. s.. 0Oq4.0o; COWS,
s3 O0Gi.25.
Hogs-Receipts,; 1909; shipments, none.
Market active and quality better;
heavy, S5.l0d5 20. mixed. A.75Q5. 10;
light, A.75Q5. 10; light. H.1505.oO.
sheep-Receipts, 800; shipments,
none: scarce and strong. Natives range
81 j0ff5 90; lot OF choice yearlings or
l0i pounds average brought IS Co. culls.
81. o0dS.5o.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-10

sales. 2l7o,000 futures: $4,000 spot. Spot
dun and slightly easier, with futures
closing nominal. No red, store and
elevator, go Lac: afioat, CT i-2c; I. o. b..
" l-4c; No. hard, CSC. Options opened
quiet and ruled generally easier, UNI
der slack export interest disappoint-
ing cables, flne weather and crop pros
poets and absence OF speculation;
closed dull at net unchanged to l-Sc
decline. Closing; No. 2 red, May,
80 Lie; June, 60 l-2c; July. 90 T-se; Au-
gust. 81 1-Sc: September, 81 Ice; De-
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-10

Kansas city, April o.-Cattle--Re-
ceipts, 1900; shipments, 800; market
steady to stronger: Texas steers, 81. 40
5.25: Texas cows, 2,0OV8 so: beef
steers, S4.O046.3j; native cows. 81 500
AIS; stOckers and feeders, 81 .3OG4. 20;
bulls, SO. 55d4 so.
Hogs-Recelpts, 1900; shipments.
300. Market weak to Sc lower. Bulk OF
sales, Si.7OGt 30; heavies, H.7JG5. 90;
packers, S4.7Oa5.OO; mixed, Si.65a4. 70.
lights, A.5jai.9O' Workers. SiSO4
400 pigs, N.lOG4.65.
sheep-Receipts 1000; shipments, 700.
Market firm.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-10
KANSAS CITY pRoprcr-

Kansas City, Mo, April 9.-wheat-
Firmer; No . hard 50 lee; No. 2 red.
90 1-2G56c; rejected 52c.
Corn-No . mixed, steady; i3c: No.
2 white. l-2Ilc lower; 40 1-2ai4c,
Oats-Easler; No. Q mixed. rs SAG
2gc; No. white. 33c.
Rye-Flrm: No. 2, 55c.
FlaNseed-$5.l 0m5.6O.
Bran-Firm; G7d69c.
Hay-Steady and unchanged.
Butter-Flrm; creamery, l5a19c:
dairy, llMl5c.
Eggs-Easler; Ice
Recelpts-Wheat, 5000; corn. 5000;
oats, 5000.
Shlpments-Wheat, 10000; corn, none.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-10
COTTON OPENED SOME HIGHER.
GAINED A POINT, EAsED OFF AND
THEN RALLIED.
THE CLOSE WAS FIRM AT AN ADJ
VANCE OF 4 TO PoINTs-THE
MOVEMENT AT LIVERPOOL,
NEW YORK AND NEW Or
LEANS.



The cotton market opened 2as points
higher further improved 1 point. Later
the market eased off. but again rallied.
closing firm at an advance OF to 6
points. Total sales. 1890 bales. The
volume OF speculation was very fair,
much larger than expected, In view Of
the coming holiday break, which natur-
ally caused traders 10 exercise caution,
The trading was in good part by larger
houses already supposed to &c Largely
long on the market. This class Of
buying scared some OF the shorts. and
demand to cover was the result
quite number Of European buying
orders were executed. The cable news
was stimulated with Liverpool active
and higher. Manchester accounts
strong and silver higher
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-10
LIVERPOOL COTTON.

Liverpool. April 9.-Cotton Spot.
large business, prices firm: American
middllng, 3 l3-32d The sales Of the
day were 1900 bales. Of @hlch 1900
were FOR speculation and export. and
included 1860 bales Americ IN; re-
ceipts, COCO bales. including 100 Ameri-
can.
Futures opened quiet but steady end
closed quiet at the advance. American
mlddlng, L. NJ. c., April, 2O-6id
22-6id. June and July. 8 2i-Gi1; july
and August, 2j-Gid; August ana Sep
tcmber. 2G-G403 27-Gld; September and
October. 32-6id; october and Noycm-
Der, 29-G4d; November and December,
SO-6ld: December and January.
3l-6il.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-10

NAil1ANiCf NBiAi
Fair weather and easy cables resulted
in an easy wheat market today. May
closing l-sc lower, liberal clearances
and good cash demand preventing IT
further decline. Clearances from New
York were equivalent to $4,000 bushels
In wheat and flour together. a good
demand was reported as still existing
here for red winter wheat for ship
ment. Bradstreet's visible statement
reported a decrease in wheat stocks on
both sides Of the Rockies In this coun-
try of 2,l9lOOO bushels and an increase
in anoat for Europe Of 3Si,OOO, making
net decrease Of 100000 bushels in
the worlds stock. No change in the
price had occurred Immediately after
the announcement. Minneapolis and
Duluth receipts today were EOS cars,
against 1913 a year ago.
Corn opened weak and a heavy feel
ing prevailed throughout the session.
Receipts We're light at this point and
elsewhere, as compared with the
movement of last year, but the demand
was prOpOrtionately light The num-
Der OF carloads inspected here was 143
cars, May closed 5-sc lower for the
day.
oats were fairly active and easier UNI
der free selling by longs. May closed
Csc lower Receipts, 247 cars, of
which lI2 cars were graded contract.
Provisions opened very strong. May
pork closed Boo above yesterday. May
lard, lJc; May ribs, Il 1-2c. Light re-
ceipts Of hogs ana liberal buying by
Armour gave the market It's shary up
turn
Estimated receipts tomorrow: Wheat,
% cars: corn, AZ cars: oats, l2O cars;
hogs. 1900 head
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-10

Liverpool. April -wheat-spot
luiet demand moderate. No. 2 red
winter. Is l-2d; No. red spring, 5s
ID; No ! hard. Manitoba, 5s "a; No. j
California. A. ia. Futures steady:
lid: lower. April. As 1-2d: May, IS
. l-2d; June, As lid; July, As 9 l-2d;
August, As 3-id; September, As 1Od
COrn--Spot, quiet: American mixed.
new, 4s l-2d. Futures quiet; l-2d
lower; other monts quiet and lower.
April, IS lid; June, as 81; July, As Sd,
August, As lid; September, 4s 3 LAD.
Flour-Flrm; demand moderate. st
Louis Nbcy winter, 5s Cd
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-10
MONEY AND EXcHANnE.

New York, April g.-,Money on call
easy at 9G3 per cent; last loan. 1-2
per cent. closed 2i.2 per cont. Prime
mercantile paper. adJ 1-2. Sterling ex-
change, shade easier with actual
business In bankers bills Si.sg1-l0
4.Sy "a for demand and S4.Ss 1-Sa4.SS Ia
4.s9 1-2 and A.901i. 90 l-2 Commer-
clal bills, s4.s7 l-2 Silver certificates,
60 g-1m6Tc
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-10

New York, April 9.--Agents have ad-
vanced Amoskeag A. c. a. tiekings
IL; Berkeley No. 60 cambrlcs Ia. or to
1-2: Glover S6-lnch bleaehcd cottons
IL per cent and Rockdale SG-inch
cambrlc i-lc per yard. Spot demand
was Irregular. but a number OF i'm
portant business houses took good
quantity Of brown bleached and col
ored cottons. Printing cloths active,
with sales OF 10000 pieces g. squares at
g-l6c for contracts and small sales Of
odds
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-10
RANCE OF PRICES = NEW YORK
COTTON
COTTON STATISTICS.

New York. April s.-coton quiet;
steady: middllng, Q Csc; net receipts,
b1T; gross. l0.GiS: exports TO Great
Britain. 1899: to France. 1914: TO cont
nent. 244O; forwarded, b53; sales, 2l5.
spinners. li5; stock 232,slg; total to-
day. net receipts. 2G.2ssi exports TO
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-10

Wilson. who represented John g. Moore
cases said this morning that further
proceedings would be begun immedi-
ately. Several parts OF the law viii
be attacked" he said. ''thc principal
one being exemption from taxation on
Incomes under 5000 annually"
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-10
CAMPAIGN FUND STOLEN.
Chicago Democrats Furnish a Decided
Political Sensation.

Chicago, April 9.-The Post prints n
sensational story regarding the disap-
pearauce Of a S5OO0OO Democratic cam
palgn fund The Post rtatcs that the
managers OF the recent city campaign
In which the Democratic nominee
Wenter, was defeated. charges his de-
feat TO n lack of necessary funds. and
also charges that an enormous fund
has been appropriated by i've or six
men high IN Democratic political cir
clps OF the city.
Tho fund the Post snya. was raised
by assessing city hail employees ana
others and amounted to about &5O0. 600
The managers claim to have positive
evidence that the FUND existed prior to
the last election. but say they were
unable to get any OF II for campaign
expenses. Reputable men OF the Demo
cratic party are said to have become
so thoroughly aroused over the affair
that they will endenvor to secure an
Investigation and promise startling de-
yelopments.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-10

Further Steps to Re Taken In the In
come Tax Cases.

Washington. April 9.-slnce the de-
livery of the income tax decision at
torneyR and others Interested ia over
throwing the tax have been taking
steps to test various parts OF the law In
the further proceedings. Attacks will
be made both on those portions sus-
tanned by tie vote and on some fresh
points not passed upon n particular
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-10

New York. April 9.-fhe total sales
Of stocks today We're 142, $40 shares. In
Guiding: American Sugar, 20, 200; Atchi-
son. 1900; Burliaytpn, 1920; Dlstillers
and Nashville. 230t; New Jersey Cen
trail. 1000; Reading. $500; st. Paul. 700;
silver certificates 10000; Western Union.
1000
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-10

Great Britain. 60i5. to France. 1914. TO
continent, 2440: stock. Si5.1si CONSOLE
dated net receipts, 54.s5a. exports to
Great Britain. 1880; to France. lO74' TO
continent, S8a69. Total since Septem-
Der |: Net receipts, 7,4b2,602; exports
to Great Britain, 2,927,67ai to France.
SIi,2i5, to continent, 2,906,695
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-10

Thousands Of Dollars Worth of Cattle
PerIshed on the Plains.

Denver. Colo, April DIR Logan,
who has Just returned from a trip
covering the greater portion OF the
country fifty miles east mud northeast,
says the loss on live stock In the terri
tory mentioned Is forty 10 eighty thou
sand dollars. Dead horses, cattle and
fheep are piled against fences. and
hundreds are found on the open prai-
rie.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-10

New York. April o.-Government
bonds steady; state bonds dull; railroad
bonds lrregualr
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-10

st. Louis Mo. April S.--Cotton--
Steady; sales 2SS bales; receipts, 1857
shipments. 4175; stock, Jl.2S5.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-10
GALVESTON COTTON.

Galveston, Tex, April 9,-Cotton-
Firm; mlddllng, 5 1880; sales. 1896; re-
ceipts. 2225; exports, none; stock, 49,
$50.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-10
BULLION on BALANCE.

London. April 9.-;rhe amount OF bull
lion gone into the Bank OF England
on balance today IN $4,000 pounds.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-10
FAIR WEATHER, EASY CABLES
WERE DEPRESSING ON WHEAT,
WHICH CLOSED LOWER.

coeN OPENED WEAK AND WAS
HEAVY ALL DAY - PROVISIONS
VERY srRoNG-MAY PORK TOOK
A JUMP OF IS cENTs-THE LIVE
STOCK MARKETS.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-10

NASH NLOSTNI.
Wheat, "a 5-sc.
Corn, lic.
Oats. IS Ia
Pork. Sl2.l7.
Lard. s6.O7.
Ribs. $3.50.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-10
RonnERs ANp PLuNpnR FouNp.

ROBBERS AND PLUMBER FOUND.
san Antonio, Tex. Aprll 0. - The
United States coast aud gcndetlc sur
vcy, located here was robbed of $1,000
worth OF scientific instruments ten
days ago A Mexican and the ma
jority OF the instruments were secured
today.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-10

NEW YORK PRODUCE.
New York. April 9.-Wheat-Re-
ssipts, $500 bushels; exports, 1is.soV;
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-10
ST. LOUIS WOOL.
PHIADELPHiA WOOL.

ct. Louis, Mo, April e.-wool--
Steady. but unchanged.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-10

Philadelphia, Pa, April Wool con-
tlnues quiet but steady today.
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1895-11-02
mat the decomposition of the bod!

that the decomposition of the body
| would not have occurred had it been in
a darkened room?'' Yes, sir; had il
| been IN cool, dar1ened room, mortifi-
| ly.'' " = 1.'.> :
Did you at that time, express any
| opinion as to the length of time that
he had been dead?" I said from all
appearances he had been dead three or
four days"
Holmes then subjected Dr. Scott to
a lengthy and detailed examination
louehlng the effects Of chloroform. but
OBTAINED few answers that would tend
% throw the balance in the slightest de-
gree in his favor.
At the conclusion Of DIR. Scott,s test
lmony, Or. William x. AIatteln, the
coroner,s physician, was called. The
witness said he had made the post
lnoftem examination at the morgue on
september 4, and the conditions were
the same as described by DIR. Scott,
ihefe mad been paralysis, indicating
sudden death, and evidences Of chIoro-
form in the stomach.
t-olmes began cross-examininee ~,
Mattern hy requiring him to read his |
notes Of the result Of the autopsy, 81
theH entirety The doctor unqualiffed |
~ declared that death had boan e.,,sal7
ey chiorotorm poisoning
The closs-examinafion oo,s3,,,,,7
nearly two hours, and tha araat ,,,.,ia.,.
ity Of the questions put bv Holmes v-,.ss
entirely Irrelevant.
! t the beginning of 1ha nio1,t sass,i,,,
Of the court Holmes asked Il l,a eo.,13
send fo1 his ATTORNEYS Sbaa,,,,7ga,. .,,,5g
hotah- The judge consented, and then
again took up the casa ea,a,.a1 ~
1esses We're examined. bnt no i1,7n,,+s,,5+
facts developed. c0frf nd i0rl,,,i,l,, ,,,,+i1
tomorrow.
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1895-11-02
G.narhs From The Nires.

Turkish troops and Armenians have
been fighting three days near Maracsn.
The president and Mrs. Cleveland have
removed from the white house to Wood
ley, their fall home.
Some Angora railway officials, including
German and British subjects, nave been
captured by brigands at Illghun.
Mrs. Dana Gleason has been appointed
postmistrass at BisselI. Stevens county,
to succeed Mrs. Nellie Collins, resigned,
The Waulesha Springs Brewing Com
pany Of Waukesha, Wis, went into the
hands of a receiver in the United States
court, Judge Seaman appointing Freder-
lex f. Marx of Chicago receiver, and fix
ing the bonds at 100000.
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1895-11-02
n UNTBER 10.
ppeal That It should Be Called in san
Francisco


Francisco
San Francisco, Oct 27.-The united
league of republican newspapers of
California has adopted an appeal to the
party management to hold the next
national republican convention at San
| Francisco u
The appeal recites the fact that Gal-
jfornia has been slignted for yearsby
the east, which section does not know
California. its resources and REQUIRE
ments.
Attention is called to the fact that
transportation and hotel accommoda-
tlons are ample, that ali the necessary
arrangements for holding the conven-
ton would be made by the people here.
aud that the trip to the golden state
could be made by the delegates and
others at small expense. 1t is guaran-
teed that the trip and visit will be de-
llghttul, and the we'll known generosity
o1 the people OF California will assure
Rolh pleasure and profit to the visitors.
IAe appeal closes by saying:
Let the republican party be the first
70 recognize that there is a Pacific
coast, and in tile people in this great
country Will remember their obligations
70 that party. In behalf OF good pol
laes, IN beualf Of patriotism, we urge
we hoIdi4S oI the next national repub-
mean convention in San Francisco
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1895-11-02
FIRE RAGING At SPRINGFIELD of4I9

started IN tire La Gonaa Hotel Dayton
ASKED for Aii
Springfield, Ohio, Oct. 29.-The la
Gonda hotel caught fire at midnight.
The guests all escaped. The Western
Union telegraph office, a clothing, hat
and drug store We're also burned. The
loss was not ascertained.
Later-A roof caved in and Dayton
has been asked for aid.
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1895-11-02
OFFICERS OF T4E CRUISER Bosro>


Washington, Oct. 29-offcers for The
cruiser Boston have been appointed
and she will b. put in commission at
the Mare Island, California, navy yard
on the 18th. Captain Frank White viii
have command, with Lieutenant w. v.
Waughanis as executive and Lieuten-
ant Tyler navigating officer. The B9s-
ton has been out Of commission ever
since her return from Honolulu and
has undergone extensive repairs.
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1895-11-02
STORAGE BaT7ePY TRUST s7AR7t
Controls al the f,rincieaI Patents IN the
= nIli.

Chicago, Oct. ga local paper says:
The storage battery patents Of this
country have passed into the control
Of a trust. The trusts official name is
the Electric Storage Battery COMPANY
It is capitalized at 100000 Its head
quarters are in Philadelphia. " W.
Gibbs of the Gas Trust is its president.
The backbone of the trust is the Wi
dener, EIkins, Yerkes combination.
Hamilton Disston, the saw manufac-
turer, is heavily Interested in the deal
THIS combination controls not only the
patents Of the United states, but has
bought the American rights to the Tu-
dor patents, probably the most val1ta-
Bile Of foreign inventions in this line.
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1895-11-02
DR.. SCOTS STORY

Dr.. Scott was then permitted 70 tell
his story concerning his having been
called in to examine Pietzel's body af-
ter its discovery. He explained the
situation Of the room and the arrange
aent Of the windows so that the sun
rays should fall upon the corpse and
hasten decomposition. The doctor
d#elt upon the discovery of cl1loroform
IN the stomach, and said large quanti
ties Of the drug had been used. and from
the contested condition Of the lungs
and the empty heart, it was apparent
that the man had met d sudden and yio-
lent death from chloroform poisoning.
Df. Scott was then turned over to
Holmes for cross-exan1ination.
Are You prepared to say he asked,