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Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1896-02-15
WI [ HAVE AN AMERl IAN EDIT DR.
Canse of Mr. Cust'S Resignation From
the Pail Mall GeZet:c.

London, Feb 10-'Fhe Times this
morning prints Henry B. c. Gusts ex,
planation of his dismissal from the posi-
ton Of editor of the Pail Mall Gazette
in the form Of correspondence between
him and w. w. Astor, the proprietor Of
the paper. Mr.. Astor gives as his rea-
sons for asking him to resign the con-
stant sneers and disparaging comments
upon America printed in the Pail Mall
Gazette and his disregard for Mr.. As
tors instructions.
Mr.. Aston wrote to Mr.. Gust February
5 as follows: "Wu are suddenly con-
fronted with dangerous controversy
between England and the United States
in which | am deeply interested. can
not longer be responsible for the utter
ances Of a paper over which ! exercise
only a nominal control. | therefore re-
gret that | am constrained to ask you
10 resign. | sincerely regret the precip-
itancy of this action. which is due to the
political situation.'
The Chronicle understands that Doug
las Strait, who has been editor Of the
Gazette, is only a temporary appoint
ment, as MI Astor intends to secure an
American editor for the paper.
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1896-02-15
WEYLER WAS WELCOMED TO HAVANA
A Brilliant Reception to Cnha's Latest
Captaiu General.

Havana, Feb. 10.-The steamer Alton
SO Kill arrived here at o'clock this
morning having on board General Val
ariano Weyler, the new captain generai
of Cuba, and other prominent Span
ardS.
The entire city was brilliantly decor
ated in honor of the occasion and the
bay was splendid sight. The WharVesi
We're crowded with people at an early
hour and all the steamers and tug boats
prOcurab BILE We're loaded with sight seefS'
Troops and volunteers turned out to a
man, together with the fire department
and police.
General Weyler was welcomed to the
city by the city council on board the
Alfonso He was presented with a well
come address and assurance of loyalty,
The general seemed much pleased VITA
his reception and upon arriving at ne
palace formally took over the duties OF
the captain generalShip, taking the Data
Of fealty over a crucifix and on Blhle.
General Marin administered the Oatn
of office and soon afterwards Genef II
Weyler received the local military ana
civil authorities, the different corpora
tions and bishops and priests.
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1896-02-15
EXPLOSION MILES ABOVE EARTH
people Of Nadrjd Put II a state of Panic
hl The Occurrence

Madrid, Feb. 10.-An aerolite exploded
above this city today, The loud report
was followed ~ a general panic. Ac-
cording to the officials Of the Madrid
observatory, the explosion occurred 20
miles above the earth, When the ex-
plosion occurred the pOpulace believed it
was an earthquake or a sign Of divine
wrath. Many injuries are reported to
have resulted from the panic which
broke out among the people and from
their frantic attempts to escape from
the factories and schools. Seventeen
persons were injured in one tobacco fac
tory by the collapse of staircase when
the inmates rushed upon it to escape
from the building. At the palace it was
at first feared a bomb had been eNplod-
ed. Much damage was done by the force
# th,4 rDnclSSIOn.
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\ Iill Exlendtug the Time for Settlers
to Make Purchase.

Washington, Feb 9.-One of the first
public acts to receive the sanction of
both houses of congress and of the
president at this session was that for
the relief of settlers within the limits
of forfeited land grants. 1t amends
section 8 of the act entitled AN act to
forfeit certain land heretofore granted
for the purpose of aiding in the con-
struction of railroads, and for other
purposes" approved September 20, 1890,
so as to extend the time within which
persons entitled to purchase lands for
feited by said act shall be permitted
to purchase the same, in the quantities
and upon the terms provided in said
section, al any time prior to January /.
1897; provided that actual residence up
on the lands by persons claiming the
right to purchase the same shall not
be required where such lands have been
fenced cultivated or otherwise improV
ed by such claimants, and such persons
shall be permitted to purchase two OF
more tracts of such lands by legal
subdivisions, whether contiguous or not,
but not exceeding 800 acres in the ag
greSate"
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MURDERER SHEA ELECTROCUTED
D.ed in III, Fatal chair at Dannanora
Before Noon.

Dannamora n Y. Feb. u-Murder-
er Bat Shea was electrocuted a t prison
at 9:5S this morning.
Bartholomew Shea died in the elec-
trical chair today, paying the penalty
for the murder of Robert Ross at Troy
in March, 1894 Shea was attended to
the galows by clergyman from his
home and a priest from the Roman
Catholic church of this place. After
receiving the last sacrament Shea de-
clared he was innocent The straps
being adjusted, the priest read the SER
vice of the dead. While the priest read
the first voltage was turned on. 1t
was 9:55 when Shea entered the room
and 9:59A when he was pronounced
dead. The current sent the body light
ly against the straps. The neck and
bare leg grew purple. For 81 seconds
the contact was maintained and re-
duced to light voltage for 81 seconds,
when the current was turned off. There
was an escape of air from the filled
lungs and Ransom ordered the current
on again. A contact of 27 seconds was
maintained and then the stethescope
failed to show any life. The escape of
air from the lungs sounded like a pro-
longed sigh pnd made some people
think there was life, but the physicians
said death was instantaneous
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n UMBER 25.
FIFTEEN PASSENGERS ARE INJURED
Collision Between a Ere ight and Pass
enger Train and Its Result.

Hannibal, Mo, Feb. 9-F'ifteen per-
sons were more or less seriously hurt
and one can not recover as the result
noon between an eastbound Wabash
stock train and a st. Louis. keol<uk K
Northwestern passenger train coming
south.
The collision occurred near a tunnel.
one mile north of this city.
The stock train, which had just em-
erged from the tunnel, struck the pass
enger train, crushing in the side of
the ladies coach ana throwing it over
an embankment almost into the Missis-
sippi river.
There We're Is passengers III the coach
and that none We're killed is miracu-
lous fact.
They We're more or less bruised. but
only the following We're hurt seriously
H. f. Hudwell, St Paul, arm crushed.
Miss Eva Petit Hannibal, Mo, eye
badly cut.
Miss NJ Whitley, Quincy, H., hip
fractured; recovery doubtful.
j. c. Cohen. stock man of Minneapolis,
head cut.
Mrs. Triester and son. Hannibal, both
cut about the head
D. c. Webster, engineer Of Wabash
train, badly hurt.
The responsibility Of the collision is
said 20 rest With tha engineer of the
Wabash train. lie did not. stop as the
law and instructions require before APP
preaching the crossing.
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GIVE ALL ARID LAND 10 THE STATES
Department. at Wash nstnn May Rec
Ommcnd Such Action.


Denver. Feb. 10.--A special to the
Times from Washington says:
Representative Gamble Of South Da-
llota early in the present session intro
duced a bill to give each arid land state
outright 1000,0 600 acres Of land. to be
disposed of in such manner as the leglS-
lature of the state might elect and the
proceeds applied to irrigation purposes.
The officials of the interior department
have gone even farther than Mr.. Gam
be's bill and will send a recommends
tion TO the house public lands commit
tee that every acre Of arid land in arid
land states be turned over 10 these
states for irrigation purposes Under
such a provision lands could be sold and
the proceeds expended in carrying on
such irrigation projects as the leglsla :
lures Of these states might deem ad-
visa Bile.
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TAG CMA might SELL Her CllY HAL!
Government Is Prnbah1e Purchaser
should the Price Suit

Tacoma, Wash, Feb. 10.-Accordins
to a letter from Senator Squire t
George Boardman, it may be possible
that the national government may pul-
chase the city hall, providing the city
cares to sell it. The building. is first
class and conforms to all the require
ments Of government buildings anc
could probably be purchased at less
sum than for which the government
could build. The building cost oyel
1000 and is probably worth at pres
ent S1O0 000
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,i,o,, to +ha District of Columbia com
mittee "Wednesday to continuation ol
the bond bill debate, and thal on h.'l
day the debate proceed under 'he ~
minute rule until o'clock, When \"'e
should be taken. There was no o'Jec-
ton.
Mr.. Sayers made a formal announce
ment of the death of his colleague an"
offered the usual resolution, when was
unanimously adopted. \ committee
was appointed by the speaker 70 as
company the body to Texas, after Whith
at l2:15 the house, as further mark
nf raspect. adjourned until tomorrow.
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1896-02-15
ARIZONA GUARDING AGAINST II
Border Will Be Watched to Prevent
Fighters Going There.

Phoenix, Arizona, Feb. 1.-THE COVER
nor and adjutant general today issued
orders to military companies at Phoe-
nix. Tampa and Tucson to hold them
selves in readiness for immediate ser
vice This action has been caused by
private advices that Stuart intends to
load his fighters and their audience ON
the cars at Ell Paso and make quick
run into Arizona, where it is believed
the fight can be pulled off near San Si-
mon station without molestation. This
would be less than four hours run from
Ell Paso and the tents could be pitched
and the big fight settled before the
authorities could get to the ground. 1t
is understood the governor has tele-
graphed the interior department. sug-
gesting that strong force of United
States deputy marshals shall be sta
toned at the border to block the fight
ers if they turn this way.
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RENEWED FIGHTING IN FORMOSA
INSURGENTS TO the Number of 10000 Are
Attacking the Towns.

New York, Feb. 11.-A dispatch to
the Herald from St. Petersburg says:
A dispatch from Vladivistock says
thar fghting in Formosa has been re-
ncwed. Insurgents to the number OF
10 0e0 attacked the towns of TamSui
Jiram, Sulkom, kosauXu and TAI Peh
destroying railroads and telegraph
wires. The Japanese brigade arrived
at Koheng on February I, the insur-
gents fighting desperately and inf1ict-
ing defeats on detached bodies of Jap
anese troops.
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AMOUNT REALIZED FROM HE lCAN
Tho Goyern,n nt VIII &c, Exactly ST J.
21S S2697 in God

Washington Feb. 1o.-A statement pre-
narad at the treasury department shows
tbe Government will realize from the new
loan s111 ,278, ,S36 81. OF this amount S3,T5
7l4 will be deposited in Boston, S2,69SSl2 IN
San Francisco and $H, 19S,47 in New York.
The average rate paid for each 500 is
$11l.37S8.
New York, Feb. l0.-Up TO O'Clock the
deposits Of gold on the government bona
issue account were $2,5oO,oOo at the SUD
treasury and $425,ooo in bars at the assay
office.
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1896-02-15
oOISt SIDEWALK BONDS SOLD Al PAX
Entire Issue Was Taken by Firm OF
Cleveland, Dh;o.

Cleveland, ONO.
Boise, Feb. l0-The bids for the issue
of So. 900 of Boise cement sidewalk
bonds were opened today in the pres
ence of Mayor Pierce and members OF
the city council. The council cohsld-
cred the bid Of W. J. Hays Y Sons OF
Cleveland was the best and wired an
acceptance Hays & Sons offered 20
take the entire issue at par, flSlhS lle
interest at per cent. A certified check
for per cent of the issue accompanied
the bid. The councilmen were highly
sratified at the offer made. They were
anprchensive in view Of the fact the
bonds are short term bonds, running
onlv seven wears. that a par bid would
not be made.
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1896-02-15
M2S. HUNTlNGI IN WaLLA :vA.-LA
Discovery or the oman ~ hO NJ stcr;-
GusIN Disa nnears i !r0In iae0ma.

cns!y Dsa nPearsd q From Tacoma.
Nalla Walla, Feb. lott was discov-
cred today that Mrs. John Huntington,
who disappeared 50 mysteriously from
Tacoma last week, was in the city, be
ing employed in the family Of Al. Gold
man, prominent merchant, as q do
nestle, having arrived here Saturday.
She tells a story of ill-treatment by her
husband; also that she had been com
mitted to the insane asylum through
Misrepresentation Of her husband. At
ter being confined in that institution
several physicians stated that she was
sane and she was discharged. She
then went back to Tacoma, and having
10 money sold her diamonds for $50 and
came to Walla Walla.
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1896-02-15
Rt4O1E5 STARTED For SOUTH AFRICA
! Ex- Premier Of Cape ToionT las Biz
sch mes on tOor.

London, Feb. 1O.-Hon. Cecil Rhodes,
formerly premier Of Cape Colony, start
ed for Buluwayo today. His departure
was managed very quietly. He will go
10 South Africa via the Suez canal.
The duke Of Abercorn, president Of the
British Chartered South African Com
panv. and a few friends We're the only
people who saw Rhodes off. 1t is under
stood that he will return TO England
for the trial Of jameson, winch VIII
take place in June next.
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1896-02-15
HcfTH RM PaCiF c sTOC< ItJURED
folders o. Original securities Way Never
Realiz a Cent.

Milwaukee. Feb 1n.-The Farmers
Loan and Trust Company today filed its
second amended and supplemental bill
against the Northern Pacific Railroad
COMPANY in the United States court.
The bill is for the purpose Of covering
amounts which have fallen due under
different mortgages ana payments
which have been defaulted 50 as to
bring them in decree that IS expected
to issue shortly in the proceedings. 1t
comes very close to being deathbloW
to the hopes of the stockholders Of the
company, who have entertained hopes
that they would be able to realize some
thing on their holdings after the costs
Of the proceedings and bOndholders
have been satisfied. The bill also shows
defaults upon the payment of interest
upon general second and general third
mortgage bonds and to some extent
consolidated mortgage bonds have been
defaulted regularly since the receiver
ship. and also the receivers have failed
to pay sinking fund charges to a large
extent. The amount of the decree, when
it is issued, will be considerably en-
larged by reason Of allegations Of the
bill
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1896-02-15
FORECAST Of THE QUEENS SPEECH
Care Taken 70 Avoid Il Specific polio,
on Important Questions.

on Important Questions.
London, Feb 10.-The Press Associa-
ton this evening sent out forecast "f
the queens speech which is to be read
tomorrow at the opening Of parliament.
1t opens with expressing satisfaction
that Great Britain is at peace with All
great powers, and, in referring to the
Transvaal incident, recites the course
of events rather than furnishes indica-
ton of the outcome. There is guarded
allusion to the Venezuelan question and
no specific announcement ia regard to
arbitration, but reference is made to
the prospects of friendly understanding
with the United States with regard TO
the Venezuelan dispute. With reference
to the deplorable events in Armenia
the hope is expressed that the reforms
will be carried out.
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1896-02-15
pUGuIST'S SKULL F2AC TURED
Arrest OF Philadelp'ia f His Opponent
ft,r Murder.

Philadelphia Feb. 10.-As the result
Of a prize fight Saturday night Freder-
icl1 Schlpchter, one of the principals,
died today, and ex-Pohceman Henry
Plackfeller. the other principal, is IN
iail charged with murder. The fight
took place in the second story of
Schlecllter's mattress factory. Schleoh-
ter was knocked down and his head nit
the floor so hard that his skull was
fra tlJred.
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1896-02-15
UHL AS AMBASSADOR 10 GERM ANY
Nominated by the President and Con.
firtued nv the Senate.

Washington, Feb. 10.-The president
nominated Edwin T. Uhl Of Michigan,
assistant secretary of state, to be am
bassador extraordinary and minister
nlenipotentiary of the United States to
Germany.
The senate in executive session CON
firmed the nomination Of Hon. Edwin
f. Uhl as ambassador to Germany.
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1896-02-15
PINE RIDGE PJW WOW CChVENEG
indians Discuss the Sending Of a Dele
CATION TO Washington.

Omaha, Feb. 10.-A special to the Bee
from Pine Ridge, Neb., says:
The great Pine Ridge pow WOW con-
vened today. For some months pri-
yate subscription has been solicited
among the Indians to send delegates to
Washington to confer With the author
ities in reference to matters pertaining
to Pine Ridge agency. The scene of
the meeting is Wounded Knee, 20 miles
from here"
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1896-02-15
WILLIAM GRAIN CT TEXAS IS DEAD
lis Been representative Since IN
Forty Ninth Congress-

I
WASHINGTON. Feb. 10.-Nllham II. ofaii'
representative from the Eleventh aiS''lI'
of Texas, and a member OF tlidt po''t
si,oa tho Forty-ninth congress- died at
4 o'clock this morning.
(William H. Grain of Ouero was born at
Galveston. Texas, November >, 1913. lie
graduated at st. Francis Navier,s college,
New York City, July l, 1861 and received
the degree Of A. NJ. several years after
wards He studied law in the office OF
Stockdale & Proctor. Indianola, and was
admitted to practice in 1871. He has prac-
ticed law since that time. He was elected
as the democratic candidate for district
attorney of the Twenty third judicial dis
trict Of Texas in November, 1872, and was
elected a state senator on the democrat TIC
ticket in February, 1876. He was elected
to the Forty ninth congress and has held
his seat ever Since.)
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are affected and in what measure they
shall be sustained That is the general

are affected and in what mea sure they
shall be sustained. That is the general
doctrine upon which all states act.
Upon this is founded the balance of
power, and upon that ground Great
Britain interposed in Belgium, Greece.
Turkey and many other places. The
Monroe doctrine is not an extension OF
this principle; it is a limitation of what
other states claim to exercise every
where The United States has not made
any pronouncement upon this question.
but they have appointed commission
to inform their judgments upon the sub
ject.
How can the United States coop
crate with us unless they have informal
ton which will enable them to coop
crate in settling the boundary?
What the country demands without
distinction of party is that the dispute
should be brought to honorable solution
promptly. (Cheers)
The people of Great Britain and the
United States have already settled i'm
portant questions by arbitration. and it
can not be admitted that this question
is beyond the reach of arbitartion.
Sir William Vernon Harcourt con-
cluded his speech by saying: Il am glad
to find the government has not contem-
plated a return to protection or tam
perinS with the currency.
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1896-02-15
MAY PULL 1T OFF OPPOSITE NOGALE>
state Of Sonora Affords a Place Where
Troops Cannot Reach.

Denver, Feb. 11.-A special to the
Rocky Mountain News from Nogales
Ariz, says:
There is little doubt that the man
ayers of the fight have decided TO pull 1t
off in that town on the Mexican side IN
the state of Sonora. 1t would be i'm
possible for Mexican troops to reach
the place within a week, while the pu-
gilists and their friends could make the
trip in the night Mexican troops would
not be allowed to travel by American
railways.'
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GREAT NUMBER OF SMALL DEPOSITS
Gold Increases Slowly at the New York
Sub-Treasury.

New York, Feb, 11.-Deposits of gold
were numerous today, but the sub
treasury officials say they can only gen
eralize as to the total amount, owing to
the great number of small deposits and
to the turning in of gold certificates.
Up to o'clock approximately S5,0Oo,o0o
had been credited to the bidders for
bonds as a result of today's operations.
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1896-02-15

New Philadelphia o., Feb. 1O.-W. c.
brown Of the City bank has assigned to
f. "A. Deardorff. He turns al ms prop
erty over to the assignee, including
lands in nearly every state IN the uli-
ion. The liabilities Will reach several
hundred thousand dollars
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1896-02-15
THE SUIT AGAINST HAT ABAlJGH
Motion for Change Of Venue Taken
Under Advisenent.

Boise, Feb. 10.-The case of the stafe
against l. G. Hattabaugh, ex-treasurer
Of Latah county. and his bondsman
came up in the Third district court to-
day on motion for change Of venue.
Hattabaugh claims the right to have
the case tried in his home county. The
motion was taken under adVisement.
The suit is to recover money due the
state from Hattabaugh at the time ne
went out Of office.
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1896-02-15
v,rt OF CONFIDENCE NOT PASSED
e,reuch Ministry VIII No, Resign, but
VIII Appeal to the Deputies.

Paris Feb 1.-THE senate today, by a
vote of 1888 to 50, rejected the demand of
NJ. Bourgeoise, premier, for vote of con-
fidence on the question of the Southern
railway scandals. The senate then adopt
ed a resolution deprecating irregularities
and demanding a searching inquiry The
cabinet met afterward and decided not to
resign. but to endeavor to obtain a vote
of confidence in the chamber of deputies
on Thursday.
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THE BODY IS THAT OF TACOMA MAJ
G Potter, " .al.ht Grain Merchas !,
Drowned 1T san francisco.

San Francisco, Feb. l0.-A body that
was found on the ocean beach near the
Cliff house yesterday was today identi-
fled as that of H. G. Potter a wealthy
grain merchant Of Tacoma. Potter was
a brother Of James Brown Potter and q
nephew Of Bishop Potter Of New York
Death was caused by drowning. Potter
came to this city a week ago to make a
visit, but disappeared two or three days
ago It is said some of the circumstances
point to the conclusion that he took his
own life
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1896-02-15
AMNESTY PROMISED TO ARMENIANs
The Sultan Will Pardon Those at Zeitoun
Upon Surrender

Constantinople, Feb. 1.-THE porte
has Informed the ambassadors of the
mowers that it agrees to grant amnesty
TO the Armenians who have been for
a long time past besieged by Turkish
troons in the town of Zeitoun, after re-
voting against the Turkish rule and
capturing the town.
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p.nIn,o an Or.n switch.

Columbus. o., Feb. 10.-A train on the
Cincinnati & Muskingum Valley rail
,oad near Roseville ran into an open
switch. derailing the train, killing
Baggagemaster Fisher and injurins
Shirdley, the engineer, Joseph Porter,
fireman. and Mail Agent Ball.
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1896-02-15
CASHIER EXCEEDED HIS AUTHORITY
But No Evidence Has Been Found That
lie Approprlated Eunds.

Rome, n Y, Feb. 9.-The Associated
Press correspondent had an interview
with President UtIey tonight in regard
to the Fort Stanwix bank. President
Utley said that UP to the present moth
ing has been found on the books of the
bank to show that Cashier Barnard aD-
propriated funds to his personal use
but he added that the cashier had cX-
ceeded his authority.