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Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1896-02-29
ALL IT'S CONTRACT
Lauding the Central Pacific
to the Skies.

Washington, Feb. 24.-The Pacific
railroad committee Of the house today
continued the hearings. Thomas III.
Hubbard appeared to argue that SO far
as the Central Pacific was concerned, 1t
had fully performed it's obligations to
the government. He undertook to an
swer the allegations in the Anderson re-
port. Whatever existed in the minds
Of the public adverse to the road was
embodied in that report. The differ
ence between the two suggested meth
DDS of settlement in the report of the
commission and the Frye bill was that
the former proposed to extend the debt
so years at per cent. the latter 100
years at 2 per cent. Taking up the mi
nority report Of the commission made
by Governor Pattison, he characterized
its statements as exaggerated, produc-
ing fabulous figures as to the profits
or the constructors of the road, based
on compound interest for 80 years, APP
plying the same method of reasoning to
the advantages which had accrued to
the government on the increase Of its
land values, etc. He said the result
would be equally fabulous. The report
placed the amount realized from sold
lands at $500, 000 when in fact the last
estimate was but IS, 1000, ,000 SO realized
He then took up the majority report,
and called attention to its conclusion
regarding several requirements Of the
act in aid Of the road He said it was
apparent that the road had been built
according to requirements, and COM
pleted six years before agreement Ii
had performed its obligations also in the
transportation of troops and in pay
ments from its earnings. In the light
of these facts, he said, it seemed
that the companies were con-
stantly referred 10 as insOlvent or as un-
deserving, and the question was con- |
stantly asked, ''Why not make the Pa
ciic railroads disgorge?" Why not |
make them make restitution?''
The grounds upon which these CUES |
tions were constantly reiterated were |
not that the obligations of the company |
had not been performed, but that the |
assets had been diverted by undue prof
its during the construction. But unless
the profits to the constructors We're linn
ted by the provisions of the act who |
was to measure what the profits should |
be? AS a matter Of fact the profits |
lad resulted from enhancement of the
values of stocks which We're entirely
lnsalable when the roads We're com
oleted. Several years afterward, how
ever, much of this stock was sold |
abroad and its value increased until it
vas worth so. It has been as high as
70 and as low as 10 or Is. General Hub
bard thought the question of settle
nent should be considered as a business
and the contract as one
between individuals. The question of |
What profit each party to it made should
lot enter. The fundamental error in
he minds of the public was that the
nen who built the road were treated as
rustees. The government wanted the
oad across the continent, and did not
want to build one itself. I agreed to
contribute the bonds, the latter to be
redeemed. The constructors
we're expected to do SO, certainly not
without the expectation Of profit.
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1896-02-29
PASTOR BROWN AND HIS WOES
Mrs. Stockton Good Enough for Church
but Not for the Choir

San Francisco, Feb. 25.-Standing
comers when the trial of the Rev. G. O.
Brown for immortality was resumed at
the First Congregational church today.
The first witness was Rev John RAY
at one time assistant pastor of the First
Congrega tional church He testified
that he had investigated Mrs. Stock
toms reputa ton when she was proposed
for membership in the church and
found nothing objectionable. Later.
when it was proposed to invite Mrs.
Stockton to enter the church choir the
PASTORS wife, Mrs. Brown, objected,
and she did not sing in the choir.
Deacon Dexter of the church testified
that after the Davidson scandal had
been made public Mrs. Stockton called
on him and said DE-. Brown must not
drag her into it. She admired Brown
and would even lie and steal for him if
necessary but he must not mention her
name in the scandal Brown declined
to make any contract with Mrs. Stock
ton.
The council then took a recess to dis
cuss some matters in secret.
Mrs Mary Davidson was recalled,
but her testimony was not important
The council adjourned until evening.
when Mrs. Davidson, whose arrest for
the blackmail of Brown caused all the
trouble, appeared as a witness.
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1896-02-29
REVOLT OF THE BOOTHS
Depossd Commanders Refuse to
Go to England.
ARE TO Be C0URT-M&RTIAlE
May Attempt to Secure Some Of the
Property OF W h; ;ch He
Was Trustee.

New York, Feb. 24.-Commander Bal
ingtOn Booth and Mrs. Booth left the
national headquarters Of the Salvation
Army in Fourteenth street at o'clock
tonight for good. Mrs. Booth said she
would send after her few remaining
personal belongings, but that she her
self would not return to the oftic IS.
Mr. Booth said they proposed to retire
quietly, but they should turn over ev-
erythinG to their successors, and that
they should consult leading citizens to
learn how best the interests of the
American people may be conserved in
the matter of securing some OF the
property of Which he was the acting
trustee.
Mr.. and Mrs. Booth said they We're
going TO a friends house TO take a very
much needed rest. Commander Booth
told what was done in the meeting in q
statement which he dictated to d re-
porter just before leaving the building
He said the meeting was composed Of
the most representative Of the 400 coo
adherents Of the army and that it was
a gathering not Of his calling together.
lie was invited To address the meeting
in order that his version Of the trouble
might be heard. along with the state
ments by the field commissioner, EVA
Booth. The commander affirmed that
he had been dismissed; that Colonel
Nicoll ana Commander Herbert Booth
came here with power to oust him. He
gave several reasons why h had r.
fused to so to London
Commander Booth said he was asked
to 80 TO London to be court-narliaIel.
This he would not submit to. He fur
Tier said that the statements issued by
the I1adie faction were misleading.
Services were conducted the same as
usual tonight at the headquarters Of
the Salvation Army and no reference
was made to the troubles in the ranks,
Colonel Eadie tonight issued the follow"
ing:
Field Commissioner Eva Booth is
the generals third daughter and has
served in every rank from lieutenant to
commissioner The London province
which she had orders TO farewell con-
Eains $1,000 soldiers, $50 field officers and
from 500 to l00 cadets. She also had
charge Of the slum brigade. She is g
great musician and composer Of songs \
Besides this, she is a fervent and effect !
i've platform speaker and a successful
sOul-saver'
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1896-02-29
FOREIGN PRIsoN-MADE GOODS
Report to the Commons That Their I'm
port Is Not Harmful.

London, Feb. 24.-The report Of the
special parliamentary commission on
the importation Of foreign prison made
goods was laid upon the table Of the
house of commons today. Among the
commissioners are Lord Thring and
Horace Seymour There was a split in
the commission shortly after it began to
take evidence, and several of the mem
bers, headed by Sir Howard Vincent
the eminent political economist, refused
to take any further part in the pro
ceedings.
The report Of the commission sum-
married says that no evidence was in
that goods made in foreign prisons were
imported to this country in such guam
titles as to injure British trade gener-
ally. Two trades only, brush makers
and mat makers, made serious com
plants Of injury, and these were found
ed solely on the importation Of Belgian
and German goods; but there was little
proof that these were prison made, or
any evidence to show that British in
dustries in general felt any evil results
from the competition of the various
other trades carried on in foreign priS-
0ns throughout the world. The commit
tee adds that any prohibitory legisla-
ton would involve administrative ac-
ton Of a kind which would be most in
furious to trade, and which would prob
ably create international difficulties.
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1896-02-29
POKED IN THE RIBS WITH A
An Indiscreet Act Which Cost the Poker
His Life

Boise, Idaho Feb. PA special from
Delamar says:
"a man named Keller was shot and
killed by Charles Craig Saturday night at
Rockville, about so miles south Of Cald-
well, on the Jordan stage road. 1t seems
that Craig and Keller had not been on
COON terms. The latter bore a bad repu-
tation and had been in several difficulties
Saturday Keller was out hunting. He
reached Craig's cabin after the latter had
gone to bed. Keller poked Craig in the
ribs with gun to awaken him. When
Craig awoke and saw his enemy standing
over him with a gun, he grabbed his
sx-shooter and shot his visitor dead.
Craig has always borne a good reputation
It is supposed that Keller simply wished
to stop for the night, but Craig naturally
thought that he had come to kill him.
hence the shooting"
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1896-02-29
BANK MEN ARE KILLED
Texas and Arkansas Thugs Used
Weapons With Effect.
IN TIE ATTEMPTED HOLDUPS
cashier Hars y Yves y Victim at Wichita
Falls and the Hookkeeper vas
Wounded.

Wichita Falls Tex. Feb. 25.-Tw5
robbers entered the City National bank
at 2:45 p. m. today and demanded the
money of the cashier. who resisted
them. Shooting began, resulting in the
death of Cashier Dorsey and the wound
ing of Bookkeeper Langford.
The robbers secured only few hum
dred dollars. They mounted their
horses and made run for their lives.
Citizens went in pursuit and it is re-
ported that the robbers are surrounded
IN a thicket nine miles from town and
escape is impossible.
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IMMENSE STEAMER LAUNCHED.

Cleveland, Feb. 22.-The largest yes
sci ever built on the great lakes was
launched at the ship yard Of the Globe
Iron Works here today, in the presence
of an immense crowd. The new steam
er, which is being constructed for the
Mutual Transportation Company of
this city. has not yet been given a
name.
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1896-02-29
EVA BOOTH PLACED IN COMMAND
Head of the Salvation Army of the
United States

New York, Feb. PA notice was
posted at Salvation army headquarters
today, on information Of a cablegram
from London, a. follows:
'FieId Commander Eva Booth has
been placed in command of affairs in
America, and all officers of the army
must report to her for the present"
The notice posted yesterday that Com
mander Tucker Booth and wife We're
appointed to succeed Ballington Booth
and Mrs. Maude B. Booth, disappeared
from the bulletin board during the
night.
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1896-02-29
FOUR FILIBUSTERERS ON TRIAL
Commissioner Shields Ordered the Re
lease of the Others

New York, Feb. 25.-Commissioncr
Shields has ordered the releas7
of all the men arrested in
connection with the alleged Bermuda
filibustering expedition, with the ex-
ception of General Garcia, Captain
Hughes and two other leaders. These
will be arraigned before the commits
sioner at once. The prisoners We're re-
leased because their arrest was in vio-
lation of instructions sent out from
Washington last week by Attorney
Harmon, that suspicion merely was
not sufficient grounds for arrests. but
evidence of intention to violate neu-
trality laws was required.
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1896-02-29
WILLIAM ALLEN ACQUITTED
No Ofense Committed by Selling Oleo-
ginous Substances.

Olympia, Feb. 25.-The supreme court
filed opinions in the following cases:
A. F. Bunker, appellant. VS.. Samuel
Blair, respondent; from King Affirm
ed.
VS. William Allen, appellant, from Spo-
kane. Appellant was convicted Of vio-
lating section "a, act 81, regarding the
sale of Oleoginous substances. The
court holds that this section was re-
pealed by the act of 1895 regarding the
same offense, and judgment is repealed
The supreme court has designa ted
March 27 as motion day.
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1896-02-29
IN JAIL IN CUBA
Newspaper Correspondents Arrested hy
the Spanish Authorities

Havana, Feb. 25.-The Spanish au-
thorities have detained Charles Michel
son, correspondent of a New York and
a San Francisco newspaper, and his as
sistant, Lorenzo Betancourt, both
Americans They are charged with
having disobeyed the orders of the
mayor of Mariana in leaving that place
and going into the insurgent lines at
Punta Bravo and Guaton de Mariana.
The United States consul general,
Ramon O. Williams, has been notified,
and friends Of the prisoners are doing
everything possible for them.
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1896-02-29
NOT OFFICERS OF UNCLE s.
Peculiar Decision Regarding Deputy
Marshals and Federal Clerks.

San Francisco, Feb. 24.-Deputy
United States marshals and federal
clerks generally are not officers of the
government.
Such was the decision Of the United
States circuit court Of appeals today in
the suit of John NJ. Mcdonald against
the United States to recover 81, 237. so
due as compensation for services rem
dered to the United States as clerk Of
the district attorney for Montana. In
the lower court McDonald's petition
was allowed and his salary ordered paid
to him The government appealed,
however, with the result that the lower
court was reversed.
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1896-02-29
CUBAN INSURGENTS EXECUTED
General Weyler Has Commenced His
Bloody Work

Key West, Fla, Feb. 24.-An Ameri-
can planter from Santa Clara says:
Sixty Cubans who surrendered last
week, expecting amnesty, were shot
The threat of the insurgents to use
dynamite has caused great alarm in
Havana.
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1896-02-29
TRAIN WENT DOWN
Bridge Burned Twenty-Five Miles E,ast
of PendletOn.

Boise, Feb. 25-There has been seri-
Gus interruption of business on the Ore
gon Railway & Navigation line and the
Short Line because of the burning Of
the bridge % miles east of PendIeton.
\ freight train ran on the burning
structure and went through. The on
gineer did not see the danger until it
was too late to avoid it. He and the
fireman and all the train hands jumped
and escaped unhurt.
The engine went over in safety, but
the rest of the train went down and
was burned. The loss is reported to be
heavy.
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1896-02-29
KILLED HIS WIFE AND HIMSELF
Strange Tragedy in a Family at Mad
iSOn, Wisconsin.

Madison, Wis, Feb. 25.-Nrs. A. w,
Patterson E-as shot !2y her husband and
he then killed himself at midnight last
night at their home in this city. Letters
ostensibly from both parents We're left
to the children, saying the husband and
wife resolved to die together. This dec
laration, however, is opposed by the
fact that when found the wife, who
was in her night robe, had one arm
thrown across her face as if to shield it,
and a bullet in her arm, While her hus-
band was still fully dressed Both at
tended the revival esrvices conducted
by B. Fay Mills during the evening and
had gone home apparently in the best
Of spirits. The family came here last
July from Algona, Iowa, to educate
their children al the state university
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1896-02-29
HOMES IN DANGER
Hol1ez Smith Objects to Restrictions as to
Sale of Lands

Washington, Feb. 24.-The secretary Of
the interior today sent to the house with
his approval a protest from the commits
sioner Of Indian affairs against the pro-
posed legislation relative to the removal
of the restrictions as to the sale of the
allotted lands Of the Puyallup Indians
Of Washington. 1t is believed, the COM
missioner says, if the clause contained in
the pending Indian appropriation bill
should become a law it would result in
robbing the Puyallup Indians of their
homes and lands, in bringing them to
poverty and making them dependent upon
The government.
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1896-02-29
THE BILL FOR COAST DEFENSE
Committee Has Amended It in Import
ant Particulars.

Washington, Feb. 25.-The coast de-
Tense committee today decided to
amend the bill for a system of fortifica
tions and set as the expenditure $10,-
900, 600 by June 80, 1897, but making any
part of that sum at once aNalla bic.
The bill was also amended to allow
contracts for the completion of all
projects, and appropriations to be made
annually of s10,00o,000 for work.
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1896-02-29
TO SUCCEED BOOTH.

London, Feb. 23.-It is announced
that Booth Turker and wife will succeed
Mr.. and Mrs. Ballington Booth in COM
rnand Of the Salvation Army in the
United States.
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1896-02-29
THE CONGRESSIONAL CAMPAIGNS
Democratic Committee at Washington Or
ganzes for Work.

Washington, Feb. 24.-There was meet
ing Of the democratic congressional cam
paign committee here tonight for reorgan-
ization to take the initial steps for prose-
cution of the congressional campaign of
the present year. Senator Faulkner Of
West Virginia was elected permanent
chairman and Lawrence Gardner of Wash
jngton was reelected to his old place as
secretary Of the committee. The selection
of a treasurer was left to sub-com-
rniffpa
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1896-02-29
PHOTOGRAPHERS ON A STRIKE
Want Recognition, Better Hours and
Uniform Wages.

New York, Feb. 24.-Five hundred
photographers struck today to enforce
recognition of their organization, aboli-
ton of the piece work system, payment
Of minimum wages Of $18 a week of "A
hours, pay for overtime and one ap-
prentice to every five journeynen. The
strikers are employed by 100 firms, who
do show printing and general litho-
graphing work.
They are members of the Tnternation-
al Lithographic Artists and Engravers'
Insurance and Protective Association.
The action of the New York branch
was expected to precipitate strikes
forthwith in all the large cities.
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1896-02-29

Denver, Col, Feb. PA special from
Washington to the Times says:
Senator Dubois says the silver repub-
licans Of the northwest will permit no
tariff legislation in this congress or any
other that does not recognize free silver,
and the same issue will be raised In the
ST Louis convention,
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1896-02-29

FIGHTS ON DISPUTED LAND
French and Brazilian Troops Battled
on the Guiana Boundary.
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1896-02-29
FUNERAL OF THE LATE MIR. y Y
Humorist Will Be Buried From the
Episcopal Church Near Arden.

Asheville, N c., Feb. 24.-The body
of Edgar W. Nye will be buried at the
Calvary Episcopal church near Arden
on Tuesday next. Mr.. Nye was mem
Der Of this church. The following men
will act as pail bearers: DR.. G. W.
Fletcher, Major z. p. McKissick, Dr.
w. d. Hilliard, 3. 3. Blake, Major W.
E. Breeze nd Captain Oliver Middle
ton.
The funeral sermon will be preached
by the rector Of the church, Rev. Dr.
Phelps.
Many kilograms have been received
by Mrs. Nye from persons prominent in
the literary world expressing sympathy
in her bereavement.
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1896-02-29
MORLEY CONGRATULATED.

London, Feb. 24.-All the newspapers
today congratulate parliament and the
Rt. Hon John Morley on his reelection
from the Montrose burghs.
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\ BOLD ATTEMPT IN ARKANSAS
\ Bystander in the Bank FATAL,

4 Bystander in the Bank Fatally
Wounded by the Robbers
Warren, Ark, Feb. 25,-A daring at
tempt was made this afternoon to rob
the Merchants bank. Three men en-
tered the bank and ordered the bank
officials to hold up their hands. Cash
ie1' Adair reached foi a pistol and be-
san firing. NJ. N. Goodwin, who was in
the bank, received a fatal wound from
the robbers and AdaiI was shot in the
shoulder The robbers fed without cb-
tanning any money.
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1896-02-29
A GROWING GOLD RESERVE.

Washington, Feb. 24.-Todays state
ment of the condition Of the treasury
shows: Available cash balance $240,-
322,S43; gold reserve 1OS,14S,204.
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1896-02-29
FOR A DUTY ON SILVER ORES
Mr.. Brewster Of New York Has Introduced
Such a Bill.

Washington, Feb. 24.-Mr. Brewster Of
New York today introduced a bill to
nlace a duty of so per cent ad vaorem
upon silver bullion, iron ores and sweep
ings, also upon silver bars and ngots and
articles and wares composed wholly or in
part Of silver, whether manufactured or
uartly offered.
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1896-02-29
w. II. LUCKENBACH rs DEAD.

Hudson, n. Y, Feb. 24.-Willam Fl.
Luckenbach, D. D., president Of the
New York and New Jersey synod Of the
Lutheran church, died last night Of pa
ralysis. He was 67 years Of age.
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1896-02-29
MRS. MARSHALL FIELD DEAD.

Chicago, Feb. 23.-Mrs. Mamie Field,
wife Of Marshall Field, died this morn
ing in her villa in Nice, Alps-Maritimes,
France Mrs Field had been in ill-health
for some years.
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1896-02-29
G. A. R. ENCAMPMENl
Proclamation Names the First Weel
in September in st. Paul.

New York. Feb. 24.-General Ivan
N. Walker, the head of the Grand
Army of the Republic, has sent to Ad-
iutant General Robbins at Grand Army
headquarters in Indianapolis his proc
lamation calling the annual encamp-
ment at st. Paul in the first week Of
September.
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1896-02-29
SHOT AND KILLED HIS WIFE
\ San Francisco Baker Committed an
Atrocious Murder.

San Francisco, Feb. 25-Nicholaus
Claussen, a baker, shot and killed his
wife at l. Everett street about )
o'clock tonight at the house of friend
named Foley, where Mrs. Claussen Was
apparently hiding to escape the Wra tn
of her husband. Claussen entered Fo-
iey,s house with a pistol in his hand
ana told his wife he was going to shoot
her, but she begged for her life and he
put the pistol in his pocket and started
TO leave the room, but when he reached
the door he pulled the weapon from his
pocket, and, rushing to his wife. fired
three shots, two Of which entered the
body near the head, the third striking
her in the arm. She died immediately
Claussen was taken into custody. The
murdered woman was the mother of
three children.
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1896-02-29
GOLD FOUND IN SALT LA X i.

Salt Lake. Feb. 25,-Gold has been
discovered in City creek canyon, with
in the city limits. Assays are reported
running as high as $500 in gold and $40
in silver per ton.
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1896-02-29
District North of Lake Managua IS in
Revolt.

\ REBELLION ~ NIcANAc1A
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MIR. CLEVELAND SHOOTS DUCKS
Invited Guests on Preserves Which
Are Full Of Game.

Quantico, Va, Feb. 24-The tender
Maple, with President Cleveland and
party, arrived off Quantico about 3:2o
this morning. The president was ac-
conpanied by Commodore Lamberton,
DR.. Riley and Attorney General Har-
mon. The party came down on the in
vitation of Colonel Withersfalter, to en-
10y duck shooting from his blinds.
Colonel Rives, U. S. A., went on
board the presidents boat soon after
she anchored. Arrangements We're com
pleted, and by daylight the president
and friends We're in the blinds, dec0ys
were set and two men stationed on the
shore with a small boat to pick up the
ducks as they We're brought down. The
president will probably have good duck
shooting, as the ice is broken and ducks
are quite plentiful on the feeding
grounds, which have been covered with
ice for week.
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1896-02-29

MISCELLANEOUS
New York, Feb -Hops-Quiet.
Petroleum-Dull.
Coffee-Closed steady; March, S12. 45G
12.55; spot Rio, steady; No. Z, s13.2
Sugar-Raw, quiet; refined. quiet.