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Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1896-04-04
EXECUTIONS WERE SICKENING
tubanS Put to Death by Slow Pro-
cess in Havana.

Havana. March 1l-Never in modern
I umes mas there been more sickaning
spectacle than that which today at
tended the public executions of 1--WE
cubanS, condemned to death by the
Sarrote, 'as murd arers, violatorS and
incendiaries. The troops We're drawn
up in hollow square and in the middle
We're placed the chair and post, Rutse,
the public executioner, had deputizad
an assistant to conduct the affair. The
condemned men We're brought into the
square to meet their fate. One had
confessed his guilt and affirmed the in
nocence of all the others, who also pro-
tested that they We're guiltiess.
The first man took his seat in the
chair calmly, the iron collar was fixed
about the neck and the cap draw over
his face. The executioner undertook
to apply the screw. but was so ex-
cited that his hand slipped repeatedly
The victim died by SLOW strangulat ton
emitting most distressing cries The
second execution was accomplished
with even more distressing awkward
ness, the executioner being almost on
the verge of collapse. The protests of
the officers and priests forced Ruisc to
undertake the third execution, but he
did little better than his assistant had
done. Then Ruise literally fled from his
post, leaving his assistants to put To
death the fifth unfortunate Cuban, who
suffered the same a agOnzing experiences
as his fellows
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1896-04-04
FOUND GOLD IN FAR OFF ALA xsk A
Geological Survey Reports the Most
Noted Locations.

Washington, March 30--The geolog-
ical survey mas reported to Secretary
Smith on the operations Of the survey
during the field season Of last sear
Investigations of the mineral resources
Of the Incompahgre and Uintah Indian
reservations showed deposits Of hydro
carbon mounds Of the asphalt species
covering 1850 square miles in Utah.
AT NeWline gulch, southeast Of Den
Yer, gold in apparently paying quanti-
ties had been discovered in the gravel
of an ancient stream bed.
Discussing Investigations In the Alas
kan gold fields the report says many
small veins of rather rich ore occur on
the southern side Of the Silver Bow
basin, about three miles northeast of
juneau. The old lake beds there. are
successfully worked for gold by the hy
dra ulic process.
Near Dalaron bay, on the island of
Unga, in the Shumagin archipelago, a
thousand miles southwest of Sitka, the
Apollo consolidated mine is now yield
ing at the rate of $500, 600 year
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1896-04-04

Official Declaration as t" the Mans
Identify.

Chicaeo March 3l.-1hc body If the
man found in a box in this city last
week has been identified to7 much, and
there are signs Of trouble before the
matter is finally adjusted. The BODY
has been positively identified as that
of Oliver Pike Of Ohio, and 1t has been
identified as Prosper Chazel Of France
The eoroners jury however, has de
clded in favor Of the Ohio man aud
made official declaration that the body
is that Of Oliver Pike.
William Doriat, an uncle Of Pike, Was
the first witness at the inquest today.
He said he had examined thu corpse in
the county morsue and was SURE 1t WAS
that Of his nephew. Oliver Pike.
Mrs. A. T. Mosher Of this city, 4 cous-
in Of Oliver Pike, was the second wit
ness. She positively identified TN body
as that of Pike.
Bas Mariol OF This city. a T'renchman.
then took the stand. He positively ide4-
tilted the body as that Of Prosper Cha
eel
Henry Devere, another Frenchnoan.
came next. He knew the body to he tha'
Of Chazel.
Then the jury took the easa. When
the verdict was given turning over th
corpse to Doriat as that OF Oliver Pike.
the Frenchmen were full NJ wrath. They
declared over and over that the body
was that Of Chazel. They left declar-
ing they would see the French consul.
Doriat will take the body to Ohio for
burial
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1896-04-04
FRANCE AND THE souD.> RAID
Protest Still in Existence, Russia
Backing 1t Up.

Paris, March 31.-Rcferring to the
Egyptian question in the senate today
NJ Bourgeois said that after the decis-
ion Of the Egyptian debt commissioners
to allow the reserve fund to be used
for the purpose Of the British Egyptian
expedition up the Nile France entered
into communication on the subject with
Great Britain, md the Interpolation
We're still In progress, on the part Of
France, With wisdom and firmness.
France, he added, was firmly support
ed by Russia In this matter, and their
accord had never been more complete
or cordial
NJ. Rardoux asked NJ. Bourgeois to
explain the official note issued on March
II and purporting to explain that. the
proposed advance up the Nile was a
great surprise to the government and
would serve to embftter the anti-Eng-
lsh feeling in France at a time when
better entente was promised adding
that Great Britain's explanation, that
her advance was necessary in the in
terest of Egypt, was viewed with skep-
ticism In France.
NJ Bourgeois replied that the note
"
cussed by the senate.
NJ Bardoux protested against the
present governments action regarding
Madagascar. objecting to the policy of
annexatio which had been substituted
for the protectorate Of France over sh I
island, thus creating the difficulty, ac-
cording to the senator.
NJ. BardouX also complained that the
explana tions Of NJ. Bourgeois in regard
to Egypt were inadequat te, and asked II
the government had any hope that
Great Britain would fulfill her promises.
To this question NJ. Bourgeois replied
that the French government had In no
way receded from the attitude Which
France had taken up towards Egypt,
but he added that the government could
not enter into details at present. as ne
gotiations were still in progress on the
subject with Great Britain. The mat
ter was then dropped
NJ. Bourgeois made replies to NJ. Bar
doux on the subject Of the Chinese loan
Madagascar and Egyptian questions.
Concerning Egypt, NJ. Bourgeois spoke
as follows: "The senate knows by dec
laration made on March 10, by M. Ber-
thelot, the views of the French govern
ment on the British proposition. You
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1896-04-04
SPECIAL AGENT BEANE GOES
SEimmnriIy Dismissed From Uncle
San's Employ.

Boise, Idaho, March 30-News Of the
dismissal Of Frank W. Beane, special
agent of the treasury, caused no sur
prise among those who have been on
the inside.
He has been charged with several acts
not In accordance with department regu
iatiOns.
One case is as follows: A year ago a
sensation was raised here by the dis
covery that a great many bogus Chi
nese certificates had been issued. Beane
3nd another treasury agent investigat
ed the matter. While they We're at work
a Chinese lawyer undertook to bribe
them. They arranged a trap for him.
An appointment was made by one Of
them. The other was in a closet when
the Chinese called. The visitor offered
800 to have the investigation dropped.
The money was taken. The agents then
deposited the money in the safe at the
Overland hotel, pending such time as
they should need it. Some months later
the Chinaman was arrested, when it
was thought he would be useful wit
ness. He was arraigned for attempting
to bribe the officials. Agent Johnston
went to the hotel to get the money to
introduce as evidence, and was surpris-
ed to find that Beane had long before
taken II out and disposed Of 1t.
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1896-04-04
PEACE TERMS WE'RE REFUSED
Possibility of a General War ita Gem
tral America.

Managua, Nicaragua, March 80 (via
Galveston). - The peace com mission,
consisting Of pr Prudente Alfaro, vice
president Of Salvador; General Comlins
Of Salvador, and Senior Romirez,. Mica
raguan minister of foreign affaiss, has
returned here from La Paz. where a
conference with the representatives Of
the insurgent Leonfsts had beeIs held
The terms offered by President Zelaya
are understood TO be absolute snrren-
der of all arms, payment or all war ex-
penses and surrender Of the leaders for
trial. The Insurgents not only refused
to accept these terms, but denla nded
that the president turn over to- them
the government of Nicaragua. G'onse-
quenuy the war will be continued with
renewed bitterness on both sides There
Is great excitement here. Steps are be-
ing taken to reinforce the troops at the
front and begin then advance on, Leon
as soon as the much needed supplies Of
ammunition reach the government
forces. The government is said TO be
hard pressed for funds as Well az am
munitiou, which facts are not unknown
TO the Leonists, who are understood to
he receiving secret support from Iuat-
emala and other sources. which may re-
suit in compica tions likely to cause a
general war throughout Central inner
ica
1t is suggested that this is good op-
portunity for intervention upon the part
Of the United States with a view to
bringing about a peaceful settlement Of
the question in dispute. as a conflict in
yolving all the Central American re-
publics would put serious check upon
the business and development os the
natural resources Of Central America.
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1896-04-04
PRISON TERMS FOR EyIL-DOERS
Also Sentence of Hanging for
Murderer Ellington.

Boise Idaho. March 30,--Judge Rich
ards today sentenced James A. Elling
ton to hang May u for the murder of
Charles A. Briggs The tragedy oc-
Cured in December 1894
Ellington was convicted al the next
term Of court and sentenced to hang
May p last. An appeal TO the supreme
court acted as a stay of execution. The
supreme court decided against him and
he will now have to swing unless the
pardon board interfares, which does not
seem likely.
Henry Capps, convicted of man
slaughter for the killing Of w. a. On
weller, was sentenced 10 three years.
Seth Morgan, convicted OF raping his
own daughter, got 10 years in the pen
itentiary. There was some doubt about
the case or he would have received a
much larger sentence, as was shown
by the judges remarks.
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1896-04-04
UNEASY NATIONS OF EUROPE
French Narships Are Preparing for
Active Service.

Toulou, March 31.-Orders have been
received to prepare the Warships for ac-
tive service. Stores and ammunition
are being overhauled and sent on board
vessels to be prepared for commission.
All naval officers on furlOughs have
been telesraphed to rejOn their ships
Immediately. These measures are be
lieved to be merely preca utionary rath-
er than indicating the probability o. an
outbreak of hostilities The French
Mediterranean squadron is TO be
strengthened, and the second-c!ass
cruiser Creille has sailed on a special
mission to the African coast
DISAGREES WITH FRANCE,
Paris, March 31.-Ma tin says the ,es-
ignation Of Baron De Courcel Freslch
ambassador to London. is merely pbst-
poned until the approaching debate in
the chamber of deputies. According TO
Matin, the ambassadors retiremen. is
due to serious disagreements with nre-
mier Bourgeois as to the foreign policy
Of the French government.
OSA1AN D1GMA IS ACTIVE.
Cairo, March 31.--A dispatch fLorn
Saukin says Osman Digma and large
force Of dervishes are thraa tening Sim
kat.
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1896-04-04
JOB AWAITS PRINCE ALBERT
Son of the Late Battenbers, Has Been
Provided For.

New York, March 2l,---A dispatch
from London says: The fact has leak
ed out that before her departure for the
continent. after consultation With the
Princess OF Wales and the premier, the
queen decided upon plans for the future
for Prince Alexander Albert of Battan-
berg, the eldest child of the union Of
the Princess Beatrice and Prince Henry
of Battenberg. who recently lost his
life from fever incurred in the Ashanti
expedition. According to the decision
reached. the offices Of captain general
of the Isle of Wight and constable OF
Carisboolle castle, which We're filled by
the late Prince Henry, and to which
are attached salaries and fees aggre-
eating $40, 600 yearly, are to remain va
cant until Prince Alexander, who is
now II years old, rea ches his 18th year.
when he will receive the appointment.
For the next two years he will be a
pupil at Mr.. Rawnsley's school, at Park
Hill near Lyndhurst, where his cousin,
the young duke of Albany, is also a
scholar. Here he will be fitted for en-
trance into Oxford university.
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1896-04-04
HEADS LoPPED OFF
GOV lGRNOK HUGHES A VICTIM OF
THE PRESIDENTIAL Az.
Special Treasury Agent Beane at
Boise Has Been Dismissed
for Alleged Cause.

Washington, March 30.--The pr2si
dent sent to the senate the nomina ton
Of Benjamin J. Franklin Of Arizona to
be governor Of Arizona.
JOY AT PHOENIX.
Phoenix, Arizona, March 50.-N-W:5
Of the selection OF B. J. Franklin to be
governor of Arizona. was received in
this city with the greatest Of en-
thusiasm. There is likely to
be serious trouble a the governors
office this morning. Secretary Bruce,
who is an active enemy of Hughes. the
retiring governor. has received a tele
gram from Washington advising him
of the removal OF Hughes. Upon the
strength OF this he proposes tomorrow
t. occupy the executive offices. Re
lying on the tenure OF the office act,
Governor Hughes Will refuse TO surrell-
der possession until his successor is
confirmed by the senate,
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BOERS IN GREAT PERIL.
ROY Al. WEDDING IN PROSPECT
Princess Maud of Wales and Prince
Charles of Denmark

London, March 31.--The dressmakers
and milllners in the aristocratic portion
of the metropolis are in a flutter of ex-
cllement over the announcement that
the marriage of the Princess Maud of
Wales, Youngest child of the prince and
princess Of Wales. and the Prince
Charles, second son of the crown prince
Of Denmark. has been definitely set for
the first "Wednesday in July The we'd
ding Will be state one in the Chapel
Royal attached to St. James palace
and it is calCula ted will involve an ex-
penditue in all details of not less than
81, 3,oo0,t 600 There are to be four carriage
professions from buckingham palace.
to the chapel one comprising the royal
guests and members Of the royal fam
lily and their suites, another the queen
and suite, the third the bridegroom and
attendants, and the fourth the bride,
bridesmaids and attendants. Four we'd
ding luncheOnS Will also be served at
BuckinGham NJ palace. The details of the
ceremonial are already being mapped
out by the earl of Latham the lord
chamberlain; the earl Of Pembrook,
lord steward Of the queens household.
the marquis Of Carmarthen, treasurer
of the household. and Colonel William
James Colville, master of ceremonies
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1896-04-04
GEN. NEW ABHORS TILLMAN
Reads the Riot Act to CoIorad o
Democracy.

Denver, March 31.-The action Of the
state democratic central committee YES
terday indorsing the idea OF inviting
and receiving Senator TiIlman has
called forth most scathing rebuSe
from General \. l.. New, collector Of
Internal revenue, and one Of the most
prominent democrats of the west.
General New characterized the con
vention which is called for April Il as
that of the Tillmanites. The democrats
OF the west, or of any other part OF the
country, said General New, need no ad-
vice from Tllman or from any other
person who comes from outside of the
ranks of the party. Tillman was not
elected by the democrats to the lofty
position which he occupies, and dis
graces, today. and there is no more rea-
son why he should be invited to address
q democratic convention with his IL
ralle Of vItupera ton than should Coxey
or any other individual antagonistic to
the principles Of democracy,
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1896-04-04
BALLINGTON BOOTHS FOLLOWERS
First Nnlles Fired I'm Chicago Amid
Great Enthusiasm

Chicago, H., March 29-Ballington
Booths followers in Chicago fired the
first Volley for the new American Vol
unteers this afternoon a hall on the
West side. in close proximity to the
Salvation Army headquarters
Majors Blackhurst and Trumble, who
arrived from New York today to Of
eanize the Chicago contingent, were
greeted with cheers mingled with
countless ''Amens" and "Hallelujahs."
when they explained the causes of the
revolt.
They announced their determination
to remain loyal to the standard of Mr.
and Mrs. Ballington Booth and to for
ever renounce all allegiance to the red
breasted soldiery with which they have
been identified for years.
Former prominent members of the
Salvation Army grasped them by the
hand and Co-onerated in the organiza-
zion of the volunteers. One hundred
others enlisted at the meeting In the
afternoon and the number was incraas-
ed in the evening"
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SOUTH AFRICA Is ALARMED
Situa ton in MatabeIeIand Is More
Serious Than Reported.

London, March 31-Secretary # State
for the Colonies Joseph Chamberlain
read dispatch from the governor of
Cape Colony. Sir Hercules Robinson, in
the house of commons today. Il an
nounced that the Matabeles were mass
ing in Mattopo hills. and communica-
ton with the south was endangered,
that there was a months supply of pro-
visions. etc, at Bula Wayo, but there was
lack Of arms there TO supply the vol
unteers, and the natives We're we'll sup
piled with guns.
SITUATION IS BAD.
CapetoWn, March Silt is difficult %
obtain accurate information regarding
the progress Of the rebellion Of natives
in Mata beleland. The authorities are
Withholding all Information possible, as
it would be made use Of by the enemies
Of British rulership in Africa II Is not
denied, however, that the situation be-
comes darker every day, and very
strong force will be necessary to restore
order.
LARGE FORCE ASKED FOR.
London, March Silt is reported that
the British Chartered South African
Company, seriously alarmed at events
taking place in South Africa, has made
strong representations on the subject
to the British government, showing
it is absolutely necessary that a large
force be Immediately dispatched to the
relief of Bulawayo, and pointing out the
difficulties which have arisen in the
way Of the company being able TO do
SO at present. The company authorized
an additional force of 500 men in South
Africa. 1t is further reported that two
additional batallions of British regular
troops will be Immediately sent to
South A frira
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1896-04-04
now IEE's GORGEOUS FUNERAL
Every Hack in San Francisco Was
Called Into Rcuuisition.

San Francisco March 29.-Bow Yee,
president of the Yeong Wo Association
one of the Chinese Six Companies, was
buried today with all the honors that
his cOuntrymen could bestOw. Bow Yee
died three days ago and Chinatown has
been in mourning ever since. Today
every hack in town was engaged for the
funeral, and the procession to the GEM
eteIy was over a mile in length.
The remains We're carried in a gorge
Gus hearse drawn by six white horses.
while brass band played dirge. Sew
aral Chinese bands We're also in the pro-
cession, and three large trucks carried
the baked meats which We're to nourish
Bow Yee's soul while on its way to heav-
en.
Bow 9ec was big man among the
Chinese, and played an important part
in their affairs here. He was So years
old. and came here from China eight
months go. AT that time bitter war
fare existed among the rival associa-
tons Of the Six Companies, and to Bow
ee was entrusted the delicate task of
roconCiling the quarreling factions.
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1896-04-04
KILLED HERSELF AND CHILDREN
Wife of Prosperous JeweIer End
ed Her Life.

San Francisco, March 31.--AIrs. Olga
Deuss, suspicious that her husbands s
frequent absences at lodge meetings
We're simply excuses to cover his at
tentiOnS to other women, dressed her
self in her wedding gown last night and
grouping her three children about her,
turned on all the gas jets IN the house.
When Deuss, who IS a jeweler. returned
home about daybreak, he discovered
the bodies of his wife and babies and
found note in German written to him
BY his wife as farewell Mrs. Deuss
wrote:
"As loved you in life, so Will I attend
YOU step by step in death.
Deuss maintains that his wife had no
cause for jealousy. Lately his business
has not been good and this worried
Mrs DeuSS.
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1896-04-04
ALL THE WHITES HyTRDERED
Matabeles Mutilated the Bodies and
burned the Faces of Victims

BuluWayo, Matabele. March 29.-Cap-
tain Clifford, leading a rescue force, left
here on Thursday and succeeded in res
cuinS 3S whites who had gone into I.aa-
gar at lnseza. This was not effected
until after repelling an attack by
force of Well-armed Matabeles and in
fiictinS upon them a heavy loss. The
loss suffered by Gifford's force in the
engagement was one killed and six
wounded
Captain spreckley. who routed a
strong force of Matabeles on Thursday.
lntllcting heavy loss upon them, has
returned to Buluwayo. bringing with
him large number of prisoners. He
brings the disastrous intelligence that
all the whites in the Filbues district
nave been massacred by the natives, in
ciudlng Mrs. Bentley Edkins, Barag-
"ahth and Carpenter. The corpses of
those killed We're horribly mutilated
ana their faces We're burned almost be
yond recognition The native police
who are known to have incited the up
Flslng, nave been diSarmed, and several
Natabele spies have been arrested.
y family of eight persons have been
bfutally murdered, and TWO prospectors
are missing IN the country near here
The enemy is reported, 10 be nassing
only 50 miles distant from here, and the
keehest anxiety is felt at the outlook,
and an attack upon the town is hourly
expected
Hon. Cecil Rhodes has not yet report
ed. No anxiety is experienced for his
safety, though his position travelling in
the country is certain to become an un-
pleasant one.
BOERS IN GREAT PERIL.
Making, Cape Colony, March 2a-
Five thousand pounds of arms and am
mtnltion have been dispatched from
here to BuluWayo under the escort of
fHchuanaland police. There is the keen
est anxiety throughout the Transvaal
as to The fate of the unprotected Beers
and their families in Matabeland Many
Bur%herS are requesting the govern
ment TO grant them permission to go to
the assistance of their threatene coun-
trEmen.
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RECEIPTS OF THE TREASURY
Deficit for Nine Months of Nearly
Nineteen Millions.

Washington, March 31.-The forth
coming monthly treasury statement
will show receipts during the month Of
S26.O41 ,149, as follows: Customs, $13, ST.
o15; internal revenue, $780, ,264; mis-
cellaneous, 81. 1.16066s For nine months
of the fiscal year the receipts are sub
stantially as follows: Customs. s126.
966, $780, internal revenue. s110, ,40l 1f3; ;
miscellaneous s13, ,239, S96, making a to-
tai of s250, 500, $40. The deficit of the
present month will be about $1,000, 600,
and for the nine months $1S,S19,709.
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STAMER PARIS RAN AGROUND
Was Stranded in Fog, but FIOated
at High Tide.

New York, March 30.-The steamer
Paris Of the American line, from New
port News, where she had been over
hauled, is aground near the place where
the New York Of the same line stranded
LAST month. She stands on an even keel,
heading about south. A wrecking tug
got Il hawser to her and a cable was
laid over her starboard quarter. There
was quite fleet Of tugs In the neigh
borhood to render assistance. The Paris
grounded while trying to enter the
channel in q heavy fog. There vas no
wind and the Paris waa floated at high
tide. passing in at Quarantine at $40
D. m