The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-01-10
HE IS THE RECEIVER
Andrew +. Burlsigh Appointed by
Judge Gilbsr! Of Portland.
BONNER AND MILLS REMOVED
The Change Is Made as an Ap-
proach to the Unificatlon OF the
Receiverstip Of the North
ern Pacific system.


Special Dispatch 10 the Standard
Helena, Jan. Sc. L. Bonner and
James II. Mills. VINO were appointed re-
cefvers for the Northern Pacific road
for the district of Montana by Judge
Knowles. were removed from office to-
day by Judge Gilbert OF the United
States circuit court. and Andrew +.
Burleagh made sole receiver of the four
districts In the circu1t. The compensa-
ton of Mr.. Mills and Mr.. Bonner for
services rendered was fixed at "a, 1856
In each instance. which was at the rate
of $3.50 per month. the amount of Mr..
Burleigh's salary as fixed by the United
States court of Washington.
Judge Knowles was not present when
Judge Gilbert took the bench this
morning. The several factions In the
controversy were represented. The
proceedings were very harmonious.
Gen. James NJ. Ashton was present rep
resenting Receiver BurIeigh: Col w. +.
Sanders represented the Northern Pa
cihc corporation: ]. NJ. Clayberg the
Farmers Loan q Trust company and
Judge W. T.. Cullen Mr.. Bonner and Mr..
Mills.
Jude Cullen. as we'll as the other in
terested parties present. was given an
opportunity to address the court. which
he did. "A copy OF the summons has
been served upon Us. as the representa-
tlves OF the receivers, Messrs. Bonner
and Mills." he said. I'VE desire to say
that the appointments were uns)-
licited. and that they discharged their
Duties faithfully and we'll There Is no
sentence in the complaint that charges
otherwise. We have no reason to offer
why, II 1t pleases the court, they should
not be removed. for removal casts no
odium, and therefore we are entirely
content"
Judge Gilbert. IN making the order %
removal. did 50 In a graceful manner as
possible. The affair before US this
morning" he said. does not 50 much
concern the personnel OF the receiver
ship as II does the more harmonious
management Of the road. There are no
amputations cast upon the actions OF
Messrs. Bonner and Mslls by having
the assurance that these gentlemen
nave done uneir du.y fa..sLlILlly aand we'll.
l have the utmost respect for Judge
Knowles and his action ln this matter,
but l must say that differ with him
In regard TO the manae ement OF the
line. l shall therefore set aside the or
der appointing Messrs. Bonner and
Mills, and In their stead will appoint
Mr.. Burleigh sole receiver" Later
Judge Gilbert fixed Mr.. Burleigh's bond
at 5000
Colonel Sanders is very we'll satisfied
with the change. although he says the
business has not been going smoothly
under the other arrangement Il con-
slider this move an approach 10 the uni
fication of the whole receivershlp, and
aside from any official standpoint. be-
heve that 1t will be beneficial"
Ex-Receiver Mills took his decapfra-
tion philosophioally. The matter re-
minds me OF che old adage. Take your
medicine and smile The dose has
been administered and l am smiling"
he said this Afternoon. ''I accept rhe
order of the court without dissent, and
/ can say the same thing OF Mr. Bon
ner. know he will look at the matter
I'm the same light as / do. We perform
ed our duties to comply with the best
interests of the road as best we knew
how. No complaint was made against
the conduct of the receivers by any OF
the parties interested and no issue OF
that character was raised In court The
proceedings In court were for the pur-
pose. as stated. of unifying the receiv-
ership. The order of the court dlsposes
OF the receivership as heretofore exist
Ing and places It solely in the hands of
Mr.. Buieigh- We are directed 10 make
our report 10 the court. which win be
done as soon as the accounting Office
can prepare their part OF the same our
relations with all other receivers and
the different officials. as far as know.
have been friendly and cordial