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Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1897-03-20
NICARAGUA CANAL CONSIDERED.
Secretary Sherman Met the Foreign
Relations Committee.

Washington, March 16.-Secretary of
State Sherman today met the senate com
mttee on foreign relations by his ap-
pointment The principal subject under
consideration is understood to have been
the Nicaragua canal. 1t is understood
an attempt is making to negotiate an
other treaty similar to that made by Ere
linghuySen, which was withdrawn at the
beginning Of Cleveland's first administra-
ton.
Sherman. when discussing the Rodri-
guez letter against the old Nicaragua ca
nal bill, indicated desire to negotiate
a treaty on the old lines, and supported
the contentious made in the letter. The
probabilities are that in case a new treaty
is made regarding the canal it will be
upon the lines Of the Frelinghuysen agree
ment.
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OMAHA RING PUT OUT OF OFFICE.
HiIi at Lincoln Which Makes PeSs:-
bic "a Warn, CamLla gn.

Omaha. Neb.. March 1.-Two minutes
before midnight a bill passed under party
pressure was filed with the secretary OF
state, giving Omaha a new charter. 1t
turns out the fire and police commission
ers and gives Governor Holcomb the
right to name the new board. The board
organized under the A. P. A. law of two
years ago has decided to resist. The new
charter also legislates out of office the
entire city government and provides that
an election be held within 90 days. 1t
opens the way to the WaT1nest political
campaign ever experienced in Omaha
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DEATH or MRS. {. S. WOODCoCk.
Wife of the Principal of GeIIs Iicue9-
eEny at Coivisie.

Colville, Wash, March 1G.-Mrs e. $,
Woodcocl1, wife Of Professor Woodcock,
principal Of Eells academy, died at !
o'clock this afternoon. The trouble vas
Brights disease. Both are young people
and have been married about 4 year. They
have q boy about q week old. Mr.. and
Mrs. Woodcocl1 came to Coville last fall
and have firmly established themselves in
the good 2race5 Of all who knew them.
Mrs. Moodcocl1 was a Walla Wala girl
and was Miss Hunt before her marriage
No arrangements have yet been made for
the funeral, but it is thought the remains
will he taken to Walla Walla for burial
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END OF A JUDGESHIP CONTEST.
Charles w. POmerOy of FxnIispeI
WithdraNs His Suit.

Helena, Mont. March 15.-Judge Chas
W. Pomeroy of KalispeH, who brought a
contest suit in the supreme court against
Judge D. F. Smith, judge of the I1lev-
enth judicial district, comprising Flat
head and Teton counties, threw up the
sponge today and retired from the ring,
leaving Judge Smith in undisputed pos
session of the bench. Judge Smith mad
been originally the democratic nominee,
and was declared elected by the canvas
sing board by plurality of II votes over
Judge Pomeroy. independent candidate.
1t is supposed that the recent action of
the supreme court deciding the election
contest cases from Cascade and Gala
tin counties had something to do with
Judge Pomeroys withdrawal from the
contest. At any rate the attorneys for
the contestant and for Judge Smith ap-
peared in court today and announced
that the contest would be withdra wn,
each side paying its own costs.
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TOO MUCH PATENT MEDICINE.
Frank Smith. a Tree E'ruuer, Died AT
Waila NNaEi:s.

Walla Walla, Wash March 16-Franll
Smith, tree pruner, died this afternoon
at St. Mary's hospital, this city as a
result Of drinking the contents of three
bottles of Kings Discovery within q
hours last Saturday and Sunday to cure
a cold. Early last week he was employed
by Jesse Foglesong to prune the trees on
his farm. He contracted a severe cold
the latter part of the week. and in en-
deavorng to cure it in a hurry, drank
three pints of patent medicine, with the
above result. DR.. n. G. BIalock attend-
ed him Sunday and brought him to the
hospital. Since his arrival at the hospital
he had been in a comatose condition,
rallying but once or twice ere death re
suited. He will be buried Wednesday by
the county.
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PROPOSALS OF THE PORTE.
viii Concentrate Ottoman Troops In
Cities of Crete.

Constantinople, March 1.-THE porte
continues to adopt an acqulescent tone in
answer to the requests of the powers.
Replying to the collective notes of the
ambassadors, on the 1st inst. the porte
announced in writing his intention to
concentrate the Ottoman troops in Crete
in the fortified towns as soon as the
Greek troops evacuated the island.
The porte has also sent an identical
request to the ENJOYS Of the powers beg
ging them to expedite the solution of the
crisis
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FORGED AND SPURIOUS WARRANTS
Five or Six Thousand Dollars WORTH
Issued In IsiEn& County.

Seattle Wash. March 16.-Up TO date
experts making an investigation as to the
pecuIations of certain republican eX-coun-
ty officials have found that forged and
spurious warrants to the amount of $2323
were drawn against the road and bridge
fund during the second term of Frank A.
Twitchell as auditor and $4,000 during the
auditOrial term Of Nathan Beman The
TwitchelI warrants have all been paid
but $3.50. The l}eman warrants are out
standing ana viii not be called in unless
the courts decide that the holders were
innocent purchasers and investors in the
securities. These warrants were mainly
issued to fictitious persons and the basis
Of their issue was certificates which We're
forged after they had left the hands Of
the board of county commissioners
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DISASTROUS FIRE IN ST. LOUIS.
One Life Lost ana Property Valued
AT $I,OOO.OO0 DESTROYED.

st. Louis, March 15.-Ffre broke out in
the ElyWall1er dry goods store tonight
The stock was valued at ST l5OO OOG. with
insurance of about $1,000,0O0 The stock
is destroyed, and it is probable the build
ing is a total loss. AT IL o'clock part Of
the wall fell, killing one fireman and in
juring two, and burying a street car and
extension ladder truck. The building was
at the southwest corner of Eighth street
and Washington avenue. It was owned
by the Lynberger estate. The structure
was seven stories high, built of granite
and thought to be fireproof.
The dead: George Dunewald, fireman.
caught under falling walls.
Injured:
Patrick GSrdmore fireman, fell down Il
shaft; leg and arms broke.
jerry Mccain. thrown from a ladder;
will die.
One thousand persons will be thrown
out of work by the fire.
At l a. IN. the fire is still burning fierce
~ and is uncomfortable.
The loss is $1.150,000 Walker was unable
to state the exact amount of insurance
Carride but places it roughly at 5000, 600
on the stock and 900 on the building.
1t is understood the building was recently
purchased by the Liggatt and Myers To-
bacco Company. It's value is said to be
zoe. At least 5000 900 damage has been
done to the structure. The source of the
fire is unknown.
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COnSUIs Believe Marines Should BE
Kept on Crete Soil.

Kept on Crete Soil.
Canea, March 16.-The Russian consul
has received formal instructions to pro-
claim autonomy for Crete, but the other
consuls still remain without them The
admirals consider that this step has been
taken too late. After a conference today
the consuls addressed notes to their re-
spective embassies declaring that if any
portion of the marines should be with
drawn from Crete, looting and lawless
ness, aggravated by hunger Will increase.
Announced by Salisbury.
London. March 16.-In the house of lords
today the marquis of Salisbury, replying
to Earl Kimberly, liberal leader, said in
structions had been given the admirals
in command of foreign fleets in Cretan
waters to commence the blockade of
Crete without further delay. The pre-
mier added an admirable statement of
the policy of the powers had been made
in the French chamber of deputies yes
terday by NJ. HonotauN and NJ. Meline,
in which he heartily concurred.
Drafting the Plans.
Constantinople, March 16.-The ambas
sadors to the porte have been entrusted
with the task Of drafting a scheme Of
Cfetan autonomy.
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TRAIN CARRYING SPANISH FELL IN.
insurgents Blew Ip the Bridge Over
Deep Gorge.
New York, March H.

New York March IA Havana special
to the World says:
Through CubanS here it is learned that
a train carrying Spanish troops was blown
up by dynamite while going over a deep
gorge south Of Candelaria, Pinar del Rio
province, and that nearly 25O soldiers were
killed or injured. The locomotive and six
cars were demolished. The tragedy oc-
CURED about the 10th inst
Gomez Said to he Wounded.
Havana, March 1G.-It is reported mere
that General Maxmo Gomez. the great
1nsurgent leader was seriously wounded
in a fight which occurred recently at Ar
rovo Blanco, Santa Clara, between the
Spanish under General Bernal and an In
Surgent force under Gomez
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HELENA WATER COMPANY DEBT.
Parties to Three Foreclosure Suits
Have Pooled Issues.

Helena. Mont. March 1G.-The various
parties to three foreclosure suits against
the Helena Consolidated Water Company
came to a partial agreement today as
result of which Captain James Fl. Mills
of Deer Lodge was made receiver of the
property by Judge Knowles of the United
States district court. with a stipulation
by all the parties plaintiff that the suits
will be consolidated and relief will finally
be portioned out in q single decree. The
total amount Of the securities held by the
plaintiffs is %l.3G0otr. The announcement
is made that the .'Eal charges of the
company will be &. O..ee reduced $4,000
wear
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REGIME LIKE THAT IN BOSNIA.
One of the Recent Proposals for
Crete Coming From Athens.

London, March 14.-That Greece seems
to realize the unwillingness of the pow
ers to give way is outlined in rumored
proposals and suggestions reaching Lon
don today from Athens. 1t is stated that
a member of the Greek government de-
clared this morning that Greece would
accept for Crete a regime similar to that
in Bosnia. which would leave inviolate
the principle of non-annexaton while
maintaining the integrity of the Ottoman
empire, and it is said he suggested that
France should take the initiative in pro-
posing this solution, remarking:
'Unless France does this. she will have
to watch carefully the action Of Great
Britain. which is preparing to land a
considerable force In Crete
1t is to the interest of France to make
friendly advances to Greece, whose sup
port would give her naval supremacy In
the Adriatic and the Mediterranean.
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NEW YORK AND THE RAILROADS.
1t Is Claimed the Rates Discriminate
Against That City.

New York, March 15.-An important meeting
of the interstate commerce commission was
held today upon the complaint Of the New York
Produce Exchange against A railroads form
ing the joint traffic association and outside
roads. The charges formulated by the pro
duce exchange committee practically an
attack upon freight differentials west to the
seaboard 1t is claimed the freight differen-
tals at present discriminate against New
York and in favor of Boston, Philadelphia
Baltimore and Norfolk.
Commissioner Knapp presided, Commissioner
Morrison being absent.
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ATTENTION TO FOREST RESERVES.
Northwest Senator's will Endeavor
Revoke C1eveIand's Order.

Washington. March Ex-senator Wilson
Of Washington is making an effort to Sc
cure the revocation of the order of Pres
ident Cleveland setting apart forest reser-
vations in different states. An opinion
has been rendered by the assistant attor-
ney general for the interior department
that President Mckinley has power TO de-
clare void an order made by his prede-
cessOrs.
A letter has been prepared by Senator
Wilson. and signed by himself and by
Senators Carter Of Montana and Clark Of
Wyoming, in which urgent necessity for
nullifying the recent order is set forth.
These matters will be presented to the
president at an early date.
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HUNTERS ELECTION is CERTAIN.
Kentucky Senate Accepts the Gree
deDtinls of New Members.

Frankfort, KY, March 1G-In the senate
today a motion to refer the credentials
of four new democratic senators to the
judiciary committee was dcfeated-yeas
II, nays 49, Six gold democrats voted with
the republicans The new senators YER
then seated. This is regarded as remov-
ing all doubt of the election of Hunter.
republican caucus nominee for United
States senator
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RAILWAY MAIL SERVICE ORDER.
Mutual Benevolent Association Had
Most Successful Opening.

n Most Successful Opening.
San Francisco, March 16-The first Ses-
sion of the annual convention of the Rail
way Mail Service Mutual Benevolent AS
sociation was held here today, delegates
and their guests numbering 300 while as
many more members and friends OF the
local organization were present. Rev E.
b. Ollie offered an invocation and prayer.
Mayor Phelan delivered an address of
welcome. to which responses We're made
by President p. p Waring, Superintend-
ent f. j. Ryan Of the first division and
Captain l.. l.. Troy, superintendent of
the Chicago division. 'Owney. the rail-
road mail dog, was then led to the plat
form amid loud applause. The address of
President Waring showed q total MEM
bership of 1888. although nearly 80 per cent
of the railway postal clerks are still out
side the organization. Secretary and
Treasurer G. e. Lagrange reported that
the financial condition Of the organization
was healthy. Credentials We're examined
and the convention adjourned to attend a
promenade concert this evening. They
will resume business sessions on Thurs
day.
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DEMOCRATS WANT MORE TINE.
Have Number of Amendments to
the Tariff Bill.

Washington, March 49,. The democratic
members of the ways aad means COM
mittee received the first official informa-
ton on the new tariff bill today when the
bill was considered at secret session of
the full committee. Chairman Dingley
announced that he desired to report the
bill to the house when it meets at noon
Thursday. Mcmillan, democrat of Tenn
essee, complained that this plan would
not give the democrats sufficient time to
analyze the measure and prepare a re-
port. The democrats cOntended that they
had treated the republican members more
generously in the matter of time when
the Wilson bill WAS framed. Half an
hour was consumed in sparring over his
point; no definite conclusion was reached
Three hours were spent in analysis Of the
bill by sections. the republican members
explaining the changes made from the
existing rates and comparing the pro-
posed duties with the Mckinley act.
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NOT ONE DEATH BY STARVATION.
In Northwest India the Government
Relief Has Been Ample.

Lucknow, March 1G.-The special repre-
sentative Of the Associated Press in India
has just completed an exhaustive tour of
the northwest. In an area Of 400 by 200
miles, 10000 persons are receiving govern
mental relief.
Owing to. the governments timely grasp
of the situation, the correspondent did
not discover a single instance of death
by starvation during the, whole: tour.
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THANKING THE UNITED STATES.
Note Sent Appreciative Of the Sem


Washington. March 16.-Secretary Sher-
man today sent 10 the senate note re-
ceived FROM MT Noatassi, consul general
of Greece at NcW York. transmitting a
cablegram from the Greek minister Of
affairs in Acknowledgement of the reso-
luton agreed to by the senate before the
expiration of the last session. expressing
sympathy with Cretan revolutionists. The
cabegram says:
TO the Senate: The warm thanks of
the Greek nation, as well as of the gov
ernment of Greece. are due for the eN-
pressons of sympathy which are a most
valua bic assistance to US toward the ac-
compIishment Of our national aspira-
tons.
The consul general adds on his own be-
half that the resolution has made most
favorable impression on the Greeks in
The United States, who, while enjoying
the blessings of liberty in this country
under her liberal laws are in hearty SYM
pathy with their motherland in her eff
forts TO free their oppressed Brethren.
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TWENTY CENTS ON THE DOLLAR
DOerM',echer Furniture Company As
sets bring That to Creditors.

Chehalis, WASH. March 16.-The Doern-
bechcr furniture plant was disposed of at
public sale today by Master in Chancery
Thad Huston for $4,000 Claims against
the factory amount to $4,000. The ex-
penses of the receivership are quite
heavy. The proceeds of the sale will not
give the creditors 20 cents on the dollar
The reorganized Doernbecker company is
the purchaser.
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At New Orleans.
THE KENTUCKY SENATORIAL FIGHT.
Legislators VIII Not Ballot Until
March %.

Frankfort Ky, March 15.-There were large
crowds in the senate chamber and house of
representatives today in anticipation of a bal
lot for United States senator to succeed Black
burn, but in respect to the late Senator
Sawyer, both branches adjourned about noon
without joint session.
Attorney General has filed a lengthy writ
ten opinion in which he holds that a ballot for
United States senator may be legally taken at
any time. 1t will have no effect on the legis-
latEre however, who will not ballot until
March 25.
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STATE MAY TAX FRANCHISES.
Decision by the United
States Supreme Court.

Washington, March 15.-The attention
of the United States supreme court was
given largely today to the power of
states to tax franchises of corporations,
such as express, telegraph and railroad
companies Two Kentucky cases, involv-
ing the constttutionality of the state law,
of 1892, one affecting the Henderson
Bridge and the other the Adams Express
Company were both decided favorably to
the state.
Involving Mexican Grant.
Washington, March 15.-1n the supreme
court today Attorney General McKenna
asked permission to file brief IN the case
of Anan J. Deguyer ct al. VS.. William
Banning, now pending in the court Of ap-
peals from the superior court at Los
Angeles The case involves a portion of
a Mexican grant in the harbor Of San
Pedro, where the government has import.
ant interests. The action of the attorney
general is taken with a view of pro-
rpctine these interests.
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CHINOOK WINDS MELT THE SHOWS.
North Dakota Experiences the Bene-
fits of the Blessed Zephyr.

Minneapolis. March 16. - Specials from
Bismarck and other western and North
Dakota points state that snow is rapidly
melting under the chinook winds. Twen
ty-four hours ago the mercury at Bis
nearck was 36 below: this noon it was so
above This will probably save the lives
of many thousands of cattle that were dy-
ing from cold and hunger.
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THE RHODE ISLAND REPUBLICANS.
Elisha Dyer IL at the Head of tho
ca.

E+E!ShH 0yCT fS
Ticket for Governor.
Providence, II. L.. March 16.-The repub-
lican state convention. held here today,
made the following nominations: For gov
ernor, Elisha Dyer Of Providence; lieu
tenant governor, A. l.. Polhier of Woon-
socket: secretary of state, Charles H.
Bennett of Providence; attorney general,
w. B. Tanner of Providence; general
treasurer, Samuel Clark of Lincoln.
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SAD NEWS FOR oFFICE-sEEKERs.
Democratic POstmasters Will Serve
Out Their Terms.

Washington, March 15.-Postmaster General
Gary made definite announcement to the AS
sociated Press today that the administration
has decided to adhere to the four-year tenure
OF office policy postmasters. except in
a few cases where removal for cause was re-
quired account of delinquency, incompe-
tency unsatisfactory conduct or adminstra-
tion of office
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THE CHINESE COMMITTEE OF TEN.
Goes to Washington To-day to Exer-
s.is4. Sfrnusc ..BuII,,

New York March 1G-The party of 10
wealthy Chinese merchants of San Fran
CISCO who are stopping at the Fifth Av
enue hotel. will go to Washington tomof
row, accompanied by their legal adviser
and secretary. They go to the capital
for the purpose of laying before the Chi
nese minister a complaint to the effect
that they are being Disseminated against
in San Francisco by another faction of
men, principally in mercantile ways. They
expect to have to remain in Washington
some time before their case can be finally
adjusted
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WAR MATERIAL FOR TRANSVAAL.
Germany Said to Be Landing Large
Quantities..

London, March 1.-THE Daily Malls Care
town correspondent states that Germany has
recently landed large shipments of munitions
of at Walfish Bay. circumstance which
causes suspicion. The TransvaaI is also arm
ing steadily, the shipments of ammunition
gurs and military supplies from France alone
amounting to 300 tons monthly. All are be-
ing unloaded at important strategic points
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FOR FlLIBUSTERING IN CUBA.
Culun Leaders Fail to Appear, and
Their RniI Is FOrfeited.

New York, March 15.-In the criminal branch
Of the circuit court, presided over by Judge
Benedict General Rooff, secretary of war
of the Cuban republic, and Dr. J. Castillo to-
dav failed to respond to indictments charging
them with violation of the neutrality law in
connection with filibustering expeditions to
Cuba Their bail bonds were declared for
feited Editor Henriques Trujllo indicted
a similar charge, pleaded not guilty. DR.. Louis
also followed their example. Louis bail was
placed at $1,000.
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ON RACE TRACKS, EAST AND WEST.
The Cheat WON the Match Sprint at
SAN lfrapcisco.

San Francisco March 16.-The match race
for $500 a side at four and a half furlongs-
The Cheat won, Sir William second: time,
0:57.
Seven furlongs-N1iss Ruth Won Little Scot
second. Tar and Tartar third time, :3Oa
Three and one-half furlongs-Sadie Schwartz
won, Potente second. Andrea third: time O:t4.
Seven furlongs-GrandaZia Won Altanera sec
ond. Queen Nuba third: time. 1:21.
Three and a half furongs-Martha won. Col
onel Dan second. Morengo third: time. 0:42ia.
Six furongs-Cash Day won, Santa Bella sec
ond. Bellicoso third; time. Ills.
One mile-Perisus won, Polomacita second,
McIgtt third; time, 1:42
At New Orleans.
New Orleans, March l6.-Seven furlongs-
Senator Morrill, won, Tenochitlan second, i1t-
tare third; time 12S1i.
Mile and 30 yards-Parmassan won Farmer
Leigh second, Elkins third; time. IA.
Mile and an eighth. hurlle-Folly won. Prov
erb second Brakeman third; time, 2:o3a.
One mile-I3obert Bonner Won, Marquise Sec
end, Albert third time, 1:i2
Six furlongs-Hal!oween Ruth second,
1ssie O. third; time, 1:15.
one m!e-Imp. Percy won, Beau Ideal second
Chicot third; time 142&4.
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Unknown Man EnuDd Dnofv

The Dalles. Or, March 16.-The dead body
of unknown man was found four miles
south of here with bullet hole through his
head. Deceased was well dressed. had on
light gray overalls, soft hat and dark
diagonal coat and vest. The coroner's jury :
verdict suicide.