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Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1897-05-15
The JDper Yukon.

The general formation of the upper Yu-
kon country is slate, lime and porphyry.
In this many veins of both gold and silver
bearing quartz have been found, but as
yet they remain unnoticed by the miner
and prospector and he has rarely taken
the trouble to break open piece OF
quartz and examine it. Float carrying an
abundance of free gold was picked up on
Forty Mile creek 10 years ago, but its
source is as yet to this day undiscovered,
ard, in fact. unprospected. the rich placers
alone attracting the attention of everyone
to the total exclusion Of quartz PROPOSE
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1897-05-15
Placer NIiuinn

Beginning a little west of De Borgia,
Mont, and continuing east for an indet-
nite distance placer gold is found, work
having been done on the bars and bottoms
for years. On Deer creek there is a lot OF
ground which was patented years ago, be-
ing owned by New York men. Extensive
preparations were made to work 1T S9V-
eral years ago, but just as the develop
ment work was about completed the own
ars got tired of paying assessments and
dropped it, The elements have almost de-
stroyed the work during the past three
years. That property reaches up ana
down the creek some three miles, and be-
ing very deep to bedrock it is expensive to
work.
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1897-05-15

BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY WINS.
United States Supreme Court Sus-

United States supreme Court SuS-
tains the Last Herliner Patent.
Washington, May 1.-THE Bell 1ele-
phone Company has won the case brought
against it by the United States to annul
the last Berliner patent. This decision
has the effect of continuing the control
of the telephone by the Bell company for
seventeen years from the date of the last
patent granted, 1891. The government
asked to have the patent set aside on the
ground that the delay of 13 years in the
patent office was fraudulent, through a
fault of the telephone company, and that
the patent issued in 1880 covered .he same
ground on which the new patent was APP
piled for in 1891. The supreme court, in
an opinion delivered today by Justice
Brewer, held that there was no evidence
of corruption or undue influence exercised
over the patent office by the telephone
company and no evidence OF delay IN
granting the patent had been brought
about by the company. The delay was
through the fault of the patent Office.
The court held that in order to set aside
the patent the government must establish
grounds of belief as clear and satisfactory
as is necessary to set aside u lard patent
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1897-05-15
PhiIaieIphin's Debts.

Recourse has been had to the courts in Phil-
adelphia by some reputable and public-spirited
citizens to prevent the citys mourning ansaph
ditional debt of s11 600 which has been au-
thorized by the councils for public impr0Ya-
ments the claim being made that the city
has already passed the constitutional. limit of
liabilities That limit is I per cent Of. the tax
able property, with an allowable additions. e
. par cent upon a favorable vote of the tax
payers. The total debt of the .city-is. AsS..
S54, ,023, 120. r..
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1897-05-15

Many pTOSpectOIs are GOING lHlO lIle
Lardo-Duncan country, the Upper Dun
can being the popular goal, and not day
passes but witnesses the departure of
pck-armed and grub-eGuipped prospec-
,ors. The snow. it is reported, has al
most entirely disappeared, even from the
high ground. The prospector in that re-
gon will have long, favorable season,
and wonderful progress towards the de-
veopment of the country, which is
known to abound in mineral from the
lowest to the highest grade of silver,
lead and not a little gold.
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1897-05-15
HOwIand's Last Debt.

New Bedford, Mass, May THE body
of William D. Howland, treasurer of the
Howland mills, the New Bedfrod Manu-
featuring Company and the Rotch Spin
ming Company. has been found in dock
at the foot of North street. The corpo-
ratons with which Howland was connect
ed are in the hand of receivers as the re
suit of the discovery Of unsupported fl
nancial ENHANCEMENT recently by the
s.tG laal
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1897-05-15
Chased by the Turks.

Constantinople, May 11.-The Turkish
commander at Janina telegraphs that the
Greek forces at kamarina nave been rout-
ed by the three battalions Of Turkish
troops which occupied kamlrina. Later
the Greeks gathered in the church on
the heights above the village aud fired on
the Turks, who eventually took the
church by assault, killing many Greeks
and capturing some prisoners. The re
mainder of the Greeks retired to the
bridge of Agros Georgis, where they made
a determined stand, but were finally rout-
J,1yt hp
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1897-05-15
Stair of Goxernor steunenberg.

Boise May 10.-Governor Steunenberg
has named his official staff. Among those
who have been favored in this manner
are the following: Lieutenant G. b.
French, inspector general; r. II. johnson
of Boise, adjutant general; Bamford
Robb of Boise, judge advocate general
DR.. D. W. Higgins of Boise, surgeon gen
eral: A. D. Short of Boise w. c. Frtter
of Boise, Chris Fahey of Caldwell, DR.. L.
s Keller of Pocatello, Major w. W.
Woods of Wallace and S. O. Tannahill
of Lewiston.
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1897-05-15
Turks Hasten the Advance

Constantinople, May 10.-The TURKISH
military commanders have held a prolong
ed conference with the sultan today at the
Yildiz Kiosk and decided to increase the
troops in European Turkey to 432, 600 men,
a decision ratified by the sultan. In view
of the possible early Intervention of the
powers, Edhem Pasha, has Eeen ordered
to hasten his advance, leaving the line Of
communications to be guarded by rein
forcements which are daily dispatched to
the front.
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1897-05-15
Suicide of n Noted Fenian.

Kansas City, May 1o-Major Henry Nc
Namara a veteran of the Fenian army
that invaded Canada in 1866 nd 1867, and
who was after prominent in the Invinci-
bles, the Clan-na-Gael and Irish kindred
societies. killed himself rather than suffer
the disgrace of being sued for $40 debt.
An acquaintance who had loaned him
the money threaten arrest if it were
not paid Mcnamara had been unable to
secure money, and could not meet the
do
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1897-05-15

It has been definitely decided That the
lie Roi smelter will be built by the LIE
Roi company, instead of by a new COM
pany to be made up of individual mem
bers of the lie Roi and a few outside in
dviduals, as at first contemplated. This
will call for heavy expenditures out of
the lie Roi treasury for several months
aggregating about 100000. Still it is con-
fdently asserted that the company will
continue to pay its regular monthly divi-
dand Of 60 600
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1897-05-15

Spokane, May IA coWardly and fiend-
ish shooting doubtless resulting in muir
der was perpetrated Wednesday night at
a farmhouse four miles northwest Of
Cheney, Spokane county. The victim was
Mrs. Aspland, As years old, who resided
on the farm with her husband and four
children. They are Danish people, indus
trious, and bore a good reputation in the
neighborhood for integrity. The man VINO
did the shooting is George Webster, a
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1897-05-15

Kansas City, May 10.-The prospective
duty on Mexican cattle as proposed in the
pending tariff bill has resulted in an un-
precedented rush of Mexican cattle into
the United States. The reports of the
Kansas City office of the bureau of ami
NAL industry of the United States de-
partment of agriculture, show that the
imports of Mexican cattle for the month
of April were 72, 443, the greatest IN tine
history of this countrys cattle trade with
Mexico, as compared with 1906 in April
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1897-05-15
0Eiceh RESIGNS.

Washington, May 10.-Henry A. Robin
son, of Michigan, statistician of the aGri-
cultural department, mas resigned. Rob
inson is an ardent free silverite, and said
he thought it only right that the admins
tration should have the office at it's dis
posal The office pays $4,000 year, and
is protected by the civil service law. Sec
retary Wilson appointed John Hyde OF
Nebraska, well known as an agricultural
expert Of the nth census to succeed ROD
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1897-05-15
Rody FOuDd in n We'll.

Coupeville, Wash, May 7.-Charles En-
erson was cleaning out we'll on a ranch
about four miles from here Tuesday and
found the remains of man. He notified
the coroner who found the skull broken
in on the right side, as from blow of
hammer. The coroner's jury declared it
believed the body to be that of Finley
Garrison, who had been killed by some
unknown man and thrown in the well.
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1897-05-15

There are about 400 prospectors in the
Fort Steele country, and claims are being
recorded at the rate of about 10 or Is
day. The snow is going off rapidly, and
as it disappears the prospectors follow the
snow line up the mountains. On Perry
creek some good finds of free-miling
propositions have been made. the ledges
running from eight to 16 and II feet wide.
It is low grade, but there is lots of water
handy for working.
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1897-05-15
Wife Tried to Kill Herself.

Baker City. Or, May 10.-Mrs. Pearl
Rieth, aged IS, attempted suicide satur-
day by shooting herself below the heart
with a small caliber pistol. She separated
from her husband, James A. Reith, who
is now in California about a year ago.
Mrs Garner, her monther, is in Utah, and
her two sisters are in Boise City. She has
two brothers-Ed and Will-living here.
He rcOndition is precariOus.
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1897-05-15

Beach Heaven. May 10.-The full rugged
ship Frances of New Bedford, 112 days
from San Francisco for New York with
a general cargo, caught fire in her hold
while off the coast She was headed
for the beach, where she struck. five
miles from this place. Her captain and
crew We're safely landed by the Little
Egg Harbor life saving crew. She will
prove to be total loss. Efforts are being
made to save some of her cargo.
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1897-05-15
Roth BOYS Drowned.

Salt Lake, May 10.-The two sons of III.
Pierson, engineer Of the Deseret News,
aged and II years, lost their lives in
City Creek canyon, two miles above the
city. The younger boy fell into the
stream. His brother jumped in to rescue
him and both were drowned.
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1897-05-15
The Bank of Spain will undertake the


Captain William Strong, leader of the
faction that bore his name in the Strong
Amos and Strong Callahan feuds, which
have cost more than so lives in Breathett
county, Kentucky, was found on the road
side near his home, shot to DEATH with
seven bullets in his body. Two weeks ago
he met Ed Callahan, leader of the opposi-
ton faction, in Judge Days Office at jack
son, where they shook hands and declared
the feud ended.
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1897-05-15
Two Men Drowned.

Stockton, Cal. May 10.-As John ROBIN
son was unloading wood from a barge
in McI,eod's river he tripped on the gang
plank and fell between the barge and
wharf A stick of wood falling on his
head stunned him, and although a good
swimmer he did not rise again Chris
Johnson a steamboat fireman. jumped
in to rescue Robinson and being under
the influence of liquor was also drowned.
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1897-05-15
A Dauhle I,raredY.

Leadville, Colo, May IA double trag-
edy occurred at the house of Mrs. Wright,
proprietress of noted dive. G. w. Rat
life entered the room of Belle Walker
and shot her dead. He ran out of the
house, entered a cabin in the rear and
put a bullet through his head.
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1897-05-15
Hammer Throwing Feats.

Oakland, Cal, May AT the annual
field day of the track athletes of St
Marys college. Tom Carroll, who has
been training the athletes, smashed two
worlds records (professonaD in the ham
mer thowing. He tossed the 16 pound
hammer, breaking his own worlds rec
ord by five feet, and threw the eight
pound hammer 2531a feet, shattering the
worlds record for that event, also held
by himself by nearly 81 feet.
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1897-05-15
NOTES ARE DECLARED INVALID.
The Clause Which Rendered the
Mort ......f> Neltf. Non -NeEOt IN bic.

Spokane May 10.-In the case of the
Fidelity Insurance and Trust Company
against 0. 3. Nelson and others. Which
was tried before Judge Prather about IL
days ago, the court has decided that the
mortgage note for $500 in issue was not
q negotiable instrument, because it con-
tanned in addition to the promise to pay
the sum of $4,000, a promise to pay all as
sessments and taxes which may be LEVIED
or assessed on the note: that therefore
there was no valid assignment by the
payee the Solicitors Loan and Trust
Company, to the plaintiff, the ass!Snmeh,
being in blank which would be suf1lcIent
only in case of a negotiaDle instrument.
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1897-05-15
R,rma,,s Ncv Administration.

So successful have the English been in the
administration of Bu1mah since its conquest
a few years ago that it has just been endowed
with the same civil form of government as the
remainder of the provinces of Queen Victoria s
Indian empire The British deserve all the
more credit for what they have done in Bur
mah as its population enjoys a reputation
throughout the Orient of being the most tur-
hulent savage and un10Ily of all Asatic races
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1897-05-15
n7nxor and Council in Jail

Auburn. Neb.. May 1O.-The mayor and
city council are in Jail and are likely to
there Judge Stull had them cited
to appear for contempt and sent them to
Jail for disregarding the orders. The city
attorney sought relief from the supreme
court. which was denied. Judge Stull
offered to release the officials on bail, but
they declined to give it. The trouble
ORIGINATED in an effort to open street.
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1897-05-15
Steamboat for the OI<anogan

Seattle people are figuring on building
a steamboat to ply on the Okanogan riv-
er from Virginia City to Osoyoos lake.
The reason given for this move is that
the mining sections of Okanogan are now
assuming considerable Importance, and
that mining development is being serious
ly retarded for the lack of proper trans
pOrtation facilities
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1897-05-15

CITY of MEXICO, May "A sensational
arrest has been made of the entire edi-
torial staff of the paper called El Con-
tinente Americana, which is the organ
Of the Mexican sympathizers with the
Cuban insurgents, at the instigatlon OF
the Spanish minister, Duke De ARGOS,
who complained that the paper has IN
suited friendly nation. The editors are
in sympathy with them.
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1897-05-15
Stamp Mill Near Moscow.

A contract has been let for putting in
a two-stamD mill on the Golden Gate
mine, on Moscow mountain, six miles
from Moscow Idaho. Thus far a 80
foot tunnel and 60-foot incline shaft rep
resent the development work. but a we'll
defined ore body "a inches wide is in sight
and of sufficient richness TO warrant the
owners in putting in the mill. Over %
men have left town to work the various
claims on the mountains.
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1897-05-15

spol1ane, May 1O.-The coroner's jury at
Medical Lake has found that LiSe c. Asp
land came to her death by reason OF a
gunshot wound, the shot being fired from
a gun in the hands of George Webster on
the night of May 5, 1897, with murderous
intent. The verdict included the further
statement that she was A years old ana
died on May 7, 1897. Mrs. Aspland was shot
at her home near Cheney.
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p:so,,a1 tho Snrin-

Pikeville, KY. May 1o.-Some fiend put
poison of some kind in Ball Creek spring.
several miles above here and as result
five persons died and five more are dy-
ing from drinking water from the spring.
There is no clue to the Scoundrel.
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1897-05-15
RrinlSer Not to Re DiSturbed Il i.

Washington, May 1O.-W. H. Brinker,
district attorney for the state Of Wash
ington. will unquestionably remain in Of
flee for his full term, dating from the
time of his confirmation by the senate
and not from the time of his appointment
Attorney General Mckenna made this
statement to arfriend of Judge Brinker,
who asked concerning it.
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1897-05-15

Cecil Rhodes made arrangements while in
London to start coffee growing on a colossal
scale in the Shire Highlands of Central Africa.
1t may be remembered that at the outset of
his colonial career Mr.. Rhodes was engaged
in coffee planting in Natal but with such scant
success that he abandoned the enterprise for
diamond mining.
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1897-05-15

Syracuse N. Y, May 10.-tIdward Over
ton Ward of Chicago has sued his faith
er-in-law. Waterman c. Bradley, for
800. coo for alternating his Wife's affections
Ward was married to Miss Bradley in
1Sqe A wear ago it became rumored he
had been married to Isabella Adams, who
was divorced from her husband in Cali
fOrnia.
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1897-05-15


San Francisco, May 6.-The Oceanic
Phosphate Company has chartered the
schooner Louisa D. which started today
on a search for an island reputed to be
rich in guano and located on some maps
as southeast of the Hawaiian islands IN
latitude 16 degrees north, longitude l3'
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1897-05-15
Ri1linrd Hall for Women

St Louis. One department in the structure
will be devoted to a school Of instruction.
where novices may receive instruction from
an expert teacher The proprietor will eXpand
s15 OnO in fitting up the hall The new club
will be unique in this country, there being but
one public billiard parlor for women in the
.,.oIl1--iu Nienn2. AuStrla.
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1897-05-15
Favor an Eight Hour Law.

Kansas City May THE international
association of machinists at their con-
vention has adopted the report of the
committee on resolutions favorins an
eight law The law is to take ef-
feet Nav l. 1S9S
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1897-05-15

The expected exodus to the North Fork
of the Salmon river has commenced. From
10 to 20 people leave the cars daily at Gill
lams and strike into the mountains AT
Craigstown, eight miles to the north, and
in the center of the mineral belt, a three
story hotel has been built.
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1897-05-15

Washington, May 7-Dr. j. H. Hollan-
der has been appointed secretary OF the
interna tional bimetallic conference com
mission. He is professor of economics at
the Johns Hopkins university and a
French and German scholar.
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1897-05-15
Farmers Making Locations.

Quite mining excitement has recently
developed over the discovery of reputed
rich quartz in the brakes opposite Chelan
Falls. in Douglas county. Many farmers
are making locations and will prosecute
active development work. confident that
they have valuable properties.
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1897-05-15

For the eight months ending with Feb
ruary last the imports of gold into the
United States was valued at Sl9, l29, ,932 and
exports. $l4 1856 455. For the same period
ending with February, 1886. the imports
were only s29, ,7S6, sol, against exports OF
$50 1870 764.
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1897-05-15
Prostration From Heat.

Chicago, May THE first cas-" Of
prostration from heat this season :: oc-
CURED yesterday. Charles Wilson. a Yailk
wagon driver, fell to the 'streetvhncoh-
scious The weather bureau thermom-
eter registered so degrees during the day.
On the streets in the business portion of
the city it was three to five ,egrees warm
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1897-05-15
REMOVALS BY GOVERNOR ROGERS.
Four New Members of State Board

of Control Appointed.
Olympia, Wash, May 10.-GoVernor Ros-
ers has removed Treasurer Young State
Printer Hicks, Superintendent of Schools
Brown and Auditor Cheatham from the
state board of control, and appointed in
their places Ex-Governor Miles e. Moore
of Walla Walla, Henry Snively OF North
Yakima, ex-Superior Judge John G. Stall
cup of Tacoma and Hon. w. R. Andrews
of Seattle. The trouble arose over chang
es made by the board of control in sew
eral state institutions, new men beng
substituted for those already holding po-
stions. The governor called personally
upon each of the four state officers ask
ing their designations. Failing to heed
the request, they were removed.
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1897-05-15
Turkeys Conditions.

Vienna, May 11-It is reported that Tur-
keys terms of peace with Greece includes
the payment of an indemnity OF $150O0,GG0,
the Encouragement of the Greek frontier,
the annulling of the treaties favorlng the
Greeks the cession of the Greek fleet to
Turkey and the settlement OF the Cretan
question.
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1897-05-15
Umatiila Lichtship Launched.

Portland. Or. May 10. - Umatllla reel
lightship; built for the United States gov
ernment by Wolff & Zwicker at cost OF
$4,000 was launched Saturday without
slip or hitch.
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1897-05-15

E. NVIIVES E1VstCH IXEEIe0I
Chicago, May 1O.-E. Kellogg Beach,
retired capitalist, committed suicide Sat
urday in a bathroom at his home by
shooting himself in the mouth. Despond-
ency oversill health is supposed to have
been the cause. Beach was a graduate of
West Point. His fortune is estimated at
81, 100000. -
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1897-05-15
CrecdOn and Mccoy

Chicago, May 7.-Colonel John D. Hop
kins has posted $1,000 with Will J. Davis
to bring about a fight between Dan
Creedon and Kid Mccoy for the middle
weight championship Of the world. Hop
kins will back Creedon.
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1897-05-15
Rank Examiner Indicted.

Chicago, May 10.-The grand jury has
voted an indictment against Bank Exam
iner Hayden for failing to report on the
condition of the Globe Savings bank for
over two months after he knew it to be IN
an insolvent condition.
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1897-05-15
Turned on the Gas.

Richmond Va, May 10.-N. w. Nelson
aged II, president of the Metropolitan
bank of Richmond. was found dead in MS
bathroom with the gas turned on. He had
been a great sufferer.
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1897-05-15
State rrea.nrer Asked to Retire.

Jacksonville, Fla, May 10.-A legislative
investigation committee has reported a
shortage Of $50, lin the accounts of State
Treasurer Collins and recommended his
impeachment and retirement from office.
The funds were lost through the failure Of
the Merchants National bank at Ocala.
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1897-05-15
ra1ber of the Greenbnck.

Buffalo, N. Y, May 6.-Albridge Gerry
Spaulding, known as the Father of the
Greenback," died yesterday at his home
in this city, aged SO years.
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1897-05-15
Annual Dividend Reduced.

New York, May 1.-The directors of the
Chicago & Alton have reduced the an
nual dividend from to per cent.