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The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1899-07-11
A FOR EDITORS,

win Probably Take an Excursion to
Spokane in September.
Plans are already being discussed for
the entertainment of the Montana
Press association when it meets in Ana
conda in September, and the matter of
the proposed excursion to Spokane, fol-
lowing the meeting, is also being
talked of. John McMurray, secretary
of the association, has written to the
Spokane Press club asking if such IL
visit would be acceptable to the people
of Spokane, The Spokane club last
year entertained the Washington and
Oregon state press associations, and re-
Gently entertained the Western Can
adian editorial excursion, 1t has won
a high reputation for hospitality,
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PRESIDENT ANSWERS.
Reply to Mnyor .sveS's Invitation E.-
tended Ckief Executive.

wv RS
In response to the Geographic invi,
tation extended to President Mckinley
in behalf of the people of this city, to
stop in Billings OF his way to the Vel
lowstone park, Mayor Yegen a few
days ago received the following com
munication;
Executive Mansion, Washington,
June 2s, lS99,-My Dear Sir: The
president has received your telegram OF
the 21st instant and is much gratiied
by the cordial invitation which you
extend Oh behalf of the citizens of
Billings to visit your city, No definite
plans have yet been made for such a
trip as the one to which You refer, but
if later on it is found possible to make
a tour of this kind, the president will
be very glad to give careful oonsidera
tion to your invitation, in connection
with others which he has received,
With assurances of the presidents ap,
probation of your thoughtfulness and
courtesy, believe me, very truly yours,
"Geo, B, Oortelzon,
nActing Secretary to the President,
"Hon, Christian Yegep, Mayor, Bill
ipgs, Mont"
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DUE TO
Capt. Wheeler's Death Was Sudden-He
Was En- Route to Montana.

Captain M. M. Wheeler, general
western travelling agent Of the Chicago.
St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha rail.
way, a part of the Northwestern sys.
tenn, whose death was reported in last
fridays Gazette as having occurred
that day at Dickinson. N. D., was a
victim Of paralysis. Captain Wheeler
was in Montana a week ago, leaving
Helena the first Of last week in ap.
parently his usual health. He went to
st. Paul, his home, where he was
joined by his brother-in-law DR.. A. J.
Bowen, of Denver. and together they
started for Big Timber, this state, from
where they intended to go up the
Boulder river for all outing. At Dick
inson Captain Wheeler was stricken
suddenly with paralysis.
Captain Wheeler was one of the best
known railroad men Of the northwest.
He had been with the Chicago, st.
Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha railway
fourteen years. He was formerly
travelling passenger agent Of the com
rany, and more lately held the position
Of travelling freight agent. Two years
ago his office was transferred from St.
Paul to Helena. January l last he
was promoted to be general western
travelling freight agent of the company
and his business in particular was to
look after stock shipments. At that
time his headquarters were removed to
St. Paul, and A. S. Nash, who opened
all Office in Helena, relieved him of the
passenger business in this territory.
Captain Wheeler had the entire conf.
dence of his company. He had many
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DISCOVERS A GRANITE STONE.
w. L. ss'v'ase 1>sfa Find of sp'end''
Building SSOMe on Alkali Creek.

W. L. %se'v'"se (1s''ss Find of Splendid
Building Stone ON Alkali Creek.
W. L. Selvidge made a discovery a
few days ago of a building stone which
is destined to give Billings considerable
prominence. The stone is a blue
granite or jasper, and stonemasons who
have inspected the anne say that it is
without doubt the finest building stone
in the state of Montana. The discovery
was made on Alkali creek, u and
one-half miles northeast Of Billings.
The vein is estimated to be $50 feet in
width and from six to ten feet in depth.
Filings have already been made
upon the lands as mineral, two claims
being taken by W. l.. Selvidge and one
by A. l.. Babcock. 1t is the intention
of these parties to open the quarry at
once by putting in the necessary
machinery for taking out and saving
the stone. The matter of running a
switch to the quarry has already been
taken up with the Northern Pacific
railroad officials and a favorable reply
is expected within a few days.
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Meeting of Stockholders.

The annual meeting Of the stockhold.
ers of the Suburban Ditch company
will be held at the office of the secIe.
tary in the city of Billings, on Thurs.
day, July 30. 1899, at s O'Clock p. M.
for the purpose of electing trustees fol
the ensuing year and for the transac.
tion Uf such other business as may come
before the meeting.
21-t-2 Chas. A. Dewar. Secretary.
Billings, Montana, July 3, 1899.
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BILLINGS
LOCAL NOTES.

Diamonds ut auction at Hum.
phrey's sale,
Real estate and insurance Is W. b.
Georges hobby and he knows how to
work 1t.
Humphreys auction sale will be
the biggest thing OF the kind eve held
in Billings.
Peters, the tailor. is still leading.
See his suits to measure at 1915, pants
at IS, and up.
You can get Il watch or any kind
Of jewelry at your own price at Hum
phrey's auction sale,
If you have any real estate you
wish to dispose of, just call Oh W. B.
George. He can sell II for you.
E<An extension ia being built to the
second story Of the building occupied
by the saloon of p. Fl. Soally & Go.
Tableware, silverware and cut
glass at auction at Humphreys.
Walt Clifton Of Sheridan, Wyo.,
has purchased the interest of Mr.. FoRg
In the saloon business Of Shea & Fogg
in this CITY,
The latest novelties in jewelry.
ETC., at Humphreys auction sale, u
The ladies of the Congregational
church gave an Joe cream social in the
city park Saturday evening, which in
creased their eXchequer something like
$40,
Judge Mann Ia hearing the case of
o, r. Nixon W., Sheriff Hubbard,
wherein the latter il charged with
interfering and stopping the plaintiffs
licensed business,
The funeral of Jack Boyer, who
died Friday, was held in the Congre'
gational church Saturday morning at
II o'clock, interment taking place
afterward in the city cemetery,
The county commissioners will
meet Saturday to canvass the vote Oh
the county free high school proposition.
The hoard will also decide upon what
action to take regarding the new court
house matter,
The Wakefield Andrews Opera
company presented Martina in this
city Friday night before q fair-sized
and appreciatiye audience, The sing
ing and acting of the principals, and
chorus as we'll, We're good,
Miss Hattie Rrayton entertained
her Sunday school class of girls of the
Congregational church Of Friday after
noon, Pleasant amusements We're in
dulged ~ until 6 O'Clock, when the
hostess served q dainty repast,
The appeal papers in the case of
the state of Montana VS., Jos, O. Hurst,
charged and convicted of numbering d.,
C%ayanaHgh, sheriff of Dawson county,
are being prepared, 1t is expected that
argument will be had before the sp-
preme court in October,
"A special train OF four cars, con-
tanning President Mellen and several
other prominent officials of the North
ern Pacific road, passed throlgh Bill
ings yesterday noon on 4 western tour
Of inspection, They We're met here by
superintendent Horn Of Livingston,
"A telegram was received Friday
by Mrs 81, e. stHH and Miss Jennie
Mcdonnell, a~aHaHHeiHg the death Of
their brpthar, II, B, Mcdonnell, which
occurred HI EHtte THURSDAY, The tale-
gram contained no intelligence AZ to
the cause III death, Miss Mcdaniel
left Saturday mnrAlAR for Butte TO At
tend tho funeral, which took place
sunday
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800 head of yearling Merino bucks,
large, smooth and exceptionally well
wooded. These rams were shipped
from Oregon June / and can be seen on
Kizer creek, near Columbus, Mont.
Address r. II. Cox.
23.1S Columbus, Mont.
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Bucks for Sale.

j. B. HEREFORD. City Clerk.
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NORTHERN PACIFIC TRAINS.
VEST BOUND.

WEST BOUND.
ARRIVES. DErARTsx
Mail No. l,..,,,,,,.,, lido a. IN. l"D R.W.
EAST BOUND.
ARRIVES. DEPARTS.
Mail No. 2,,.,..,.,,. 7%O a. IN, 8:W a. IN.
RED LODGE BRANCH.
ARRIVES. pEFAHTS.
Accommodation ,,.,.. 700 p. m. 6:W a. m.
Daily Except Sunday.
GEBO, HRIDGER n CARBON BRANCH.
ARRIVES, DEPARTS.
Accommodation ,...,., .6;30 y. m. 7;3O Il. IN.
Daily except Sunday.
II. N. KENNEDY, Agent.Z
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Notice.

Sealed proposals for boarding city
prisoners Of the city Of Billings for the
ensuing year will be received by the
undersigned up to Tuesday, July IS,
1899, at 8 p. m. Proposals shoult
state terms both by the day and meal
By order Of the city council.
Dated Billings, Montana, July 8
1899.
23.3 j. B. HEREFORD. City Clerk.
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LOCAL ADVERTISING.

Under this heading we wiU publish
notices for Is cents per- line for the first
insertion and 10 cents per- line for each
subsequent insertion. A special rate
WiU be made for notices running one
month or longer. No advertisement
taken for less than 25 cents.
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Hides and Pelts Wanted,

The highest market price ! will pay
for hides aud sheep pelts. Gall on J,
y. Hample warehouse, Billings, p. o,
Box 88. 1915
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and placed in bags, which shall be removed

and placed in bags, which shall be removed
at once.
'The contractors construe this as requir-
ing him only to go over and sweep such
parts of the area as may seem TO the pa
trolman to require attention. The Super
intendent of Street Cleaning insists that
the entire surface must be swept The
Commissioners would not require any part
of the street which is absolutely clean to
be swept; but as the condition of absolute
cleanliness can never be found on the
streets of the city, except Immediately after
heavy rain, they deem il not improper
to require the contractors to do just what
the specification prescribes, that, the pa
trolman shall thoroughly clean such area
as may be assigned 10 him. even if only
dust be thereby removed from some por-
tions of such area.
There is no work done in behalf of the
municipality that has more to do with the
comfort the health, and the local pride
of our citizens, than that which keeps the
attractive streets and avenues of the Cap
ital City clean and wholesome. The hand
cleaning system has met with universal
commendation; and our people will not
and ought not 10 be content with any 9TH
er than first-class work in that regard. The
Commissioners. therefore, deem it but
proper 10 notify the. contractors that, in
view of the assurances given by them, no
action looking TO the annallment of the
contract will be taken at this time; but
that, should there be hereafter repeated
and willful disregard OF the essential re-
quirements of the contract, they will not
hesitate to take such prompt and decisive
action looking to annullment as the inter-
ests of the service may seem to require.
The evening times., 1899-08-04
THE GREAT FALLS CYCLE PATH.
A Meeting of the Good Roads COM
mittee to He Held Tonight.

A meeting of the goods roads commit
tee of L. A. w. will be held tonight at
o'clock. at Willard's Hotel, for the pur-
pose of transacting business relative to the
Great Falls cycle path project The list
holders have been requested to make a
report, in order that the exact status OF
the movement may be determined. and in
order that statement of the receipts for
building the path may be obtained.
A number of projects for raising funds
for the completion of the path are under
consideration, and at the meeting tonight
they will be laid before the committee.
The benefit excursion to Marshall Hall. to
be given Wednesday night. August Q,
promises to be an attraction which will
take large contingent of local wheelmen
down the river on that occasion.
Chairman Clarence Carson, OF the en-
tertainment committee. who has charge o.
the excursion. reports large sale of tick
cts and willingness on the part Of every
one who has been asked to give assistance
to further the movement. II is quite
probable that enough money will be Sc
cured TO complete the path.
The fourteenth annual meet of the
League of American Wheelmen, to be held
in Boston from the 1ith to the 10Th of the
present month, promises to draw large
contingent of Washington members of the
organization.
The evening times., 1899-08-04
THE MYSTERY UNsoLvED.
silence of the Man Who Shot Him.
self Near Rosslyn.


self Near Rosslyn.
The mystery that surrounds the iden-
tity of the man, who ON last Saturday at
tempted suicide in Dead Mans Hollow.
near Rosslyn, by shooting himself, is in
no way cleared up. The man is perfectly
conscious, and understands everything
that is said to him. At times he speaks,
but the moment anyone commences to talk
to him regarding his name or his home
he lapses into silence.
1t has been learned, however, that his
first name Is Adolph, and 1t Is believed
that he came from Baltimore. He will
neither affirm nor deny this supposition.
The man is In excellent condition, when it
is taken into consideration that he has a
bullet in his brain. His right side is par
alyzed, but his brain seems to be clear.
Several times the police have attempted
to talk with him about himself, but he
always remains silent when questioned.
1t is believed that the man came to this
city from Baltimore, and walked all the
way. He does not seem to be a person
of high intelligence, but the police be-
lieve he has done something which he
wants to be kept quiet. Every effort is
being made to learn his identity, and the
authorities think they will be able to
give out some information regarding him
in q few dayS
The evening times., 1899-08-04
commissioner, Orders.

The Commissioners issued the following mu-
nicipal orders to-day:
That the proposal of the George W. Knox Ex-
press Company 10 haul 36-inch pipe from wharf
at the foot of Twenty-sixth Street to Argyle
Park and vicinity for the of 9112 cents per
ton of 2240 pounds is accepted, this being the
lowest proposal received.
That curb be reset and brick sidewalk relad
the south side OF Benning Road, between
Fifteenth and Seventeenth Streets. at an esti-
timated cost of s,739 chargeable 10 the appropria
tion for repairs 10 county roads, 1900.
That brick sidewalks be laid and curb reset
where necessary on d Street northeast, between
Maryland and Massachusetts, Avenues, at es-
mated cost of si.100, chargeabe to the appro-
priaton for improvement and repairs, northeast
section, 1900.
That the alley in square sl2 be repaired by re-
laying yitrfed block pavement, to conform to
grade of ID Street northeast, at an estimated
cost of 500. chargeable to the appropriation for
Improvement and repairs, northeast section, 1890.
That catch basin he constructed in the south
alley of square 720, at estimated cost of $50.
chargeable TO the appropriation for main and
pipe sewers, 1900.
That sewer be laid along Q Street northwest,
between Sixteenth and Seventeenth Streets. at
estimated cost of $780, chargeable to the
appropriation for replacing obstructed sewers.
1900
That $50 feet of 4-inch water main he laid in
the south side OF L Street, between Twelfth
and Thirteenth Streets northwest, at an esti-
mated cost of S315; and that certain connections
be made herewith, at an estimated cost Of $50.
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commanding officer of that post for assignment

commanding officer of that post for assignment
10 duty on recruiting service
Col Lyman W v Kennon, Thirty-fourth In
fantTy. recently appointed, with rank from
July ). lS99. will proceed from New
York city. y. Y. via Washington. District OF
Columbia to Fort Logan, Col, for duty pertain
ing 10 the organization of his regiment, report
ing en- route to the Adjutant General of the Ar
my.
Major Joseph T. Dckman. Twenty-sixth hlfant-
ry recently appointed. with rank from July 5,
Is9o will proceed from New York city to Patts-
burg Barracks y. Y, and report in person to
his regimenta commander for duty
Capt William Ne. Van Patten, assistant sur
geon, First Washington Volunteer Infantry, is
honorably discharged the service OF the United
States to take effect this date, on account Of
physical disability.
Acting Assistant Surgeon ID. J. johnson is re-
lieved from further duty at Fort Terry, y. Y,
and will proceed to San Francisco. Cal. and
report for assignment to duty.
First Lieut.. Edwin ]. Bracken. Thirty fourth
Infantry, will report to Capt. Charles W Pen
rose, Eleventh Infantry, recruiting officer, Mil
waukee, Wis, for duty recruiting service.
First Lieut. William F. GOdson, Thirty-ffth In
flntry. U. S. Volunteers, viii proceed to Column
bus Barracks, Ohio, and report for duty 10 con-
duct recruits to the Pacific coast, and on conf
pletion thereof viii proceed to join his regiment
at Vancouver Barracks, Wash -
The evening times., 1899-08-04
Barber Buys RniaBOad Bonds.

Columbia, S. c.. Aug. 4.-William A. Bar
ber a lawyer. of New York, yesterday ac-
quired a majority of the bonds and stocks
of the Carolina and Northwestern Railroad
and left for New York The road is mar
row gauge, extending from Chester. S. c..
to Lenoir, N C. 1t is undet stood it will
be converted into abroad gauge railroad,
extending across the mountain to Bristol,
to tap the Pocahontas coal region, and that
it will be operated by the Seaboard Air
Line, which connects with it at Chester.
The evening times., 1899-08-04
No Report on storm Damages

No report of the damage done in the public
parks had been received up to o'clock thi'
afternoon by the officer in charge of public build
ings and rgounds in the District Of Columbia
The evening times., 1899-08-04
The Naval ship Culgoa to BE Sold.

The Navy, Department has decided to sell the
supply ship Culgoa, which purchased at
Hongkopg by Admiral Dewey just prior to the
beginning of hostilities between Spain and the
United States 1t was intended to bring the
Culgoa to this country, but objection made
that the officers and men attached to her were
needed for service on other vessels in the Philip
pines and could not be spared from the Asiatic
station. telegram sent by the Navy De-
partment yesterday to Rear Admiral Watson at
Manila directing him TO have the Culgoa aD-
praised preparatory to her sale. There now
two other refrigerating ships at ManIla-the
Glacier and the Celtic.
The evening times., 1899-08-04
A, Epidemic Of Diarrhea.

Mr. A. Sanders, writing from Cocoanut
Grove. Fla. says there has been quite an
epidemic of diarrhoa there. He had
severe attack. and was cured by four doses
Of Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera. and Diar-
rhoea Remedy. He says he also recon-
mended II to others, and they say it is
the best medicine they ever used. For sale
by Henry Evans. Wholesale and Retail,
and all druggists.
The evening times., 1899-08-04
Hi. Death Due to an Accident.

certificate of accidental death issued
by the acting coroner today in the case Of
Louis Foster, ir., the small boy who was run
over by 4 dummy engine on the railroad rum
ming out North Capitol Street extended The
body removed from the Homeopathic Hos
pital to The home OF the dead boys parents,
1927 Marion Street northwest, from which place
the funeral viii take place.
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Clearing I'm storm Debris.

large force of laborers in the employ OF
the Parking Commission at work today in
clearing the streets Of fallen trees and broken
branches.
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Late Army Orders.

The extension Of leave of absence on surgeons
certificate Of disability granted Second Lieut..
John r. Proctor. jr.. Fifth ARTILLERY, has been
still further extended one month. on surgeons
certificate ~ disability. aT
Capt Frank 4. Sullivan. Thir.y-fourth Infant
~, has been ordered TO proceed TO Fort Logan.
Coll and report in person TO his regimental
commander for assignment to duty.
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Th,ep9 rae work of Recruiting.

Another Of the ten volunteer regiments,
the Twenty seventh, at Camp Meade. Pa, has
been filled 1t has now a full strength of 1896
men. or 81 more than the number authorized
hy law The Thirtieih, at Fort Sheridan, H.,
and the Twenty-sixth, at Plattsburg Barracks.
n. " have attained the respective strength Of
1,166 and 1l24. The ntyeighth. at Camp
Meade and the Thirty second, at Fort Leaven-
worth, Kan, have now more than 1000 men each.
The enlistments on Wednesday numbered 1884, q
total TO date Of 9,0S2, leaving 4,00s vacancies in
the enlisted force.
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Policeman Latchford Not Guilty.

The charges Of conduct unbecoming a police
which preferred against Private l..
4. Latchford, of the local police force early in
July, were today dismissed by the Commission
ers, the officer having been adiudged not guilty.
The evening times., 1899-08-04
DemoIishing an Old Building.

The demolition Of the OId Freedmen's Bank
building. until recently occupied by the De-
partment OF Justice, is proceeding with reason
able speed. The roof and sections OF the side
and back walls have been taken down, and
three stories of the front wall still stand. Great
care is exercised in taking down the big slabs
OF brown stone with which the front was faced.
The evening times., 1899-08-04
Local Pensions Granted.

The following pensions have just been granted
to residents OF the District: origiual-Joseph
Kuchli, SC; John J. Gaskins, So. Increase-Will-
lam Talbut Soldiers Home, Ss 10 SO War
with Spain-Benjamin T. Frazier, Anacostia, 50;
jeremiah c. Anderson Soldiers Home, $50.
The evening times., 1899-08-04
Goinp To West yfrrinia.

Warner Stuttler, District Superintendent of
Street Cleaning, will leave Washington Sunday
for his old home in West Union. W. Va. He
will spend his vacation there, returning by Sep
tember ].
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Asubaltinr N Driyeway.

The work OF resurfacing the asphalt semi-cir-
cular driveway at the north front OF the De-
partment OF Agriculture building is practically
complete. Five thousand square yards OF road
way have been resurfaced.
The evening times., 1899-08-04
ADJUSTMENTS TODAY.

Glen Sligo--Amusements
Chevy Chase Examinations, band concert.
Glen Echo Park-Band concert, $50 p m.
Excursion to Marshall Hall, steamer Manchester.
Friday and Saturday, at 10 a. m. and 2:30 and
$3.50 p. m.
Excursion TO River View, steamer Samuel j.
Pentz, at 10 a. M, 2:15, and GAS p. m.
Excursion to Glymont, steamer leaves at a. m.
and 80 D. m.
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Commissioner Ross, Vacation.

District Commissioner John W. Ross leaves
Washington today for brief vacation. He is
going to Manhattan Beach, and will be absent
from the city. according TO his present plans.
until August Is, when he will return in time
to permit Commissioner Wight TO. take his
cation.
The evening times., 1899-08-04
Cnptuin Gruhum ReIieved.

Capt. Frank l.. Graham. Twenty seventh In
fantry. is relieved from recruiting duty at Wash
ington. District Of Columbia, and will proceed
10 join his regiment at Camp Meade, Pa.
The evening times., 1899-08-04
Won wouIdn,t Eat Some Bread

If YOU saw it made. Visit the palace
bakery of the Havenneri Baking Co. and sea
with what cleanliness their Vienna, Qua
ker, Homemade and Domestic are handled.
The evening times., 1899-08-04
TIE CONTRACT TO STAND.
Daggett & Dugan to Be Given An
other Trial.

The Commi ssioners, However, Warn
the street-Cienning Firm That
There Must He No Further Delin-
quencies in Their wOrk-The
Affidavits by Others Interested.
The evening times., 1899-08-04
ARMY AND NAVY NEWS.

Troops to Leave Fort Myer.
Three troops of cavalry now at Fort Ayer will
leave Monday for Manila.
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IN AND ABOUT THE CITY.
A secretary,s vacation.

Norman A. Merritt private secretary to Post
master Merritt. will leave tomorrow for At
lantie CITY, He will be away several weeks