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The Billings gazette., 1899-06-30

Sick headache absolutely and posi-
lively cured by using Moki Tea. A
pleasant herb drink. Cures constipa-
tion and indigestion, makes you eat
sleep; work and happy. Satisfaction
guaranteed or money back. 25 cents and
30 cents, Sold by Chapple Drug 90.
The Billings gazette., 1899-06-30

Montana Avenue, Center Of Main Block
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-10-14
1.-THE MORMON PROPHET. -

Congressman n Do Roberto. H..a~.. ma ...raI7
Novel .. I.1f Name.
The record-union., 1899-03-16
FITZSIMMONS AND JEFFRIES.
Not Yet Decided Where the Fight
Will Take Place.

NEW YORK, March 15.-Willam A.
Grady, representing Jim Jeffries, and
Martin Julian, manager of Bob Fitz-
simmons, met to-day to consider the
bids for the proposed fight between
these pugilists.s AS soon as Brady and
Julian read the $4,000 bid of San
Francisco syndicate, through H. P.
Taylor, it was taken up. Julian said
that if any person connected with the
National Sporting Club of San Fran
cisco were connected with the new syn
dicate he would not accept any pro-
rosals from that body. In fact, he
said, he would rather have the bout
take place in the East, as their ex-
perience in California in the fighting
line was not agreeable either to himself
or Fitzsimmons.
Brady then asked Mr. Taylor what
he was prepared to concede for pic
ture privileges, and the Western rep
resentative replied that the purse was
large enough to- cover all that.
Brady objected, and so did Julian.
Both claimed that the picture privileges
would prove to be large factor in
the matter, and that no club offer will
be considered until the participants in
the bout should receive a percentage Of
the profits arising from the reproduc-
ton of pictures of the fight Brady
said: ''I'll give sum equal to 10 per
cent of the net receipts of the fight for
the privilege of taking and producing
these pictures
Mr. Taylor then asked for time to
communicate with the San Francisco
people whom he represents, SO that he
could find out what terms he could
offer.
". E. Gray, representing the West
chester Club, offered purse of SOL
600, but would not concede any privil-
eyes to the fighters. claiming that the
purse was in itself sufficient His offer
was tabled quickly.
Then came the Coney Island Clubs
representative, John P. Dunn. He said
the club was willing to put up a purse
of $4,000, and also, so far as he knew,
to divide the proceeds Of the picture
privileges equally betweeI the two con-
testants and the club. He also re-
quested twenty four hours to enable
him to communicate with the manage
ment of his club. It was finally agreed
to give all the parties twenty-four
hours to make final offers.
There will be another meeting at
O'Clock tomorrow afternoon, when it
is thought final settlement will he
arranged
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Predicted That the Southern Section Will
Get a Good WettIng To-Day.
\ Bountifu1 Crop Now Assured
Throughout C.gtrsl and North
.2n California, While the Min
ing Counties Will Have Water
In Plenty to Garry on Their
Operations.

SAN FRANCISCO, March 15.-The
storm which began early yesterday
morning still continues in all northern
and central counties of the State, and
is gradually working southwark.
Kings. Merced, Santa Barbara and San
Luis Obispo counties shared to-day in
the general downpour, and the Weather
Bureau predictions tonight include in
to-morrow's rain program all the south
ern counties.
From all sections north OF the Te-
hachapi reports come tonight of a
heavy rain, which gives every indica-
ton of continuing. In its effect the
rain seems to be beneficial beyond all
expectations. In those fortunate coun-
ties, like Sonoma, where, before the
present storm, no particular fear of
drought was experienced, most boun--
tiful crops seem now assured. Anxiety
has been replaced by optimism in the
central counties, and even il Stanis-
laus, where the early sown grain was
regarded as beyond hope, a good crop
is now anticipated through the unex-
pectedly reviving influence of the rain.
In some of the mining counties the
total precipitation for the storm has
ing now assured for mining operations.
with the result that a number of new
mines are about to be opened.
From no locality has there been any
complaint that the storm has been other
than beneficial, although In Santa Cruz
County, where the precipitation already
exceeds the four-inch mark. the San
Jose River is rising rapidly, and
cioudburst is reported from Big Creek,
in the same locality.
San Francisco has shared in the gen
eral downpour, about an inch and one
half having fallen in this city from the
beginning of the storm until midnight.
Weather conditions and general fore
cast The following are the seasonal
rainfalls to date, as compared with
those of the same date last season. and
rainfall In last twenty -four hours:
aSt d This Last
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half of the quarter of refrigerated beef
furnished would be unfit for use. Sub
seQuent to the surrender our command
did not receive a sufficient allowance
OF food''
In reply to Major Lee. the witness
said that canned roast beef was abso-
lutely unfit for a ration
do you consider canned roast beef
wholesome for the American soldier?'
1T is exceedingly unwholesome. It
tastes like chips. There is no sub
stance, and the fat and grease are alb
solutely repulsive.'
Colonel Henry L. Turner, who went
to Cuba in command Of the First Hi
nois Infantry, and became a Brigadier
General was the next witness. He
said that on the way to Cuba there was
a good deal of unofficial complaint
about the canned roast beef, and the
result of an official complaint was that
the surgeon condemned a lot of it and
it was thrown overheard. The cans had
swollen and the meat was very bad.
III reply to Major Lee, the witness
stated that he tried to eat some of the
canned beef, but it nauseated him and
he could not do it. 1t certainly was
unfit for a ration in the warm climate.
He regarded it as a contributing cause
os the sickness of the men. He had
also tried to eat the refrigerated beef,
but could not, as it gave him diarrhea.
First Lieutenant M. F. Davis of the
First Cavalry was called by Major Lee.
He said that in Cuba the men opened
all the cans of roast beef issued to
Them, but only consumed one-half of
the contents on an average; the rest
was thrown away because it was unfit
to eat. The contents of the can, he
said, would be about three-quarters
suet. not what you would call meat.
Perhaps one-quarter or one-fifth of the
can would be good. The rest appeared
to be tailings or clippings. Sometimes a
can would be entirely spoiled. Witness
said he once opened a can which
smelled bad; he examined it and found
maggots in it
Major Lee-How did the maggots get
in there?
'They We're canned in there
Colonel Davis-Are you aware that in
the process of canning this meat under
goes such an intense heat that no ami
NAL life could survive in it?''
Il don't mean to say they were alive;
they We're dead"
Major Lee-You are positive about
the identity of the animal?
yes, sir; quite positive"
I'm consequence of the canned roast
beef not being sufficiently sustaining
and not having nutriment in it, did
your men lack for food?''
''They did,
Colonel Gillespie-What was the
name of this brand that you found with
maggots in it?
ut was Swift & Conpanys brand
Are you certain of that?"
Il am certain of that?''
The court adjourned to meet in
Omaha tomorrow
The record-union., 1899-03-16
BRITISH CRUISER TERRIBLE.
One Man Killed and Several In
iured by a Boiler Explosion.

DAVENPORT England, March Ia
The British first-class cruiser Terrible
has arrived here from Malta, and re-
ports that a boiler explosion on board
her Monday killed a stoker, fatally in
iured two men and badly scalded sew
eral others.
The Terrible is a sister ship of the
Powerful The latter, which is now
in Manila Bay, has been most unfor-
tunate having experienced contin-
uous series of accidents and breakdowns
since she was launched
The British first-class cruisers Terri-
BILE and Powerful are steel sheathed yes
sells Of IL. 900 tons displacement, 5OU feet
long. II feet beam and 25,0OO Indicated
horse power.
The record-union., 1899-03-16
Soldiers Killed at Santiago.

WASHINGTON, March 15.-The fol-
lowing notice has been given to the
press to-day by Adjutant General Cor
bin: The Secretary of War requests
that parents and friends of soldiers who
We're killed around Santiago or who
have since died in Cuba, desiring their
remains sent home, send their home
address to the Quartermaster General,
L. S. A, Washington, D. c.; the re-
mains upon arrival in this country will
be sent by express to the address given.
Otherwise the remains will be inferred
at Arlington
The record-union., 1899-03-16

San francisco Qdtd. MdAiilluiu eOhi
perature. 55 degrees; minimum, ~;
mean, 81.
The storm which has, been off the Or
egon coast has moved south, ana IS
central off the California coast to-
night The pressure has fallen over
California. and risen over Oregon and
Washington.
Rain has fallen from Roseburg, Or,
south to Tehachapi. in the interior, ana
in the vicinity of Santa Barbara along
the coast. The rain has been heaviest
In the lower Sacramento and San Joa-
ouin valleys and along the bay coun-
ties.
High southerly winds are reported
from the interior of California
HEAVY DoWNPoUR IN INTERIOR.
OAKLAND, March 1o-The ram
storm which began early yesterday
morning continued last night and ft
intervals during to-day The sky -
overcast, and there is prospect oi
a continuance of the precipitation ior
twenty-four hours longer 1t IS raining
throughout Alameda County, and as
consequence farmers and vineyarulstS
are feeling in excellent spirits Inc
rainfall in this city since l O'Clock yes
terday afternoon was 55 OF aii NJ -. ~
making a total for the storm OF liz
inches up to that time. Since INN anu
I'M to o'clock this afternoon, .93 OF an
inch had fallen. making the total lol
the season 1914 inches, against li-oo
inches up to this time last year
STOCKTON, March 15.-The rainfali
m to 8 O'Clock tonight, according 10
the gauge at the State Hospital, was
I IS inches, making 80 for the month
and 8 inches for the season. against
4e4 to the same date last year. Inc
loss of the wheat crop is placed beyond
Feasibility by The .all o. to-day. Re-
ports from Tracy. on the west side, ana
from Clements, in the northern part OF
the county, are OF heavier preclpita-
t;on there than in Stockton, and that is
where rain will 90 the greater amount
of good. The acreage In wheat IN San
Joaouin County, particularly on the
west side. IS larger than for many years
and a greater prosperity is shefefore
sure to follow the on,lcok for Dig
crop.
SAN JOSE. March 15.-The heaviest
rainfall that has occurred in the santa
Clara Valley for three years prousht
great rejoicing to-day. In this clty LOT
the twenty-four hours up to ~ ocioch On
tonight go inches fell. making 2.29
for the storm and nearly 10 inches lof
the season. as compared with 5.4S to the
same date last season. The creeks are
flowing good and rapidly swelling IT.
rigating bitches to the orchards are be-
ing taken advantage of on all sides. Ihe
fruit, grain and hay crops have been
saved. which means millions of dollar
to the valley. At points outside of TINS
city there was a much heavier down
pour than here. From Wright's five
inches was reported up to o'clock this
evening and at Los Gatos 4.26 inches
It is still raining.
SALINAS, March 15.-The long look :
ed for rain began falling about 4
o'clock this morning, and has continued
steadily ever since. While grain has
not suffered much or made as good
progress as if there had been normal
rainfall this season. farmers and stock
raisers were becoming somewhat anx-
The record-union., 1899-03-16
The Presidents Visit South.

TOWNSVILLE (Ga), March 10
President Mckinley began his vacation
here with a morning of complete rest.
Secretary Cortelyou said to-day that
while here no business will be brought
to the attention of the President un-
less some great event in Cuba, Porto
Rico or the Philippines made it neces-
sary. 1t is probable the President will
go to Jekyl Island, near Brunswick, be-
fore returning, having been invited to
do SO by ex-Secretary of the Interior
Bliss.
The record-union., 1899-03-16
Mrs. White Slightly Better.

LONDON, March 15.-Mrs Henry
White, wife of the Secretary of the
United States Embassy, who has been
suffering from an attack of Influenza
is slightly better to-day. Queen Vic
toria has telegraphed from Ciemez. near
Nice, expressing sympathy with Mrs.
White, and inquiring as to her condi-
ton
The record-union., 1899-03-16
Dealers in Photographic Supplies.

CHICAGO, March 15--Fifty dealers
in photographic supplies in the west
and Central States, together with
number of manufacturers held secret
conference here to-day. 1t was hinted
that a rise in prices might be expected.
A. T.. Jones of Fort Wayne, lnd..s salu
there would be- nothing in the nature OF
a trust formed, but that the organlza-
ton of the dealers and manufacturers
of the East and West would propaoly
be ACCOMPLISHED.
The record-union., 1899-03-16
OFF for Cuba.

BOSTON, March 15.-A party Of pos
tai officials.S comprising Postmaster
General Smith, Fourth Assistant POST
Bristol and Clarence e. Dawson,
Secretary of the Postmaster General,
left here this afternoon for Cuba, via
Tampa. The Postmaster Generals
mission is to confer with Director OF
p,sts Rathbone at Havana over i'm
1,ortant matters affecting the postal
service district. The party probably
will be away about a week.
The record-union., 1899-03-16
Rhode Island Republicans.

PROVIDENCE. March 15-The an
nual convention of the Republican
party of Rhode Island was held here
to-day. Governor Dyer of Providence
and other State officers were unani-
mously renominated.
The record-union., 1899-03-16
Strike of Glass Factory Employees.

PITTSBURG, March ia strike Of
seventytwo tender and shove boys has
caused a total suspension of work at
the Chambers Mckee window glass fac
tory at Jeannette, Pa. The plant is the
largest in the country and employs 10O
men. The boys want their wages in
creased 10 per cent.
The record-union., 1899-03-16
snowbound Train Abandoned.

CHEYENNE (Wyo.), March 15.-The
snowbound train on the Cheyenne and
Northern at Wheatland has been aban
doned by the company officials, who
will take steps to rescue the passengers
by means of sleds
The record-union., 1899-03-16
Money Orders for Payment in Cuba

WASHINGTON, March 15.-Acting
Postmaster General Heath has issued
an order directing that on and after
March 18th the fees for postal money
orders issued in the United States for
payment in Cuba shall be the same as
those fixed by law for domestic money
orders.
The record-union., 1899-03-16
More cold From AustraIia.

SYDNEY IN. S. W), March 15.-The
American steamer Mariposa, Captain
Hayward, has sailed from here for San
Francisco having on board 81 1000, 900
in gold.
The record-union., 1899-03-16
American Bankers Association.

NEW YORK, March 15.-Cleveland
was selected as the next meeting place
of the American Bankers Association.
The record-union., 1899-03-16
Railroads Heavy Losers by Storm.

CHATTANOOGA (Tenn.), March Is
The railroads of this section were heavy
losers by storm last night which fol-
lowed two days of steady rain. Trains
have been delayed for many hours
The record-union., 1899-03-16
Condition Of the Treasury.

WASHINGTON, March 15.-To-day's
statement of the condition of the treas
ury shows: Available cash balance,
$277. .SO0,S71; gold reserve. $241 ,371. .34z-
The record-union., 1899-03-16

Continued on Eighth Page.)
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-08-15
BIG FOUR
Business Booming and Rolling Stock
All Put on the Track.

Business is on the boom on the Big
Four, and everything that can pull a
train is being repaired and put on the
track to meet the demands of the road.
Hands at the shops are working over
time, and "lots and gobs' of money is
being paid out to employees.
The Big Four is run on very correct
principles, that it would be very hard
to improve upon. Expenses are figur-
ed according to receipts. If receipts
fall off, and business is slack, expenses
are cut down in proportion; and when
the increase of business makes a de-
mand for more transportation, expen-
ses are increased to meet the demand.
When expenses are cut down, men are
are not discharged, but a per centage
of hours of work is taken off all hands;
and if work increases, the hands are
given extra hours of work, instead of
employing new hands. This of course
is within a reasonable limit, for great
falling off or a great increase of busi-
ness would necessarily require the dis
charge of some old hands or the en-
plOyment of some new ones. But it is
upon this general line, the road is run,
and it is not only conservative, but the
best for the road and its employees.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-08-15
DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION.

Hon. John P. Bower was made chair
man and Tom Moore, secretary, of the
Democratic county convention that met
in Melodeon Hall, Saturday. But
peace reigned, and the air of the hall
was not as melodeous as on former oc-
casions.
The old committee was stereotyped.
The following county ticket was
found under somebody's hat and unan-
imously adopted.
Representative, Hon. J. P. Bower
Probate Judge, Gen. A. S. Piatt.
Clerk, Frank Cotter.
Commissioner, John r. Wilson.
Prosecutor, John r. Cassidy.
Surveyor, Lewis N. DeVore.
Infirmary Director, A. B. Shick.
1t is a pretty good sample ticket, but
with one exception, none of them would
have been nominated, if there had
been ghost of show of electing it
The following list of delegates and
alternates to the State Convention
were appointed:
Delegates-Wm. McCoid, J. w
Snapp, John L. Somers, S. N. Devore
E. HI. Mains. Alternates-W. V. Mar
quis, J. M. Watson, J. w. Barber
Frank Cotter, ]. L. Miller.
The delegates go uninstructed.
The fight for Governor will be be
tween Kilbourne, of Columbus, ant
Johnny Mclean, of Washington-witl
chances in favor of Johnny.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-08-15
From Lima Gazette, Saturday
IMPORTANT DEAL
The D. & L. NJ, and o. S. Will
Be Consolidated.
THE CINCINNATI NORTHERN IN
THE COMBINATION.
The Thomas Syndicate is Behind
The Scheme

The statement made in the Gazette
Sunday that the d. & L. N, and the
Ohio Southern were about to be con-
solidated, is being borne out by develop
ments in New York. The following
dispatch says concerning the scheme:
The Thomas syndicate is negotiating
FOR the consolidation of the Michigan
division of the Cincinnati Northern, D.,
81 L. N. and Ohio Southern,
In the control of the Cincinnati North
ern, Brice is succeeded by the Thomas
Syndicate, which is seeking to put these
properties together for the mutual ben
eft of the security holders of all of
them. 1t is expected that the deal will
be closed this week. just who will be at
the head of the properties then has not
been determined.
In the deal, c. N. Haskell receives
the Columbus and Northwestern for his
interest in the two roads.
One of the most important features
of the deal is that the consolidated
roads will form new Detroit-Toledo
line just about the same length as the
Michigan Central. 1t is understood
that the new system will have plenty
of money to put on good service from
Toledo to Detroit, and will be in the
field to stay for business between these
points.
The abandond car ferry line across
lake Michigan will be put on again.
The project of extending the Cincinnati
Northern to Grand Haven is to be COM
pleted. With it's own car lines the new
system will then be in a position to help
feed Toledo from the Northwest.
In word the Thomas syndicate pro-
poses to put enough money into these
lines to make them independent of theil
connections, w ith these lines operated
as one system, the syndicate will
have line from the Ohio coal fieli
to the northwest and from Toledo, the
gateway of Michigan, to Detroit, the
largest city in the State.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-08-15
A QUIET WEDDING.

At four o'clock, yesterday afternoon,
Miss Lillian Wissler, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Aaron Wissler, of North Mad
River street, was married to Mr.. L. A.
Irwin, of Quincy, Ills. The ceremony
was performed by Rev. J. w. Thomp-
son, Rector of Trinity church, of which
Miss Wissler was member.
Mr.. Irwin was formerly employed
here, on the Big Four. but now holds
a position with the Quincy and Omaha
Railroad, at Quincy, Illinois.
The young couple left on the five
o'clock train, for Quincy.
Only the immediate family and few
friends were privileged to be present.
While stranger to most of our peo-
pie, Mr.. Irwin has made warm friends
here, and Miss Wissler is one of our
most popular young ladies. They have
the kindest wishes of all for their hap.
piness.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-08-15
DON'T. DON'Tn DON'TMl

Don't plant out any more soft naples
for shade trees. 1t is loss OF time
and money. Look around and see how
many of them die, about the time they
are big enough to make some shade.
They are swamp tree and unless their
roots are near some spring or damp
place, they can't live on our streets.
The elm is the best tree. 1t grows the
most rapidly, is the toughest, freest
from disease, is cleanly, spreads its
branches above so as to let the air cir.
culate under it, and will stand drouth.
1t is great disappointment to have a
shade tree grow ten or twelve years
and then die. Get the best.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-08-15
co, l. A o. v. I.

The reunion of Company I, AZ Ohio
Volunteers, held last Thursday at the
home Of Comrade A. J. McElroy at
DeGraff, was one of the pleasant events
OF the season. The following members
of the company were present: W. B.
Wooley, Tawawa; w. M. Campbell,
Fosters; w. 1. Nerdier, Sidney; B. A.
Haines, Eris; ]. Blair, Kingscreek;
VIM. Stewart, Kingscreek; I. Shanely,
Tawawa; N. w. Cady, Troy; Rev. 1.
Grandy, Indianapolis; Jason P. Kite,
ST. Paris; A. J. McElroy. DeGraff.
Comrade McElroy and wife threw
open their house and about 100 persons
enjoyed their hospitality, the number
including comrades of other regi-
ments. Mr.. McElroy welcome his
comrades in speech that came from
his heart and made every one feel at
home.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-08-15
PERSONAL NOTES.

Mr.. Bert Kitchen left yesterday for
indianapolis.
Mrs. Judge West left Saturday for
Lakeside.
Mr.. Henry Horn is visiting relatives
in Cleveland.
Mr.. John M. Lawrence was in Kent
ton, Saturday.
Mr.. Late Hicks, of Lima was in the
city, yesterday.
Mr.. Will Wallace will enter Wooster
University this fall.
Miss Mary Oferaft is the guest of
Mrs. RObt. Lamb.
Mr.. Winfield Scott was in Detroit,
Friday on business.
Mr.. Hiram Gregg was in Cincinnati,
on business, Friday.
Miss Myrtle Mclaughlin goes to Co
lumbus today to visit her sister.
Mrs. Thomas Hubbard is spending
the hay fever season at Macinac.
Rev. F. D. Finley, of Mansfield was
in the city for few hours, Friday.
Mrs. Maggie Roebuck and Miss Mag
gle Allen leave to-day for Detroit.
Miss Mabel Hamilton and Miss
Blanche McCracken went to Cincinnati,
Friday.
Mrs. Robert Candy and Mrs. Maggie
Allen will go to Detroit, tomorrow to
visit friends.
Mr.. Thomas Boyd is at Lakeside.
Mr.. Harry Golf, mother, and wife, are
at Put-in-Bay.
Mrs. r. B. Keller leaves today, for
Macinac and Marquette, to escape the
hay fever bug.
Attorney J. G. Hover was in Colum-
bus, Friday, attending to bankrupt
case in the U. S. Court.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Harner have
returned from two weeks outing at
the 500 and at Macinac.
Mrs. Bertha Campbell Stinchcomb
leaves Wednesday to visit her friend,
Miss Gertrude Hughes, in Lima, Ohio.
Mr.. Frank Nc Cracken returned Sat
urday from q trip to Detroit with the
Hooking Valley Editorial Association.
Miss Claire Gail Campbell leaves
Friday to visit her brother, Fred, in
Chicago, and relatives in Des Moines,
Iowa.
Mr.. d. J. Miller left yesterday to
travel for body factory at Akron,
Ohio. Mr.. Miller has had long expert
ence in the business and will make a
good canvasser.