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The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1899-03-07
DIDN'T PAN OUT.
John McCullough's Reported Fortune
Proved a Fake.

John McCullough's Reported Fortune
Proved Fake.
It will be remem bered that about
two weeks ago report was cuyfent that
John Mccullough. merchadt Of Gebo.
had fallen heir tqa fortup6 Of $28,
by real estate deal I Minneapolis.
But the FORTUNE dia6't pan out and
neither did the fe6 estate deal, The
report was started by telegram which
went over the wires in this city to some
one out west, stating, buy John Nc
Cullough property at $2s, OOO." Mr..
Mccullough was in Billings at the
time, Ell route to Minneapolis to look
after some real estate worth about
81, 800, and the report was circulated
that he was on his way to that city to
receive fortune. On his return home
last week lie was congratulated on all
sides on his fortune, but his surprise
was only equal to his innocence and he
asked an explanation, whereupon he
said he knew Of no such transaction.
Even his little property in Minneapolis
is still in his possession. w
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1899-03-07
&HoYT's GREATEST COMEDY.
will He Produced at the Billings Opera
Hnnse Tomorrow Night

l. y. Z . E Z 4 E8 -
will BE Produced at the Billings Opera
House Tomorrow Night.
Tomorrow night at the opera house
Hoyt's greatest comedy will be seen and
given most complete production. The
piece had run Of over six months in
both New York and Boston and has
also been presented with great success
in every prominent city in America.
It is undoubtedly the best New Eng
land character play ever put before the
public. That quaint and funniest, Of
all drol comedians, u. r. Stockwell,
will appear in his original creation.
Deacon Tidd." and in which he can
not be duplicated The company is
under the direction Of the we'll Unknown
manager, Mr. ALI. Ellinghouse, who
has spared no expense in giving the
play grand scenic production. such as
the play has never had before.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1899-03-07
COUNTY TREASURES RAMSEY
Succeeds W. b. George as Custodian Of
the County Funds.

Succeeds W. b. George as Custodian of
the County Funds.
W. B. George is now a private citi-
zen of the county Of Yellowstone, hav-
ing on yesterday turned over the affairs
of county treasurer to his republican
successor, W. L. Ramsey. During his
term Of two years, Mr.. George, with
the assistance Of his efficient deputy,
III. s. Evans, has conducted the affairs
of the office in safe, conservative aud
satisfactory manner to his constituents
and he steps down and out with the
knowledge of that, satisfaction.
The new incumbent, Mr.. Ramsey,
will, without doubt, make as capable
an official as his predecessor and he
enters upon his duties with the good
wishes Of hundreds Of friends, irrespect-
i've Of party. He will be assisted in the
office by his wife, who is competent
bookkeeper and accountant.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1899-03-07
City Of Billings Together with
Several Parties Made Defen-
dants in Big Suit.
BROUGHT BY BALKWILL
Who Was Assaulted in Farrell T. Go. s
Saloon on the South Side.
Papers Filed Yesterday.

Papers in a big damage suit, wherein
Ben Balkwill is plaintiff and the city
Of Billings, Anthony Cosgriff. Gilbert
O'G1ady and Michael Farrell as CO.
partners, and L. H. Fenske and jeff
Brewer, as bondsmen Of O'Grady and
Farrell. are made defendants, were filed
in the Office Of the clerk of the district
court late yesterday afternoon.
It will be remembered that in the
early part of February Balkwill was
used up rather badly while on visit to
this resort, as result of which he will
lose his right eye. He now comes for
ward, through his attorney, g. L. Har
ris, and asks for damages against the
aforesaid defendants lin the sum OF
SIS, 900 and all additional $200 for med
ical attendance. The city of Billings
is made defendant because it has not
seen to it that O Grady & Farrell. con-
duct saloon in conformity with the
laws Of Montana. In the complaint it
is alleged that Farrell & Co, did not
keep quiet house and "tbat they Vi
olated and knowingly permitted others
to violate the laws Of Montana: that
both partners did fight with plaintiff or
permitted other persons to fight with
plaintiff; that Farrell and Cosgriff did,
without provocation. wilfully, wrong
fully, unlawfully and maliciously as
sault plaintiff, and inflicted grievous
bodily harm with weapons likely 4 to
produce great bodily harm; that they
put ont or caused to be put out plain
tiff's right eye"
The outcome OF the suit will be anx-
iously awaited. g%
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1899-03-07

voters of this county and carried, but
the attorney general decided that it
must carry by a majority Of all votes
cast at the election, and this it failed to
do, but a majority Of those voting on
the proposition favored the, bridge
There remains no doubt but what the
residents in that section need and de-
serve the bridge, and it is to be hoped
that the county commissioners may be
enabled to relieve their distress There
is little hope that Carbon county will
assist, for they think that Yellowstone
people will be more benefited than their
own.
The matter will be acted upon Thurs
day in the board session under order Of.
roads and bridges.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1899-03-07
NEW COURT RULE.
Supreme Court Makes Some Changes in
Manner rf possjnn m pnnoIs

Supreme Court Makes Some Changes in
Manner Of Passing on Appeals.
The supreme court, in the interest of
expediting work, announced yesterday
certain changes that would hereafter be
observed in the treatment Of certain
cases. From the bench Chief Justice
Brantly announced that in view of the
press of business the court, after con-
sideration, had arrived at the conclu-
sion that hereafter in cases where the
evidence was claimed by attorneys to
be insufficient to Justify verdict the
court would not go to the labor of set
ting forth the evidence at length in it's
opinions, but would simply give the re-
suit Of its inquiry; also that hereafter
any cases coming up in which ques-
tions Of law arise which have hereto
fore been passed upon by the court, the
points would be decided in memoran-
dunn opinion referring back to that case
without any other opinion by the court.
Attorneys will be especially interested
in another announcement of the court.
This was to the effect that hereafter
attorneys are cautioned to have cases
about to be presented prepared in strict
conformity with the rules of the court.
Any attorney violating any OF these
rules in the. preparation Of briefs will
have their cases dismi ssed. These chang
es in the rules were believed, as said
above. to be called for by. the large
amount Of work before the court and
because in some instances Of past vio-
lations Of the prescribed rules.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1899-03-07
Thursday Afternoon-In the Senate.

The windup of the session Of the
senate was tame compared with similar
events in years that have passed. There
was an absence of those old-time Gus
toms of passing bills and other objects
around the roon promiscuously to the
detriment of the anatomy of anyone
getting in the way. The senate just
quit when the work was ended and
that was all there was Of it, Of course
there were the usual resolutions COM
plimenting the officers and attaches and
the good-byes that mark the ending Of
the session.
The afternoon session of the senate
was busy one. Bills were considered
in committee of the whole and placed
upon their final passage at rapid rate.
In many instances upon third reading
the reading of the bill was dispensed
with The event of the afternoon and
one Of the star events Of the entire ses-
sion was the. animated debate over the
house bill repealing the present law in
regard to enclosing mining cages.
Among other important events of the
OlOSluR uUulS WAS UAlO NCACNU ~ uA1O
house bill proposing an amendment to
the constitution in regard to county
commissioners The bill failed to re-
ceive the necessary number of votes
when the senate came to vote for con-
currence. The vote was tie, 10 to IL.
Being an amendment to the constitu-
tion two-thirds vote was required.
Tie balance Of the session was tame.
Bills were rapidly passed. The selec-
tion of presiding officer for the next
two years to act in the absence of Lien
tenant Governor Srriggs was one of the
pleasing features Of the closing hours.
Senator Norris, by very compliment
tary, vote, was unanimously chosen for
the position Of president pro tenn. Sew
eral of the senators in voting for the
Beaverhead man testified their esteem
and high opinion of his worth. He re-
piled ~. feelingly. President Spriggs
came in for nice compliment; too. q
A little while before midnight, upon
motion of Senator Morris, the chair ap-
pointed Senator'S Norris and Courtney
a committee to wait upon. the governor
and Senators Riddell and Connolly q
committee to wait upon the house and
inform both that the, senate's ,slabors
were over and an adjournmept was. de-
sired. A. few minutes past midnight
the ,comittees having reported that the
executive and house had no further bus
mess with the senate, President Spriggs
declared the sixth session Of the Mon
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1899-03-07
FOR! Oh AN EXTRA < SESSION s
Governor Smith Of Opinion That
4 More Legislation Is Needed
by the State.
NEED MORE REVENUE
Other Business May BE Included-Will
Probably Be Called in a
Month or So.

The possibility Of an extra session of
the Legislature is already being serious
ly discussed Governor Smith is Of the
opinion that he will call one at a later
day. While. he has not fixed the time,
he indicated that it would be, perhaps,
in month or SO.
The governor is empowered to call an
extraordinary legislative session, and
to limit the purposes for which it may
convene. The one proposed, Governor
Smith admitted, would be for the pur-
pose Of enacting revenue legislation.
1.-The failure Of this body to enact any
of the revenue bills" he said, leaves
the state with a revenue totally inade-
quate to meet its expenses.
"Will any other business be in
cluded in the proclamation except
action upon revenue bills?" he was
asked
II haven't altogether decided he
replied. ''The scope Of the duties of
the body will be limited to some extent,
however.
It is also believed among those in a
position to speak officially that All effort
will be made to secure another hearing
before the supreme court Of the issues
Involving the right Of the state board
of equalization to increase the assess.
lnent of the state, the personnel of the
court having been substantially changed
since the former decision and the board
believing that it can show that its con-
tentions are just. In the event that the
board is sustained this time the reve-
nues of the state may be rendered suffi
oient without the enactment of special
revenue laws.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-06-15

| was seriously afflicted with
cough for several years, ana last fall
had a more severe cough than ever
before. | have used many remedies
without receiving much relief, and
being recommended to try Il bottle
of Chamberlain Congh Remedy, by
4 friend, who, knowing me to BE-
poor widow. gave it to me, trieli it.
md with the most gratifying results.
Tie first bottle relieved me very
much and the second bottle has alb
,olutely cured me. ! have not had
ms good health for twenty years.
spectfnlly, Mrs. MARY A. BEARD,
Claremore, Ark. Soil bv Fitzger-
aids Drug Store. 24t5.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-06-15
Millions Giycn Away.

1t is certainly gratifying to the
public to know of one concern III the
land who are not afraid to be gener-
Gus to the needy and suffering. The
proprietors of DR.. Kings New Dis
covery for Consumption, Coughs ana
Colds, have given away over ten
million trial bottles oi this great
medicine; and have the satisfaction
OF knowing it has absolutely cured
thousands OF hopeless cases
Asthma, Bronchitis, Hoarseness and
all diseases of the Throat, Chest ana
Lungs are surely cured hv it. Gali
on j. ID. Fitzgerald Druggist ana
get a free trial bottle. Regular size
5Oc. and 81. Every bottle guarah-
teed, or price refunded. 24to
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-06-15

Just as matter OF amusing pas
time, take up almost any issue OF the
Souix Falls Press, pop, and note the
ingenuity therein employed to man
ufacture straw men for the purpose
of knocking them down. Saturday
morning the Press architect erected
the following actual ioShes:
"Any one who questions the infal-
ibility OF Otis and Mckinley is II
traitor out here.
Certain it is the Henderson speak
ership canvass was not an indorse-
ment oi the administration political
expansion policy
THE New York Sun is notoriously
nearer the administration in all
things than any other newspaper.
Ii any one individual who has
voted for the republican ticket ex
press an individual opinion upon
any subject, the Press architect inn
mediately erects a colossal struC :
ture thereupon, labels iv 'republi-
eau, and chem pushes it oyer. Yes,
the Queen City Press n very good
newspaper, is o.ten amusing, editor
tally.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-06-15

The man who quickly snaps up
and rolls under his tongue with ap-
parent relish any thing that happens
not particularly favorable to Uncle
Sam or his soldiers is--what
These copperheads cannot refrain
from showing pleasure when any
thing does not go exactly and spe-
cifically favorable to their own coun-
try. And still they wonder why they
are called copperheads
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-06-15

The opposition to the administra-
tion and republican party is nothing
but a continuous flow OF petty fault
finding Nothing is done right--un-
til time brings out the actual facts
and knocks the fault-fnders into a
cocked-hat. Ii any man really in
sists upon whining, growing, or
finding fault, why he has license to
in free America. No law agin it.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-06-15

Washington dispatches say that
a state secret has leaked out to the
effect that Secretary Long had an
other man picked 100 re-r asusyse g
place as commander OF the Asiatic
squadron, and that it was only
through President McKinley's per-
sonal request that the hero OF Man
lila was kept there and given the OPP
pOrtunity of his life.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-06-15
Program.

-Thirt ,en 81 utes at sunris'.
10 n. M, consist ng OF bicy-
cles, noihted soldiers. oo.-ss of J 10.
erty, Fa' her Time, aid little girls rep
resenting the various states, Porti-
Rico, Hawlian Is,a Ids, Cuba and Phil
lipines. Bicycles un Ter anagement
p. j. Dunn; Sol liers un or manage
ment Burt G ou5a; F.otiI'a, under
manage nent George BeasD ~.
A flag worth $500 t. tie towns snip
having the largest lumber of vehicles
and horseback riders in this ara tt
Miller TOWNSHIP? Larred.
Music by silver cornet band.
IL a. Address Of Welcome
Mayor f. j.. Saltmarsh.
Vocal Mus c--double quartet.
1:15, Oration-Hon, Coe l. Craw-
ford, Of Huron, S. ID.
Music by the land.
--Racing-Wade and Wilcox, man
ayers. p. m.: Trotting race mile
purse, SIS and so; pony race mile
purse IS; horse race ! mile, SO.
Mems Foot Races, Peter Gross
manager: 100 yards, purse $40; So
Bows foot race, 80 yards under 16, So;
boys foot race 80 yards, under 12. 50.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-06-15

Gen. Wheeler, the old southern war
horse who lost thirtytwo OF his per-
sonal staff officers killed in the civil
war. was wounded himself, and had
sixteen horses shot under hi m, now
wants to 60 to the Philippines to
give 'em a touch of high life oyer
there. Maybe its Just matter OF
taste after all, but all folks don't
taste alike.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-06-15

Sioux Falls merchants have ar
ranged for sort of Carnival at tbe
Queen City this week, with ball
games, theatres, piuics, etc, free
for all customers who want to at
tend. Those Sioux Falls business
men seem to have "hoss sense"
enough to work together for their
own interest.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-06-15

The PRESS editorial published some
time ago in regard to Judge Fuller's
endorsement in the 9th circuit, has
been reproduced in q number OF the
republican papers in northern South
Dakota. Some of the boys forgot
t. give credit, but they are welcome
o the item.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-06-15

Man is much alike wherever he
congregates, and some OF him are
bound to raise ned whether or no.
Down in Cuba a few d;sturbers are
irving to keep the Cuban soldiers
from disarming, but they will prob
ably lay down their guns and take
S75. each.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-06-15

South Dakota furnishes the Young
est Captain in the army. He is Cap.
tain Fuller, son of Judge II. G. Full
Ter, and he is not yet q years old.
lie obtained his military training at
the state University at yermilion.
and at the time war broke out was
captain of the Pierre militia.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-06-15
Dt|E'UU III AlVHST1HSHES'
Hon. (;Oe Crawford, Orator
Pierre
CAPITAL CITY BAnD,
YOU ARE EXPECTED.

B cycle IA 3 mile. Y. J. D., nm,
S., So, 2.
Base ball 3 p. M, j. A. Bushfeld,
manager; Pulsa, S25. Slo; Kidd mines,
s2, 1.
Gun club, shooting. c. f. Sontag,
manager, purse Sc.
Or rdest dis?! of fireworks ever
seen in he stale ueder the II anage
ment Of j. l.. Keyes at Q clock ! {. m.
One Of the sp cial features Of this
display WI be the ldden appearance
of tn, form and bust of Admiral
ID, wey iloating proudly 250 feet in
mid-air.
Committee on Bowery--C. Stout.
Committee on veal music-J. l..
Keyes.
COMMITTEE on land-J. w. Coqn-
illette, j. III. Baldwin an j. d. Miller.
Committee on Water ard Barrels.
--Aniy Butler.
Marshal of the tay-Nathal John-
son.
al stands outside Of the sores
will be charge $40.
IF. T. Salt arsh.
&C. II. Carrot.
John Pussy.
General Go umttee.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-06-15

Kimball sold her refunding bonds
at ) per cent and s. premium. The
bonds are for S7,700. They were
bid in by C. r. Tinan, editor OF the
Kimball Graphic, bloated-demo
cratic-monopolistic-good fellow who
runs n country newspaper to fill a
long felt want, and to keep his money
in circulation.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-06-15

The Fitsimmons-Jeffries pugilstic
contest came of at Coney Island last
week. and Jafferias is the new cham.
pion of the woril. Nine thousifnd
people paid to see an entertainment
that civilization disapproyes OF, and
the laws prohibit,
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-06-15

There's one thing about this South
Dakota climate that makes people
smile-that's rain. This restless.
active, pushing and impat tient peo
pie have kick coming on most
everythil @ except rain, and for that
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-06-15

Speaking of trusts, says the Min
neapolis Journal, what's the matter
with the silver trust which controls
BRYAN, and the Tammany trust con-
troled by Croker? Both wings of the
democratic party are actually or
ganized trusts.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-06-15

Gen. Funston, the Kansas hero.
came from the farm, via the newspa-
per reporters route. He is well
trained in making scoops upon the
other fellows.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-06-15
Possesses.

Spain's new minister called on the
President the other day and present
ed his card. Each insisted that it
was all a mistake, that they didn't
say it, and declared lasting friend
ship for ever and ever.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-06-15

1t is said the Redfield republican
convention will rcnominate the pres
ent Supreme Judges by accInmation,
there being up to this time no opp O.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-06-15

The state g. \. r. encampment at
Hot Springs last week elected W. l..
Palmer, OF Carthage, as commander
for the ensuing year. Mitchell is the
next meeting place.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-06-15

Uncle Samuel's young son, Alaska,
who strayed way off to the north
west, is doing pretty well, and will
send home to the Old man some S20,-
100000 in gold this year. It's all
right for the boys to leave home and
expand when they do that well.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-06-15
DR. Caay,s Condition Powders, ar

lust what n horse needs when in bad
condition. Tonic, blood purifier
and vermiiuge. They are not food
but medicine and the best in use TO
put horse in prime condition.
Price % cents per package. For
sale by Fitzgerald's Drug Store.
7yl
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-06-15
sition to the old bench.

Experts say that Uncle Samuels
people have about one billion OF the
yellow metal scattered about their
persons sand institutions, which is
more gold than any nation on earth
possesses.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-06-15

disastrous storms, wushouts. etc
are reported from Iowa, Minnasota
and Wisconsin this week. The town
ol New Richmond. Wis. was nearly
DESTROYED by a tornado and MANY
people killed.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-06-15

The national peace makers at the
Hague will probably not say any
thing about onions in the butter
Notwithstanding eyidencei is positive
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-06-15

Ex'insurance Commissioner Camp
bell is not now shouting "Viye Lee. F"
He's "agin" the state government.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-06-15

For Constipation take Karl Glow
or Root Tea, tie great Blood Puri-
iier Cures Headache. Nervousness.
Eruptions Oh the face, and makes
tie head clear asa bell. Sold by n.
johnson 4 Go. l,yl
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-06-15

AGENTS WANTED FOR THE LIFE
n,orl.i's greatest naval hero. BY Murat
Hoisteed the lifelong friend and admirer o.
the nations idol. Btggest and best 5"ok
over 800 pages, sXlQ l.i9id inlnes nIiar'y iVo 1n
Enorn,ous demand. Blgeommisslons. out
=, - sree Chanre of lifetime. Write quick
The dominion Company. Bird Floor Caxton
dl g., Chicago. <ft-o
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-06-15

they have o smile as broad and
beautiful rs the green praires after
June shower.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-06-15

Mckinley and Henderson for 1900
would do in a pinch.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-06-15
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
DRESSMAKING.

I have opened up Dressmaking In rooms
,,yer the post office, assisted by Miss Bella
Lacross. All work guaranteed
Rosa WILKINSON.
Miller, South Dakota.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-06-15
IIONEER GALLERY.
MISS OvIATT, PHOTOGRAPHER

The Pioneer Gallery, one door north OF
postoffiee Miller. S ID. will be open Mondays
and Tuesdays. All work guaranteed TO be
first class
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-06-15
| B. MOORE,
CARPENTER and BUILDER.

AsIam about to complete the resident OF
/ d. Sweetland. am now ready to receive
nrdars from any one wishing any thing done
in INV line OF business. doors sonth of opera
house Miller. -, ID.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-06-15
II HENSHAW HOUSE.
n IT uENCuhyV D.
pUsEY & BALDWIN,
LAWYERS.

Practice before all the courts Of South Da-
kota Office i'm Morrill, brick block. doors
north of postoffice. Miller. South Dakota.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-06-15
Nh HOLMAN,
CITY DRAY LINE.

Hauling of all kinds promptly attended to.
Have an experience OF many years in hand
ling breakable goods, and guarantee every
thing carefully moved. Leave ordets on
slate at Vanderbilt hotel.