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The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1900-12-07
WORKED FOR CHARITY.

New York, Dec. 5-Having received
subscriptions Of $252, 988}for the relief
of the famine stricken in India, the
New York Committee of One Hun
dred ended it's work today with, a
meeting of the executive committee:
It is estimated that more than 81, OO0,-
900 has been sent from the United
States to India for the help'of the
sufferers.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1900-12-07
o NEW PARTY.

Indianapolis Dec. 5-Charles M.
Walter, secretary Of the middle Of the
road populist state committee, has
issued a call for a conference to be
held at the English hotel December 20.
He says this conference will be the
first ster IN the formation Of a new
national party to embrace all of the
reform elements.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1900-12-07
DENIES THE REPORT.
Miss Woodward Not Engaged to Lieuten-
ant Bismarck.

Appleton, Wis, Dec. 5-Ione Wood
ward of Evanston, Ills, who was a
guest in the family Of Minister Conger
in Pekin during tho siege of the lega-
tions by boxers, is here visiting her
mother.
She denies the report Of her ell
:gagement to Lieutenant Frederick
Bismarck Of the German army, and
grandson of Prince Bismarck. She
said today: Il do not know the gen
tleman. I never met him and never
heard of him in China or elsewhere.
The report is pure fabrication, and fur
Their than make a most emphatic de-
nial | do not care to discuss the mat
fter.'
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1900-12-07
HoNoRs FOR TowNE.
Appointed Successor to Dead Senator OF
Minnesota.

st. Paul. Dec. 5-The Pioneer Press
tomorrow will say that it learns from
a source which it believes to be au.
thoritative that Charles A. Towne. OF
Duluth has been offered and has &C.
cepted the appointment as United
States senator to fill the vacancy by
the death of Senator G. K. Davis. The
paper says that Governor Lind refused
to confirm or deny the statement, but
thai its source Of information IL such
that it cannot doubt that it is reliable.
Towne was the candidate selected
by the democrats for United States
senator in the election Of four years
ago when Davis was reelected.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1900-12-07
A Keen Clear Brain.

Your best feelings, your social position
Or business Gee depend largely on the
perfect action Of your stomachand liver.
DR.: Kings New Life Pills give increased
strength, a keen, clear brain, high ambi-
ton. A 25 cent box will make you feel
like a new beng. Sold by Chapple Drug
Co, druggists.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1900-12-07
LOSS BY FIRE.

Boston, Dec. Sire early today
damaged the store rooms of the Hay
wood Brothers & Wakefield rattan
company. Loss $3.50, 600.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1900-12-07
FATAL ROW.

Saginaw, Mich, Dec. 5-In a row
at the Standard Coal mine tonight one
man was killed and several others were
injured.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1900-12-07
CONFIRMED BY TOwNE.
Has Been Appointed to Succeed
T. Davis. .I

Duluth, Dec. 5-Charles A. Towne
tonight confirmed the report that
Governor Lind had rendered him the
United States s%enatorship to succeed
the late Senator G. z. Davis and said
that he had decided to accept the ap-
pointment. He has telegraphed the
governor to that effect.
Towne refused to discuss the matter
farther, but said that he would leave
for Washington via st. Paul tomorrow
morning.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-11-02
A WORTHY CANDIDATE.
HOW MARSHALL VAN WINKLE MADE HIS
WAY TO THE FRONT

Speaking of the career of Marshall Van Wrinkle.
the Republican candidate for Congress in the With
District, Frank Higgins who has been in charge
or the Republican headquarters in Jersey City dur
| Ing this and previous campaigns. and to whose
energy much Of the vigor and aggrrssiveness OF
the Republicans of Hudson County is due said:
The career of Mr.. Van Wrinkle demonstrates in
Iry by young man with honesty OF purpose and
age ne has attained no. only most important
othcal position and 10 high standing at the bar
being chosen to our National legislature one of the
most exalted spheres OF honor and usefulness IN
veins His father mas Ado G e Van WinRie was one
Civil War Trained IN the public schools and the
yeTsey City Heb School at the age Of yIS6e
hurgh & Garretson, in Jersey City Here for more
than hre years he was in his work
writing: he did the stenographic work OF large
theory and practice Of his chosen profession, and
using his evenings In the pursuit of that larger
yer So Industrious was he that when he was
torney at law, and three years later was made a
During the first year az his practice he was asso-
ciated in partnership with Thomas F. Bedle; son
OF the late Ex-Governor and later with ex-Assem-
education had been. earned. by steady, hard work
and s1seness Of His career has not b 9esn
ness well managed have brought Others in ta aT
came by appointment Of the BOARD of Freeholders
e m hG an 25 5 Of
How SUCCESSFULLY he has conducted his present INT
has never lost sight OF the fact that the Public
az the shield Of the innocent and the assailant
Of the guilty go No one has been OPP t o ~ b
law and the impartiality of lis adminlstration
Rega riding the future in tho light Of the past. the
ccoDafer6e that IL M Van wi7ke be eiectrd they
will be honestly and ably represented in the next
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-11-02
MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR DIR. sToRRs.
DR. DEWEY HIS SUCCESSOR. TO BE INSTALLED
on NOVEMBER Is

DIR. DEWEY. HIS SUCCESSOR. TO BE INSTALLED
ON NOVEMBER Is.
A memorial service will be held in the Church Of
the Pilgrims. Brooklyn. for the Rev. DR.. Richard
salter Storrs on the evening Of November 10. The
principal address will be made by the Rev. DR.. A
j. Lyman. OF the South Congregational Church.
Short addresses expected from the Rev Or
Charles Cuthbert Hall, president OF Union Theo-
logical Seminary; the Rev. Dr. Robert r. Meredith.
pastor Of the Tompkins Avenue Congregational
Church: the Rev. DR.. Thomas Il. Mcleod. pastor
Of the Clinton Avenue Congregational Church. and
others. The Rev DR.. Harry Plnneo Dewey pastor
of the Church Of the Pilgrims. will conduct the
service.
The installation service of Dr. Dewey to the pas
torate OF the Church of the Pilgrims will take
place on Thursday evening. November 15 The Ec-
clesiastical Council will IN the afternoon and
will be attended by representatives of various
congregational churches. The installation sermon
will Re preached by the Rev. DR.. George A. Cor
DON pastor Of the Old South Church OF Boston
The installation OF DR.. Dewey will call together
representative men from all over New-England
and New-York State
The Pilgrim Chapel. devoted to mission work
under the charge Of the Church OF the PILGRIMS
has recently enrolled In its service the Rev Charles
F. Taylor. formerly of Cranberr., n. j.
Some alterations are being made in the building
OF the Church OF the Pilgrims The ball top of
the spire has been regilded and the spire reoiled
The bronze tablet with raised letters In front Of
the church. bearing the of Dr. Storrs, will
soon be changed to bear the name Of Dr. Dewey,
II II becomes necessary TO replace the tablet with
n new one. the old tablet wifi be preserved DR.
Si sg SIS old h T No 80 PierTe29ntst occu-
readapted 10 the use of the new pastor
The Long Island Historical Society of which 1yr
be set aside IN its building in Pierrepont-st, to
Another memorial celebration for Dr. s;crrs ia
being arranged by the Brooklyn Institute II viii
be more of civic than of ecclesiastical char
acter, and will probably be held in December
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-11-02
FRENCH ADMIRAL IN BALTIMORE.

Baltimore, Nov. Rear Admiral Richard Of the
French navy. who arrived here yesterday after
noon with the two French cruisers La Cecille and
La Suchet, paid his official visit to Mayor Hayes
to-day by whom he was warmly welcomed and
who extended 10 him the freedom Of the city He
was accompanied by Captain Louis Juhel OF the
Cecihe; Captain P A. NJ. de Bris OF the Suchet;
Lieutenant Louis Jeuneu. his aid and I.eonce
Rabillon, the French consul this port who intro
duced the visitors. Mayor Hayes greeted the Wis
itors cordially.
The visitors met large number OF city officials
and later called upon Cardinal Gibbons. The Car
dinaL attired in red robe and hat greeted them
warmly Late this afternoon Captain Peter Leary
Cecille and paid his compliments TO the Admiral
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-11-02
MITCHELL IN BROOKLYN.
STRIKE LEADER SAYS IrE IS GLAD OF
VICTORY BECAUSE IT GIVES
THE MINERS HOPE.

John Mitchell president Of The United Mine
Workers and the successful leader OF the strikers
In anthracite coal regions OF Pennsylvania
spoke in Brooklyn, IN the CernIont Avenue Rink
night The meeting presided by
Henry George. The first speaker was John Swim
ton OF Mr.. Mitchell he said:
do not hesitate to place him In line. far as
generalship is concerned, with Charlemagne, Ma
poieon and Grant.
Ernest II. Crosby
Mr.. Mitchell then introduced He Is young
man. with strong features and a straightforward
manner. He spoke in a low voice and used few
gestures. He said in part:
am gratifed TO many people here and 10
receive the compliments of the speakers who have
preceled me- want TO tell briefly the story Of the
anthracite strike, the greatest strike OF labor for
living wages In the hstory Of the country. The
thousands OF brave bows md girls who had SUI
fered in the mines. You who lives in the cities
cannot imagine the conditions that prevail in the
anthracite coal regions. Imagine hundred and
forty-two thousand men gathered together la
bOr OF these forty thousand cannot speak Eng
Nsh, and among them all to be found a great
Inc then the difficulty Of organizing them. At
first there were only eight thousanad If them or
dred and twelve thousand threw down their Tools
and by the time the strike ended after thirty1nine
DAYS OF idlen"ss. one hundred and forty thousand
oat OF one hundred and fortytwo thousand men
had come into our ranks
II thu value Of the strike Is 20 he measured by
dollars and cents would feel that II wouId be
to II than thai. 1t has aroused among the strikers
desire for better things; it has given them hope.
the strike had been made for political effect. /
would ia her take the breaker boys Of the
name the next President 81 the Unitea States It
has been ny purpose and policy to keep politics
no0 0f %nT fTage as f9r ne seen f3o na
itics 10 enter into their organizations.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-11-02
NEW-JERSEY NEWS.
ALL INDICTED FOR MURDER.
GRAND JURY HOLDS MALIsTER. KERR.
CAMPBELL AND DEATH.

Paterson. Nov. (speciaD.-Walter c. McAlister'
George J. Kerr, Andrew Campbell and William A.
Death were indicted for the murder of Jennie Bos-
schieter to-day by the Grand Jury of Passaic
County. Judge Dixon told them yesterday that II
they found the circumstances he had related
them they would indict for murder and for an
other crime This they did, and tomorrow after
noon they will come court with two true ollls
charging the four men with both crimes.
August Sculthorpe. the hackman, when before the
Grand Jury this afternoon endeavored to impress
them with the fact that he acting under fear
OF death He said that both Death and Camp bell
had reVolvers. and that they threatened MIN with
had carried the girl the roadside. Death came
to the side of the hack and said he would shoot
any one who would give them away. Again
when they thought they heard another vehicle
coming Death lourished the revolver and threat
ened 70 kill any one who attempted to interfere
with them.
County Physician McBridge was before the Grand
Jury this afternoon, but he said that he had not
received the report of the chemist who is making
the analysis of the stomach 1t is understood that
Professor Wtthaus. Of New-York. is doing this
Bride is supposed to have had informal intima ton
that choral present IN the stomach the
County Physician did not hesitate to-day to say
that the girl died from poisoning and that the bot
The indicted will have be arraigned be-
fore Judge Dixon in the Court of oyer and Ternt-
ner and this will probably take place next week.
II is understood that the trials Of the four men
and probably later. The September term of court
SO far as Judge Dixon Is concerned is closed and
next week he Will be enga ged on the bench OF the
Supreme Court. Two weeks later he will he on
by the time he done there the regular bust
ness Of the January term will be ready for him.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-11-02
CROSS COUNTRY RIDER N COURT.
MEMBER OF MEADOW BROOK HUNT CLUB
CHARGED WITH BEATING HIS SERVANT

Hampstead. Long Island. Nov. CSpeciaD.-Ernest
Hayes, cross-country rider. was arraigned heforo
Justice Charles G.. Citizens, of Hampstead. to-day
a charge OF assault in the second degree. The
complainant Tony G. Burck who en-
poyed on Mr.. Hayes's country place. in the vicin-
ity OF the Meadow Brook Hunt Club Burck. with
his face badly bruised and cut, yesterday
planned 10 Justice Citizens that without Mr.
Hayes had dealt him number Of severe blows on
the face head and neck, and that he escaped seri-
Gus injury only by running away.
warrant issued for Nj Hayes's
An officer Meadow Brook after him.
He refused to go until Deputy Sheriff Frederick
Gildersleeve sought him. Then consented to
appear for arraignment the charge. He pleaded
not guilty. and his set down for trial next
week.
Burck's story is that he engaged in doing
work ordered by Mrs Hayes. when Mr. Hayes
directed him attend other duties. Burck says
that when he replied that he already had work to
do Mr.. Hayes dealt him blow under the right
eye which knocked him 10 til ground and that be
fore he could rise he hit a number OF times in
the face
Mr.. Hayes after being arraigned. was allowed to
wanted. Mr.. Hayes could be found at his
country place to-day, and inquiry at he Meadow
Brook Hunt Club OF which he is member. also
failed disclose his Wherea bouts. II Is understood
that efforts being made to settle the be-
fore 1t reaches the court.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-11-02
FUNERAL OF GENERAL STRIKER.

tant-Cieneral william s. Stryker took place
this afternoon. 1t was marked by military dem
onstration and by the presence OF large number
of prominent men. As the hearse passed the State
House majOr-generaTS salute fired. At the
church there were brief services. The casket was
dTaped in the Stars and Stripes. There
magnificent floral display In the pulpit. Members
of Rayari Post, o. which the deceased was char
GER member, acted guard TO the he rise.
Nearly every officer of the State militia was pres
ent together with number Of officers of the Regu-
lar Army, former Governors. State officials, Con-
gressmen, Society OF the Cincinnati Loyal Legion,
Veteran Association, Trenton Battle Monument As
ISOLATION. New-Jersey n. 5H*Fcal Society. Sons OF
the American Revolution and delegations from
many civic organizations
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-11-02
To-NIGH7T,s MEETING AT ACADEMY.
ENT-GovERNOR NOT TO SPEAK
SATURDAY NIGHT.

Much disappointment felt in Brooklyn yes
terday when It announced that Governor
Roosevelt would be able 10 speak there to-
morrow night. Michael j. Dady. chairman Of the
Campaign Committee. says that the reason for
giving up the plans in that direction is that the
halls desired could not be secured 1t gener-
ally understood that the real reason was that
Governor Roosevelt was not physically able 10
take any more burdens upon himself.
The last big meeting of the Republican cam
paign will be held in the Academy of Music to-
night. when Lieutenant-Cfo Governor Woodruff and
Archie E. Baxter will speak Senators DepeW and
Platt will be present and a number of the cand-
dates the State ticket.
1t announced yesterday that poll OF the
E. w. Bliss Works. Adams and Plymouth SITS, had
resulted in 400 votes for Mckinley and 1873 for
Councilman Charles H. Francisco yesterday bet
ex-Assemblyman John NJ. Zurn 5000 even that
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-11-02
4 WEDDING.

In her home at Cold Spring Harbor Mrs Georeta
Anna R Hayward was welded quietly Wednesday
evening to Robert NJ. Macdonald OF WASHINGTON
Heights The ceremony performed by the Rev
Dr- CHAMBERLAIN, OF St AIMS, Washington Heights
IN the pretty private chapel in the south wing OF tho
Hayward home There were not more than fifty
guests present, and most OF these went from this
city by special train to Oyster Bay end were then
oriVen out to Laurelton, the Hayward home The
piioe was attired in gown OF ivory satin. Miss
Emma Macdonald sister OF the BRIDEGROOM was
maid of honor. Scion Macdonald brother of the
psiaesr0Gm Dom was best man The house was deco
rated Win autumn leaves, palms and tronicsI
plants A big wedding bell of pink roses hung IN
me 1nape and oenea tn i the nuptia knot was lied
a supper was served after the ceremony ana than
MI and Mrs Macdonald started on their bridal
IT'D 70 Lakewood and Washington.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-11-02
MORE PETRIFIED BODIES IN cE11.p

DR.. Charles Wuest, Coroner's physician yester
day searched the cellar formerly occupied bv D
Thomas Holmes, at Marcy-ave and South Ninth
st, Brooklyn. where the petrifed body was roura
Wednesday, and discovered portion NJ ,h
body OF boy the body OF a girl about eighteen
months old, bodies Of newly born children and ~
monkeys and the skeletons OF dogs All Were in
state of preservation similar to that of the ers,
body found DR.. Holmes conducted drug sfora 80 -
Marcy E, and South Ninth-st. for MANY Years rs
boast was that he had discovered an enihai Ut >
process that would ossify bodies. DR. Wuest eaiS
been there for many years fa"y
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-11-02
NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR SONS DEBTS
WEALTHY COAL MERCHANT INSERTS AN ADvER-
TISEMENT.

Captain Henry Hoffman, a wealthy coal mer-
chant, living at No SO Linden Boulevard. Flat BUSH
inserted notice in the Brooklyn papers yesterday
afternoon In which he gave warning that he would
longer be responsible for any debts contracted
by his Captain Hoffman refused to give any
further information the subject when reporters
him.
He has Ave sons-Herman who is married and
lives in Hooper-st.: Henry. twenty-three years old
a steamship engineer vessel plying between
this city and Porto Rico Frank. twenty-one years
old. a steamship engineer on FL Mar. plying be-
tween this city and Porto Rico; George. nineteen
years old. and Ned. fourteen years old. both OF
whom unemployed and live home. Captain
Hoffmans only daugh' er. Bertha. away from
home last July and married Dr. c. ", kelgaard.
with whom she is living in WellsOoro. Penn.
George Hoffman said yesterday:
My brother Ned asked my father for IS the other
day to go to a racetrack, and my father, handing
him ten-dollar bill. replied: Here's SO Take
IT and never come back" When asked him Tor
some money the other day with which 10 buy
clothes he said: go out and your liv-
ing"
Five weeks ago. according George Hoffman
Captain Hoffman bought Ave horses for $3.50
Three weeks later he sold them at auction tho
Empire City track for s. apiece.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-11-02
KILLED IN THE ATTACK on PEKING.

John Schroeder. grocer. Of feminist. and
WiIlow-avc.. Hohoken, has received package
from tho Navy Department containing the effects
OF his son. John ii. Schroeder who killed in
the attack OF the allies Picking on August 10.
The package also contains letters from Schroeder )
superior officers. complimentins him on his
bravery and its receipt the first news that Mr..
Schroeder had received Of his sons death Schroeder
lulu,,i the United states cruiser Newark as a
marine, and re ,eived honorable mention as being
one II tho frat pa -ty OF marines to land at San
tlago during the Spanish American War. At the
close OF the the Newark was ordered to the
Philippines and WGca the Chinese trouble broke
out she was to the China station.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-11-02
SAYS BRYAN IS TRICKY.
GENERAL vANDERvOORT DECLARES
THE DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE TO
BE AN UNSCRCPCLOUS
POLITICIAN

II never knew more INSCRIPTIONS tricky
politician IN my life These were the words OF
General Paul Vandervoort. Of Nebraska. in speak
3ng OF William Jennings Bryan a. meeting
Of the Veterans Patriotic League Of Kings County.
held last night in the Park Theatre Brooklyn. He
said that he knew Bryan personally. and could
speak from knowledge Other speakers were Cen
erai Horatio {. King, Joseph F. Ewell. Of Buffalo:
Joseph W. Kay and DR.. George w. Brush.
Continuing his personal commissioners General
Vandervoort said:
Bryan is great man for a paramount issue.
Y re 1ncon pf f3f aq This t"9 he Would
have another paramount issue. and l named the
that he would be a pretty good silver If he
elected. but he would he free trade man
On it now and forever. I wanted him to go 10 the
war. | wanted him 10 GO | wanted him 10 60 10
spirafy 70 keen Rn from going that McKinley
Want wa n0 him man5 @ he here wa Sonpracy
organized 70 keep him from going All at once
they concluded 10 let him go. There was unanl-
nous conclusion 20 that effect all over The state
/ dc not believe that the history OF this coun-
Try there is any soldier who could not discount M
J. Bryan delivering facts from typewritten orders
nent. He did not want 10 ride a horse or mule
He did know now give d command He was
up Before that s regnenf and ds9iared that he YOU'D
go with Them and said that he would stay with
them Ions, his salary paid regularly. and
he would go the front with them and fight with
corpse or otherwise The 9Th was ordered 10 Cuba,
and he resigned. re resigned and came home To
make speeches at various night on any
paramount issue that was demanded 10y his audi
ence. / regard him honestly; am not prejudiced
against him personally; he Is a Presbyterian, and
!. and neither Of US Is good as we
ought TO bel regard him to-day honestly, a
most dangerous man. with the exception of Boss
Croker the dangerous man that could he
elected the Presidency. and l believe that Boss
Croker would the Administration if he was
elected.
The irst time l met ". J. Bryan ne nominee
for Congress Ia the district in which live In that
campaign all tariff. ali free trade. and he
carried around a whole hardware store 70 show all
of inquities in the protective tariff, and one
OF Omaha policemen, who presume, are as
vigorous the policemen in ;lis part OF the
country. arrested him at O'Clock al night because
he believed he had robbed hardware store.
Mr.. Bryan doesn't how he gets votes. or VINO
he gets them from, that he get them counted
upon his side in the National ma State elections.
He is the most arrogant. autocratic, domineernS,
interruptions political that there - in America
to-day To intimdate people in New-Iork and
In BROOKLYN. and in Chicago, tneE propose 20 INTRO
duce the Southern ballot box stufuG principle and
intiHda ton drive people from the polls and pre-
III fro n enjoying the gracious privilege
OF fair ballot and an honest count
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-11-02
GAS CouPANFs NEW PRESIDENT

John F. Stanley. brother and business partner Of
the late Bernard NJ Stanley. president OF the
Essex and Hudson Gas Company. Of Newark was
yesterday elected president OF the company TO
succeed his brother. The new president is also
executor Of the Bernard II. Stanley estate which
owns N59O.1O OF the stock of the company. FIX
senator James Smith, jr.. brother-n-Iaw OF the
Shanleys, is also large stockhOlder. and II is
understood will have influence in the management
The Essex and Hudson Gas Company Is an amaIga-
nation of the gas companies Of the two counties
and is included in the system OF the Philadelphia
Gas Improvement Company.