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The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-01-01
IN PROPER STYLE
Kansas City Gives Royal Wei
come to the New
Century.

Kansas City, Dec. 31-The Century
ball, function to which all Kansas
Citizens have been looking forward for
weeks past, took place tonight, the
most extravagant hopes of its promot-
ers being realized.
The climax Of the ball was reached
at IL O'Clock when $50 men and
women dressed in the picturesque
costumes of the colonial days, danced
the minuet. The dancers with cos
tunes, the spectators in the balconies
and the elaborate decoration COM
bined to make one Of the most beauti-
full pictures ever seen in Convention
hall i
4 copper box was SO placed at the
ball that everyone could drop in it a
card with his name, address and ap-
propriate sentiment thereon. Besides
such cards, photographs Of the ball in
progress and newspaper accounts Of it
were placed in the box. The box is
to be imbeded in one Of the columns
of the convention hall, to remain in
tact until 100 years hence, when it is
to be opened and its contents will be
read by the Kansas Citizens of that
time
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AT BUFFALO.

Buffalo, Jan. 1.-The advent of the
twentieth century, the celebration Of
the Tooth year Of the existence Of
Buffalo and a demonstration Of en-
thuisasm for the coming Pan-Ameri-
can exposition were combined in a
grand celebration last night. Thousanda
of persons thronged the brilliantly
lighted streets and when the midnight
signal was displayed from the United
States photographic Office on the
Prudential building, there was a
deafening blare Of tin horns and
shrieking of steam whistles.
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AT NATIONS CAPITAL
Religious and Social Functions
Mark Dawn Of New
Century.

Washington, Jan. LIN accordance
with the directions given by Pope Leo
the closing of the nineteenth and be-
ginning of the twentieth century was
observed with solemn high mass in
all Catholic churches of the city, SER
vices beginning at midnight.
At st. Patrick's church Monsignor
Martinelli, papal delegate, celebrated
pontifcal high mass. Rev. DR.. Rook-
er, secretary Of the papal legation,
delivered the sermon. At St. Paul's
Catholic church Monsignor Conaty,
rector of the Catholic university,
preached sermon, his topic being
"Christ, the Salvation Of the New
Century.
Baron Hengel- Muller, Austrian min
lister, gave a large dinner party at
his house, at which a number Of
the diplomatic corps of continental
Europe were guests. At other lega-
tions and embassies there were festiv-
tiles appropriate to the occasion.
President Mckinley witnessed the
arrival Of the new year in a very quiet
way. He finished the usual evening
business which Secretary Cortelyou
had prepared for his consideration
some time before IL O'Clock, then
with Cortelyou and Abner Mckinley
the president awaited the hour Of
midnight in the cabinet room and
when that time arrived exchanged the
fluctuations of the occasion with his
companions.
Mr.. and Mrs. Abner Mckinley ar
rived here last evening and are stay
ing at the white huose as guests of the
president. They came to attend the
new year reception.
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CHICAGO WAS NOISY.
Welcomed New Century's Advent with
Great Din.

Chicago, Dee. -Thousands OF
People throughout the city tonight
celebrated the dawn of the new CEN
tury. Watch meetings were held in
the churches and in the business dis
trict crowds of men and boys marched
up and down the streets blowing horns
and cheering, while every steam
whistle in the city was turned loose
on the stroke Of 10. It was the
noisiest greeting ever extended to
New Year in Chicago.
The great watch meeting of the
night was under the auspices of the
Red Cross society and held in the
Coliseum, which was packed to the
doors. VIM. Penn Nixon presided and
an Grafton on the new century was
delivered by General John G. Black.
Greetings from rulers Of different
countries addressed to the Red Cross
society were read by Nixon and heart
lily cheered by the immense audience.
At 1853 the audience arose and
began singing sold Hundred and as
the song was finished members of the
Illinois naval militia fired salute OF
81 guns to the dawn of the new CEN
tury,
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HOW N|CARACUANS REGARD CANAL
English Mining Engineer Who Has Just Returned
from Central America Talks Inter-
estingly the Subject.

New York, Dec. 31-W. B. Cam
eron, a prominent English civil engi-
neer, has just arrived here from Gen.
trail America, where he has been in
specting mines for English capitalists.
Discussing the proposed construc-
tion of the Nicaraguan canal by the
United States he said: "Most Of the
Americans with whom have talked
assume that the Central American re-
publlcs will give the United States
carte blanche to build and manage the
canal without recompense. While I
was in Mangua it was reported that
the United States would insist upon
the right to fortify the canal and Sc
cure exclusive privileges to United
States vessels. To this the Nicara-
guans were greatly opposed, and de-
olared that Nicaragua could not con-
sent to the building of the canal unless
it was open on equal terms to the ship
ping Of the world.
$50 far as I could learn it is the
intention Of the governments Of Mica
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GROWING MORE INTERESTING.
Decidedly Sensational Testimony Given
at Richardson Inquest.

- /
ST. Joseph, Mo-, Dec. 31-The re-
yolyer used in the murder of the mil
lionalre merchant, Frank Richardson,
at Savannah, Christmas evening, has
been found and detectives were busy
today entleavoring to establish owner
ship Of the weapon.
Bessie Phillips, domestic Of the
Richardson home, was the principal
witness Of today's session of the Col :
oner's inquest. She mysteriously
disappeared from the house on the
night of the murder and officers
searched the northern part of the state
until they found her. Her evidence
today was sensational.
She said George Crowley and Stuart
Fife, both business partners of the
dead man, had been frequent visitors
at the Richardson home, to see Mrs.
Richardson during the absence of her
husband.
Fl. E. Tatum, the sweetheart of the
domestic, gave similar testimony.
They had been eavesdropping on sew
eral occasions.
John d. Richardson, general man.
ager of the biscuit trust, with head
quarters in Chicago, heard the evil
dence today and pronounced his dis
belief in the sensational statements
against his sister-in-law.
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ragua and Costa Rica to demand an
important share in the control of the
canal. I was informed by an official
of the Nicaraguan government that
the canal was regarded as valuable
concession, and share in it's control
or large money indemnity would be
demanded. If the government should
dispose of the concession without such
conditions, according to this gentle
man, it would result in revolution.
cas- to the interest in the canal on
the part of the people Of Nicaragua,
it could not be greater than it is. 1t
is the one great topic of discussion.
It seems to be the attitude Of every
man in the street in Mantagua that he
is to make fortune out of the canal.
81 was informed that certain Off
cials Of Costa Rica had bought lands
on their side of the river which will
be flooded by the construction of the
great dam across San Juan and will
demand large indemnity for the
flooding Of the property"
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WELCOMED THE new
Trinity Chimes Peal Sweet Music
in Honor Of Twentieth
Century.

New York, Jan. The famous
Trinity church and its chimes were
the magnets for hosts of people in this
city, who fiocked into Broadway to
usher in the new year and the new
century downtown. All avenues led
to the historic spot. From over the
bridges came thousands. The ferries
from Long Island and Jersey were
crowded with those who were intent
on hearing the chimes.
No services took place III the church
as it would have been entirely inade-
quate to hold even part of the
throng in the street near by.
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WITH. PANIC
AND FROL|C
CENTURY CLOSES ON MINNIE
APOLIS BOARD.
cHIcAcn THF Evil cEuIIle
CHICAGO The EVIL GENIUS
Sends Wheat Kiting After Local
Traders Are Unable to Pro-
tect Themselves.

Minneapolis, Dec. 31-The closing
day Of the century on the floor of the
Minneapolis chamber of commerce
brought with it wheat panic on
one side of the trading floor and a
vaudeville show on the other. The
situation was unique.
There were 1900 people packed in
the room to listen to the annual New
Years program, while wheat was ad-
vancing with wild rush OIL the op-
posite side of the room. The excite
ment was due to the vote taken on the
Minneapolis board this morning to ad-
journ at noon, leaving Chicago to con-
tinue her session until the regular
closing time at 1:15. May wheat
closed in Minneapolis at 7614 cents
with the market quiet and giving no
indication of the approaching storm.
About half an hour after the Min
neapolis adjournment the pit became
excited on the advance of May wheat
in Chicago to N cents. It dawned
suddenly on the brokers and traders
in privileges that something was
asked.
About ), 900, 900 calls were traded in
ON the Minneapolis market today, on
which there is a heavy loss, growing
out Of the inability Of traders to pro-
tect themselves because of the noon
adjournment. Who will settle the bill
for the losses? This is an interesting
question.
The moment the situation was
grasped the wheat pit became wildly
excited. No one stopped for the
nightingale imitation in progress on
the stage across the room. Traders
wanted wheat at " cents and they
wanted it at once.
The directors consented to an ad-
journment and the vote was taken
about Il clock. 1t is asserted now
that under the rule an adjournment
without notice on the previous day is
illegal.
Traders in calls on Saturday ex-
pected to be protected up to the time
Of the Chicago adjournment.
Is settlement to be made on the
basis of the Minneapolis adjournment
or of the Chicago adjournment?
Brokers were all at sea and the matter
will go over to Wednesday for adjust
ment. 1t is said one or two brokers
agreed to protect their traders, while
others said they could not do SO, not
feeling that the trouble was the re-
suit Of any negligence on their part.
May wheat closed at 76l4 cents in
Minneapolis and Oh curb at 2 O'Clock
it was 775s cents.
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AT SIDNEY.

Sidney, N. S. W., Jan. THE new
century and with it the new era Of
federation, were ushered in for Ans
tralia with every sign Of public rejoic-
ing. This city is overflowing with
visitors to such an extent that many
have to be accommodated on passenger
steamers in the harbor.
The streets were alive with people
all the evening and when midnight
struck bells pealed and cannon doomed
welcome to the birthday Of united
Australia.
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STAKES ARE ANNOUNCED.
Purses That Will Be Hung Up at
Hawthorne.

Chicago, Dec. S1-The Chicago
Jockey club tonight announced the
stakes to be run at Hawthorne during
spring and summer meetings of 1901,
entries to which will close February
4, 1901.
For three years and upwards the
principal stakes are: Northern stakes,
handicap, $4,000 added, mile and a
quarter. Monadnock stakes, handi-
cap, 1900 added, mile and furlong.
For three years old: EXCELSIOR
stakes, handicap, $4,000 ADDED, mile
and furlong. Premier stakes, al
lowances, 81, 800 added, mile.
For two years old: Juvenile stakes,
selling, 81, 500 added, five and half
furlongs. Competition stakes allow
ances, 81, 500 added, five and a half
furlongs. The Hawthorne stakes.
handicap, $1,000 added, six furlongs
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POPE CELEBRATES MASS.

Rome, Jan. THE pope celebrated
midnight mass in his private chapel
Cardinal Rampolli, papal secretary sof
state, celebrated at st. Peters cathe-.
dIal, where there was huge crowd
in spite Of the rain.
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MONEY CRISIS FEARED.
Philippine Commission Asks for Special
Silver Coinage.

Washington, Dec. 31-The Philip
pine commission cables that a none
tary crisis in the archipelago is i'm
minent, and urges action by congress
to enable the coinage Of silver to take
the place of the Mexican dollars,
which are being drained to China and
India.
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MINERS NARROW ESCAPE.

Wilkesbarre, Dec. 31-An explosion
of gas in the Hollenbeck mine this
morning entombed 500 men, but all
escaped. Two were fatally burned.
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DATE OFFICIALLY FIXED.

The Hage, Dec 31-The marriage Of
Queen Wilhelmina to Duke Henry Of
Meclkenburg-Schw has been Off
cially fixed for February Z, 1901.
Hutchinson gazette., 1901-07-18
Tells A Thrilling Tale.

Ed King who was formerly a well
known here as brakeman on the Hutch
inson & Southern, was in this city over
Monday visiting friends. After leaving
here King went TO work on the Mexican
Central. While he was at work the
fireman on his train Drained peon and
the whole train crew were thrown into
prison 10 be held as witnesses. There
they languished for months in the most
abject condition, and under inhuman
treatment Through influential friends
he and two other members of the train
crew were released on five weeks pa
role, one OF the conditions being that
they should not leave Mexico. But inn
mediately he made his way to Washing
ton and interested our Uncle Samuel.
rne whole matter was exploited in the
newspapers at that time but probably no
one knew that it was Ed King who used
to live in Hutchinson. The govern
ment promised to watch the case and
so he went back and gave himself up to
the Mexican authorities. This time
however he was turned over to the
American minister for safe keeping, and
finally released. The murder has not
been tried yet and it is doubtful if he
ever will be. This according to King S
story is the way with Mexican Justice.
1t is nothing uncommon to wait two
years for trial, and during this time
the witnesses are locked into prisons
run on the medieval plan, His health
is broken as result of his experience in
the prisons.
Hutchinson gazette., 1901-07-18
Jurors For The September Torr


The following is the list Of name!
drawn to serve as jurors at the Septem
Der tern, of court; J, !, Byers, Grant
R, J. Graham, Hutchinson; W. A. Aus
tin, Sylvia; A. N. Bontz, Hutchinson
J H. Edward, Albion; J, A, Wood, Lit
lie River; Henry Ratzlaff Little River
A. J. Shook, Medford; A, Lyons, Hutch
nson; G. W. Hayck, Nickerson; c, B.
Cram, Haven; G, Spangenberger, Reno
w. Cole, Loda; E. B, Popejoy, Grove
II. Baughman, Valley; Alex, Anderson
Troy; F. S. Brown, Ninnescah, B. S.
Rexroad, Hutchinson, R. N. Ewing, Ar
lington; J, M. Rankin, Hutchinson; M.
E. Henderson, Haven; A. l.. Forsha,
Hutchinson; II. S. Zinn, Hutchinson;
A. S, Burke, Center; Alex. Clark, Hutch.
inson; John Schardine, Salt Creek; c. r.
Snyder, Miami; G.. w. Harris, Valley
E, P. Roberts, Plevna; J. W. Comes,
Valley.
Hutchinson gazette., 1901-07-18

to have served those three Long years
on the battle fields, and then on your
way homeward, 10 see your poor old
grayhaired mother that you had not
seen for many moons, have TO be kept
in such q. place as this poor boy Is in
Just for moment think OF the sorrow
that this brings TO the heart of this dear
boys parents and what a shame they
must feel, but truly hope they do not,
Just think this way Mr.. Long, If the
harvest tramp dies It's all right, and II he
lives its all right, but for goodness sakes
turn the dear soldier free so he can 60
and meet his dear old mother who longs
to see her dear one. Now Mr., Long If
you have any sympathy for anyone do
for this dear boy and set him free,
Think OF the dear old mother and then
OF yourself il you were this dear soldier
and think what shame 1t would be on
you. This dear boy is as dear to his
parents as you are and perhaps dearer
for | presume he has done deeds you
have not done and that is this Of carry
ing of the honOrs and victory OF having
fought for the right and liberty OF his
country Now If you have any sympa-
thy for anyone do for goodness sakes let
the dear soldier 60 on homeward rejoc.
ing,
Twill now bring my missive to a close
hoping and trusting in the name Of the
Lord that you will see my sympathies
for the dear Mr.. Howard and let him
free. From Newton Young lady,
am yours respectfully, ESTHER NJ"
The handwriting was that Of female
with a practiced hand, The spelling
was very good though the punctuation
was considerably off, This young wo-
man has probably read the story told in
some OF the newspapers giving the SOL
dier's record and his version of the kill
ing as written up by reporter who
probably wanted a romantic story, Her
sympathetic inclinatons are much more
to be admired than her discretion. But
1t seems to be a fad that when any young
devil, especially soldier, does a piece
OF killing there must always be certain
amount of slobbeiing over him and his
trouble by certain sort Of women who
understand so well the sorrows OF him
and his dear ones, but who fail to take
into account anything Of the sorrows OF
his victim and his dear ones,
According to the story of Howard
himself as told to the county attorney he
is guilty. His story is that while on the
train and just before getting off the man
he shot, Gibbons. made a slash at the
pockets Of conrad with knife, intend
ing to get his wallet, that he and some of
the other soldiers saw him and they set
up a cry Of "shoot him" He claims
that another soldier whom he does not
know shot at the same time he did and
he cannot tell which bullet struck The
the man. But he admits having been
drinking as were most the men on the
train, The soldier is a young fellow
about twenty years Of age, without edu-
cation and speaks with the brogue Of
the slums, rather than that soft southern
twang as described in some Of the news
paper stories.
Hutchinson gazette., 1901-07-18

A representative of this paper took oc.
cassion to inquire of Haven people the
reason for their having the city incor-
porated. The city government makes
more expense and they must see some
thing to recompense them for it. AS we'll
as could be learned there we're some Of
the citizens who would not keep up their
side walks and do their share in keep
ing the town in good order. They in.
corporated so that tax might be levied
on the property abutting on the streets
where such side walks were needed. So
it seems that Haven was in dentcally the
same position that Hutchinson has been
in regard.to the street sprinkling and
they invoked the law, even at addi.
tional expense, in order to bring dclin.
quents 10 time, Well, Hutchinson is not
the only city.
Hutchinson gazette., 1901-07-18

The passenger department OF the Rock Island
railway announces the lowest rates to Clevo-
land on account Of tho "a. A, Il, encampment
September 7th to 18th, TINT have been accorded
the old soldiers since 1887. The rate 10 less
than one fare fer the round trip, TiCketS will
be on sale from stations west OF tho Mlpsourl
rlyer September Tth to 10th inclusive, and will
be good to return up to and including ptem.
Der 18th, but the return limit may be extended
until October 9Th by depositins the tickets with
Joint agent before September 18th aud paying a
fee Of Doc,
Hutchinson gazette., 1901-07-18
Aunual Meeting n. p. q. ".

For this meeting the Santa Fe will sell ticEets
to Milwaukee at rate of ono first class faro plus
se,tO for the round trip, Tlchete on sale July
20, 81, and 9and, limited for return TO July 2lth
except by deposillng tickets with Joint Agent
return limit Will be extended TO August 10th
G. A. Walkor, Agent,
Hutchinson gazette., 1901-07-18

The reunion committee now at work
in this city is making extensive arrange.
ments for music on the ground. OF
course the home band will be given
plenty to do, but they want more music
than one band will be able to make and
are corresponding with several others.
The railroads make one cent mile
fare for bands, which is of considerable
assistance. One of the bands most
likely TO be secured is The Haskell In.
stitute Indian Band of thirty pieces.
This band is said TO make good music
and the writer can testify that it used
to do so a few years ago. The band has
fine uniforms and the government has
expended considerable money in assist
ing their organization, about 5000 hav-
ing been expended on new instruments
recently. The band would no doubt be
a drawing card.
Hutchinson gazette., 1901-07-18

Professor E. A, Wyatt has accepted
the position Of principalin the new Scott
county high school which is to be started
in Scott Ci,y, Professor Wyatt form
erly lived at that place,
Hutchinson gazette., 1901-07-18
Newton, Kansas.
Sheriff w. Z. Long, Hutchinson, Kans

Sheriff W. E. Long, Hutchinson, Kans'
KIND SIR: A few lines this beautiful
morning to Sheriff W. Z, Long, in re-
gard TO the dear soldier boy, whom you
arrested for shooting an old pick pocket.
1t serves the old lad" just right, any
man that will loaf around and wait till
the harvest rush begins, ought TO be
shot, another thing, any officer who will
do such thing as you did ought to be
ashamed OF themselves. The Idea, af-
ter a young man has fought for his coun-
try as this young man did ought TO be
set free from the dismal cell in which he
is kept.
Mr.. Long, how would you have liked
Hutchinson gazette., 1901-07-18

James Gilbert who until his sickness
was employed in the second hand store
of his brother.in-law, George Zinn, died
Saturday night of consumption. The
funeral was held at his home on Second
West Monday at two o'clock.
Hutchinson gazette., 1901-07-18

The boys of the Twenty'frst Kansas
who had been planning to hold re'un-
ION at Great Bend, have concluded to
hold it in this city at the same time as
the Grand Army reunion.
Hutchinson gazette., 1901-07-18

Frank Lawson Of the Saturday Bee is
representing the Topeka Capital in the
new Indian country. He is expecting
to stay till after the drawing Is all done,
Hutchinson gazette., 1901-07-18

Two Mcpherson boys, Charlie Pow.
ers and Clyde Gale who we're being
brought to the reformatory last week by
the sheriff of Mcpherson county, told him
that burglar by the name of George
Smith who had been confined in the iail
with them had got the lock fixed" and
expected to escape. The sheriff hurried
home and found their story to be true,
A Jail delivery was prevented by their
communicating this fact to him and
George will be closely watched.
Hutchinson gazette., 1901-07-18

Dan Reed has been accused Of giving
a pipe organ to church in Richmond,
Indiana. He denies the allegation how
ever and says il was a pipe story
Hutchinson gazette., 1901-07-18

A few years ago there was an old man
who lived or stayed in an old tumble
down house on Sherman West, sur.
rounded by the largest and finest as.
sortment of scrap iron anywhere in this
section. He made his living by tinker.
ing and wiring up old chairs ETC., but
his business was that of an inventor, and
his invention was a perpetual motion
machine, or something approaching it,
Scientists might scof at his machine
but he was sure of it. He used the
works Of an old clock as a model when
he was here. He went to Kansas City
and has got far enough along TO get a
write up in one OF the Kansas City pa.
pers. His model now seems to be some
what improved. His name is c. Plais-
ted and he is yet sure that he has the
world in his grip through his machine.
Hutchinson gazette., 1901-07-18

Warren Jerome who was papering a
room in one Of the Handy buildings fell
from tue scaffold last Monday and broke
Hutchinson gazette., 1901-07-18
That Dear soldlar Bow.

AS showing what fools some fool NOR
tai fools are, especially female fools Of
marragable age we print the following
"missive," from "Newton Young Lady
to Sheriff Long.