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The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-03-29
IN new YORK STATE

New York, March 27-From many
parts of the state comes news today
and tonight Of damage by flood. The
waters Of rivers and smaller tributary
streams are reported as overlooking
their banks, causing widespread inun-
dation, which threatens to destroy
much property if not bringing about
loss of life before they begin to SUBJ
side.
Up to midnight the only accident by
which any n was injured was that due
to the washing out of a culvert near
Norich and the ditching of a Delaware
& Lackawanna train. In the accident
three people were slightly hurt.
This rush of water which is swelling
the streams is due to heavy rains and
consequent melting Of the snow,
which has lain for months and has
been deeper than usual in the central,
northern and western portions of the
state. Mohawk river, swollen by tor
rents Of water flowing from the snow
covered Adirondacks, is higher than
at any time in almost 40 years, and
much fear was expressed at Utica dur
ing the day that the rising waters
would interfere with railway traffic
before tomorrow, but tonight's reports
show that the high point wal reached
and the waters were receding. Water
town reported tonight that the Slack
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-03-29
GREAT NORTHERN MAGNATE
STILL WANTS Q.
is PREPARED TO BID HIGH
Proposal in Indefinite Shape Pend
ing Results Of Negotiations
with Directors.

New York, March 27-The Evening
Post says: Burlington and Northern
Pacific shares were strong and active
today on the revival Of the reports
that there would be a lease Of the Bur
lington by the Northern Pacific and
Great Northern railways. No official
confirmation of these reports could be
obtained today and important stock
holding interests in the Burlington
denied having information that any
offer has been made for the Burling-
ton railway. 1t may also be said that
neither the Great Northern nor the
Northern Pacific directors have con-
sidered such a lease or terms for TAX
ing over the Burlington.
A strong effort is under way, how
ever, to secure control of the Burling-
ton and TURF it over to the Northern
Pacific and Great Northern. These
propositions originated with ]. j. Hill
and the negotiations are entirely in
his hands. Whether he will be sue
cessful in inducing the present
agenent of the Burlington to accept
his proposals remains to be seen. 1t is
believed that Hill is prepared to big a
high cash price for the Burlington, to
lease it at a specified guaranteed rental
or to exchange the stock for new bonds
as the Lake Shore & Michigan Southern
was acquired by the New York Cen
trail. In such negotiations the Hill in
terest have the advantage Of owning
heavy amounts of stock of the Bur-
lington, bought at much lower prices,
both directly and through allied
banking interests in New York, which
would be voted in favor Of any pro-
posal looking to securing the Burling-
ton for the Northern Pacific road.
At present it may be stated on good
authority that the effort to secure con-
troll of the Burlington is evidently in
the hands Of Hill. J. P. Morgan has
taken no active part in the negotia-
tions, as he did in those to secure the
st. Paul. If Hill succeeds in securing
the Burlington and the opportunity is
offered to the Northern Pacific road
to share with the Great Northern in
any guarantee or join in the purchase
price it will undoubtedly be accepted.
At the present time the proposal re.
mains in an indefinite shape, pending
the outcome of Hills efforts to reach
an agreement with the Burlington di-
rectors.
President Perkins is understood to
be on the way east and that a definite
offer will be made to the Burlington
hoard this week,
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-03-29
SHAM INSPECTIONS
Gives Sensational Testi-
mony at Investigation Of
Chicago Disaster.

Chicago, March 27-According to
City Boiler Inspector Schsaeks, who
testified today at the investigation of
the Doremus laundry explosion, which
resulted in the killing and injury Of
over so people. the boiler Of that es-
tablishment had not been inspected
during his term of Office or since
March 10, 1899. The reason for this
he said was that a clerical error had
been made in the Office of names trans
ferred from the old books to the new.
This testimony was in direct con-
tradiction to the testimony offered in
Doremus' behalf yesterday.
George Ballard, a stationery engi-
neer, created a sensation by stating
that during his 80 years. experience
lie had not seen one boiler or engine
honestly inspected in Chicago. "In
most cases. - said Ballard, inspectors
don't use their hydraulic pumps, but
simply open the fire boxes and flue
doors and take a look inside and then
go to the proprietor, say that the
boiler is all right and collect their
fees
Ballard offered to furnish proof OF
his assertion, and mentioned places
where sham inspections have been
held.
From the testimony given today ii
is believed the coroner's jury will
recommend an investigation of the
boiler inspectors Office at the hands OF
the grand jury.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-03-29
WILL BE NO STRIKE
Morgan Gives Encouraging Assur.
ances to Delegations from
Anthracite Regions.

New York, March 27-A delegation
composed of five men representing tho
trade interests in the Pennsylvania
anthracite coal regions, with the Rev.
Edward S. Phillips acting as chair
man, held a conference today with J.
Pierpont Morgan in the private office
Of Morgan in this city.
The conditions of unrest in the an
thracite coal region at present were set
forth in the briefest possible form by
Father Philips, who presented the del
egation to Morgan. Morgan expressed
his interest in their errand and also
signiied his willingness to make a
personal effort to prevent a strike,
though he declined to hold a public
conference with the labor leaders, in
dicating as a reason for this attitude
the belief that if such a public meet
ing between himself and the labor
leaders were to be held the publicity
here and the possible attendant con-
clusion might hamper the achievement
of the best ends which all were seek
ing. In other words, Morgan remarked
should he hold a public meeting or
conference half of New York would
be upon his heels"
Morgan added that the ends sought
could best be achieved through other
channels and he assured the delegation
that he might communicate with the
boards of trade later.
"You may rest assured that l be-
lieve there will be no strike sid Nor.
gan. He shook hands with the mem
bers Of the delegation and they de.
parted.
After the conference Morgan de:
clined to make any statement rela.
tive thereto.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-03-29
ASSAILED BY MOB
Strike Sympathizers Roughly
Handle Superintendent of
Silk Mill.

Wilkesbarre, Pa, March 27-Mobs
of breaker boys and men and women
sympathizers with tnesstriking girls of
the Bamford Silk mills of this city set
upon Superintendent Spears and his
assistant this evening and for a time
it looked az if there would be blood
shed. The superintendent was on his
way to this city when a crowd of
breaker boys met him and with mud
and stones fred volley after volley,
yelling and jeering. When the city
line was reached the mob numbered
about 500, many men and women join
ing it.
Three policemen appearing on the
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-03-29
q AN OPEN SWITCH.

Milwaukee,, March 27-A Sentinel
special from DePere, Wis, says: A
bad collision between a passenger and
a freight train occurred on the Chi
cago & NORTHWESTERN at Little
Rapids, five miles south Of DePere,
this afternoon, resulting in the killing
of II and injuring of seven others.
An open switch caused the accident.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-03-29
RIVERS BADLY SWOLLEN.
High Water Does Much Damage in Cen
esee Valley.

Rochester, N. Y, March 27-Rivers
and lesser streams in the Genesee val
ley are greatly swollen, and consider
able damage by overfows is expected.
A dispatch from Geneseee says that the
Genesee river at that point rose six
feet during the night and is still ris-
ing. The flats are covered to the
depth of from four to five feet over
the highways.
Great damage has been done to the
farmers. All tributary streams
throughout the valley are rushing tor
rents and hourly swell the volume of
the Genesee.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-03-29
KNOX WILL ACCEPT.

Pittsbu1g, March 27-Philander A..
Knox left the city tonight at 10
O'Clock for Washington in answer to a
summons from President Mckinley.
1t is expected that Knox will be ten
dered the position of attorney general
by Mckinley and the belief is general
here that if the portfolio is offered he
will see his way clear to accept the
honor,
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-03-29
MORGAN NOT AFRAID.

New York, March 27-It is denied
that J. Pierpont Morgan has post
poned the date of sailing for Europe
on account of an alleged plot against
his life among the English steel work
ers, who believe him responsible for
their being out of employment. In
London it is denied authoritatively
that threats have been made.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-03-29

Addresses Princeton Students on Venezuel-
an Boundary Dispute.

Princeton, N. j., March 27-Ex-
President Grover Cleveland delivered
the first of two lectures on "The Ven
ezuelan Boundary Dispute" before
the students and friends Of Princeton
university tonight in Alexander hall.
Professor Woodrow Wilson introduced
the speaker.
AS Mr.. Cleveland rose to begin his
lecture he was greeted with three long
cheers from, the student body: He
was strongly applauded several times
while delivering the lecture.
A number of prominent people from
Trenton, New York and Philadelphia
were in attendance.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-03-29
AT BINGHAMTON.

Binghamton, March 27- The
Chenango and S%usquehanna rivers,
swollen by rains and melting snow,
are now the highest they have been in
years. The lowlands are inundated
and cellars of factories and buildings
aolng the banks are filled with water.
The waters are still rising. The far
mers have suffered considerable dam
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-03-29
VICTORY FOR "F1ENDs.'

St. Paul, March 26-After having
passed both houses, Senator Halvor-
sons a~nti-cigarette bill vas today
killed, after the senate had actually
agreed to a minor amendment made to
the bill by the house. The bill vas
very stringent and provided a heavy
fine or imprisonment for the manu-
facture OF sale of cigarettes.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-03-29
COLD CURE

for colds in the head, chest, throat or
any portion Of the body, breaks up a
cold in "a hours without interruption
to work. Will prevent colds if taken
when first symptoms appear. Price 25
CENTS. Sold by Holmes & Calhoun.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-03-29

river was getting up to ear the high
est water mark, with no signs Of sub
siding and late tonight Eaton, in Mad
ison county, was in danger Of a calam-
ity through the threatened collapse Of
the reservoir which supplies the vii
lage with its drinking water.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-03-29
WILL NOT RESIGN.

Washington, March 27-Postmaster
General. Smith gave an emphatic de-
NAL today TO the stories that he in
tended to resign his Office.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-03-29
BLIZZARD IN

J%ulesburg, Colo, March 26-The
blizzard that has been raging about
here is the worst in II years. Many
cattle persisted in the drifts. All
trains are blocked.
Evening star., 1901-11-15
THE ONLY GOLD MEDAL
AWARDED BY CONGRESS FOR HERO
ISM IN WAR WITH SPAIN.
Lieut.. Frank Newcomb the Recipient
Letter of Assistant Secretary
Taylor Transmitting II.

Assistant Secretary Taylor of the treas
ury today sent to Lieut. Frank H. New
comb, in charge of the sloop Sperry, at
Patchogue, N. Y, beautiful gold medal
and the following self-explanatory letter:
Under the following provisions of
joint resolution of the Congress of the
United States, approved May g. 1900. there
was awarded to You a gold medal in rec
ognition of your conduct and services in
the battle at Cardenas, Cuba, on the 11th
day of May, 1898:
Resolved by the Senate and House of
Representatives of the United States cf
America in Congress assembled, that in
recognition Of the gallantry of First Lieut..
Frank H. Newcomb of the revenue cutter
service, commanding the revenue cutter
Hudson, his officers and the men Of his
command, for their intrepid and heroic
gallantry in the action at Cardenas, Cuba,
on the 11th day of May, 1885, when the
Hudson rescued the United States naval
torpedo boat Winslow in the face of a
most calling fire from the enemy's guns,
the Winslow being disabled, her captain
wounded, her only other officer. and half
her crew killed. The commander Of the
Hudson kept his vessel in the svery center
of the hottest fire of the action, although
In constant danger of going ashore ac-
he got line made fast to the Winslow
and towed that vessel out of range of the
enemy's guns. In commemoration of this
signal act of heroism it is hereby enacted
that the Secretary Of the Treasury be au-
thorized and directed to cause 10 be pre-
pared and to present to First Lieut.. Frank
H. Newcomb, revenue cutter service, & gold
medal, and to each of his officers q silver
medal, and to each member of his crew a
bronze medal
Yours is the proud distinction of being
the only commissioned officer Of any ser
vice to whom Congress awarded a gold
f,,h hnsfl 4 r.
with Spain.
take pleasure In presenting to you the
medal awarded, and I'm congra tulatny you
upon the recognition thus bestowed by the
national legislature.
The medal is Of gold and contains of solid
gold about $3.50. On one side is an engrav-
ing of Minerva, the goddess of war, looking
down upon the heroic scene in Cardenas
One the other side is Fame writing the
story of the deeds of Lieutenant New
comb and his crew.
Evening star., 1901-11-15
Anacostia nnd vicinity.

musical and literary entertainment was
given last evening at the c. NJ. E. Church.
on Stanton avenue, Rev. w. E. Warff, pas
tor, large audience being in attendance
The affair was under the management Of
Mrs. Mamie Young OF the church Prof
Solomon G. Brown Of Stantontown read an
original poem entitled Labor DIR. William
E. Gales Of Nichols avenue read paper on
Perseverance" which was well received
Miss Anna Wilson recited with fine effect
DE Party" and Miss Mary Giles of Good
Hope rendered song. The Misses Watson
contributed a number Of children's songs
The Orr public school building, in course
of erection at Twining City, is under roof
and the flagstaff and flag have been placed
in position.
The Anacostia Euchre Club met recently
with Miss Annie Green, Nichols avenue
ST. Elizabeth's Heights
George Thompson, well known locally Is
under treatment at Providence Hospital.
Inspector c. F. Watson and his force of
county public road workers are engaged in
widening and otherwise improving the
Hamilton road between Garfield and Con-
gress Heights.
A large number Of workmen are employ-
ed in the construction of the new stable
for the government asylum to the east Of
Nichols avenue and the structure is being
roofed. 1t is expected the work will be
completed by the last Of December.
Evening star., 1901-11-15
Death of Theodore Davenport, Jr.

Mr. Theodore Davenport, jr., died yester-
day at Sibley Hospital of typhoid fever
after an illness of ten days. Funeral serv.
ices will be held Saturday morning at Burg
dcrfs undertaking parlors, 7th street and
Boundary, at S:45 O'clock and the body,
in charge of the father of the deceased,
will afterward be taken to Stamford, Conn,
for interment.
Mr.. Davenport was one of the younger
business men Of the city He was a mem
ber of the firnk &c Clark & Davenport and
while only thirty-seven years of age had
displayed an ability and energy that gave
promise Of most successful career He
M Mr.. Davenpdrt was born in Stamford
Conn, May !, 1859. He was direct de-
came from Epgland to this country, and
settled where the. city of New Haven,
to Washington in the fall of 1889, taking
a position in the store of F. Petersen, with
whom he serysdsona and half years. He
then went to W. 3. Moses Sons. serving
there seven a9d aehalf years. In January,
1880, he uniteh With Mr. E. s. Clark in
buying out ME- Petersen.
Evening star., 1901-11-15

descent or In payment of debts. and six
except by aliens who have declared their
intention of becoming naturalized, and the
other states have limitations Of a similar
kind. Mr.. Carlisle thinks. however. that
recent decisions of the Supreme Court es-
tablish the principle that local laws of in
diyidnal states would have to give way to
consistent with these laws. But amy treaty
on the subject of the rights of aliens to
hold real estate in the United States must
be ratified by two-thirds majority Of
the Senate, and In view of the divergent
policy OF the states on the subject, and
the natural jealousy of the senators from
each state to preserve the domestic policy
of their state, the difficulty of securing a
sweeping provision removing the disability
OF alienage remains a practical one"
Evening star., 1901-11-15
Alien Landlord. in America.

From the London Times.
The foreign office has just issued d.
gest Of series of reports from British
consular officers in the United States on
the laws relating to the purchase and hold
ing of lands by aliens there. The digest
was prepared by Mr.. Carlisle, then le-
gal adviser to the embassy in Washing
ton. 1t appears from Mr.. Carlisle's letter
accompanying the digest that in fifteen of
the forty-five states no distinction Is made
between citizens and aliens in regard to the
acquisition. holding and disposition of real
property; eight others make exceptions as
to the amount of the holding or mode of
acquisition: ten make exceptions In regard
to the person or condition Of the allen
thus soIne except non-resident aliens, some
Chinese some have special provisions as
regard foreign corporations; New York re-
Quires reciprocity. Pennsylvania limits
acreage and value. Texas forbids all hold
ing OF land by aliens except residents; three
states forbid acquisition except by devise,
Evening star., 1901-11-15

house Of correction. BY a quaint and con-
temporary historian. who wrote from some
spectacular knowledge. we are Informed
that the wheel was exactly similar TO a
common waterwheel But (and the but"
is importantly the treadboards upon Its cir
conference were of considerable length, so
as to allow sufficient standing room for a
row of from ten to. twenty persons upon
the wheel. Again, owing to the operation
of a mechanical law, the ten to twenty
persons" were required to stand on Level
with the axle. as here the greatest force
could be impaired to the revolution OF the
wheel. And. lest any one suffering from
an excess of zeal should be seized with q
desire to mount the wheel stall higher, a
wooden screen was placed overhead which
effectually prevented any upward tenden-
cies. OF the sixty-eight In operation some
six years ago only eighteen now remain
and these win be discarded as soon as con-
venient.
Evening star., 1901-11-15
UPRIGHT PIANOS At
A SACRIFICE.
Bradbury Factory Buys Dealers Stock
Of Upright Pianos at about . third Of real
value.
Best and most reliable makes bought at .
sacrifice for spot cash, but will bs sold to their
Washington patrons on terms to suit.
A real stroke Of enterprise unprecedented in
the annals Of the Piano trade in this city.

No argument s forcible to an overburdened
dealer spot cash. 1t is the only thing
that will bridge business difficulties. we'll
known dealer in Pianos finding himself left
with surplusage Of fine Pianos, the de-
mand for the past having been for me-
dium and low-priced instruments, approached the
Bradbury factory With proposition to take the
fnstruments OF his hands for spot cash consid
GRAFTON. The proposition accepted and some
Of these Pianos have been shipped to the Bradbury
Factory Warerooms at 1928 Pa. to be disposed
Of. The Pianos were secured at price and
Will be turned over to you at proportonate dis
count, which means about third Of their actual
market value.
To illustrate the reductions on the prices Of all
the Pianos. have selected half dozen or
of these instruments for special mention
Here uprights made to sell for from $3.50 to
5000. They will be sold at S145 Sl6T 80, $1Is,
$3.50 and $685. and the terms will be arranged to
suit the convenience Of the purchaser. We have
also selected from our fine stock OF scarfs and
stools handsome velour scarf and hardwood STOOL
which will be included free with each Of these in
struments.
Those who contemplate purchasing Piano be-
tween and the Christmas holidays should
investigate this sale, 1t means the saving Of
more than hundred dollars the regular
price Of a high-gradc instrument. We are not
likely to have these Pianos very long, and we
cannot offer you another such chance before Christ
mas. II you desire Of these instruments you
should communicate with at once and all re-
quests for holding Pianos must be accompanied
with a cash deposit, in which case we shall be
pleased to deliver the instrument at any time you
desire. The warerooms will be opened from am
to pm. to take orders for these Pianos, and
full opportunity will be given to test the instru-
ments before buying and regular guarantee
will be extended to each purchase, and any in
strument not proving exactly as represented may
be returned at risk.
In the stock purchased number of square
Pianos, ranging in price from $25 to 500. 1t
Evening star., 1901-11-15
MANU- FACIURERS ACTIVE
INDICATED BY INCREASED IMP0R-
TATION OF MATERIALS USED.
Steady Growth From 1S9O-Six Great
Article. winch Enter Into the
ProcessessoGpOmestic Industry.

The activity of American manufacturers
shows no signs of abatement, whatever the
conditions In other countries. At least this
appears to be true, measuring the activity
of manufacturers by their demand for raw
materials from other parts Of the world
which enter into their great industries. The
recent figures Of the treasury bureau of
statistics show that the importation of man
ufacturers materials during nine months
ending with September, 1901, was not only
larger than last year, but larger than for
any year in the history OF our commerce
and industries. The following table shows
the importation of '.articles in a crude con-
dition which enter into the various pro-
cesses of domestic industry during the
nine months ending with September of each
year since 1890:
Importation of raw materials for use In
manufacturing during the nine months end
ing with September Of each year from 1880
to 1901: