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The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-10-29
ANNUAL REPORT OF LIEUTEN.
ANT GENERAL OF ARMY.
TOTAL PRESENT STRENGTH
Consists of 84,513 Men Pretty
Well Scattered Over
the World.
Pretty

Washington, Oct. 28.-Lieutenant
General Miles, in his annual report
gives the total strength of the army
at the present time as 84,513, of
which number 1884 are in the Unit
ed States; 1929 in the Philippines;
1914 in Cuba, the remainder, in small
detachments, being in Porto Rico,
Hawaii, China and Alaska. He says
it is expected that the force in Cuba
will be very much reduced and hopes
that the force in the Philippines also
can be reduced.
General Miles does not approve of
the present organization of army
corps, saying that it establishes an
other bureau in Washington. He be-
lieves in the former regimental or
ganization.
Speaking of the army canteen
which was abolished by the army re-
organization law, he says, that no
injury has resulted and in the main
the law has been beneficial.
General Miles states his objection
to the management of military af
fairs in the war department in the
following terms:
Congress has made ample provi-
sions for the management of military
affairs in the organization of the
army, whereby companies, regiments,
brigades, divisions and departments
are made units of administration and
! by statute has clothed the officials
! not only with executive authority but
with judicial powers and responsible
ity, yet the tendency has been to
absorb and usurp the entire conduct
of the military establishment in the
city of Washington and especially in
the staff departments. This has been
| found most injurious in other armies
and is one of the principal defects
in our own system. The evil has
| been increasing during the activities
of the wars of the last three years to
an extent that, in my judgment, re-
quires serious consideration, and I
recommend that decentralization be
effected as far as possible and that
all proper and lawful authority be
restored to subordinate commanders
| who are provided with efficient or
| ganization and who can be safely in
trusted with the responsibility, for
the efficient and faithful administra-
ton of military affairs, commensurate
with their Importance"
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-10-29

Collins received a
telephone message from the chief Of
police Of Cleveland announcing that
the father Of the convicted man had
signed an agreement similar to the
one signed by the brother here this
evening, giving the prison authorities
the disposal Of the body.
The prison was absolutely quiet at
10 o'clock. A little crowd that had
gathered about the main entrance at
dusk, quickly dispersed without any
suggestion from the police or guards.
No one will be permitted to enter or
leave the prison and nothing will be
given out before morning. The death
watch reports Czolgosz sleeping
soundly.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-10-29

Auburn, N. Y, Oct. 2S.-Leon F.
Czolgosz will have paid tribute with
his life to the law, as the murderer
of President VIM. Mckinley by 7:15
o'clock tomorrow and unless he un-
dergoes great change of heart and
strength in the few hours of life left
to him, he will go to the electric chair
unconfessed and unrepentant. He
suffered a slight nervous attack late
today but remained sullen and stoical
up to the time the prison closed at 10
o'clock. He refused to heed the
words of the priests who came to
urge spiritual preparation for death
and declined to either re-embrace
Roman Catholicism or renounce an
archy. Hence, unless he changes his
mind there will be no religious cere-
monies at the end.
Czolgosz showed no strength of
love for kin nor did he turn to any of
those higher things which generally
claim the thoughts of men in his posi-
tion. He may have suffered untold
torture but, outwardly, he seems sui
len and Indifferent. The state was
not to surrender possession Of his
body and by sundown it will have
been secretely inferred in ground con-
trolled by officials of the Auburn
prison.
Valdez Czolgosz, brother of the
murderer, foreseeing endless difficult
les and possibly angry demonstrations
as result of any attempt to give the
body ordinary burial, needed the ad-
vice of Superintendent of State Pris-
ons Collins and Warden Meade, and
formally relinquished all claim to it.
He merely stipulated that at the close
of the autopsy all the parts of the
body should be buried. All chance
of an unhappy and unfortunate Sc
quel to the execution either in dis
plays of popular contempt or exhibit
ton of CHASTITY relics is therefore fin
ally prevented.
The plan of burning his clothing
and papers will be carried out imme-
diately after the execution.
The electrical machine is ready for
it's work, Auburn prison is carefully
guarded; the city is in it's normal
calm and there seems to be no cir
cumstances standing in the way OF
the sure and expedious execution Of
the law.
Czolgosz held his last two inter
views tonight, first with Superin.
tendent Collins and second with his
brother and brother-in-law. Both OF
the interviews were brief and the in
reviewers did most Of the talking
until the question of religion was
mentioned, when Czolgosz broke
from his seeming lethargy and VIC
lently denounced church and clergy
| and made his relatives promise thai
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-10-29
WAS GIVEN THREE SHOCKS
MADE LAST TALK BEFORE CUR.
RENT WAS TURNED ON.
Gloried In His Deed, and Was Only
Sorry He Had Not Seen
His Father.

Auburn, N. Y, Oct. 29.-The pris-
oner made a brief speech in chair
He said he was not sorry for what he
had done but expressed regret that
he had not seen his father. He was
given three shocks.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-10-29
Football Player Killed.

Columbus, o., Oct. 2S.-John Sc
grist, center rush of the Ohio State
University team died today from in
juries received in Saturdays game
with the Western Reserve. His spine
was fractured in q mass play.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-10-29
Wanted Troops Sent.

Rich Hill, Mo-, Oct. 2S.-A Schley
club has been organized here by some
of Admiral Schley's democratic adj
mirers. Strong resolutions end0rs-
ing him for next democratic president
nomination were passed.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-10-29
coUNTERFEiTERs ARRESTED
Die, Press and Material for Making
Pennies Seized.

Pennies seized.
Boston, Oct. 28.-A counterfeiting
establishment for pennies was found
in Cambridge this afternoon and Will
liam Weiner and Charles Saranofsky
were arrested. The counterfeiting
was done in a second hand furniture
store. Die, press, sheet copper and
other materials was seized. Weiner
and Saranofsky were taken to the
federal building and are held in
heavy bail till Monday. Weiner is
said to have served time for counter
feiting.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-10-29
Bulletin,

Auburn, N. Y, Oct. 20, 1912 a. M
Czolgosz electrocuted.
Connecticut western news., 1901-01-24
FALLS VILLAGE.

Mrs John Belden, Mir and Mrs Sid ney Reed. George E. Fripk, Mrs Hol- sopple. Edward Wilcox and Mrs Charles Beach are all confined to their respective homes with the grip.
 Charles Kellogg. Paul E. Mead and Frank Carroll have recently recovered from the grip. Nearly the entire com munity is suffering from the epidemic,
 Mrs Charles Q, Ford and family moved from the Emeline Kellogg house to tbe tenement over the drug store the first part of the week
 The Amesville school closed Monday. indefinitely, on account of the scarlet fever.
 q. W. Hall is out of town on business for few days.
 Joseph Brinton has rented the Fitch house and will occupy it on or about February first.
 About dozen from this place attend night. given by the Ladies' Symphony Orchestra or Boston.
 Mrs Nellie Sanford is the guest of Winsted friends.
 The railroad company commenced filling their ice house at their creamery yesterday.
 Henry o. Gaylord, E. W. Spur and the Misses Spur attended the funeral of the late Moses W. Gray at Lsksville yesterday.
 J. s. Tracy and Fred E. Eggleston attended the Connecticut Masonic grand lodge meeting at New Haven last week as delegates from Montgomery Lodge of Lakeville.
 Miss Belle Maltbie has returned from visit to her sister, Mrs Brown of Toledo, Ohio.
 Mrs w. F. Gillette and daughter, Lena, are confined to their beds with grip. Clarence Gillette is recovering from the grip.
Connecticut western news., 1901-01-24
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 HAD A LIVELY SESSION.

Taxpayers Object 10 the Action of the Board of Relief at Mondays Meeting.
 As was predicted in last weeks issue of the NEWS the adjourned meeting of the board of relief held at the Town Hall Monday proved to be decidedly 'lively session." All the morning and most of the afterno oon the board was compelled to listen to the pleas for abatement from those who crowded the room and whose property valuation had be increased by it. Iu nearly every instance the remonstrants made the plea that in their opinion the board was not justified in making the increase. Some of the reasons advanced were very interesting and occasionally led up to animated discussions between the party and the board. At such in- stan ices the flood gates of oratory were opened wide and the remarks called forth applause and greatly amused the spectators. Those who appeared be- fore the board for abatement were J. L. Bragg, J. B. Reed, A H. Herriman, A A. Hubbard, E. W. Warner, Sher- wood c. Cummings, Dr J. D. Clemans, E Rhoades. H. D. Humphrey and s. A. Eddy also filed notice that they would protest against the increased valuation. Frederick Gillette. chair man of the board, stated at the close of the session that none who had been over assessed had made any remon- strance and he further stated that have had a worse sweat than if I had taken good dose of catnip tea !" The work of the board is not yet completed and it is expected that at the next ad- iourned meeting more remonstrances will be made as further increases are contemplated. By sn oversight some property in the town was not entered on the grand list by the assessors. This has been located and appraised and may. perhaps, cause a little friction, but in the end the board of relief will, in all probability, be justified in msiL- taining their position.
Connecticut western news., 1901-01-24

Mrs Charles B'rnes of Clayton Is recovering from a severe attack of the quinsey.
 John Kennedy of "Konk pot" fell on the ice yesterday. sustaining sundry bruises and strains which will doubt less keep him "housed up" for week.
 Edward Slye, who was coufued to his home in Ashley Falls the first of the week with an attack of the grip, re- covered sufficiently to be in attendance at the barber shop Wednesday. Eds many friends missed him during his absence and gladly welcomed his re- turn.
 The Junior Y. P. s. O. E. of the M. E. Church cleared about S6 from their 15 cent supper served in the church parlors last Friday evening. The young people are nat ,rally happy over the result and served their elders who pstronized them, with irst-class supper and with a dignity and grace far beyond their years.
Connecticut western news., 1901-01-24
POINTERS.
6 straw wanted. See adv.

Rye straw wanted. See adv.
 A good meat route for sale. See adv.
 Young or middle aged man wanted. See adv.
 E. P. Hunt < Go. are still continuing their great 20th century sales. See adv.
 Fsssett < Pulver are in the midst of 8 large January sale of muslin underwear. See adv.
 Particulars of the annual sale of the Berkshire store can be obtained by reading their change of adv.
 G. l.. Parsons & Sons rummage sale continues another week. In theil change of adv. they mention carpet sam ples and other items of interest.
Connecticut western news., 1901-01-24
Kingman,s Orchestra.

Prof. Escher, the tirst violinist of Kingman's orchestra, was warmly re- ceived and won an encore of his solo. He has delightful touch of the bow and plays in g most masterly manner. His work throughout the concert was noticeable. He has established himself a warm favorite in Pittsfeld. There is a sort of refinement about the work of the new Kingman orchestra that com mends itself and wins friends and ad mirrors uuconsciously. Many visitors at the concert from out of the city praised the orchestra both in it's concert and for the dance music. -Pittsfield Journal.
Connecticut western news., 1901-01-24
The Cornwall Library.

Two notable additions to the possess ions of the Cornwall Library have re. gently been made. The one of more intrinsic value is bit of Cornwall scenery painted and presented by Mir James Henry Moser, the we'll known artist and writer of Cornwall and Wash. ington, D. o. The other is of more historic interest, being pen -snd-ink portrait of the famous Cherokee pupil of the Cornwall Foreign Mission School. John Ridge. There are very few of the published prints of Ridge known to be preserved, and they not of fine work. msnship. One of these not long ago came into the possession of MT George E. Foster. editor of the Ithaca Demo- and author of historical romance of which Ridge Is the hero and that was printed in the Democrat as serial. From this old print a better likeness of the noted Cherokee leader has been made by Mir Jesse w. Foster and pre- sented to the library. It fills admirably a want that all previous efforts had fail ed to supply to the historical collection of the library, for it included pictures of various grades, of many pupils of the old Mission School so famous among our grandfsthers, of Greek, Portugese, American, Msrquesan, Choctaw and es- pecially of Hawaiian youths. but zone of the Cherokees who outnum bered any other nationality.
 The collection now includes some four hundred books, pamphlets, msga- zine articles, etc, of local interest. be- sides many minor things preserved and classified Among these the Mission School holds a prominent place. An other special subject is Gen. Sedgwick, of whom the library possesses about 8 score of different portraits; and hun. dreds of letters and other m emorials. Probably no other little town in the state has rival collection of historical materials of local nature. It is peculiar ly gratifying therefore to receive some- thing which rounds out these gather. ings in any special direction, ss does Mir Fosters admirable work.
Connecticut western news., 1901-01-24
Death of Dr E. l.. Pardee.

The death of Dr Edward l.. Psrdee, in New York city on the llth inst, is mourned by all who knew him. His acquaintances in Canaan are deeply sad dened by his decease, for they prized his friendship and esteemed him highly for bis noble qualities of head and heart and for his skill as physician. They tender to his widow their sincere sympathy in her great bereavement. Little more than one year ago (Nov. 5, lS99J his brother, Dr Charles Inslee Pardse, died suddenly of heart disease at No. $ West 4Sd street, New York city, aged 61 years. For many years ''Dr Charles" was dean of the Univer sity Medical college.
 The following brief sketch of Dr E. l.. Pardee appeared in the New York Herald of January 13, 1901:
 pr Edward l. Psrdee died of pneu. monia Friday, January II He was born ir Romulus, N. Y. in February, lS42, and was graduated from the New York University Medical College in 1870. He was one of the house staff of Charity lnow City, Hospital in 1872 and 1873. He was member of the New York County Medical Society, Physi cians' Mutual Aid Association, Royal Arcanum and was for many years treas urer of the Alumni Association of the University of the City of New York.
 For twenty.three years he was con- nected with the Board of Health of this city, the greater part of the time being chief inspector and manager of the Vaccine Laboratory. He retired in 1897, and went to East Bloomfield. N. '. to live. He had come to this city to spend the Christmas holidays and was stricken with grip on Monday last, pneumonia rapidly developing He leaves a wife.
Connecticut western news., 1901-01-24
Theatrical Notes.

Mrs. Harriet Crshan died of bron- chietis in Brooklyn on Jan, 18th. She was born in Limerick, Ireland in 1924 and was the mother of one of America's 8 greatest actresses, Ada Rehan, also of Arthur Rehsn, Mrs Oliver Dowd Byron and Hattie Russell She also had two other children. William and Thomas, whoretained the name of Crehan.
 Mrs. Sadie Morris Noah, sister of William Morris, died in New York, Jan, 17th of ty phoid fever.
Connecticut western news., 1901-01-24
New Officers Grand Lodge A F

New Officers Grand Lodge A.F.& Al
 After the installation of ths newly elected officers, the annual session of the Connecticut Grand Lodge, A. F & A M, held at New Haven, came to a close last week Thursday morning after two days session. Past Grand Mas. ter Luke A. Lockwood installed the following officers: Grand Master-F. s. Stevens oi Bridgeport.
 Deputy Grand Master-Arthur O. Wheeler of Norwalk, Grand Senior Wsrden-L. NJ, Wood. ford of Naugatuck,
 Grand Junior Warden-George O. Parsons of Norwich. Grand Treasurer-Miles W. Graves of Hartford.
 Grand Secretary-J. H. Barlow oi Hartford. Grand Senior Deacon-A. P. Fitch oi Hartford. Grand Junior Deacon-Beplamin F | Turner of Middletown.
 Grand Msrshal-Andrew J. Hallock of Danbury.
 Grand Senior Steward-Edward E Fuller of Holland.
 Grand Junior Steward-Weston G Granniss of Litchfield.
Connecticut western news., 1901-01-24
R.les ef Publication.
THURSDAY. JANUARY 24. 1901.
Local News.
REASONABLE REQUESTS.

nGASONADAC IsCSx OCo 10.
 NEWS correspondents are respectfully requested to send their communications so as to reach this office on Monday. Remember that ths NEWS is printed Wednesday afternoon and evening, and that some correspondence must be put in type Monday. If any thing of special importance happens after Mol day. send Q second letter or telephone the items.
 NEws advertisers are respectfully re- quested to send their copy for changes 70 IS to reach this office on Monday. For reasons similar to those stated in the proceeding paragraph we cannot guarantee to change advertisements un- less tho copy reaches this office before Tuesday noon.
Connecticut western news., 1901-01-24
SALISBUR RI.

Mrs Powell and two children, of South Dakota, are visiting her sister, Mrs w. P. Everts. One of the children is quite sick with grippe.
 Mrs Eidelmsn fell on the ice last week and broke her arm.
 J. D. Smith will move his family to Litchfield this week where he has sec- ured good position.
 Miss M Johnston has gone to West Haven for the winter.
Connecticut western news., 1901-01-24
BLOWN TO ATOMS.

The old idea that the body some. times needs powerful. drastic, purga. tive pill has been exploded; for Dr Kings New Life Pills, which are per. fectly harmless. gently stimulate liver and bowels to expel poisonous matter, cleanse the system and absolutely cure constipation and sick headache. Only 25o at W H. Camps drug store, Ga naau; G. E. Frink's drug store, Falls Village.
Connecticut western news., 1901-01-24
DIED

CARRoN At New Milford, Jan. l2, Jen- nie May, wife of Albert D. Capron, aged 27.
 OsBoRN-At New Milford, Jan. 10, Ab- bic E. Osborn, aged 81. PARpEE New York, Jan. II, Dr Ed ward l. Pardee, aged nearly 59 years
 See sketch on this pag. FAIRFIELD At Hartford, Jsu. IT, Johu Morrlll Fairfield, a prominent busi- ness man known throughout the state. aged 53.
 STEVENS At East Canaan, Jan 2l, Mrs Lillian June, wife of George l.. Stew ems, aged about 53. GRIswoLD-At Rocky Hill, Jan. 19, Lewey Bierce, widow of Dr Wait R. Griswold, aged n. She was native of Cornwall Bridge.
 DEvoE At Lime Rock, Jan. Is, ol pneumonis, Philip Devoe, aged 27. BUSHNELL At Englewood. H., Jan. Is, Hezekiah Bushnell, aged 65, native of Salisbury, Conn.
 MRLIUs At Boston Corners, N. Y. Jan. l5. David Henry Melius, aged 72. WAaNER-At Holsatonlc, Mass, Jan 19, Mrs Mary M.. wife of Hiram Wagner, aged. 66.
 HIaaINs-At Ct. Harrington, Mass. Jan. IT, Mrs Bridget Higgins, aged 92.
 STUReEs Cornwall Bridge, Jan. IT, of neumonls, Frances J., wife oi
 Wilson P. Sturges, aged 52 years, 10
 months and 24 days.
 GRAY At Lakeville, Jan. 19, Moses Wadhams Gray, aged 77. Burial in the Goshen cemetery.
 PBATT-At Stockbridge, Mass., Jan. 21, Frederick J. Pratt, aged 65 years. DwIaHT-At Auburndale, Mass, Jan
 2l, Mrs Mary Winslow Dwight | widnw of Henry Williams Dwight
 aged nearly "A years. The funers
 will be held at Aubarnbale on Thurs
 day afternoon, and the burial will be
 at Stock bridge on Friday afternoon BRApLKY-At Lee, Mass. Jan. 22. Mir
 Agnes l. wife of Edwrd A. Bradley
Connecticut western news., 1901-01-24
From the Amenia Times.

A million fry will soon be put in Go. pake lske-700,000 pike and 800, ,006 bass-snd there will be great fishing in this sheet of water if nets are kept out
 Connecticut farmers are becoming in. terested in raising Sumstrs tobacco, and it is said New York capitalists are will. ing to invest in the industry.
Connecticut western news., 1901-01-24
SPECIAL NOTICES

Dr L. J. Turner. veterinary surgeon Winsted, Conn. successor to the late pr Heath. All diseases of animals treated in the most skillful and scientific man ner. s. N. E. telephone call 52 23.
Connecticut western news., 1901-01-24

First neighbo'- II hope my daugh- ter's playing doesn't annoy you?' Second Ditto-"Oh DO, not at all We got our landlord to reduce the rent on account of it.
Connecticut western news., 1901-01-24
A Card

We, the undersigned, do hereby agree to refund the money on a 50 cent bottle of Greene's Warranted Syrup oi Tar if it fails to cure your cough or cold. We also guarantee a 25-ceni bottle to prove satisfactory or money refunded. H. D. HUMPHREY.
Connecticut western news., 1901-01-24
Crime in Connecticut.

The reports of the county commission CTS of the state for the two years ending June 30. 1900. have been compiled by the secretary of state and submitted to the General Assembly, there were S,667 prisoners in the county iails. Of these prisoners the following statistics are given: White males. 7,411; colored males, 335; whits females. S39; colored
 females, 82; male minors, 632; female minors, 49. Some of the principal offenses were: Assault, 482; breach of the peace. 85s; burglary, 282; common drunksrds. 157; drunkenness, 3,864; lar ceny, 570; theft, 28S; vagrancy, 6S5; violation of liquor law 28; murder, 9
 Litch6eld county has 62 liquor, beer. 36 druggists; in all 99 licenses which paid $24, ,662 IT to the county. Litoh- field county's indebtedness is SI, ,894. 21
Connecticut western news., 1901-01-24
Wood Choppers Wanted Call on or address BRONSON BROTHERS,
 451 Main Street, winsted, Conn.
FOR SALE or RENT.

Farm of 265 acres, including about 76 acres woodland, situated on the undsrmountain road miles from Cnapinville. Conn.,, rail wa station, post ofdce, near school, good 10 room house. water running into kitchen, 2 good barns. Farm will keep IA head cattle. Good apple orchard d and plenty of other fruit If rented, man with stock preferred. Apply to box 2l, Ashley Falls, Mass.
Connecticut western news., 1901-01-24
BO HN

CAsEY-At East Canaan, Jan. Il, {
 daughter to Mir an Mrs Martin Casey
Connecticut western news., 1901-01-24
Mrs Wait R. GriswOld. 1.


 Mrs Lewey filling Bierce Griswold, widow of Dr Wait R. Griswold of Rocky Hill, died Saturday at midnight at the home of her son, W. R. Griswold in Rocky Hill, with pneumonia. after an illness of about a week. Mrs Griswold was born in Cornwall Bridge, Oct IA, 1923, and was graduate of Holyoke Seminary. She had been. an active member of the Congregational church of Rocky Hill for the past 20 years and had also for many years been a mem Der of the board of lady visitors of the Hartford County Home. She leaves her son, ". R. Griswold of Rocky Hill. a daughter, Mrs Piera R. Freeborn of Easton, four grandchildren, and two sisters, Mrs R, s. Brink of Cornwall, and Mrs J. G. Ssxton of Coshoton, N. Y. Mrs Griswold was widely known throughout the state and was deeply loved and respected by all who knew her. The funeral will be attended at the home of w. R. GriswOld in Rocky Hill tomorrow afternoon at o'clock Hartford Courapt. Jan 21.
Connecticut western news., 1901-01-24
WANTED.

Rye straw at the press. Canaan. SIS per ton. J. N. VAN DKusEN.