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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-10-12

EFT Is no new project, that which has
been recently revived of connect
ing the continents OF Asia and
North America by means Of a
Il tunnel under Boring strait for It
has been in mind for many years.
But Us latest advocate, the famous and
eccentric explorer Harry De Windt, is
also one OF its most persistent exploit
ers He not only believes in the FEAST
bility OF the scheme. but has actually
studied the topography OF the countries
adjacent to the strait and been over
the route OF projected railroad by
which Il Is hoped to unite the conu-
nents. A few words rs to his career
viii show that he has earned distinc-
ton as a traveller and has great deal
OF globe trotting to his credit.
Born In Paris in 1856, at the age Of
twenty Harry De Windt was aid-de-
camp TO his brother-in-law, Brooke, the
little king Of Sarawak; In 1887 he rode
from Peking TO France on horseback
in 1859 rode from India TO Russia via
Persia in 1890 and again In 1894 visited
the mines and convict prisons Of Sibe-
ria. in 1895 attempted TO travel from
New York TO Paris by land and nearly
persisted In Boring strait. being rescued
by a whaler. He was also q prisoner
for months at Oumwaidjik. a Boring
strait village inhabited by filthy Eskl-
mos So II will be seen that the man
who is pushing the plan for connecting
Asia and North America by means Of a
tunnel under the narrow strait that
separates them speaks from full expe-
rience and Is entitled to attention.
II is believed that the scheme for tun-
neling Boring strait has some connec-
ton with the gigantic Transalaskan
railroad which was announced last
summer as about to be undertaken by
French, Russian and United States
capitalists It's protector, Mr.. De Lobel.
covered the distance between Paris and
the Klondike In just twenty days, but
by way OF New York and Seattle in
stead Of via lrkutsk and the strait. tie
gave out az the time that company
was being formed with a capital stock
Of S20OO0O000 to connect the Klondike |
region with Asia and Europe, but since
then a rival company has been incor-
porated under the laws Of the state OF |
Washington Tor the same or a similar
purpose. II is said 70 be capitalized AZ
y500000o0. Its officials are prominent |
men Of those enterprislng centers Grip
pie Creek and Seattle, and il is intend !
ed TO build and operate lines Of rail.
roads from Circle City to Moscow and !
Paris. 1t is far cry from the Klon-
dixie in the frozen north to the capital |
Of France, yet the projectors OF this
enterprise, who have their headquar-
tiers Ia Seattle. seem confident of sue
cess.
1t viii be seen that at least three diff
ferent parties have had their eyes on
Alaska and the Boring strait region as
the theater OF future exploits, beside
which many another enterprise of mod !
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-10-12

ern shore Of Boring strait at Cape
Prince OF Wales, the most westerly
point Of North America. Arrived there
one might think that progress would be
stopped. but this. the intrepid explorers
declare, will not be the case.
Although the great strait Is practical
ly closed more than half the year by
Ice and during the whole year is swept
by strong subarctc currents, plans
have been projected for crossing It
from one shore to the other by means
Of immense steel ferryboats capable Of
transporting whole trains at time and
Of withstandlng the most powerful cur
rents or seas Similar craft have been
in use on Lake Baikal In Siberia, and
in the winter the Russians have at
tempted 10 keep the passage open by
means of powerful boats which smash
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-10-12

be held at Bcndigo at the end Of this
year 10 commemorate the discovery Of
gold In 1851.
Wireless telegraphlc stations arc be-
Ing established all along the gulf OF ST.
Lawrence
Cardinal Merchant spoke lii Ian
euagts and dialects, fifty OF them with
such ease and luency that he was
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-10-12

hotel where General Mcdowell had DIS
headquarters is deserted and tumpiins
down.
The municipal council Of 81. Peters.
burg Is TO send an electrical expert 20
the United States IN order that be may
study the telephone system Of lnls
country with a view OF reorganih'ns
the one In use IN 81. Petersburg.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-10-12
HERE AND THERE.

Electrical apparatus used In mining
Is estimated to be worth 800 700.
The electrical motor business Is in
ereasing sib9o0o,ooo a year In the Unit
ed States.
Tho postal authorities Of Chicago re.
ssnuv made a test OF automobile vChl-
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-10-12

sometimes mistaken for a native OF the
lands where they we're used.
The whipping post and pillory were
still standing In Boston and New York
one hundred years ago.
Electrical appliances used In street
railways OF the country represent an
investment Of 81, 500, Oco. 900.
Anthrax, the sixth plague OF Egypt,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-10-12

to certain tests to make sure life is ex.
tinct
The apple crop OF ontario last year
amounted to 3s.Ss3oi7 bushels. being an
average Of SIS bushels per tree Of
bearing age.
ceaterville, the famous village near
the Bull Run battiehelds. has gained
but two new houses In forty years. The
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-10-12
HERBERT GLADSTONE, NJ. p.

Son Of England's grand old man and
favorite of loving constituency, the
Right Hon. Herbert Gladstone, whose
portrait is presented herewith, has just
completed an interrupted parliamentary
career Of twenty-one years. He began
early In life. having been coached by
his father and, now only Il years old.
has record that many man might
envy. He has kept true to his first
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-10-12

cles for carrying the mails The results
are reported 10 have been entirely sat.
isfactory
Cncmstion has been the custom In
Jaran Tor 200 years.
IN extensive exposition Is proposed
by the people Of Victoria, Australia, TO
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-10-12

mentioned In the Bible. Is rayaging the
lower counties Of South Dakota.
Aeetylene black, produced from the
carbon Of acetylene, is coming into use
IN the manufacture Of india Ink
IN some countries Of Europe the fear
of being tnriee alive has resulted In
the building Of mortuary houses where
the apparently dead body Is subjected
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-10-12
JEAN SERPENT, SNAKE KILLER.

The fierce visaged man portrayed
herewith is known In the district OF
France In which he lives as Jean Ser
pent the vlpercide, owing 10 the fact
that he has destroyed during his career
as snake killer more than $4,000 yipers,
The yipers OF France do not often lnfilct
a deadly bite, but there is sufficient poll
son In them TO throw one into violent
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-10-12
POPE LEO's PAsTIMEs.

One of the popes favorlte spots In his
gardens is an elevated point whence he
can see the ocean. The noise OF the
waves used 10 soothe him like music In
the days when he was able to be near
the water. He recalls with pleasure the
time when as nuncio in Belgium, fifty
five years ago he used to take his daily
swim In the ocean.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-10-12
s.,.l.S,.i{,.l.ss,S,.,.,.

me ACCOMPANYING Illustration shows the architects for the
ed 81 hkes hospital Momngsde Heights
buildings which
cortng to the projected plans probably largest
most nearly perfect institution Of its kind
about that
which the Cathedral
began the erection the magnificent structures
Anticipating the increased facilities
ed the hospital
c likely to
for the aid Of suffering humanity
lures Of the Annapolis Naval aeadenN.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-10-12

Claer of the
German general
staff, whose por-
trait appears
with. He
made the Jour
ney on horse
back from Buch-
Arrest TO Berlin.
The distance be-
tween the two
cities Is only 500
miles as the
crow nies, but II
was increased
at least one
half by the
crooked roads.
This test of en-
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-10-12

love = politics - until quite recently,
when he transferred his affections to
an estimable young lady. and Miss Dor
othy Paget captured the man who was
looked upon by all who knew him as a
confirmed bachelor. AS the son OF a
great man. not much was expected Of
Mr. Herbert Gladstone. but he has
agreeably disappointed all expecta-
lions, and. though he has not risen to
the heights attained by his father, he
has. on the whole, done fairly well He
is devotee OF cricket and a good mu-
stefan.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-10-12
ROSEWOOD.

Rosewood Is so called not because It
is red, but because when freshly cut II
emits the fragrance OF roses. II is OF
only moderate weight, a cubic foot
Weighing as 5 hounds.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-10-12
AN INTELLIGENT ORANe
oUTANG FROM BORuro

one Of the most. intelllser,
amusing Of recent Immigrants /. ana
clever orang outang whose por,. = The
herewith presented He is about s Ss,. s
years old and came from Borne seven
Keepers say he can do everything , hla
the ordinary man can do eycen, tnat
and they have hopes Of teaching AR AK
articulate speech, as his Voc, 'un
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-10-12
PORTRAITS OF BRITISH GENERALS ON PIPES.

In the accompanying illustration be the portraits
British modern
Powe-done In clay and immoazed pines Pipe
long followed the fashion
heroine OF the time the bowls their
the Duke Wellington
count OF having recommended Toms
unmisakabe Lord Eeaconse
while others the
Captains and Boynton
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-10-12

durance proves that cavalry can be
trained for long Journeys, for the ma.
jor's steed arrived in good condition
after doing its forty.fiye miles day for
nearly a month.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-10-12
RODE 1900 MILES on nonsrn,cv

To ride nearly or quite 1900 miles IN
hot weather and on a single horse is
feat recently performed by Major Won
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-10-12

fever Jean Serpent has been bitten
many times, he admits but he has
grown so wary and expert that he can
attack any number Of yipers with his
primitive lance and come on successful
In every instance. The mayor Of 'he
commune IN which he lives gives him a
few sous for the head of each viper
killed. and his hecaiomb Of victims has
brought him quite a snug little sum.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-10-12

The greatest find of recent the that
the wonderful okap brought light Africa Johnson
special British commissioner for Uganda II the accompanying IL
uaon Stanley heard of his H.
Allied TO the prehistoric headotheTum
from the mocen deposits Of ancient be-
tween that animal and the gafe with
neck hind legs longer than the wildly skin and
bones have been England exhibition
the South Kensington
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-10-12

In the accompanying illustration built for
service on reads using the third rail This passed
beyond the stage OF experimentation practical operation various
parts the country Contact made with the rail by means
sdng shoes OF cast iron suspended locomotive
connection between Of cables
The best roads USING this New
io New Haven and Hartford open
grade crossings where the dangerous third rail replaced short under
ground cable and each motor furnished with end In order
take up the current without break upon momentum
for passing crossing
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1901-11-13
STOCK INSPECTOR CtIS PfLtGtR.
John Pfleger is Accused Of Rust'ing Calves
and Selling Them TO John Kelly.

John Pfleger, an alleged cattle rus
tier, and a partner of kid" Royals,
was brought to the city this morning
by Deputy Stock Inspector Nichols,
who captured him ut Living Springs,
In Meagher county, yesterday. Pfleg.
er and kid" Royals sold ~ head OF
unbranded calves to John Kelly al
Flatwilluw crossing on October 10Th,
which 1t Is alleged were ''rustled" in
the lower country.
The stock Inspector was informed
OF the transaction Il short time ago
and at once commenced investlga.
tons, with the result that he located
Pfleger In Meagher county. At the
time of his arrest Pfleger was with
Ed. Massing, a rancher in the vicin.
tty OF Living Springs, for whom he
working, and vas going to assist In
branding some horses.
No difficulty YES experienced by
the officer In making the arrest, and
he states that IL he had not been fol-
the fact that Pileger horse played out
they would have reached Lewistown
last night.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1901-11-13
CITY WILL OWN THE wAItaw0RKS.
Yesterdays Election Decided Amos
Unanimously in the Affirmative.

The question OF the municipal own.
ership Of the city waterworks was
finally settled yesterday by an almost
unanimous vote by which II
was decided to issue $50, 900 OF inter.
est bearing bonds in order to raise
funds for the establishment Of a
waterwOrks and sewerage system in
the city Of Lewistown.
Owing to the fact that the result
Of the election was a foregone con-
clusion very little interest was
evinced and only fifty-one votes were
cast, out OF which fifty were in the
affirmative and one in the negative.
The votes cast in the different wards
we're as follows: First ward-2.
affirmative; second ward-12aflirma
tive and one negative; third ward
10 affirmative. The city council will
meet next Monday night when in all
probability action will be taken in
the matter of advertising for bids on
the building OF the waterworks and
sc werage system.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1901-11-13

Mr.. Bryan has discovered that there
is a small sentiment somewhere in
favor of an open door" in this country
for the admission of Chinese and after
quoting in his Commoner an article
from an obscure publication in New
York called Japan and America, com-
ments as follows: 1.-The same sugges-
ton comes from so many sources that
il is quite evident that the Chinese ex-
clusion act will not be extended with
out a considerable effort. The desire
for cheap and trustworthy labor is a
very natural result of the teachings Of
the Republican party The CONNER
cial spirit abroad in the land pay, little
attention to human rights or 80 the
permanent welfare Of the nation; il
simply asks how n dollar can be- most
easily secured, regardless Of ultimate
consequences This comes with poor
grace from the whilom leader If a
party that has constantly advocated
policies that were destructive of the
best interests of the laboring men.
Mr.. Bryan first exercised his vocal
chords in the lower house Of congress
in behalf of free trade. which meant
less work and poorer pay for American
artisans and laborers. This issue being
settled in favor Of protection TO Amer
lean industries and labor, Mr.. Bryan
became the embodiment of the cheap
money hallucination which, had it pre-
vailed, would have wrought more in
jury 70 the laboring men than 10 any
other class of u people. He should
be the last mar on earth TO talk about
anything cheap" lie is a falsitier
when he says the teachings Of the Re-
publican party are in the direction of
cheap labor and the results of its poll
cies prove il. There may be somc OPP
position to the rc-enactment of the
Chinese exclusion law, but it will not
be formidable. A great majority of
the Republican members of congress
will favor the old law or one just as
restrictive.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1901-11-13
Have you bought a ticket forthe
Fireman's Ball?
Deer Are Not Diseased.

Deputy Game Warden Green, who
was detailed by State Care Warden
Scott to make inquiries and investi-
cations regarding the reported cpl
demic among deer and antelope in
the northerly portion Of the state,
has turned in IA report which totally
discredits the existence ofsuch anepi-
demic. He visited the vicinities from
whence the reports originated and
could lind no evidence which would
lead 20 a belief that any disease ex-
listed.
Samples ofentrails and vital organs
taken from dead deer have been sent
east for expert examination, with
the result that IN opinion was re-
ceived to the effect that the animals
had died from the eating Of some
rank poisonous growth earlier in the
season. No sign OF an organic dis
ease was discovered, and no stock IL
taken in the theory of the prevalence
of IA malignant disease among the
animals.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1901-11-13
Have you bought a ticket for the
Fireman's Ball?
Pinkiey-M atteson

w. W. Pinkley and Miss Lydia Mat
teson, Of Armells, were married at /
o'clock yesterday at the residence OF
John Rowley. Jesse Pinkley and Miss
Lizzie Brown acted as best man and
bridesmaid and the ceremony was per-
formed by the Rev. pfaus, after which
the happy couple left for their future
home at Armells.
The bride accompanied Mr.. Rowley
to Lewistown from Glendive and for
several months has been employed AT
the Fergus ranch at Armells, where she
has gained many friends by the amia-
bility of her disposition.
Mr.. Pinkley is a brother of Jesse
Pinkley and is well known in Lewis.
town, where he has a host of friend,
who in conjunction with the ARGUS
extend their hearty congratulation,
aud best wishes to the newly married
couple.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1901-11-13
Got Four DAYS in Jail.

An individual, by name Charles
klasch, who Is afflicted with an in
sane desire to accumulate other peo-
pies property, was taken before JUS
tice Mcfarland on Monday morning
on a charge OF petty larceny pre-
ferred by Marion Burke of the Elk
horn livery barn.
klasch came down from Gilt Edge
a short time ago and secured EN-
ployment for himself and team on
the streets. He made arrangements
to keep the team In the corral at
tached to the Elkhorn barn and was
allowed to sleep in the Office.
During his stay he got together a
varied assortment OF wearing ap-
parrel which had been left there by
patrons Of the barn and cached
them In his wagon which he kept at
Johnny Crowley's. Burke missed
the things and suspected Klasch OF
taking them and after making inves.
LEGATIONS he taxed Klasch with the
theft. At first Klasch denied any
knowledge Of the manner In which
the articles had disappeared but al
ter being roughly handled by Mr.,
Burke, who wusnaturally indignant,
owned up to stealing the articles
which made a collection that would
cause n maggie to turn green Will
envy.
On Friday night Night Watch Har'
vcy was called In. Klusch was CON
fided to his care and on Monday was
sentenced to spend four days in the
cooler where he could reconsider his
pnst misconduct and form better
! plans for the future.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1901-11-13
Plan to participate in the Fire.
mans Ball Thanksgiving.
ANTOINE OuElGTIE IS RICH.
Has Property in Canada Which IS Valued at
Sl5O,OOO.

BY turn Of fortunes wheel, An
tone Gulette, who for many years
has occupied a small log shanty In
the Ouelette addition. has become
the possessor Of u fortune in real
estate in Canadian territory.
Many years ago, Ouelette, VINO lisa
Cree half-breed and a native Of
Canada, obtained II grant Of land for
himself and children, under the script
law, where Portage La Prairie now
stands. He afterwards purchased
his children's interest in the land and
is now sole owner of IA tract which
has become extremely valuable.
Three railroads cross his property
and n depot has been built, in conse'
quence ol which the value OF the land
has increased enormously and isnow
valued ut from $780, 900 tn 5000, 900.
Mr.. Oulette has been entirely oh.
liyious of the raise in the value Of bis
property until lately, when the
Canadian authorities located him
through the Bank Of Fergus county
and requested him to pay his back
taxes which amounted to SllOO and
informed him Of the value Of the
property.
He procured enough money to pay
taxes and expenses and left Lewis
town last week on u visit to his
property In Canada.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1901-11-13
A NEW METHOD or CYANlDING.
A Spiral Screw that Catches the Cyanide
as il is fed Into the Tank.

Christoper Vockler Of Helena has
secured n patent for an ore filter
that promises to make much more
effective the cyanide process. Mr..
Nockler il mt present in charge OF the
cyanide plant of the Columbia Min
ing and Smelling company at York.
He has made numerous experiments
with his ore filter and has succeeded
in perfecting what he believes to be
a great Improvement in the cyanide
process. The difficulty with the
cyanide process In the past has been
that the cyanide of potassium does
not mix thoroughly with the pulp.
The tanks now used In the process
are usually round. Mr.. Volker's
patent contemplates n modification
in the shape Of the tank to some
thing in the shape OF II top. His
patent includes u spiral screw which
runs from the top to the bottom OF
the tank and catches the cyanide as
1t IL fed into the tank and mixes 1t
thoroughly with the pulp.
Mr.. Volker's patent Will, 1t is
claimed, result in n greater saving OF
values, as the cyaaide IL made to
permeate every part Of the pulp in
the tank.
The patent was secured through
Walter MathesOn of Helena.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1901-11-13
He Drew on The Bank Of Fergus County

The old story OF trying to live like
n prince On a small salary IL well
illustrated in the case OF Thomas
Murray who for u time was employ
ed rs an assistant In the local land
office.
Mr.. Murray who was n victim of the
booze" habit had Il convivial and
insinuating n which enabled
him to relieve many of his friends oil
their loose cash by the borrowing
process and many OF his Lewistown
friends have cause to remember him
with regret.
He left Lewistown a short time
ago and in due course OF time checks
drawn by him on the Bank ofFergus
county were received by that insti.
tuition which naturally refused pay
ment on them as Murray never had
an account with them and the prob
abilities were that he never would
There were three checks nltogethei
for $40, S35 and S25 respectively; the
first two were cashed by YegeD Bros
of Billings and the $25 check by
Frank Bliss, IA hotel keener, of Big
Timber.
In spite Of many pressing inquiries
that were Immediately made as t.
the whereabouts of Murray, his DIES
tination yet remains n secret and ht
has completely disappeared for the
! time being.