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The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-02-19
HANsBROUGH BILL RECEIVES
HIS ENDORSEMENT.
SUGGESTS SOME ADDITIONS
Recommends to Secretary Of Inter
ior That Favorable Report
Be Made.

Washington, Feb. Ex-senator Hans
brough of North Dakota, recently re-
fer1ed to the interior department. for
an opinion of his bill providing that all
moneys received from the sale of pub
lie lands in the arid and semi-arid re-
gions shall be set aside as an ''arid land
reclamation fund.- for the construction
of reservoirs and other hydraulic
works for the storage and diversion of
water. Commissioner Hermann of the
general land office has recommended
to the secretary of the interior that IA
vorable report be made on the bill
with additions to meet several sugges-
tions he has offered.
The commissioner says the question
has arisen whether the government
shall take the position of an individual
proprietor, or whether it has power to
take the waters of the arid lands in,its
own right. In the former caso he
thinks that the secretary Of the in
terror should be authorized to comply
with state or territorial laws.
But, he says. a review of the acts
referring to the principal lands will
show that the rights of the govern
ment are superior as regards all un
appropriated waters. He says that a
recent decision of the supreme court
clearly indicates that the United
States has the right to continual flow
of the waters that have not been ap-
p%ropriated.
The commissioner recommends that
the lands required for the reservoir
and the lands to be irrigated by it be
Withdrawn from homestead entry be-
fore their survey, instead of %deferring
withdrawal until the lands have been
surveyed. In the latter case he claims
that as soon as surveyors appeared on
the ground, entries undoubtedly would
be made for a number of tracts which
would be essential to the enterprise.
The lands, he says, should be thrown
open to settlement before the reservoir
is actually constructed, instead of
waiting until the water is ready to be
delivered, as thereby the lands would
be settled on gradually and a rush
avoided by would-be locators.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-02-19
ITS DEFEAT
is CERTAIN
NO SUBSIDY BILL THIS
SESSION.
OPPOSITION PREVENT VOTE
Teller Makes Frank Declaration
to This Effect-Forceful
Speeches Follow.

Washington, Feb. l5-That the op-
position to the shipping bill in the
senate will not permit a vote to be
taken on the measure at the present
session was made clear during the
closing hour Of today's session. For
several days it has been evident that
it would be difficult to gain unanimous
consent to take a vote upon the meas
ure, but not until late today was the
frank assertion made that a vote could
not be had.
At the conclusion of several hours
consideration, of the bill, Teller all
nounced his purpose to prevent a vote
at this. session. In an impassioned
speech he declared that he would not
consent to any agreement to a vote and
that it must be evident to the advo-
Gates Of the bill that no vote could be
had.
The statement by the Colorado sena-
tor elected a sharp response from
Aldrioh, who insisted that despite the
declaration of Teller, the business of
the senate would proceed in accord
.ance with the wishes of the majority.
Teller's statement also drew the fire
of Chandler, who asserted that the
position was preposterous.
Hanna replied to Teller in a force
full speech, in the course of which he
became impassioned in his denuncia-
tion Of the methods employed by the
opposition to defeat the measure. The
advocates, he said, were honestly en-
deavoring to advance the best interests
of the country and he resented the in
situations against their honesty of
purposes.
Prior to these remarks Perkins de-
livered an eloquent and forceful speech
upon the bill, which attracted much
attention. He supported the idea Of
giving subsidies to American vessels,
but pointed out what he believed to be
defects in the pending measure. He
attacked especially the provision for
the admission of foreign built ships.
During the day the agricultural ap-
preparation bill was passed after being
under discussion for nearly four days.
As a result of the deliberations of
the senate steering committee today
the oleomargarine bill will probably
be called up in the senate tomorrow to
the temporary displacement of the
ship subsidy bill, but it is not expect
ed that there will be an effort to keep
the bill before the senate beyond to-.
morrow if it fails to be acted upon
then.
There is every reason to believe it
will fail. Indeed, there is a quite
general understanding that after to,
morrow there will be very little con
sideration given to any measures, ex-
cept appropriation bills and conference
reports
The river and harbo1 bill, it is now
understood, will be reported next
week. All the appropriation bills to
come carry large appropriations and
some Of them more or less general
legislation.
There is considerable pressure on
the friends of the subsidy bill to with
draw it, but SO far they have declined
to yield, taking the position that it
was more desirable to have the bill de-
feated by democratic antagonism than
have it voluntarily Withdrawn.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-02-19
TRYING TO END ROW.
McComas' Plan for Compromising Samp-
.- son-Schley Trouble.

Washington, Feb. Ex-senator Nc
Comas is making an effort to secure a
compromise which will permit confir-
nation of the presidents nominations
advancing various officers Of Admiral
SIMPSONS fleet for meritorious con-
duct during the Spanish a He sug-
gests that all but Sampson and Schley
be confirmed and that congress pass a
resolution creating the grade Of vice
admiral, with the understanding that
these two officers be given the posi-
tion.
Some opposition is made by support
ers Of Admiral Schley, who fear that
he will not be given the senior posi-
ton by the president.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-02-19
AMENDING R ACT.
Recommendation That Its Provisions Be
Extended Indefinitely.

~ 500 T. LTf# HHuEH. r.#rn-L H-H 49,
Washington, Feb. 15-Represent-
alive Wilson of Idaho, from the house
committee on arid lands, today filed a
favorable report upon the bill to ex-
tend the provisions Of the Carey act
indefinitely.
This act passed in 1896 and gave to
each Of the arid land states 1000, 900
acres of land upon condition that the
state would reclaim them within 10
years. Since the passage of the act
Idaho, Montana, Utah and Washington
have made application for segregation
of $50, 900 acres for reclamation. It
was found, however, that the lands
could not be reclaimed within the
period fixed by the Carey act and this
bill extends the time indefinitely.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-02-19
AS HIS NAME IMPLIED.

Minneapolis, Feb. l5-A Times
special from Redwood Falls, Mimi,
says: Chief Good Thunder, who was
one of the friendly Indians during the
uprising in the sixties, and who acted
as General: II. H. Sibley's chief of
scouts, died at his home at Agency,
six miles east Of here, today, of pneu-
monia. He was about So years old.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-02-19
WANT BREAD OR WORK.

Buda Pest, Feb. 15-Several thou
sand persons out of work marched
through the principal streets today
carrying notices "Bread or Work is
Our Right" and singing the Mar
seilleise. They also began smashing
windows of restaurants and stores.
The police in force dispersed the mob,
after scenes of violence during which
many arrests were made.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-02-19
TO TEACH MINING.

Washington, Feb. 15-An amend
ment to the sundry civil appropriation
bill was reported today from the COM
mittee on mines and mining authoriz-
ing application of a part of the pro-
ceeds of the sale of public lands to
the establishment and support of
schools devoted to teaching mining
and metallurgy.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-02-19
"GILo PIERCE DEAD.

Chicago, Feb. 15-Gilbert A. Pierce,
formerly United States senator from
North Dakota and territorial governor
of Dakota, died today in his apart
ments in the Lexington hotel after a
long illness.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-02-19
A FARMER DEAD.

st. Paul, Feb. l5-Alten r. Dali
rymple, a millionaire, who with his
brother, Oliver A. Dalrymple. owned
and operated the famous Bonanza
wheat farm in North Daokta, died at
his residence in this city today. He
was 48 years of age. r.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-02-19
ROBBED OF JEWELS.

San Francisco, Feb. 15-Mrs. Os-
good, wife of the president of the Sc
attic & Benton railway, was robbed
yesterday of jewels valued at So, 900,
while asleep on the Oregon express.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-02-19
GIVE UP GUNS.
Arms and Ammunition Surrendered by
Tagalos.

Washington, Feb. 15-News of
another important surrender in the
Philippines is contained in the follow
ing dispatch received at the war de-
partment from General Macarthur:
manila, Feb. 15-Adjutant Cen
eral, Washington, D. g.: One hundred
and twelve rifles and / 800 rounds of
ammunition were surrendered at
Haganey February IS, mostly from
supplies secreted in contiguous
swamps.
"The incident is important as in
dicating a great reaction favorable to
American interest in the region of
Bulucan. The result is accomplished
exclusively by the long continued, in
telligent and persistent efforts of the
officers of the Third United States in
fantry."
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-02-19
CUSTER CATTLE COMPANY.
EMMETT MCCORMICK, foreman.

( Brand as in cut on
either side. ,
Range = Yellow
stone, Grow Reser-
walton. East Pryor
creek.
Horses Tel on
left shoulder.
Vent Brand no
versed.
Montana.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-02-19

St. Johns Headache Cure will cure
your he d.
ache. Sold by Chapple Drug Go.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-02-19

Horses same as cattle on left hip.
Ranges-Big Bend of Musselsheu and AlkDs
creek. p. G. Musselshell. Mont
New-York tribune., 1901-02-02
ROUTE THROUGH LONDON.
FOR TO-DAY'S SPEC
TACLE IN THE BRITISH
METROPOLIS.
Copyright: 1901: BY The New-York Tribune.)
[BY CABLE TO THE TRIBUSE.l

London. Feb. ., l a. m.-The official order Of
to-day's procession shows that at the eleventh
hour some Of the arrangements have been al
tered. The King Of the HelIenes and the King
Of Portugal viii ride behind the King of Eng
land and the German Emperor in the mounted
company of royal sovereigns and princes, but
the King Of the Belgians will take his seat in
the second of six carriages, some Of which will
be occupied by Queen Alexandra and her three
daughters.
The weather is cold, but fine and bright, and
there is bound 10 be a tremendous crowd or
people along the line of the route, although all
business has been suspended by order Of the
King l. n r.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-02
IMPRESSIVE SERVICE IN BROOKLYN.

An impressive memorial service for Queen Vic
toria was held last evening at St AIMS Church on
the Heights Clinton and Livingston sts., Brook
lyn After the professional hymn Jerusalem, My
Happy Home" the Rev DR.. Reese F. Alsop the
rector, read the Episcopal burial service for the
dead. Prayer for King Edward VII and for the
President of the United States was offered In
his eulogy Of the Queen DR.. AIsop contrasted the
unselfshness of Victoria with the selhshness or
Napoleon. The Rev. DR.. Frederick Burgess. of
Grace Church the Heights paid glowing
tribute to the Queen. and the Rev. DR.. r. NJ Har-
risOn assistant rector at St. AIMS, who was for
merly British subject. but is now an american
citizen. referred the failure to halfmast the
flag on the City Hall. He said that when Lincoln
essassinated and when Grant died flags We're
placed halfmast in London
New-York tribune., 1901-02-02
THE GRIPPE.

We don't know the origin of it. Doc
tors are puzzled about il. If care is taken,
1t can generally be cured without serious
results.
Stay in the house: go to bed; consult
your doctor; and after the acute attack
take SCOTS EMULSION of Cod
Liver Oil. 1t will renew your strength
ana prevent Pneumonia or Bronchitis.
send for trial bottle free
scoIT a BOVINE. 900 Pearl Street New York
New-York tribune., 1901-02-02
lls YEARS OLD. HE OUTWITS GRIP.

Utica N V Jan 26-Abraham F. Elmer. who
lays claim being the oldest person in the United
States. to-day celebrated his 18th birthday ami
versary the home of his son, William Elmer, No
81 Tracy street Utica Five generations were
present.
Many leading doctors and sclentlnc men nave
visited Mr. Elmer to see if there anything un-
usual about him 10 cause him 70 live so many
beyond the allotted time. When questioned
by the doctors in regard to his health and his
habits, Mr. Elmer replied that his only medicine
for % years was Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey. He
said il kept his vitality; he had touch OF grip
about a week ago. but a few doses of Duffy's Pure
Malt Whiskey drove out the germs, and he is now
fully recovered. Last year his age questioned.
The record of his birth found in his mothers Bible
shows him 70 be 1l9 years old. s's
New-York tribune., 1901-02-02
SIGHTSEERS CROWD PORTSMOUTH.
RAILWAY COMPANIES WERE UNABLE TO
HANDLE THE CROWDS.

Portsmouth, Feb. Not since the Diamond
Jubilee has this town hello such a crowd as
poured in to-day. The hastions and promon-
tories overlooking the sea and harbor and every
point of tahtage were black with spectators.
Thousands Of visitors spent the early morning
on yachts and tugs, 10 get closer glimpse Of
the great line Of warships which stretched from
opposite Southsea.
The big bell Of the Town Hall began ringing a
funeral knell the arrival of the Alberta, which
continued for two hours The Alberta en-
tered the harbor at 40 p. m and moored
alongside the landing place. The royal yachts
Victoria and Albert and the Osborne were Sc
cured to buoys in the harbor, while the Imperial
yacht Hohenzollern was berthed by the side of
the dockyard jetty. The royal personages and
their suites dined on board. and will pass the
night there. Steam launches with armed guards
patrolled around both yachts all night
The crowd an Portsmouth is estimated at one
hundred thousand The railway companies were
helpless this evening before the rush of persons
going home after the parade Thousands
crowded in TO the stations and literally fought
their way into the trains The special cars
were at their mercy. Foreign officers, diploma
fists and members of Parliament mixed in the
rush and took their chances with the mob. The
cars going toward London were packed to sutfo-
cation by all classes Of people.
Three special trains brought down the mem
hers Of the House of Lords and of the House
Of Commons the diplomatists and other officials
and the correspondents. from Victoria station
10 Portsmouth, early this morning. The Mem
bers of Parliament and correspondents, repre-
sentng every nation. embarked on small
steamer and entertained at luncheon as
guests Of the Admiralty.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-02
VENEZTEL4,S DEFIANT ATTITUDE.
CASTRO MAY SEND REGIMENT TO DIsPOs-
sEss AMERICANS AT PITCH LAKE.

Port -of-Spain. Trinidad, Feb. 1.-The Venez-
uelan Government continues TO maintain de-
fant attitude toward the United States. The re
port is circulated that President Castro.
having troops at his disposal in the eastern
provinces since his victory there over the in
surgents. will send regiment to dispossess the
Americans at Pitch Lake.
The company will resist. but doubt 1t will
be ousted IL the threatened attempt is made
unless large renforcements are received.
Grave complications would inevitably ensue.
Minister Loomis is trying 10 compose matters,
but he is met with an unfriendly spirit by the
Government of Venezuela
New-York tribune., 1901-02-02
MORTALITY IN INDIA FAMINE CAMPS.

Bombay. Feb. 1.-The Famine Commission at
Ahmedabad. in the Presidency of Bombay. the
chairman Of which is Sir Antony Patrick Macdon-
nell. has made some strong remarks regarding the
enormous mortality in the GuZerat famine camps.
The Commission asserts that the people there died
like flies when subjected TO excessive tasks, and
that totally inadequate provision was mace IN the
way of famine relief.
These structures are regarded as a condemha-
tion Of the Bombay famine administration
New-York tribune., 1901-02-02
GERMAN TROOPS BUsY IN CHINA
AN INDEMNITY OF 10000 DEMANDED FOR
EACH MAN WOUNDED.
Berlin, Feb. 1.-The War Office has received
the following dispatch from Count Won Wal
dersee:

Peking, January 81.
column of four companies, with cavalry,
mounted infantry, field and mountain artillery
all under General Won Trotha, started from here
to-day to scour the district between San-Kia-
Tien, Cha-Tow and the Tombs Of the Ming
dynasty.
In explosion at Shan-Hai-Kwan captain
and thirty-seven Japanese were killed and sew
enteen others severely wounded. British cap
tain and sergeant were severely burned.
Hong Kong. Jan. Silt is reported from Can
ton that the German Consul there has demanded
an indemnity OF 100000 for each man wounded
in the recent outrage on the West River and
$4,000 for other damages
Piracy is increasing in such proportions that
the consuls have demanded better protection for
the waterways. The Viceroy replied to their
demands that ne doing all that was possible,
but the cOnsuls not satisfied 1t is not un-
usual for a dozen outrages TO be reported from
the river I'm day.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-02
BryRASHID, KING OF ARABIA, DEFEATED

he HAS a sANGUINARY BATTLE BY NIGHT WITH
sHEIKHs OF KOwETT.
Bombay. Feb Reports have arrived here
of a sanguinary battle near Koweit. the
Persian Gulf. between the Sheikhs of Koweit
and Blnrashid. who calls himself King Of
Arabia.
Binrashid had 10000 men. partially armed
with rifles. while the Sheikhs had 10000 all
mounted and carrying rifles. Rinrashid marched
on Koweit and the Shekhs advanced TO meet
him.
The battle. which fought by night. lasted
from sunset until dawn, Bnrashd charged
repeatedly but he was completely routed by
the Sheikhs. who captured a great quantity of
booty.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-02
BAsUTos ACCEPT KING EDWARD.

Maeeru. Jan. 3i.-Chief Lerothodi and the
chiefs of the numerous other nations assembled
here to-day TO hear the proclamation of the ac-
cession of King Edward VII, King Of the United
Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and En-
peror Of India. Lerothodi and others spoke in
praise Of the late Queen saying they considered
that lney had lost their greatest friend
Lerothodi said that through her the Basutos
still remained a nation. and they accepted King
Edward as the Great Chief Of BasutOland.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-02
FOR SUFFERING EMPLOYEES.

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: Between seven hundred and thousand
men and women have been thrown Of employ
ment by the great box factory fire Thirty first
st. and Ffrst-ave. The Alliance Employment Bu-
reau situated at the Friendly Aid Settlement No.
2iS East Thirty -fourth-st will be glad to register
the names Of those thrown out of work. and also
the names of employers looking for employees.
Private individuals who are interested IN trying 70
help find places are asked to send in their names
also. MARY h SIMkHONlTCH
New--York, Feb. I. 1901.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-02
PRINCEToN's MESSAGE OF CONDOLENCF

Princeton, n. j.. Feb. 1-At a special meeting
of the university faculty President Patton was in
structed TO send message of coincidence on the
death of Queen Victoria to Lord Pauncefote, Brit
ish Ambassador at Washington. The faculty then
adopted the following resolution:
Resolved, That the faculty recognize the reign OF
the good Queen Victoria made illustrious in the
realms of literature and science throughout the
English speaking world, marked by the friend
liest relations toward the American people. ana as
adorned with personal virtues which are worthy or
the homage of the students of this university
New-York tribune., 1901-02-02
RosroN srocK EXCHANGED CLosEs.

Boston Feb 1-Out of respect to the Queen. the
Boston Stock Exchange will be closed tomorrow
The first of the series of memorial services here
will he held tonight at the Jewish Synagogue. of
Ohabei Shalom. when Rabbi Samuel Hirschberg
will preach Tomorrow morning there will be
solemn services of requiem at the Church of St.
John the Evangelist and the Church of the Ad-
(EpiscopaD. Many churches will hold me
al
New-York tribune., 1901-02-02
DUKE OF oRLEANs's PLANS M1scARRY.

Paris Feb 1.-The Royalist organ. the ga
zette de France announces that the Duke of
Orleans who left Palermo TO attend Queen Vic
toria's funeral has been obliged to abandon his
Journey and postpone paying his homage to a
later date. owing TO the sudden ndisposition of
the Duchess.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-02
To SUSPEND BUSINESS IN PHILADELPHIA

Philadelphia, Feb. 1.-All the exchanges and or
ganizatons in the Bourse. with the exception Of
the Maritime Exchange will he closed all day to-
morrow. out Of respect to Englands dead Queen
a a special meeting of the members of the Com
mercial Exchange to-day IL was resolved by unanl-
to keep the Exchange closed all DAY
tomorrow. The members of the Cirocers ana I'M
porters' Exchange took similar action.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-02
RESPITE FOE DUKE OF MANCHESTER.

London Feb 1.-The Bankruptcy Court again ad-
iourned the examination into the Duke OF Man
chester's affairs to-day until March 20. owing to the
illness of the Duchess IL was announced that
negOtia tiOns for the sale of certain effects had
been completed and the proceeds would be imme-
diately available for the benefit OF creditors
New-York tribune., 1901-02-02
GERuANF TO FLOAT ITS OWN LOAN.

Berlin. Feb. From high official sources it was
learned to-day that the United States will not be
asked 10 subscribe wholly in part TO the loans
needed aggregating I9z Geo. 900 marks but that the
entire amount viii be provided for al home.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-02

funeral of Queen Victoria. The choir will sing
the Sanctus from GoudnOd's ''Messe SOlennelle
and Tennyson's Crossing the Bar music by
Woodward
New-York tribune., 1901-02-02
SPANS wARsHIP BREAKS DOWN

Madrid, Feb lon account OF the injury to
the cruiser Emperador Carlos the Government
was unable TO send her TO Spithead. There was
not sufficient time to make the repairs.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-02
COLOMBIAN GUNBoAT AT COLON.

Colon. Feb 1.-The Colombian gunboat Cor
dova arrived here to-day from Carthagena with
troops to reinforce the Panama contingent.
Quiet prevails throughout the country at pres
ent.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-02
MUTUAL. LIFE OFFICES TO CLOSE.

The offices of the Mutual Life Insurance Company
of New-YOrk will be closed at to-day, out Of
respect to the memory OF Queen Victoria
New-York tribune., 1901-02-02
IN BEHALF OF THE MOSQUITO INDIAN.
BRITISH GOVERNMENT To MAKE REPRESENTA-
TIoNs TO NICARAGUA

Kingston. Jamaica, Feb 1.-The British For
eign Office intmates it's intention to make
friendly representations to the Government Of
Nicaragua in behalf of the Mosquito Indians
who recently petitioned for the restoration Of
their former independence. The British Govern
ment ii is said realizes that the Indians are
not fairly treated but does not desire to take ag
gressive action, preferring diplomatic tactics.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-02

self would have liked 10 have had the flag
there as it at the Jubilee. 1t ought TO have
been there. / y. +.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-02
BLOODY BATTLE IN ABTSSINIA.
SEVEN THOUSAND MEN SAID TO HAVE BEEN
SLAIN

Paris Feb IA dispatch to the Francois from
Cairo says news has been received there from
Abvssinia of a great battle in which 1000 men were
killed 1t is supposed the chiefs rebeed during the
.bsance OF King Menelik. who has gone the
pvntfan frontier In connection with the delimita-
lion of the Egypto-Abyssinian frontier
London. Feb 1.-The Foreign Office officials know
nothing of any difficulty in King Menelik's terri
tow Rut II is not unlikely they think that certain
rnaIcontent chiefs may have taken advantage of
King Wenelik's absence from the capital TO foment
an insurrectiOn