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The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-08-02
BUSINESS GREW TOO FAST
MORE TRANSACTIONS THAN
COULD BE BOOKED.
Geo. H. Phillips Company Suspend
to Get Time to Straighten
Accounts.

Chicago, Aug. 1.-The board of trade
and business circles generally were
startled today by the announcement
that the Geo. H. Phillips company
which became famous through its
pool operations in the Chicago corn
pit during the past year, had trans.
ferred all its open trades to McRey.
nolds & Co. It was at first rumored
that large defalcation had been dis
covered in an examination of the
books, but this proved untrue, having
it's only foundation in the fact that
one of the head bookkeepers was con
fined to his home by illness. Lack
Of facilities for the proper clerical
needs Of the concern, which had ac--
Quired an enormous commission trade
and, according to a statement given
the Associated Press by Attorney
John s. Goodwin, who is representa-
tive Of the law firm of Black & Good
win, and who has taken charge Of the
companys affairs, was the sole rea-
son for temporarily suspending bus
mess. The tangled condition of the
books became apparent some time
ago, when the board of trade direc-
tors ruled that the Phillips company
should furnish to each man Of the
corn pool a detaided account of the
whole transaction A large force was
then put to work upon the books in
their efforts to audit the books, the
enormous amount of trade made it
impossible to get every trade on the
books, entailing an enormous amount
of work. AS the firms business kept
increasing at rapid rate the ma
chinery of the house was found in
adequate and at midnight on July 81,
it was decided to simply transfer all
trades and Tor the time being throw
the business of the house into other
hands, until a complete new set of
books shall have been compiled.
Mr.. Phillips while regretting the
necessity Of this action, said it was
absolutely the only course open to
him.
"This does not mean we are quit
ting business" he said. "On the con-
trary, we shall execute all orders but
will have to ask that usual margins
accompany all orders until our books
are checked over"
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-08-02
BILLINGS YELLOWSTONE COUNTY, MONTANA FRIDAY AUGUST O. 1901
GuNNERs DESERTED.
But Hombardment Will Be Resumed
BY New Recruits.

Lincoln, Aug. The bombardment
of the heavens with gunpowder in
the effort to bring rain which was be-
gun last night by w. F. Wright was
continued until o'clock this morn
ing without producing the desired re-
suit. At that hour, when according
to Mr.. Wright's theory, conditions
were most favorable, his 25 assistants
each firing mortar, deserted him and
he was obliged to postpone opera
tions until this afternoon, when he
secured new help and will continue
tonight.
Lincoln is greatly in need or rain.
The temperature ascended to 101 to-
day and hot wind has been blowing.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-08-02
WORKING FOR SETTLEMENT.
Municipal League Trying to End
Labor Troubles.

San Francisco, Aug. THE only
new phase of the local labor trouble
is the strong undercurrent that is
making for peace. The Municipal lea
que, which held secret meetings to-
day with labor leaders and employers,
reports that the outlook for settle
ment is encouraging, and that basis
of adjustment may be reached with-
in "a hours.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-08-02
JEALOUSY AND REVENGE.
Cause Death Of Child and Partly
Crazy Man.

Z
Sherburn, MINI, Aug. Fired Yost,
a farmer, living northeast of Sher-
burn, yesterday shot Eliza Kunkel,
her infant child and himself. Yost
and the child are dead and the woman
will recover. The motive was jeal-
ousy and revenge. Some weeks ago
Yost was arrested on the charge Of
illegitimate parentage preferred by
Mrs. Kunkel, his house keeper He
was bound over to the grand jury yes
terday he went to where the woman
was staying in the capacity of house
keeper for F. Viebahn, who lives in
Jay township, and committed the
deed. There were no witnesses to
the shooting. Yost has been consid,
cred partly crazy.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-08-02
Lonqshoremen strike.

Buffalo, August Local 109. In.
ternational Longshoremen's associar
tion, in obedience to letter from
President D. ]. Keefe decided to re-
fuse to handle freight Of any Anchor
line boats out OF sympathy with strik-
ing longshoremen OF Erie. Pa. Locals
at every point reached by Anchor
line boats have received similar let
ters. 33ss
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-08-02
Aged Heiress.
murders,

Indianapolis, Aug. IA special to
the News from Wabash, Ind, says:
Mrs. Sally Seabold, SO years old, an
inmate of Allen county infirmary, is
said to be heiress to share in the
$3O0OO,OOO estate of her brother,
Binkhart Moser of Tamaqua, Schuyl-
kill county, Pa, consisting largely Of
rich coal and oil lands.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-08-02
Kid Ashe All Riqht.

Muncie, Ind, Aug. kid Ashe Of
Cincinnati won decision over young
Wolcott of Chicago in 20 rounds OF
hard fighting before the Interurban
club tonight, straight Marquis of
Queensbury rules.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-08-02
Whole Town Burning.

st. Louis, Aug. News has just
been received here that Clarksville,
Mo-, is burning up. Ten business
blocks have been wiped out and the
fire is still spreading. Clarksville is
112 miles from st. Louis, on the Chi.
cago, Burlington & Quincy.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-01-11
City Government Meeting.

Considerable business was transact
cd last night, at the meeting of the
city government. A communication
from the chairman of the board of lady
visitors to the city poor house, request
ing the municipal officers to purchase
the organ now in use at the city poor
house was read. 1t was voted that the
matter be referred to the committee
on poor. and that they be authorized
with the approval of the mayor, to Dur-
chase the organ at a price not TO eX-
ceed $50.
Ordered that the city treasurer be
authorized to pay the tax for 1898 and
1899 remaining unpaid on the real es
tate of which the city holds tax deeds
and add the same to the tax deeds as
provided by law.
Ordered that the petition of +. L.
Clark on Gannett street requesting
that the telephone pole on his land be
removed to some other spot on Gannett
street, same to be approved by the
committee on highways. be granted.
Ordered. that in all cases where the
city assessment has been suspended
pending repairs of the sewers the city
engineer report to the city treasurer.
who shall proceed to collect sucn as
sessments of the description as are
now payable.
An order was sent up from the coun-
Gil providing for the payment of S13.13
to the Augusta Water Co. for repairs
to the Dickman street hydrants. The
beard of aldermen did not concur and
the matter was referred to the com
mittee on highways. 1t was returned to
the council without the endorsement of
the committee on highways. The coun-
ell voted to insist and demanded A
committee of conference. The confer
ees agreed and reported that they
deemed it best to refer the matter to
the mayor. who should authorize the
payment of the bill if he finds the city
liable.
The roll of accounts No. 1. 1901, which
is given elsewhere. was ordered. the
council concurring. to be paid. The re-
port of the city auditor was presented
and will be found in another column.
The next meeting will be held, Satur-
day Jan. II.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-01-11
Interesting Divorce Proceedings.

A hearing before Judge Hall, yes
terday. developed some very interest
ing facts. 1t seems that divorce pro
ccedings are in progress. John F. Dorr
vs. Emma l.. Dorr both of Gardiner.
Yesterdays hearing was on her peti-
ton that he be ordered to pay her a
certain sum of money pending the
libel 1t appears that Mrs. DOrr charg-
es her husband with adultery and that
he claims that such a grave and seri-
Gus charge against his character, will
injure and ruin his business, which is
that of Christian Science healer. TIL,
Judge has the petition under considera-
ton
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-01-11
Paris Exposition Prizes.

The United States received more prizes
at the Paris Exposition than any other
nation, except France. The total being
1881. 1t is also remarkable fact, that
though the inhabitants of every country
suffer from digestive troubles and though
every cline offers some alternative there
from it remains for America to produce
an absolutely reliable remedy for such
common diseases This remedy is Hos
letters Stomach Bitters. Half century
from that day to this. it has never beer
euualled. 1t has an almost unparalleled
record for the cure OF dyspepsia. indiges
tion. constipa ton sick headache, SOul
stomach. belching. heartburn, nervous.
ness. fatigue. insomnia. or any other dis.
tIIrbance of the stomach BE sure to give
IL a trial.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-01-11

Once more the question of revising the
statutes has come up for consideration
1t was in the shape of an order direct
ing the judiciary committee to inquire
into the expediency of revision and re-
port by resolve or otherwise. Haskell Of
Windham was the sponsor for the order
The statutes We're revised in 1885 by a
Continued on page -
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-01-11

gist such is not always the case. The
patient may claim that he pays the
physician for the prescription, and he
is entitled to what he has paid for.
The druggist claims that he should
keep the prescription for the safety of
the patient. A prescription is given
under certain conditions and when
those conditions have changed. the
prescription in the hands of the patient
may be a source of danger. Then it
ceases to be a remedy and may be
exactly the opposite. Then. too, a
prescription sometimes has to be
brought into court and it is necessary
in case of mistakes on the part of the
doctor or patient for the druggist to
be able to prove that he compounded
the prescription according to orders.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-01-11

The meeting of the Maine Federation
of Women's Clubs is always pleasing
feature of the session. The presence OF
the ladies at the Capitol is enjoyed by
the lawmakers. and the club women
profit by seeing the legislative srist
ground out The use of the hall OF the
House has been voted them for the after
noon of Wednesday, Jan. 80. The pro-
gram Of the day is published in another
column.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-01-11
Used :
20 Years

We do not know of any
other hair preparation that has
been used in one family for
twenty years; do you?
But Mrs. Helen Kilkenny,
of New Portland, Me-, says
her mother used Ayers Hair
Vigor that long and always
liked it as hair dressing.
You can rely upon it for
stopping your hair from falling
out, for keeping your scalp
clean and healthy, and for
restoring color to gray hair.
One dollar bottle.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-01-11

SUMMARY ROLL OF ACcOI-NrS M
], 1901
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-01-11

The committees on reform school. State
prison. insane hospital. education. agri-
culture, military affairs, and University
of Maine. are already planning on the
usual trips to the various State institu-
tions in which they are interested. Such
visits help them greatly to a clear under
standing of the matters before and are
not the least pleasant part OF leSisla-
tive winter.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-01-11
A CARD.

We, the undersigned, do hereby agree
to refund TIE money on 80 cent bottle OF
Greenes Warranted Syrup of Tar II 1t
fails to cure your cough or cold. We also
guarantee a 25-cent bottle to prove sat
Isfactory or money refunded.
Bowditch & Webster. Klnsman Pnarmacy
FIX. Courtemanche. c. X. Partridge.
Arthur Tetrault. Temple Pharmacy.
John Coughlin, Augusta
A. B. Hutchinson, Halloween
Robinson & Co. ChaS. Ward q co.
c. Fl. Beana Gardner
nov10 .d& wky6mOs
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-01-11

The illness of y. +. T. Chadbourne Of
Dixmont long the folder of the Senate.
has necessitatcd change among the
minor officials Of that body. Tho Senate,
Thursday, excused Mr.. Chadbourne from
further service. this session. W. A.
Fuller of Union, formerly assistant fold
er. is made folder. and Hall c. Dearborn
of Newburg who has assisted in the Of
flee of the secretary of State during the
fall is made assistant folder.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-01-11
The Charity Ball. Next tuesday Night.

Augusta'S social season will open,
next Tuesday evening. with the Charity
ball, and it's managers promise it to be
the most successful ever given. In ad-
dition to being assured of a most de-
lightful time, it's patrons will be aiding
one of the most worthy objects ever
presented, the maintenance of a free
bed at the Augusta City hospital.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-01-11
Who Owns the Prescli )tion?

1t has long been a question of dis
cussion as to who owns the prescrip-
ton which is given a patient by a
physician and is then filled by drug
gist. The physician. druggist and
patient all have their own opinions on
the subject. and though the physician
is generally inclined to favor the drug
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-01-11
Report Of City Auditor.

Augusta, Me-, Jan. 10. 1871.
TO the Honorable Mayor ana C,tv Cour-
Gil of Augusta: ''
l have the honor to submit h.rou;th n
statement of the expense account OF the
city for the ten months ending Decem
Der 81. 1900. together with a statement Of
months.
To the expended" column OF the ex-
pense account should be added the
corresponding on roll of ac-
counts No. i summary of which is
herewith given.
Respectfully submitted.
ELMER E. PARKMAN,
City Auditor.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-01-11

If your druggist cannot supply you send
us $I.oo and we will express bottle to you.
all charges prepaid. Be sure and give us
your nearest express office.
JC.AYER Co.. Lowell, Mass.
Send for our handsome book on The Hair.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-01-11

There was large number Of spec
tators in the hall of the House. IhurS-
day afternoon. when the committee Oh
election opened the hearing on the coh-
tested Waterville seat. Chairman Duii''
and his six associates were seated o''
he diaS. and around q table III lr"''
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1901-12-19
RIBBONS! RIBBONS![l

Wide satin and plain taffeta,yard zoe
New fancy Leck ribbons, yard 25c
Childs hair ribbons, silk taffeta, I'D DC
All shades in No. | ribbans, best
quality, yard &c
All shades in No. 2 ribbons, best
quality, yard &c
Fancy hair ribbons, each lOc
Washable ribbons, all widths
Black velvet ribbons, all widths.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-10-28
LOCAL BREVITIES.

A young white man was before the
Mayor sgain this morning charge with
being drunk 10 the street. He was
6ned S., and in default OF payment will
be cent to the chain gang.
Five dodgers were at the station
house last night.
The remains Of Mr.. Peyton Randolph, who
died 10 California teveral years ago, were
brought hero on Saturday evening and in
terrell in Ivy Hill Cemetery. He wa
a son OF the late Christopher Randolph and
his mother was Mss Lambeth, who is vel
known here.
Cficer james Griffin and Mr.. Stephen Tay
lor. driver OF the Columbia hose wagon, at al
early hour this morning were endeayoring t.
capture wild goose which 1t was said hsd
alighted In yard on Prince street. between
Pitt and st. Assph Their efforts wsre IN
successful.
The horse attached u a buggy in which
Mr.. and Mrs. Baker, of Washington, wer,
sealel bscane frightened lsst night at The IN
tersection Of Prince and HenIy street., anC
fell and broke TIE shafts. Neither Of the &C
cupSnts was hurt.
The report which was circulstDd In thi
city last week to the effect that Mr.. Henry
Posey, ir.. had been the victim Of fatal acci
dent in West Virginia iron mill VS.
erroneous.
The two dilspidsted frame houses on th,
north size Of Duke street, between IlfreC
snd Patrick, are being delolished. The
were recently condemned By the Board 0
Health.
James II. Whitmore died on Saturday as hi
home In Washington. agei II years. His re
mains will be brought here tomorrow for In
interment in the Methodist Cemetery
The weather yesterday Was summerlike
and in the afternoon at timei was uncomfort
ably warm. There Were msny people on tn
streets during the day.
The condition of Wilmer L. Griffi a had IN
dergone no material change this afternoon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-10-28

PERsoNAL.--Mr. and Mrs. Clarence
Howard, who have been spending
several days here, have returned to
Alexandria, Fredericksburg Star.
MIR. Samuel Jackson. one OF the engi'
neers at the Portner Brewery, is cfiti'
cally i'll.
MIR. Geo. E. Turner left Sunday night
for Buena Vista to join Goodwin aud
Young's Repertoire Company for the
coming season.
Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond Hulfsh have re-
turned from their wedding trip to Buffalo
and Niagara
Rev. F. J Brooke and Elder K. K0mper, Of
the Second Presbyterian Church. have re-
turned from Lynchburg where they have
been attending the meeting Of the synod Of
Virgins.
Miss Mary Gusts Lee, daughter Of Gen,
Robert E. Lee, is stopping at the Waldorf
Astoria, New York.
Gen. Fitzhugh Lee WIS the guest Of honor
at a dinner given Saturday night by the Off
GERS OF the Thirteenth Regiment at the Wal
dorf-Astoria, in New York. TheIo were no eel
speeches. With General Lee were General
Whiteside, Major Niche, Captain ssItors and
Capt. Joseph Willard.
Rev DR.. J. II. Boyd, pastor Of the Metho-
dist Episcopal Church South, at Falls Church
and formerly presiding elder Of the Washing
ton district, was on Saturday brought to IT,
Alexandra Ipfrmsry, where he will be
treated for an organic disorder.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-10-28

DEATHs.-Mrs. Aura Meyer, wife OF
William Meyer, who is employed at
the Robert Portner Brewing Company,
died Saturday night at the Iufirmary,
where she went for treatment several
DAYS ago. Her funeral will take place
FROM her late home, 6l5 north 81.
Assph street.
Reginald Sisson, son of the late
Towney Sisson, died Saturday night at
his home, near Arlington, Alexandria
county, after an illness of few weeks.
The deceased had been a sufferer from
pulmonary troubles for some time past.
Mr.. Sissou was twenty-three years OF
age, and unmarried. The funeral took
place at $50 O'Clock this afternoon from
81. Mary Church.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-10-28

A TIMELY ADMONITIoN.-A knight
Of st. Crispin who operates on Royal
street, between King and Cameron,
a ID who is often Of late complainant 10
petty suits in she Police Court, the
result OF neighbOrhood quarrels or
friction superinduced by children, com
planned again to Mayor Simpson this
morning that neighbors we're talking
about him. His honor told him be
would Issue wlrr4nts for any one he
might chsrRo with slandering him, but
with tho positive understanding that
should the complainant fail to prove
his case he would be fined. The Mayor
further stated that he had conducted
business himself on that square for forty
years and everything had been tranquil
until the would-be plaintiff took up mis-
abode there. He also told the shoe
maker that if everybody plunged into
litigation when they were talked about
there would be suits enough to keep the
courts busy for the next five hundred
years.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-10-28

CHARGED WITH HIGHWAY ROBBERY.
James w. Hunter, a negro, native OF
this city. aud hod carrier by trade, is
held 10 Washington on complaint of b..
G Duck, guest at the fremont House,
on the charge OF highway robbery
Richard Eckert, bridge tender, has
also identified Hunter as the asssilant
who, he alleges, attacked and robbed
bin of his watch several days ago.
Hunter admits nothing OF the charges
against him. but the watch--a silver
one-belonging Eckert, was found 10
his possession following bis arrest. Duck
and Eckert, the men robbed, were both
beaten by their assailant, and 10 each
instance the robbery was committed et
Four-aud.a-hslf street ADD Missouri
avenue northwest. Tie first case, that
of Duck, who has been 10 Washington
for several weeks on business, took
place on the night OF October 10 last.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-10-28

TERRoRIZrNG A NEIGHBoRHooD. -
Michael std Dennis Daily created Pome
excitement on Fairfax street. south OF
the tunnel, about ore o'clock yes erday
morning. 1t seems that their sister
has been compelled to move TO an
other quarter Of the city in order TO be
, relieved of their drunken and dis
orderly Conduct, and she recently rent
ed a house on Fairfax street, near Glib.
bon. Michael and Dennis, after drink
ing themselves drunk, started 10 quest
of her new quarters and on their way
down Fairfax street they were very
disorderly. They stopped young
man named Sylvester Dean for the
purpose Of having row and he pro-
ceeded to the house OF neighbor and
procured pistol with the intention
of putting them under arrest until an
officer could be summoned. 10 the
meantime the two drunken men pro.
ceeded toward the house of their sister.
They went to the wrong house, at
temped to force al entrance, caused
some people to cry murder and Others
fire. Mr.. w. II. Travers, OYer5eer oil
the Chain Gang, who lives near by,
ran into the street and Mr.. Dean ar
irving on the scene at the same time
the two men were secured until-Lieu'
tenant Smith arrived. He took charge
of one of them and Messrs. Dean and
Trayers the other. Lieutenant Smiths
prisoner became obstreperous and at.
tempted to ge. away, but a well-di.
rected blow from the lieutenant caused
him to submit. This morning the
Mayor faed them s. each, and II they
fail to pay the assessment they will
serve 20 days on the chain gang.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-10-28

PUBLIc SPEAKING The democrats
of this city are making arrangements
for two big meetings to ne
held before election day. Yesterday
afternoon Mr.. Leonard MsuDury. chair
man of the Eighth Congressional district
committee. received telegram from
Mr.. A. J. Montague, nominee for Gov
ernor. statog that he Will speak In the
Opsrs House next Thursday night.
Coueres3 Claude A. Swanson and
Can't. :. K DOnhoe, of Fairfax, Will
speak 10 the Opera House on the eve Of
election, November 4. The city demo-
cratic COMMITTEES will meet tonight at
1880 o'clock and make fiosl arrangements
for the election.
Il 10 possible tbst other speakers will
address the citizens Of Alex iudria dur.
ing this week. Senator Marin and
Mr.. A. A. Lipscomb have heen invited
TO do so. Messrs. Montague and swan
500, who were rival candidates for the
pubsrnatori8l nomination, are both ef-
fsctive speakers and attract large
crowds whenever they appear on the
hastings.
A meeting Of the electoral board will
he held tonight to arrange fJr the
coming election and also to choose
judge, clerks, etc.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-10-28

The CHURCHES YEsTERDAY.-Tbe
services at the various churches were
yesterday well attended and in most o.
the churches the resident pastors occu-
pied the pulpits. The services at Grace
Episcopal Church were conducted by
Rev. Mr.. Gross, and Rev. Father NJ. J.
Ahern conducted the services OF 81.
Msry's church. Rev. l.. A. Mclean,
of the Virginia Synod, preached morn
ing and night 10 the Second Presby-
terrain Church. Revival services were
commenced at 1880 o'clock last night 10
the Trinity Methodist Episcopal. They
are being conducted by Rev. J A. JEFF
fers, rector. TIE services will be hell
at that hour every night, Saturday ex'
cepted, for several weeks.