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The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-04-12
IS CLEAR.

Des Moines, Ia, April 9-Testi-
monyi in the %coroner's inquest over the
remains of Benjamin F. Grayson, pay.
ing teller of the Iowa Loan and Trust
company, revealed the fact today that
he was $40, 900 short in his accounts
and this is believed to have caused
him to commit suicide by taking NOR
phine. Considerable mystery sur
rounded the case and the relatives
have maintained that he was muir
dered.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-04-12
GAY SOCIAL EVENT
Nearly all Official Washington At.
tends Ball at French
Embassy.

Washington, April. l0-The ball
given tonight by the French ambassa-
dor in honor of the French naval Off
GERS and cadets of the training ship
Duguay Troin, now lying at Balti-
more, was one of the most brilliant
social events Washington has seen in
a long time. Something of an inter-
national significance was given to The
affair by the entwining of the French
tri-color and the American stars and
stripes, the presence of nearly the ell
tire membership Of the presidents
cabinet and their wives and the fra
ternizing of officers of all branches of
the United States military and naval
service with their companions in arms
from the sister republic of France.
The handsome interior of the French
embassy had been deliberately prepared
for the occasion. AS the guests en-
tered the main reception hall they saw
at the further end the superb painting
of Washington commanding Rocham-
beau to begin the attack IN Yorktown,
with a large American flag looped
along the top, and French flags grad
ually unfolding from either side.
/ About the other rooms the flags and
naval emblems of France were liberal
ly i~ntelspersed with those of the
United States. Back of the large
drawing room was reared d kedgt
anchor with shining steel fukes anf
gilded stock. surrounded by flags ant
a wealth of flowers and green foliage
Professions Of flowers were used in thu
decorations
The French officers and corps O.
cadets arrived by special a from
Baltimore at 8:45 p. M, and were es
corted to the embassy for an informa
reception, prior to the assembling o
the American guests. The latter be
gan to arrive about $50 O'Clock ant
from that hour until long after mid
night the scene was brilliant.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-04-12
WILL TREAT THEM FAIRLY.
Chronicles Comment on Beers New Peace
Overtures.

Overtures.
London, April 1O.-The report that
General Botna has renewed negotia-
tions with Lord Kitchener is not yet
officially confirmed, but it is generally
credited, and received with satisfac
ton, except by the ultra iingoes, who
fear that the government will renew
the terms recently rejected. Regard
ing General DeWett's mental condition
reports have been very conflicting for
some time. His recent inactivity
points to there being no truth in the
rumors which allege hat the hardships
endured under the hard British pursuit
have unhinged his mind. On the
other hand the correspondent of the
Times quite recently admired the
ademirable foresight and sagacity
with which he escaped from Cape
Colony
After the recent abo1tive negotia-
tions the British press again insists on
unconditional surrender but with
the budget tax on necessaries staring
the country in the face, if negotia-
lions are reopened, the Beers, as the
Daily Chronicle remarks, "may reckon
Cd fair treatment by the British.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-04-12
LAYS CLAIM
TO MILLIONS
MRS. HALL IS AFTER GILMAN
ESTATE.
WAS HIS ADOPTED CHILD
Alleges That Dead Tea Merchant
Promised all Property
to Her.

dartLOrQ, COnn., april 1U-ACtlOu
was brought in the circuit court here
today by Mrs. Helen Potts Hall of
New York for the recovery Of her al
legged share in the millions of the late
Geo. f. Gilman of Bridgeport. Mrs.
Hall declares hat she is the adopted
daugher of Gilman and brings her act
ton through her next friend, her
brother, Frank G. Potts, against the
Bridgeport Trust company as admins
traitor OF the Gilman estate and
against George W. Smith of Bridge
port, as receiver.
The bill Of complaint. which con
tains II counts, declares that Gilman
was engaged in the tea business in CO.
partnership with George H. Hartford
and that they had about 200 stores in
the United States. This part of the
complaint is interesting because it had
been understood that the Bridgeport
Trust company as administrator takes
the position that Hartford was man
ager only and not a partner in the tea
business. After estimating the value
of the estate at more than 81, 500, 900,
the complaint says:
"The property came into Mrs
Halls hands at the time of Mr.. Gil
mans death and there remained I'M
til she was forcibly ousted by the de-
fendants.' For year previous to Gill
mans death, the bill continues, he
having acquired a strong personal
fondness for Mrs. Hall, he made her
his adopted daughter and she became
his housekeeper, managing the house
hold and rendering to him the obedi-
ence Of a natural daughter. On or
about November /. 1900, it is alleged,
Gilman entered into an agreement
with Mrs. Hall that if she would con.
tinue to live with him as a daughter
until his death she would then be Ell.
titled to all his property, both 1ea.
and personal, as fully and to the same
extent as if she was his natural daugh'
ter.
The complainant claims that she
has fulfilled her part of the agreement
She states further that nom of the
relatives lived on intimate terms will
Gilman, but on the contrary they hal
for many years been estrangel from
him and some were hostile to him an(
that Gilman failed to make a will ant
died interstate.
The complainant asks for a writ o
injunction perpetually enjoining TIT
Bridgeport Trust company as admin
strator of the estate from interfering
with the business conducted by tn
Great American Tea company tina
the Bridgeport Trust company de
liver to the complainant such asset
as remain in its hands, Ill like name
as if she were the sole heir and mex
of kin of the deceased. A prelimi
nary injunction is also asked for re
%straining the company from furthe
Interference with the tea company
business during the tendency OF tn
action. Writs of subpoena directed t
the trust company compelling it to ar
pear ana answer to the complaint ar
also asked for.
1t is also asked that Geo. W. Smith
who claims to have an interest in til
estate, be enjoined from exercisin
the same.
The %subpoenas were made returns
BILE to the circuit court the first MOI
day Of May.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-04-12
BEST REMEDY FOR RHEUMATISM
QUICK RELIEF FROM PAIN.

QUICK RELIEF FROM PAIN.
All who use Chamberlain's Pain Balm
for rheumatism are delighted with the
quick relief from pain which it affords.
When speaking of this Mr.. D.. N. Sinks
of Troy, o., says: ''Some time ago / had
a severe attack of rheumatism in my
arm and shoulder. l tried numerous
remedies but got no relief until / was
recommended by Messrs. Geo. F. Par
sons & Co., druggists of this place to try
Chamberlain's Pain Balm. The recon-
mended it SO highly that l bought a bot
tie. I was Don relieved of all pain. l
have since recommended this liniment to
many of my friends, who agree with me
that it is the best remedy for muscular
rheumatism in the Market" For sale by
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-04-12
TAKEN

London, April 9-Under date of
Pretoria, yesterday, Kitchener reports
that Plumer has occupied Petersburg
with slight opposition. He captured
two locomotives and 80 trucks. The
government regards this capture as
important. Kitchener also reports
that a detachment of the One Hun
dred and Fifth lancers was captured
by the Beers northward of Aberdeen,
Cane Colony.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-04-12
REBEL FUNDS CAPTURED.

Manila, April 10-Lieutenant Mapes
of the Twenty-third infantry has cap
tured $40, 900 of insurgent funds and
taken prisoner three of General
Cables staff, zeal Manila. It is stat
ed before Aguinaldo is liberated he
will be required to obtain the surren-
der of General Tino, insurgent leader.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-04-12
INDIANS ARE RIGHT.
Oppose Law Permitting Fishing with
Nets and Seines.

White Earth Mimi, April l0.-Mes-
sengers have just arrived here from
the Red Lake reservation of the Chip
pewas bearing messages asking their
kindred on the White Earth reserva-
ton to unite with them in a strenuous
protest against the passage of a bill
permitting the use of pound nets and
seines in Red lake. The bill is now
pending before the state legislature.
The Indians are vehement in their
protest against the measure, and
should it become a law, it is not i'm
probable that the Red Lake Chlppe-
wal will be provoked beyond :.the
limits Of endurance and trouble may
follow. The White Earth Indians are
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-04-12

covery IS permanent, too, fo. ever since I
have not had the slightest return Of my al |!
enemy. | consider Acker's English Resnc1v
by long odds the best medicine in the wnr...!
for hacking coughs, asthma Inc broncl4i'i1.
1t completely masters those stubborn dis
eases that many people wrongly snnoosc to
be incurable. IF sufferers will just Try a sin
said, and more too" (Signel.)
JOHN D. ELLIOTT,
Commander John Megarah Post, No. 49,,
Portland, Mich.
Solda at 25c., SOC. and 81 a bottle, throughout
the United States and Canada; and in Eng
land at Is. 3D., Is. 3D., 4s. Cd. Hyou are not
satisfied after buying, return the bottle 10
your druggist, and get our money back.
We Guthoriseu the ADORE guarantee.
". II. HOOKER q CO., ProprietoT8, Nm York.
For sale by Chapple Drug Company.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-04-12
COMMISSION is COMING
Cuban Convention Will Send Dele
gates to Consult with
President.

Washington, April 10-Information
was received at the war department
today to the effect that the Cuban con-
stitutional convention is contemplate
ing sending a committee here to con-
suit with the president and secretary
of war regarding the Platt amend
ment and the relations of the United
States with Cuba.
While it is known that the admins
~tration would much prefer to have
the constitutional convention accept
the Plat amendment instead of send
ing such a commission, still it would
rather the commission would visit
this country and discuss the subject
than that the Platt legislation should
be rejected. A fat rejection would
leave matters in a strained condition.
The commission will visit this coun-
try upon its own responsibility, as an
invitation to same might imply a dis
position upon the part Of this govern
ment to make concessions.
1t has been suggested that some OF
the most radical opponents of United
States control be members of the com.
mission in order that they might as.
certain definitely what the situation
is in the United States.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-04-12
LOUBET VISITS RUSSIANS.

Willie Franche, April 1O-President
Loubet today paid a visit to. the Rus
sian squadron. being received with
high honors. He decorated Admiral
Birileff and two Of his officers with
- - 49, --s--a-A n~>~a
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-04-12

NO mattef II all ClG
doors and windows
in the house were
open. it seemed as
it there was no air
and that / must
surely smother to
death. Mr.. w. 3.
Long, of this city,
called my attention
to Acker's English
Remedy for Throat
and Lung Trou-
bles. | thought lit
tie of it but bought
abottle in the hopes
that it might help
me a little. 1t gave
me wonderful re-
lief, and the second
bottle cured me
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-04-12

BEST WAY TO CURE BACKACHE.
Backaches are caused by disorder in
the kidneys. Foley's Kidney Cure will
make the kidneys right. lake no sub
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-04-12
From a
q. A. R. Man

MY attack of miller's Asthma was very
bad. Twas afraid to lie down at night for
EAR of smothering. Icouldn'tge my breath.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-04-04

American made shoes are rapidly
driving the English made article out
OF the market in the British colonies.
American goods Of all kinds are
made with more style, wear just as
we'll or better, and, owing to the
skill and speed Of American work
men, are sold cheaper than those of
any other country. That is why we
are getting ahead in all the markets
in which u goods are intelligentiy
pushed and that is why we exceed
the world in prosperity.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-04-04

The question Shall the city of
Webster issue bonds to the amount
Of $1,000 for the purpose of water
works for fire protection will be
submitted to a vote of the qualified
electors at the annual election Tues.
day April ~, That we need more fire
protection I'll agree, and tie issuing
OF bonds seems the only practical way
of getting It. A glance at our present
situation should be all that is neces-
sary to insure a favorable discussion
on the proposition.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-04-04

And now it is stated that a man
has invented a process by which all
kind OF fax straw can be worked in
to linen cloth. 1t is predicted that
the straw that now goes to waste in
such immense quantitis in this coun,
try will soon be made into a good
grade of linen. We hope this is
not a pipe dream. Redlield Press.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-04-04
R.nuh,icin Caucus.

There will he "a mnss caucus
publican voters Of theincofp"
of Webster Including tie hfss usx|
and tlirl wards ut the o'Ta
Saturday evening April 9th. -
hour OF Eight O'Clock I. ~ ~ !, ri
pose OF placing IN nomina'''" "A
lowing officers 10 b. voteh ~
10th. 1901. IL mayor, onec'|
urer, one school treasurer.
two Justices OF the peace o"e 4
the city council from eiich !. ~
member az the board o. ed"c
each ward and ONE at large ~.
&C. W. Sis,s.
c,moitfee l.Iohn Naf's.
y. W. AbOo''
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-04-04

There are S,794 mail clerks in the
United States, and last year four
We're killed, 81 seriously injured and
lS7 slightly injured in the perform
ance Of their duty. They handled
over l4,oo0,ooo,0oo pieces of mail
matter and made one error to 1915
pieces
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-04-04

There are portions of Kentucky
where teaching the young idea how
TO shoot means the proper handling
of a gun.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-04-04

i blind man helping to educate
his more fortunate bretheren is Ger
tainly true philanthropy. Mr., Ralph
N. Voorhees,, an uncle Of Gov. Yoor-
bees who is blind, has given Carroll
College, of Kesha Wis. $4,000 in
addition to $4,000 given sometime
ago.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-04-04

Dir. Bryan having published his
opinion Of Mr.. Cleveland, il is now
up to Mr.. Cleveland to say what he
thinks Of Mr, Bryan, and Mr. Bryan
could sell a lot Of papers by getting
him to Go 50 in the columns of The
Commone..
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-04-04

4 nan who has to i've il asteel-
lined bel,etproof room to E9eat al.
as the Cxsrof Russia now has to do,
would scem 70 have trouble enough
at hoEae without SEEKING any outside
scraps.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-04-04

Little Japan has a fine fleet of the
best warships atloat. and she has
taken effective steps to call it to
Russia's attention by sending it to
Corea.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-04-04

Gamblers may escape for awhile,
but sooner or later they come to
grief. This fact is commended to
the consideration of those who are
manipulating the skin game of dis
franchising voters in the South.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-04-04

III Canadians succeed in their eff
forts to set a government bounty of
$12 put ON wolves, some of them
may be able % Keep the wolf from
fhe door by killing it.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-04-04

New York churches are getting so
prosperous that they have cancelled
mortgages to burn. st, Andrews Nj.
f.. Church held a special service to
burn one Tor Sl00O9a
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-04-04

Mr.. Bryan inagines that his On
troll Of the democratic party extends
to even a municipal campaign in St.
Louis.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-04-04

Booker Washington has been pull
ling the legs Of wealthy New Workers
for ! few thousand for his Toeskegee
institute, and every dollar Of the
money will aid IN a good work.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-04-04

Philippine news has been decided
ly pleasing Of late. Many small
bands of insurgents have surrender
ed, ana The cites and provinces arc
being rapidly put under civil gov
eminent.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-04-04

Mr.. Bryan seems to be terribly
afraid that some Of the fusionist
members q the Nebraska legislature
viii sell out, but Il may be knoal-
eslge q tAe man that inspires his
fears.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-04-04

Notwithstanding bad advice from
interested parties, and fool-stories Of
the yellow press, the Cubans are
slowly ,bas surely coming around to a
common sense view Of our conditions
for Withdrawal.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-04-04

Il have very little regard for a
'man who makes politics his business.
But every MAJ should make it his
duty to take just as mucI, interest in
politics as lie takes inhis business
Gov. Odell, of Y. 81.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-04-04

Dave Hill can be counted upon to
stand by the Bryan-C Cleveland scrap
and shout: Sic him Billy! sic him
Grove"
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-04-04

Murder7ls nihilism must be the
principal study in Russian college,
Judging by the acts Of Russian stud
ents.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-04-04

Charleston, S. c., is in a turmoil
because a woman prominent in social
and religious circles, and x-presi-
den. Of tie STATE W. G. T. Z. has
Letn arrested charged with obtain
inS money under false pretences.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-04-04
Warrant Call.

All warrants to and inclnd'"s
No. 1913 are hereby called ior ~
aud interest stops at this da's.
April A, 1901. Il. T. Foster,
Treasurer Ind. school DIST
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-04-04
For Sale.

A good farm OF 100 acres in Webster
township about two miles from the city
OF Webster. For terms inquire oil
j. w. ArtlIut.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-04-04
Notice.

Alter march 1911 will have only Sat.
nrday as office day during the spring
months.
Alice V. IInlverson.
County Supt.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-04-04
Rev. II. N.,,o,, !

lev y, Nelson rrasius
copal church OF this N,
call to Trinity church
ana may accept, althop,a'
N.Y. o. ''' not fully mad,
DURING N" work here h. H..
war" friends who win
his departure. The Repo,.'1
ne VIII conclude TO rrmaia
matter how fine Or n
stock OF goods m%ercaan
the public may neye, /
unless the fact be called 1 /
tion. And their is no ~,
way 70 let the public knas
lines Of goods thau thropgsa1
OF a newspaper-N More MI
merchant has been l,e,,a
t'elr Is no use in earring So,
goods. as nobody will NV ~
viii kick because a resi- e,t
may have sent away to tie \,
Tor perhaps the very ar,ieh !,
merchant may have IN s:oet
he has beeu too modest to !. \
know about in print" -Gr.ms
DR., 9, NJ. IIiIrhram Ii
Who recently porchasbiia. n
ranch aud other extrn.iv.
Interests IN the county ok N
pioneer reaI estat" man Ii MI
rived Monday. The fltnav
IN the near future. The D.
vated well informed mas-,1
gentleman "i til" old school
al The llil"brand boys 1p,i.. !.
bimonS ia base hail md iaothAJ
here try reputation ut leasth,
ISOLATION with the Fnadra,n !
Tor the past two Seasons. n. !
will he glad To welcome tie
this community and hope ii. Y
may come M TO their ey,s,te.
Josh Roberts aud iamiIy arm,
til" west Monday night abaa, (
oi March they shook the soil Il ,
from their iesf aud Dgartl !.
ri IA better location, aud iala.
one. although they went w4,t |
fOrniu and north to the Briiia
siOns. visiting IT," tltatta eog,
returned. Mr. Rob3rtssag. tia
whore he has been may b. aris,
conld uot ser it that way, ml
thin. = sure he don't tak4 i,
stock ia boon advertising ia
his Intentions arninr The alar.
NOT learu bur viii bet he wil
Day COUNTY. About tis Obi
who baye lait here IN better /
djtian and huva nor ]rptryaaa
WHO had uol the means. III.
better ri zee oH earth Tor The d
limited capital ia make a r
iortaEaa irama and NE' vel III
ted than right h-re IN Dy u
-
i
a..a
.l.,,..f.,., ,af,,fa.
..u ..ma.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-04-04
Seed Oats.

A ear OF choice seed on ts absolutely
free from wild oats, just received aud
gong last. Il. A. Wearne.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-04-04

JOHN w. ARTHUR. Editor.
Tatf day, AprI! 4. 1901,

Senator Fla.s an3 Gov. Odell dis
appointed 4 great many democrats
by refusing To quarrel