davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Conservative, 1901-08-08

few months. Although dwarfs gener-
ally attain greater age than giants
the latter rarely live to see their forty
fifth birthday-they do not often pass
their seventieth year. To this rule
there are on record two notable excep-
tions, but the accuracy of the records
must, in the writer's opinion, be open
to some doubt. Amias Cloves died in
England, in 1884, at the age, we are
told, of a hundred and three years. His
height is given as three and half feet.
He lived in little house eight feet
square, furnished in a way to suit his
size. 1t is necessary to assume either
that he lived alone or that the rest of
the occupants of the residence were
dwarfs. The only other aged dwarf of
whom an account is obtainable was
Peter the Greats favorite, a woman
named Poupee, whose height was that
of a child of six. She was lively and
clever, and the emperor seemed to have
had an extraordinary affection for her.
She is said to have lived to the age of a
hundred without ever having suffered
from any sickness. There may still be
seen in the ducal palace at Matua
(Northern Italy), six little rooms which
were constructed by order Of one Of the
dukes of Matua for the special occupa-
tion of his favorite dwarfs. The walls
of these apartments are only six feet
high, and the floors eight feet square.
The rooms no longer contain any furni-
ture and even the doors have been taken
off their hinges.
In recent times no dwarf has created
more senation than Charles s. Stratton,
commonly known as General Tom
Thumb" He was about thirty y-one
inches in height, and he married Livinia
Warren, who was an inch taller. They
had one child, girl, who died when
about three years old. Her size and
weight do not appear to be known.
"Tom Thumb lived till his forty-f1fth
birthday, his death having taken place
in 1888. General and Mrs White
their real name was Flynn-succeeded
to some of the admiration bestowed
upon the "Thumbs. Their limitations of
popular actors and singers were highly
appreciated by the amusement-l loving
public. 1t is obviously undesirable to
mention by name any existing dwarf,
but it may not be out of the place to
say that quite a number can be seen at
ono of tho cbOus On tho 0MidWovD of
the Pan American Exhibition now open
in this city buffalo, New York;
In conclusion, some reference should
be made to jockeys. They are fire.
quently ''artifcial'' dwarfs, meas ures
being taken to keep down the weight
and retard the growth of boys intended
for this occupation.
Buffalo, N. Y, July %, 1901.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1901-1901, 1901-07-16
The Train Robbers Are Not
in Sight
NO T EVEN A CLUE
As to Their Whereabouts Has Been Dis.
covered. Posses Are Returning
Home.
Special Dispatch to the Bee:

Special Dispatch to the Bee:
Anaconda, July 16.-A staff cores
pOndent of the Standard, with the
posses at front in pursuit of the
Great Northern train robbers, says,
in a special received today that all re-
ports of the bandits having been To-
Gated, surrounded or captured, are
pure pipe dreams and that in fact, no
view to their whereabouts has been
secured since they were seen at the
hog ranch, 26 miles south of Malta
July 8. On Gill and Wanders ranch,
six miles from Landusky and IS miles
from telegraph office were IS men
since last Friday commanded by
sheriffs of Choteau, Cascade and Val
ley county, who had been gathered
there by reason of false reports that
the robbers were surrounded in the
Little Rockies. After securing the
country and running down fake ru-
mors, all of these except seven Cho-
teau county men and Pinkerton De-
aective Callahan have abandoned the
search as hopeless, and are returning
to their respective homes. The Cho-
teau county officers and Callahan will
prospect the bad lands in the vicinity
of Cow island, as last chance of find
ing the brigands.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1901-1901, 1901-07-16
Attempts the Life Of a Young
Couple
SHOT SEVERAL TIMES
But His Aim Was Poor.-fie IS Now in
Jail in Butte.-A Very Pc
collar Case.
BY Associated Press:

BY Associated Press:
Butte, July 16.-James w. James
attempted to kill his step daughter
and her husband today. There are
some strange features to the attempt
ed shooting. James, twelve years
ago, married Mrs. LANCER, widow
with a young daughter. For the past
three years James has evidenced con-
siderable jealousy of the attentions
paid the young lady and ordered her
to receive no company whatever and
after many exhibitions Of jealous rage
finally ordered the girl from home,
forbidding her ever to re-enter his
house. This morning Miss LANCER
was married to George w. SCHNEIDER,
a young man. of good character.
James, who works in the Canyon
mine, returned to the evening meal
and asked his wife about the step
daughter and upon being informed of
her marriage he flew into towering
rage. He later appeared to take the
marriage in good part and requested
his wife to fetch the young couple
home.
After some conversation when they
arrived he requested the young wife
to let him see her sitting close to-
gether with her husband" and when
she complied by sitting on her hus-
bands knee, the conduct Of James
aroused the suspicious of his own
wife, and upon her asking him if he
had his revolver he grasped his wife
by the throat and thrusting her aside
opened fire upon the Schindlers, who
ran from the house, pursued by the in
furiated man still making efforts to
shoot them. He was arrested and at
the jail requested to be confined in
a cell by himself. It is thought that
James premeditated the murder of
tbe young couple and failing in that
sought solitary confinement that he
might take his own life. Mr.. and
Mrs. Schinlder are unhurt.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1901-1901, 1901-07-16
THE GOOD
OLD DAYS
Have Come Again for Mont
ana Rustlers
HORSE THIEVES HUNG
Three Are Captured and Strung Up,
We're Northern Montana
Cowboys.
HORSE THIEVES HUNG
Special Dispatch to the Bee:

Special Dispatch to the Bee:
Helena, July 16.-The posses or.
ganized at Big Sandy to pursue and
capture the three horse thieves
"Bucking Bill" who worked for the
Mcnamara outfit, Fred Comme and
Pete Waller. we'll known, cowboys in
Northern Montana, has received word
that all three men were hanged by an
other posse Saturday on the Missouri
river near Judith. The men had been
suspected of horse stealing and cattle
rustling for some time.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1901-1901, 1901-07-16
The Everett fire department

The Everett fire department re-
sponded to an alarm the other morn
ing and found, instead of smoke or
flames. countryman standing In
front of the alarm box with letter
in one hand and key in the other
he had wanted to mail his letter, and
had encountered the alarm box in his
search for letter box. He had taken
the key. followed the plainly printed
directions. and was patiently waiting
for q letter box to arrive when the
fire fighters found him. He explained
that he came from Cape Breton
where we don't hev NO fire alarm
boxes. s."-Springdeld (Mass.) Repub
lican.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1901-1901, 1901-07-16

Lewis wilkins is now arousing
great interest in the scientific circles
of Europe. wilkins was born on a
farm near st. Paul. Minn.. in 1874.
When but ten years old he measured
six feet in height, and now has
grown to the tremendous height OF
1O7 IA inches-just 3-4 of an inch less
than nine feet-and weighs 1854 lbs.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1901-1901, 1901-07-16
In an Effort to Get at the Cash
Drawer
DYNAMITE WAS USED
And the Citizens Were in Evidence.-The
Robbers Escape.-The Loss
is Small.
by Associated Press:

by Associated Press:
Columbus, O., July 16.-Seven rob-
bers wrecked the Ressler and Ash
brooke bank at Alexandria in Lick
ing county this morning. Four charg-
cs of dynamite were exploded and the
noise aroused the citizens who sur
rounded the building, but the robbers
remained in the bank an hour, making
repeated attempts to force the strong
box, meanwhile keeping up an ex-
change of shots with the villagers.
Finally the bandits fed. The loss is
small.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1901-1901, 1901-07-16
The House Of Lords Carries a
Proposition
OPPOSED BY SALISBURY
Incident Unimportaht in Itself but Indicates
Prevailing Dis
content.

BY Associated Press:
London, July 16.-The government
sustained a defeat in the house Of
lords today which although quite un-
important in itself was indicative G:
the growing discomfort. The Incl.
dent arose from a question whether a
model of the war Office should be
made and exhibited. Lord Lans-
downe, foreign secretary. refused to
entertain the proposition, but with
one division the motion was carried.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1901-1901, 1901-07-16
RAIN GIVES SOME
Relief FROM HEAT
Vegetables are Attaining Fancy Pric

Vegetables are Attaining Fancy Pric-
es in Chicago
BY Associated Press:
Kansas City, July 16.-Rain fell
over an area of 80 miles around Kan
sas City early this morning and re.
ports from different parts of the
southwest indicate thunder storms
and lower temperature.
Chicago, July 16.-The temperature
was IS at 10 a. M. AS a result of the
continued hot, dry weather vegetables
are attaining prices which almost pro.
hibit poor people from buying.
Omaha. Neb., July 16.-Eastern Ne.
braska and western Iowa received an
inch or more of rain this morning.
st. Louis, July 16.-The thermome
ter this afternoon is 81. Cooler
weather is promised.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1901-1901, 1901-07-16

Harvest hands get 81 per day in
Kansas. II they are required to work
at night, and this often occurs, they
are paid double time. But when the
men fail to handle the crops the
smart Kansas girl comes to the res.
cue, and she saves the crops. Her
fame as a harvester has gone around
the world. This year $4,000 men have
been imported.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1901-1901, 1901-07-16
Little Change from Yesterday in the Great
Strike
A settlement IS EXPECTED SOON
Strikers Have Ample Funds and Depend Upon Assistance
From the Men Remaining at Work. May
Equal the Coal Miners Strike.

just their differences. Presid or!
Shaffer announced that the strike len
etts will 60 to idle men, from time o1
actual Inauguration of the strike yes
tefday. The association has substan
tial funds, he says, and the men re
manning at work in plants outside the
big steel combine will pay liDerally to
support the strikers.
It is estimated that the total mum
ber Of men idle as a result Of the
strike is $4,000.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1901-1901, 1901-07-16
BY Associated Press:

BY Associated Press:
Pittsburg, Pa, July 16.-There was
little change in the situation this
morning in the great steel strike iE
this district, and all the plants that
closed yesterday were shut down
tight. Among the business men and
manufacturers generally the concen.
sus of opinion is that the combine Off.
cials and the Amalgamated officials
will get together before long and ad
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1901-1901, 1901-07-16
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A passenger on a street railway in
Vienna claimed damages, which were
awarded him. for a shock to his nerv-
es. caused by the conductor shouting
out to the passengers to jump of the
car Is he feared a collision.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1901-1901, 1901-07-16

Japanese dolls are usually most
elaborate and gorgeously attired, for
the princely families keep these toys
and pass them down to their descen-
dants. The brocaded silks for the doll
robes are especially woven in minia-
ture patterns on small looms. the
wooden dolls are often beautifully
carved and enameled.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1901-1901, 1901-07-16

lneolvent for Two Years Prior to Sus.
pension.
By Associated Press:
f.SSt. Louis. July 16.-Samuel A. Gay
Gaylord, Blessing & Co., which failed
recently, admitted at hearing before
Bankruptcy Referee Cowles today
that the firm had ben practically insol
vent for two years, and had been do
ing business on funds secured from:
local customers. The deals in stock
never changed hands, being a mere
mater Of bookkeeping. At the time Of
the failure they were short $3.50, 900.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1901-1901, 1901-07-16
MARSHAL INSTRUCTED
TEAR DOWN FENCES
illegal Fencers Of Government Lane

illegal Fencers Of Government Land
Come to Grief.
BY Associated Press:
Portland, Ore, July 16.-The case
of the United States against the Jes-
Sc D. Carr Land and Livestock Co.
for alleged illegal fencing of $4,000
and northern California and southern
Oregon has been decided in favor of
the government. The United States
fences. An appeal will probably be
taken.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1901-1901, 1901-07-16
BUTTE PRIZE FIGHT.

Special Dispatch to the Bee:
Butte, July 16.-In 2O-round fight
tonight between Nose Lafont;so Of
Butte and James Barry, lightweight
champion of Canada, the former was
awarded the decision of each round
by Referee Frogan.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1901-1901, 1901-07-16
eUTTE's STREET FAIR.

Special Dispatch to the Bee:
Butte, July 16.-The street fair and
carnival will be opened tomorrow at
l p. m. The area devoted to the fair
is already gaily decorated and the
exhibitors space is we'll filed. Nu
merous shows are present and great
success is assured.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1901-1901, 1901-07-16
THE CHASE HAS
BEEN ABANDONED
Only a Few Men Still Looking for the
Train Robbers.

By Associated Press:
Malta, Mont. July 16.-1'he various
sheriffs' posses who have been scarch.
ing for the Great Northern train rob-
bers have abandoned the chase. only
a few Pinkerton detectives ard q pos
Sc guarding the southern boundary
of the bad lands, remaining.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1901-1901, 1901-07-16
lit IS SAID HE KEPT
HIS PROMISE
Limited His Accommodations to n

Limited His Accommodations to Two
Hundred and Fifty Thousand.
by Associated Press:
Chicago, July .16.-Charles A.
Spring, for years manager of the Nc.
Cormick Harvester company, died to-
day aged Is years. Spring attracted
considerable attention years ago by
putting $250,OOO as the limit of his
fortune, announcing that when he
found it exceeding that amount he
would expend it for philanthropic pur-
poses. 1t is said he kept his promise.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1901-1901, 1901-07-16

Archie" the huge elephant that
carried the prince of Wales through
Indian during his visit there nearly
thirty years ago. died last week near
London. The animal was over sew
enty years old.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1901-1901, 1901-07-16
AN ATTEMPTED
ASSASSINATION
Woman Takes a Shot at French
Cabinet Official.
BY Associated Press:

BY Associated Press:
Paris, July 16.-M. Baudin, minis
ter of public works, was shot at while
driving to a cabinet meeting at the
Elysee palace today. by a woman. M.
Baudin was not hit. The woman was
arrested and gave her name as Olge-
wska. Her husband is a Pole and an
anarchist.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1901-1901, 1901-07-16
GAVE THEM A CHECK

GAVE THEM A CHECK.
Special Dispatch to the Bee:
Phillipsburg, July 16.-The Bimetal-
lie company today presented the local
fire department with a check for $3.50
for good services rendered in last Fri
days fire.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1901-1901, 1901-07-16
ANOTHER lNSURGENT
GENERAL SURRENDERS
A Murderous Filipino Sentenced For

BY Associated Press:
Manila, July 16.-Insurgent Gener-
al Barro with ~ men has surrender
ed at Legaspi, Albay province. Gen
eral Aquino who has been proved to
to be responsible for the murder of
five captive soldiers of the Twelfth
United States infantry, has been SEN
fenced to imprisonment for life.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1901-1901, 1901-07-16
PRESENTED TO THE STATE.

BY Associated Press:
Salem, Ore, July 16.-The colors
the battleship Oregon brought from
China were presented to Governor
Geir in behalf Of the state this afte:
noon by ships committee. The gov.
ernor's staff and national guard were
in attendance.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1901-1901, 1901-07-16
ANOTHER STRIKE.

Ties up All the Mines in Wyoming
Valley.
BY Associated Press:
Wilkesbarre, Pa, July 16.-The
strike of stationary firemen inaugu-
rated today, has tied up nearly all the
mines in the Wyoming valley.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1901-1901, 1901-07-16
ARMED MEN ATTACK
A MEXICAN TRAIN
Seven Men are Killed. Cause for the

Attack Not known.
BY Associated Press:
st. Louis, Mo-, July ia special
to the Globe-Democrat from Cordo-
va, Mexico, says a train on the Vera
Cruz and Pacific railroad was attack
ed by large force of armed men at
Ccarra Blanca. Seven men on the
train were killed. The cause of the
attack is not known.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1901-1901, 1901-07-16
WHEAT QUOTATIONS.

BY Associated Press:
Chicago, ILL.,, July 16.-Septembe.
wheat, per bu., 67 5-Sc.
San Francisco, Cal, July 16.-Cash
wheat, per cwt., 96 lac.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1901-1901, 1901-07-16
ELEcTRocUTED.

BY ASSOClateu PreSS:
Auburn. N. Y, July 16.-Frank
Wennerholm, the Chautauqua coun-
ty murderer, was electrocuted today.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1901-1901, 1901-07-16
ENGLISH RACING.

k2S0VCI0COV
London, July 16.-E. Corrigan's
Seafower won the trial plate at New
market today. Richard Croker's Joe
Ullman was second.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1901-1901, 1901-07-16

Ihsurahce very JnadeQuate to COVer
The Loss.
BY Associated Press:
Wichita, Kas., July 16.-The pack
ing plant of Jacob Dold & Sons in this
city was totally destroyed by fire this
morning. There were four large
buildings. It is estimated seven mil
lion pounds of meat were destroyed.
The loss Is estimated at $1,000, 900;
insurance about 100000.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1901-1901, 1901-07-16

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KANSAS PACKING PLANT
DESTROYED BY FIRE

Insurance Very Inadequate to Cove
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A mere MATTER
OF BOOKKEEPING

insoIvent for Two Years Prior to Su.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-07-11

ghis and Newport Packet Company: and pttg
can be done with the sunken steamer OrlsDdb.
nseeiDt' Sy river To-Day were si1 bales Of
Paducah. Ky.: July 1o.-observstion taken az
a. m: River los feet on the gauge. The DICK
morning at $50 The joe Fower arrived as 4 s:is
this afternoon. and viii depart ON return trip
s .ss
with with. = good trip; The big towboss osslan1
oIn: due out Of the Gumostland. 2 late. sus ha.
reported that she will arrive at p. m. :.
II feet. weather clear: Bo.ss down.. GSes,sf
lived at a. n. Sam Brown as /, I =. aosfi
Up; coIunnis left for St Loui: 4 Ip.
ter due up, 80 = !;
diS not ses away isr 81 Leui. until j a NJ a
Brown down -, 4 I. = sass..r % q 3. Z sI
!s:ss "a :s.: { : 4 e; ,ss,;
and hot. Rivef falling The Cape airsrdesu, with
ao Ss Ehsas ' " g Sam Brown Tas s
At .. The Eva Alma up at .. n. 8. $50 -
BURLINGTON, Ia. July le.-rhe river . 3 feet
81 inches above low-wafer mark Of 1854 = res.
Of .1i.2 inches. Weather hot and clear. ethe.
Eioise in and out. -. !.
and hot. Quincy up It m. Saturn ' down With With
raft Of lumber. silver Crescent in and cut on
canal feet . irchxs: on falls 6 feet S inche<:
below locks u feet inches Clear and warir.9 4,
inches ana stationary Clear and warm 's'' g
feet i inch. Clear ''-s' - -
Pittsburs. Pa. July io-River as fess. fan. u. !.
Cincinnati. O.. July n-Riv~ Is fsss, tam. =
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-07-11
REc0RD-sMAsHING IN
LOCAL TRUST STOCKS.
ADVANCE IN MERCANTILE OF
OVER $50 PER SHARE.
Mississippi Valley Up Over $12
Railways in Demand, Strong
and Higher.


), Yesterday was day Of big things on the
local Stock Exchange and two surprises
We're sprung on the crowd of brokers, The
dealings were not heavy, but there were
phenomenal and sensational advances regis
tered by certain stocks and very excited
market was experienced. The most sensa-
ttonal bulge was in Mercantile Trust, which
scored gain OF SIS per share over night.
something never before heard of in the local
market and not likely to be equaled, the
price jumping from ssA bid at the close Of
Ing yesterday. There were no sales at this
advance, which was due to the announce
ment that the company had decided to again
Increase Its capital stock, the additional
stock to be subscribed for at $500 per share
and which had been more than subscribed
Tor At meeting held yesterday at an early
not aware that the Mercantile contemplated
any such move. Another of yesterdays SEN
sational Developments was the rise and fall
IN Mississippi Valley, which stock closed at
$aSs.6o bid the day before and sold ycster-
aay to the amount Of 3 shares. at Sill, or
maintained for long, the market weaken
ing, sales being made In Is share lots ut
$fio and $4os respectively. but the close was
still l0Is points up for the day at $4Os bid
and $4i0 asked. which is in itself a record
breaker of an advance. Other trust stocks
were improved. Commonwealth showing an
advance of points. SO shares selling at $2S2
which was also bid ut the close; St. Louis
selling to the amount of Is shares. at 500
ex-rlghtS.
There was no evidence os the weakness
and selling pressure in United Railways
which was so conspicuous feature of Tues
days market, when business opened up at
yesterdays session of the Local Stock Ek-
change. very decided change for the bet
tor having taken place over night. There
which sold from y to ~ points higher. The
best demand was for transit or common
stock. and $50 shares changed hands early
at $t6.ib, and was followed shortly after BY
ale OF 165 shares at Sc, the market clos
ing n points up for the day at sos.75 bid
urgently. and improved only y a point, the
% shares that sold bringing 5000 and the
market closing at that asked and S025 bid.
There were orders for 5000 of the bonds,
which sold at $3.50.
The bank stocks quoted Yesterday were
stronger and higher, but unlike the market
Tor trust stocks there were no sensational
developments. National Bank of Commerce
was wanted at $2y7, but not offered. Third
national was point higher. at SOB bid
and ~ asked. and Merchants Laclede-Na-
ttonal was u point better. at $aas50 buyers
The one weak spot was Continental Ma
ttonal, which had q seller at 1926 50 and no
bids.
0ranite-Bi-Metailic mining was in demand
IN q quiet way and 100 shares sold at
$10z3k and later q like amount brought 81
At close the last named was asked and
NUsa bid.
Westinghouse Automatic Air. and Steam
Coupler was in demand during the day. but
tho only sale was in 10 shares at SIS, that
bsing bid for more. and s5a5o asked.