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The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-03-26
SERIOUS ACCIDENT AvERTED,
Passenger Train Crashes into Boardin,
Train Cars.

What might have been a very ser.
lous accident befell yesterdays east.
bound passenger about 40 miles this
side OF Billings, says the Yellowstone
journal. No. II, the westbound train,
had gone into a siding and to make
room had pushed a construction train,
with boarding cars in the rear, SO they
ran very close to the main track. No.
~ having the right of way, came with
the regulation speed and hit the board
ing cars, breaking all the china there
in and bringing to their feet all the
passengers in the moving train.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-03-26
LAND DEAL DENIED.

General Counsel g. W. Bum of st.
Paul, of the Northern Pacific, de-
clares positively that the report of the
proposed sale of all the Northern Pa
cific lands west Of the Missouri river
for $40, O0G, 900 is absolutely without
foundation. No such deal, he says,
has been contemplated.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-03-26
SICK HEADACHE

Absolutely and permanently cured by
using Moki Tea. A leasant herb drink.
Cures constipation and indigestion,
makes you eat, sleep, work and happy.
Satisfaction guaranteed or money back.
% cts, and 50 cts. Chspple Drug Co.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-03-26

DYSPEPSIA CAN BE CURED.
By using Acker's Dyspepsia Tablets.
One little Tablet will give immediate re-
lief or money refunded. Sold in hand
some tin boxes at 25 cts. Chapple Drug
Co.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-03-26
FOR SALE

House, s rooms, 4 lots with stable.
Fine location. All modern improve
ments. Will exchange for sheep or
cattle. E. E. Gould, 216 North Thir-
ty-frst street. 15O-26-91-S
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-03-26
EVERYTHING IN PHOTOGRAPHS
HUNT
From the CHEAPEST that is good.
To the BEST that Is made.
NOTICE.

Bids will be received by the county
surveyor, up to II o'clock M, April s,
1901, for the construction Of nine (]
small bridges. For further particulars
call at the Office of A. A. Morris, county
surveyor. By order OF the board at
county commissioners.
A. A. Morris,
So-4 County Surveyor.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-03-26
ORDER SEED GRAIN EARLY.

Donovan-McCormick Co. have a large
stock OF seed oats, barley, soft and hard
fife wheat. alfalfa, timothy, clover and
garden seeds. Place your order early be
fore the assortment is gone. 96-6
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-03-26
FOR SALE.

Breeding ewes at right prices. To be
moved in April or can lamb where the,
are. Inquire of E. j. Morrison, Billings
Montana. 95-S
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-04-16
PROFESSOR ZERA sEMON DEAD
Well Known as a VentrIloquist and
Magician

Philadelphia, April 1.-THE funeral
of Professor Zera Semon, who achieved
some note as a ventriloquist and magi-
clan, will be held tomorrow. He died
Tuesday at the home Of a relative at
1872 Berks street in this city.
Zera Semon was born in Richmond,
Va, As years ago. His father, Emanuel
|Semon, is said to have been Grand
Tiler of the grand lodge of Virginia
lMaSOns for 25 years.
In the pursuit of his business which
for many years was a lucrative one,
Professor Semon had practically en-
Icircled the globe. He vas more widely
known in the Dominion Of Canada,
Nova Scotia and Newfoundland. Popu-
llarity came not only from his skill. but
was intensified by his generosity when
ever calamity had Overtaken a cOmmu-
nifty. But for constant acts of charity
he would have accumulated a large
fortune. AS it is, he died poor. For a
number of years he gave performances
at Cape May, N. J. Death was caused
by Bright's disease, aggravated by the
shock of being caught at sea during the
Cyclone that devastated Galveston.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-04-16

kumor OF this Order Confirmed by
British War once

London, April 12.-The British war
loffice confirms the report that il is GO
ing to try the experiment of supplying
the army with only homegrown beef.
The experiment will extend six months.
from June 1st.
The director of contracts, a major.
said to a representative Of the Associ-
ated Press:
The new rule applies only to refrig-
lerated beef hitherto bought in the open
market in london. 1t will not serious
lly affect the American trade. as the
total weekly supply for the army is
only 100000 pounds, which is barely 2
per cent OF the weekly imports of re-
lIrlgerated beef into England from the
United States. Mr.. Brodrick's action
was taken long before the New Or
leans proceedings. 1t is quite absurd
10 suppose that any idea Of retaliation
prompted the order, which was due to
a natural desire to help some of the
nome industries. We have no preju-
ldlce against American firms and we do
mot believe they will miss his trade
to any extent, ever if it is decided to
continue the experiment.
Washington, April 12.-Secertary Hay
has cabled to Ambassador Choate an
inquiry into the reason for the order of
the British government, a measure
(which excludes American REFRIGERATED
beef, heretofore used. This action is
taken at the instance of the department
lof agriculture.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-04-16
PHILIPPINES POSTAL SERVICE
of Nothing but Confusion
in Manner of Keeping Accounts

Washington, April 12.-F. w. Vaille,
formerly director general of posts in
the Philippines n now an assistant
superintendent of the railway mail ser
vice. was here today in connection with
the statement in the report from Au-
ditor Lashe. at Manila, that the ac-
counts of the postal service were very
unsatisfactory"
Mr.. Vaille established the service in
the Philippines and remained there I'M
til several months ago. He vas called
here from Philadelphia at the request
of the postmaster general with a view
to explaining the facts in the case. He
explained that possible confusion aris-
ing from a change in accounting Sys-
TENS made just before the arrival of
Mr.. Lawshe might a led to Mr..
Lawshe's statement. This. he said, was
the basis unless something recent had
lbeen developed, of which he knew moth
ing.
Postmaster General Smith said. later,
that the further the matter had been
probed into the better showing it gave
for the service; that there had been no
iintimation if discrepancies of any sort
either in Mr.. Lawshe's report of in the
subsequent consideration of the matter,
and that it apparently was wholly a
ton of the form of accounting.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-04-16
KILLED BY
Thieves Kill the Man They Attempt to
Rob and a Policeman

Pittsburg, April 12.-There has scarce
iy been a more %eventful day in the an
mails of the Pittsburg police than today.
IThomas ID. Kahne, a Noun Washing
ton grocer was shot and killed in his
home by three burglars while defend
formed. a few hours later the rendez-
vous of the felons was discovered at
No. 81 Fulton street and a force of de-
Itectives put to work on the case. In
la desperate fight which followed City
Detective Patrick E. Fitzgerald was
INSTANTLY killed and one of the robbers
who gave his name as Edward Wright,
who fired the shots that killed Fitz-
lgerald, was badly wounded. w male
land two female members of the robber
were arrested and diamonds and
lother booty worth from $4,000 to "a. 900
recovered. The whole of the gang is
believed to be in custody and the de-
Electives lave evidence that the men
Iare responsible for the numerous burg
.llaries of the past month or two in and
laround this city.
The wounded prisoner was removed
to Mercy hospital, where it is said that
The may recover, although he was shot
three times. The others arrested gave
their names as Robert Wilcox and his
wife Jennie; j. b. Wright, a brother Of
the murderer, and a woman said to be
his wife. They were taken to central
lStation, where it was arm that all
were from Chicago. Wilcox is said to
be known in that city as Kid Mich
Iols. Mrs. Wilcox admitted that they
lhad all come from Chicago some
months ago, and had been working
there since her.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-04-16
MEMORIES OF THE ALABAMA
Reward Offered for the Recovery of the
Document CONVEYING Thanks of the
C~onfederacy to Captain Lancaster.

London. April Histories and men,
cries of the Alabama have been revived
by an advertisement offering a reward
for the recovery of a document convey
ing the thanks of the Confederate
States to John Lancaster for rescuing
Captain Semmes and part of the crew
of the Alabama when the K~earsarge
sank her off Cherboug.
The cruiser Alabama, Captain Raph-
ael Semmes. was attacked and sunk
by the United States Corvette Kear
sarge, Captain WinslOW, near Cher
bong, France, June 10, 1864. The Brit
ish yacht Deerhound picked up thirty
nine persons including Semmes n
fourteen of his officers, after which she
headed for Southampton. Captain
Winslow's officers begged him to throw
a shell at the Deerhound, but he re-
fused. John Lancaster vas probably
the commander of the Deerhound.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-04-16
~GOLDSBORO GOSSIP.
Meeting of Trustees Of Orphanage-To
Improve Court House square-Bright
Prospects for the treat Eastern Rail-
road.

Correspondence of The Messenger.)
Goidsboro. April IL.
The board of trustees of the orphans
returned to their homes. Their was a
full meeting. The visiting members
were: n. jacob. of Wilmington: c. T..
Edwards and Chas. F. Lumsden, of Ra-
leigh. and w. D. Caster, of Fayette-
Vile. There were many matters dis
cussed by the board not OF a public
nature. In the matter of the resfgna-
ton of the matron this was postponed
until a subsequent meeting. there be-
ing no change made. The reports OF the
treasurer and superintendent were read,
received and ordered printed for the
consideration Of the grand lodge. These
report show the institution In a most
excellent ~nancia condition, the best
within the history Of the home, due to
the great increase in the membership
of the order. and the largest number OF
children being provided for in any pre-
vious fiscal year.
The Great Eastern railroads pros
poets are no longer marred by n
cloud. Indeed, Mr.. Morrill,, it's attor-
e says the conditions now are such
as to warrant the statement that this
road will be pushed to a finish.
Misses Emma Williams and Reita
Wrenn. of Portsmouth, after a pleasant
visit to Mrs. w. O.. Gattis. have re-
turned home, to the regret of many new
made friends.
Quo Vadis was presented e a small
audience last evening The company
deserved a larger house.
The board Of county commissioners
met in call session today. This Is some
what unusual. but there are a number
nf mnrnVamanfg onin0 nn In the enIln-
ty. the board being on the alert TO he
demands occasioned by these.
The court house square is being given
a thorough cleaning preparatory to n
seed sowing in vacant spots. Besides,
the walks are being raised.
The protracted meeting at st. Johns
church continues with undated in
terest. Rev. Mr.. Bradshaw preached
there last night. On Sunday the MEM
bers of the Junior Order of American
Mechanics are to attend this church In
a body. It Is urged there be a full
membership present
The Quaker party at the Sunday
school room of the First Baptist
church last night was largely attended,
and is regarded a success both socially
and financially. The receipts were about
s25.
Mrs. w. II. Smith gave a most de-
lightful tea party to a number OF
friends at her elegant home this after
noon.
ala Lane. a colored man employed
in the sewering of the big ditch. was
accidentally hit on the head this morn
ing with a pick in the hands OF a fellow
workman. The wound. While an ugly,
painful one. is not though TO be serious.
Inspector E. N. Davis. Of the post
office department. passed through en-
route to Elizabeth City. where federal
4 14y-rr onrr-an1a HEAndav There ARE
some very important cases TO be heard
| at this term Of the court there Mt.
Davis says that quite a number Of
i prominent people In that section are
interested In a matter OF fraudulent use
II of the mails.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-04-16
HIS STEALINGS FROM THE TREASURY
NOW PLACED AT $4,000.
HE CONFESSES OTHER THEFTS
FUNDS OF the Insane Asylum, Blind In
stifution and Agricultural College
Stolen-His Claim that These were
FILTERED to Make Good Penitentfary
Fund Shortage-The Committee Wis.
It's Hfm-C. G. Daniels Appointed So
licitor.
Especial to The Messenger.)

Raleigh, y. c., April 12.-Major w.
h. Martin the ex-clerk who confessed
to embezzlement of -penitentiary funds
from the state treasury, now confesses
he also stole funds of the insane asy-
lum, blind institution, agricultural de-
Ipartment and Agricultural and Me-
lchanical college. These thefts were
discovered yesterday. Today the ex-
amining committee went to the peni-
Tertiary and saw Martin. He con-
|~fesses, but declares he stole from these
lsimply to pay back st~ealings from the
Ipenitentiary fund. His s~tealings from
the penitentiary are found to slightly
lexceed SIG, 900.
The new penitentiary directors made
wholesale changes at the penitentiary
today. They elected T. NJ. Arlington
|bookkeeper, j. NJ. Fleming warden Opo-
sltlon he held many years., and abol-
lShed the office of manager and a num-
Der of minor officers. The directors are
unable to elect a superintendent. There
are five directors. Their chairman, F.
L. Travis, is a candidate. He got two
votes, and B. F. Aycock two, Travis
mot voting. 1t is said there will hardly
be an election unless some one retires
from the board.
The governor appoints Charles c.
Daniels, of Wilson,, solicitor of the
Fourth district.
The state Federation of Labor de
mandS Of the state text book commits
sion that only books printed and bound
by union labor shall be adopted.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-04-16

Mr.. Bostock's Terrible Experience I'm
the Indianapolis $500,

Indianapolis, Ind, April 12.-Rajah,
the Bengal tiger hat fatally injured
one of the keepers at the ZOO" IL this
city, several months ago, after a des-
perate fight in the animals cage, today
attacked Frank c. Bostock, proprietor
Of the zoo" and dangerously injured
him.. 1t is feared by the that
Bostock will lose his left arm. His
right leg and his face were badly lac
Grated.
Preparations were being made at the
zoo" to ship Rajah, with several other
animals to the Pan-American exposi-
ton at Buffalo. Mr.. Bostock had just
arrived from Baltimore to direct the
work. He took Rajah into the arena
this morning with the intention of put
ting him through some tricks. Bostock
wore a heavy wire mask over his head
and neck n carried a revolver and
club.
At the conclusion of the exercise the
beast was released and started towar
his cage along a winding paSsageway
from the arena to the rear of the cages.
In this narrow place the animal sud
denly leaped upon Bostock and forced
him to the loor. Bostock's left arm
was torn by the tigers fangs. The
mask was broken pen and the tiger
was gnashing at his victims face when
a trainer rished to the rescue and drove
the enraged beast to his cage after
firing several shots into his body.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-04-16
steamer Geo. w. Clyde Disabled

Chatham, Mass, April 12.-The Clyde
line steamer George w. Clyde, in COM
mand of Captain Chichester, which
sailed from Jacksonville. Fla, April
5th and Charleston, S. c., the eth for
boston, came to anchor off the Orleans
life saving station today, with her ma
lchinery disabled. She Signaled for inn
mediate assistance, n the steamer
Maverick. from Philadelphia for Bos-
ton, and the tug Concord, which were
lpassing, stopped in the vicinity of the
lClyde to help her. The wind was blow
ing a gale from the northeast. The
rough sea made communication be-
tween the vessels difficult, but after
Isome time the Maverick took the Clyde
in tow and started towards Boston.
Progress was very slow on account of
head wind and heavy sea.
Boston, April 12.-The steamer George
w. Clyde late tonight was towed n
port by the tank steamer Maverick
lCaptain Fenlon, from Philadelphia.
which picked her up off Chatham just
before noon, where she was lying in a
helpless condition. When OFF the Or
tleanS life saving station here machinery
became disabled and she at once be-
came helpless. A heavy sea was run
ming through the sound and the steam
Ter pitched and rolled considerably until
a Steadying sail was hoiSted. and she
was how to. At IL a. m, the Maverick,
laden with oil in bulk for here, was
sighted and a signal requesting assist
ance was hoisted. Captain Fenlon ran
Iclose to the helpless craft and with
some difficulty got a hawser to her and
started for Boston. The tow made
fairly good progress. passing High
land light at 8 o'clock p. m. and reach
ing the upper harbor late tonight. The
Clyde will repair here before returning
south.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-04-16
MINISTER LOOMS TO EXPLAIN
Charges That He has Been Talking too
Freely About Venezuelan Matters

Washington. April 12.-The inter-
views ascribed to Minister LOOMS at
San Juan have attracted much atten-
ton here and the minister probably
will be invited to explain some of his
utterances if he is % able to enter
a broad denial of the accuracy of the
interviews. Reflections upon the per-
sonal character of the president of
Venezuela are not regarded as proper.
according to official etiquette and it is
confidently hoped that the minister will
be able to repudiate these. Otherwise,
it would be manifestly impossible for
him to return TO Venezuela, even in the
event that the issues which led to his
departure were satisfactorily COM
posed. The prevalent idea is that no
matter how these personal questions are
settled. it will be a long time before a
United States minister resumes the
post at Caracas.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-04-16
A NEGR
Given a Chance FIR His Life-Captured
and Killed

Sylvania, Ga, April 12.-Last Mon
day a negro man entered Dave Cow
arts house near Portlain. Bullock coun-
ty. went into his daughters room.
Miss Cowart screamed and Mr.. Cow
art entered. After a desperate struggle
the negro escaped through h wlndoW
Next day the chase was taken up ana
the trail led to the arrest Of a negro
from South Carolina named Kennedy
Gordon.
Mr.. Cowart and other citizens then
gave the negro a chance for his life
and told him he could run or be lynch
ed. The negro made an effort to es-
cape when two loads of buckshot were
fred at him. Some Of the shot went
into his back, passed through his body
and stopped under he skin on his
breast.
He was then left, supposed to be dy-
ing. Yesterday 1 O'Clock he
showed up at Rock Ford. He was
placed under arrest, and the news
spread rapidly. Last night a crowd OF
people took charge of Gordon to carry
him to Portal. After crossing the river
there were a number of shots fired. No
member of the posse returned, but the
report is that the negro was lost"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-04-16

No New Evidence or Any or Import.
ance Introduced

Frankfort, KY. April 12-The prose
cution will conclude its testimony In
the Ripley ase tomorrow. The de-
tons for a verdict for acauital- The
lawyers for the prosecution do not be-
Heve this will be sustained. in view of
ruling OF b court. permitting the
introduction OF the evidence as to the
conspiracy and o%verruling the objec-
ucns OF the defense on this point. They
assert that the evidence of Ex-Governor
Bradley and Judge Yost connects Rip
ley in a way TO preclude peremptory
instructions.
The testimony today was largely a
repetition OF that at former trials
chiefly as to threats made by various
persons against democratic officials.
Adjutant General Murray identified
some letters found in his office, after
General Collier retired. One. alleged
to be from Caleb Powers. addressed to
General Collier. January END. asked
for official orders calling out the Lon
don and Barbourville troops as the of
hcers of those companies had refused
to go TO Frankfort except under regu-
lar orders. The letter closed with the
expression: I'VE ave undertaken a
grave matter and must have these men
at Frankfort"
Erasmus Ditto testified that during
h contest over the governorship he
asked Ripley if he thought Goebel
would be declared governor. Ripley
responded: IF he is he will never take
his seat"
John Ricketts, said Youtsev had told
him the only way to win the contest
was to put Goebel out Of the way"
Youtsey said it could be done from the
secretary Of states office and the as
sassin could escape through the base
ment and not be discovered. A few
minutes before the assasfination Yout-
sey called on the witness and others
to accompany him to the executive
buildings and said that something was
going to happen. Witness remember
ed what Youtsey had said about put
ting Goebel out Of the way" and did not
go. Shortly after this the killing oc-
Cured. Witness said that the arsenal
was b~arricaded for weeks before the as
sassination.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-04-16
THE LAWS
Cabinet Discuss Right of Individual to
Bring Suit to Enforce Them

Washington, April 12.-The legal pro-
ceedings at New orleans to prevent the
shipment of mules purchased in this
country to South Africa was the most
important matter discussed by the
cabinet today. and the attorney general
was directed to make an investigation
of the question and reports mis- opinion
10 the cabinet. AS near as can be
learned members of the cabinet with
legal training are of the opinion that
these proceedings are contrary TO the
rights OF h government. The view ex-
pressed is that when neutrality pro-
ceedings are i~naugurated in United
states courts they shoul be brought IN
he name of the United States, an al
legged violation of neutrality being a
question affecting nations. not lndlvld-
ualS.
The mover of the proceedings in the
New Orleans case is a man claiming
70 be a resident of South Africa who
contends that his interests are placed
in jeopardy. 1t is pointed out that L
an individual could go into the courts
to ecure restraining orders on the
ground that the neutrality laws of the
country were being violated the COM
merce of the country might be serious
ly endangered. No official information
exists concerning this report.
Attorney General Knox will -aake
thorough investigation of the New Or
leans case. If it is found that neutrali-
ty laws are such as to permit individ-
uals to bring proceedings in courts con-
gress may be asked to pass such
amendments as will leave this q ques-
ton wholly IN the hands of the govern
ment.