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The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1902-12-23
BLOCKADE OF VENEZUELA.
The Official Proclamation Is Gazetted
and Becomes Effective.

London, Dec 21-The official procla-
nation of the blockade of Venezuelan
ports was gazetted this morning and
becomes effective today. The text
of the proclamation is as follows:
Foreign Office, Dec. 20, 19O2.-It is
hereby notified that as the United
States of Venezuela have failed to
comply with the demands of his
majestys government a blockade by
his majesty's naval forces of the ports
of La Guayra, Carenero, Guanta, Cur
ana and Carupano and the mouths of
the Orinoco is declared and such
blockade will be effectively maintained
from and after the twentieth of De-
cember, subject to the allowance of
the following days of grace:
"For vessels sailing before the date
of this notification from West Indian
ports and ports on the east coast of
the continent of America-ten days
for steamers and 20 days for sailing
vessels
.From all other ports 20 days for
steamers and 40 days for sailing YES
sells.
For vessels lying in the ports now
declared to be blockaded-15 days.
s'Vessels which attempt the block
ade will render themselves liable to
all measures authorized by the laws
of nations and by the respective treat
les between his majesty and the diff
ferent neutral powers"
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1902-12-23
MAY HAVE BEEN MURDERED.
Kansas Men Probably victems o.
Desperadoes.

Kansas City, Mo-, Dec. ia spec.
ial to the Journal from Salina, Kan,
says: Word has been received here
that William H. Pulleston, a student
at the Kansas Wesleyan college of
this city, and his brothers, John and
Joe Pulleston, have been murdered
by gang of desperadoes on a ranch
near Calden Springs, Col. William
left the college recently after receiv-
ing telegram informing him that
his brother John had been murdered
while attempting to protect herd of
cattle in Colorado. William and Joe
set out in pursuit of the murderers to
avenge their brother, and they have
not returned.
''The dead bodies of two men, rid
died with bullets, have been found late
ly on the ranch near Calden Springs.
and they are believed to be the bodies
of William and Joe Pulleston.'
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1902-12-23
PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT SUG-
GEsTs THE HAGUE TRIBUNAL
A COUNTER PROPOSITION
England and Germany Propose That
the President Be the
Arbitrator.

Washington, Dec. 21.-President
Roosevelt proposed to the allied pow
ers that the Venezuelan dispute be
submitted to the arbitration of The
Hague tribunal.
The powers have replied with a
counter-proposal that President Roose-
welt himself arbitrate the issues.
President Roosevelt does not wish
to act as arbitrator in this dispute,
for as such, it is felt here, he would
be at once, judge, jury and constable
and would be under the moral obliga-
ton to execute his own judgment.
The president feels that reference
to The Hague tribunal would vastly
strengthen the cause of arbitration.
Still, rather than see the present
dispute proceed to extremes, it is
probable the president will reluctant
ly assume the duties of arbitrator It
is fully realized that any decision
rendered by him in that capacity
would be sure to bring him the enmity
Of one or the other of the parties to
the controversy and this fact was
pointed out to the president early in
the week by a leading senator called
in to consultation.
Nevertheless, to prevent bloodshed
and the destruction Of property and
interference with great commercial
interests that would result in loss, it
is believed the president would as
sumo the charge, providing his own
view cannot prevail.
An important fact developed today
is that the punitive measures about
to be instituted, and in fact now in
force in some degree, will not be sus-
pended by the allies until definite
agreement is reached as to arbitration.
Venezuela also has been told
through Minister Bowen that the pres
ident would welcome a reference of
the dispute to The Hague tribunal.
While no direct reply has been re
ceived it is not doubted that the re-
ply would be favorable, if the other
parties consented to such reference.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1902-12-23
SECRETARY ROOT WILL RETIRE.
Judge Taft to Be His Successor in
War Office.

Washington, Dec. 21.-Secretary
Root will retire from the cabinet about
July l, according to statement COM
ing from an unusually dependable
source. Coupled with this statement
is the further declaration that Gov
ernor General Taft will become secre-
tary of war.
While absolute confirmation of this
prospective retirement and appoint
ment is impossible, it is known that
Secretary Root has only awaited the
establishment of civil government in
the Philippines and the completion of
the work undertaken by him in the
war department to resign and resume
the practice of law. This desire has
been intensified by the recent death
of Mrs. Roots father, whose large
business interests require much at
tentiOn
It is further known that President
Roosevelt considers Governor Taft
qualified for any position in public
service and he would be glad to have
him in the cabinet.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1902-12-23
ANSWER WITH THE POWERS.
London Dispatches on the Attitude Of
President Roosevelt.

London Dispatches on the Attitude Of
President Roosevelt.
London, Dec. 21.-It is believed that
President Roosevelts' answer to the
proposal made by the allied powers
| that he arbitrate the Venezuelan is
sues has been received in London.
There is considerable secrecy with
| regard to every phase preserved, how
ever, and it is not possible to predict
anything positively, but indications
point to President Roosevelt's accept
ance of the Office of arbitrator.
There is constant exchange of
cable messages night and day ze-
tween the United States embassy here
and the state department at Wash
ington.
1t is believed that the presidents
answer will be submitted formally to
the foreign Office tomorrow. BY We'd
nesday, unless some unexpected COM
plications arise, it is believed the ne
gotiations will. reach a stage assur-
ing definite arrangement and obviat-
ing hostility. 1t must be said that the
acceptance of the office of arbitrator
by President Roosevelt would greatly
surprise the foreign Office, which al
ways has been doubtful of the issue
of the arbitration negotiations be-
cause of the belief that President
Roosevelt, of the United States, was
not willing to undertake the RESPONSE
bility thereby involved.
Judging from private American ad-
vices which have been received in
London. President Roosevelt ,as arbi-
traitor, would be favorably disposed to-
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1902-12-23
IRON THAT DEFIEs RUST,
AIonzo RamsdeIl Announces Result
of 81 Years Experimentinu.

Chicago, Dec. 21.-Iron which will
defy rust, corrosion and electrolysis
is the result aimed at by a process
discovered by Alonzo Ramsdell, after
81 years of study and experiment
Ramsdell has taken out patent on
his invention and declares that it will
revolutionize the industries involving
pipes, mains and other iron exposed
to the elements.
with 100 pounds of pig iron, fresh
from the spout of the furnace, can
by the use of 4 cents worth of mater
ial, form an alloy that will absolute
ly defy rust," he said.
Ramsdell is a city hall elevator
operator.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1902-12-23
EMORY c. WHITES VIEWS.
He Has No Doubt That Germany Pur-
poses to Have South America.

New York, Dec. 21.-Emory C.
White, a cousin of Governor White of
West Virginia and for 20 years the
head of house which has extensive
interests throughout South America,
has just returned to this city, having
been with his family in different
South American countries steadily for
two years.
For many years Mr.. White has been
regarded as an authority on South
American affairs. He considers the
present situation in Venezuela as
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1902-12-23
Statement from Berlin,

Berlin, Dec. 21-The semi-offic cial
statement made tonight says:
The invitation to President Roose-
welt to act as arbitrator was made
after thorough consultation between
Germany and Great Britain. An un-
derstanding has been reached by the
two powers on the reservations at
tached to the offer and the German
note will agree with the English note
in all essential points.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1902-12-23
AGED COUPLE KILLED BY UNI
KNOWN ROBBERS,
Man DRAINED WITH AXE
Woman Beat to Death With Club
and Body Left in Corral Cover
ed With Hay.

Spokane, Wash, Dec 21.-Judge w.
A. Lewis, a pioneer, 76 years old, and
his aged wife were murdered in cold
est blood by unknown robbers Friday
night, who, after struggle, Drained
the old man with an axe and then muir
dered the wife by beating her to death
with a club. The tragedy occurred
near Almira, Lincoln county. The
double murder was as coldly planned
as it could possibly be, and the object
is doubtless robbery, as the judge
was worth $4,000 or $25,OOO and was
supposed to have money in the safe.
The theory is that the terrible crime
was committed by some visitor, who
came in the guise of doing business,
as the safe was found open and had
evidently been unlocked by Mrs.
Lewis, as she alone was able to work
the combination. The hand of the
aged judge, palsied with age, was un-
able to turn the tumblers successful
ly. The crime was discovered by O.
J. Williams, tenant of the judges
who found the body this morning. He
was there yesterday and threw some
feed into the corral, about a quarter
of mile from the house. I
Heaped up in the corral was litt1
mound covered with snow, but Will
liams paid no attention to it. This
morning he went to the house on bus
mess, but found the blinds all down.
Finding broken pane of glass he
pushed the blind aside and was horri-
fled to see the body of Judge Lewis
lying face down with his head beaten
in and the floor besmeared with blood.
He rushed to town and gave the
alarm. At once a party went to the
ranch. They found all the doors lock-
ed and the blinds pinned tightly down.
Breaking into the place they found
the body of the dead judge. There
were evidences of fearful struggle.
The table was upset and the back of
the whole place had been ransacked.
Even the bed was searched The job
was evidently planned with the ut
most care, for the back door had been
barricaded by a table and two chairs
piled against it. Lying on the floor
was bloody, axe. The judge had
been pounded to death with the blunt
side of it. Evidently after complet-
ing the search the robbers went out
the front door, locked it behind them
and disappeared Before leaving, how
ever, the robbers went to the corral,
where Mrs. Lewis had been milking
the cows, and waylaid her with club.
There was evidence of fearful strug-
gle, but at last the poor old woman
was beaten lifeless and her body
buried under heap of hay and snow
in the center of the corral. Her body
formed the little mound which Will
liams saw on Saturday. Judge Lewis
was a pioneer of the Big Bend, and
was formerly a probate judge here.
He owned two sections of land. There
are no children.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1902-12-23

OmlnOuS IN the extreme He declares
that Germans attitude toward Vene-
zuela, is part of a carefully laid plan
to get foothold somewhere in South
America and that there is to be no
turning back until the Monroe doc
trine has been shattered
Mr.. White says that in 1896 Ger
many had all of South America care
fully mapped and that her line of ac-
ton, in the event of hosilities, had
been decided on.
She has placed Venezuela, he says,
in a position where the best settle
nlent she can make is to give Ger
many mortgage on the country on
which she cannot even pay the inter-
est. Between owning the country by
conquest or owning it by an irremov-
able mortgage, Mr. White can see lit
tie difference.
The first thing that Mr.. White did
on his return here last week was to
write letter to President Roosevelt
on the situation. 1t is in part:
''In the first place all the German
population of South America misjudge
the United States. They judge our
republic in the same manner as they
judge the South American republics
country full of corruption and at
the bottom having little foundation
These Germans decry all our manu-
factures, and everything that is made
III America they class as Yankee
kumbugs.' 1t has taken years for me
to prove to leading Germans in South
America that there is anything good
in the United States, and then if they
acknowledged there was anything good
in the United States it was because
| we had some of the good German
blood in this country.
There is an inbred hatred of ev-
erything American in all Germans liv-
ing in South America. They believe,
III case of war arising between III,
United States and Germany that our
German population feel as they do.
That is, they think our German popu-
lation will remain loyal to Emperor
William, as they do not understand
how the German people in this coun-
/ try at once become citizens and are
interested more here than in Ger
many. Universally the German peo-
pie in South America are shaping
Emperor Williams course. They
make light CT the Monroe doctrine and
laugh at it. They candidly believe
and it is no great secret among them
that William will crush the Monroe
doctrine. will blot out the map of the
United States, if we should attempt
to interfere with his designs-he will
continue on as he has commenced in
Venezuela under the pretext of col
lecting a debt, will hold the country
by mortgage, if he cannot get terri
tory, and will so continue throughout
the South American countries, until
the Monroe doctrine is completely de-
molished. Then he will take the
southern part of Brazil as a German
colony, annex Chile and later Argen-
! tine, if he so desires. This belief is
so we'll understood and talked among
all the German colonies Of South
America that they cannot compre-
hend any other idea.''
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1902-12-23
GEN. MATos is BUSY.
Revolutionary Movement in Venezu-
ella Stronger Than Ever.

Panama, Dec. 21.-News received
here from the Venezuelan frontier is
that the revolutionary movement
against President Castro is now more
powerful than ever General Matos
is said to be at the head of strong
army and to be on good terms with the
representatives of the foreign pow
ers. 1t is believed among the Vene-
zuelan revolutionists that the present
movement against Castro will be sue
cessful
Bisbee daily review., 1902-06-24

entrance money and $5 added. Second. 15 bluerocks; entrance fee, $l.60: prize, entrance money and $1 added. Third, 20 bluerocks; entrance fee, $2; prize entrance money and $15 added. Fourth, 25 biuerocks; entrance $2.50: prize. entrance money and $20 added. Fifth, 20 bluerocks; entrance fee, $z; prize, entrance money and SIS added. Sixth, IS bluerocks; entrance fee. $50; prize. entrance money and $10 added. Seventh, 30 bluerocks; en- trance fee, 8; prize, entrance money and $25 added.
 In addition to the above prizes the Bisbee Gun Club will give a gun case to the shooter making the highest average, and a shooting coat to the shooter making the largest run with. out . miss.
 Entrance fees to a.i the events must be in by the night of Juuly Sd. Send them to J. c. Callaghan. Bisbee. Ariz.
Bisbee daily review., 1902-06-24
Mir. and Mrs. Buxton Arrive.

Mir. and Mrs. George Buxton arrived in Bisbee Sunday to make their home. Mir. Buxton left quietly a few weeks ago, stating that he woul>. make a short business trip to the coast, but in that business trip he combined lots of pleasure, for he brought his bride back with him.
 MT. Buxton is one of the popular young business men here who has suddenly built up big business and has made many friends since coming 10 Bisbee. He is at the head of the buxton Wholesale rruit ompany. Mrs. Buxton has resided at Phoenix and is beautiful young lady whom all will be pleased to welcome. The Review wishes them happiness and prosperity.
Bisbee daily review., 1902-06-24
Curtis Comedy Company.

The opera house management has been fortunate enough to secure re- turn date from the Curtis Comedy, Company, that popular aggregation of performers whose fine presentation of different plays last season commanded full houses and created the utmost sat isfaction This company will con- mence its engagement here on Mon- day night, June o0th, and will, with the exception of the night of July Sd, give continuous performances during the week.
 On the night of July 4th arrange ments have been made to put on a special attraction for the benefit of the Fourth of July committee. The Curtis -ompanysh ouid draw large houses during the engagement here.
Bisbee daily review., 1902-06-24
LIST OF PRIZES
That Will Be Awarded to Winners ir
 Celebration contests.


 Celebration contests.
 The committee which has in charge the athletic contests here at the Fourth of July celebration has pre- pared the following table of prizes and entrance fees:
 Drilling Contest, July 4-Double- handed-Entrance fee, $50; first prize. $500 second prize. $500. Singlehand- ed-Entrance fee, $15. First prize, $250; second prize, $100.
 Roping contest July 5-First prize. $50; second prize, $50. Entrance fee s.
 Freefor-an race, July First prize. $200; second prize, $75. Entrance fee, s10
 Cow pony race, July 5-First prize $75; second prize, $2o. Entrance fee, $5.
 Shooting Tournament, July 5-First. 10 bluerocks; entrance fee $1; prize.
Bisbee daily review., 1902-06-24
HERE IS A CHANGE FOR A CHEAP
 RIDE.

The Santa Fe will sell daily during June. July, August and September special tickets to principal points in Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin at one fare plus g ,or the round trip. This rate will apply from either Dem ing or Fl Paso, final limit October 31st. For particulars write agent at Deming or Geo. F. Roe, G. F. & P. A, Ell Paso. Tex.
Bisbee daily review., 1902-06-24
NEWS OF THE TOWN
YOU'LL WANT THE REVIEW.

YOU'LL WANT THE REVIEW.
 Parties leaving for the coast or eo- Ing east for the summer can have the Review forwarded to them at the same price as that for delivery by carrier. Leave address at business office on O. x. street. if
Bisbee daily review., 1902-06-24
NOTICE.

H. Hammond is not authorized to collect any money on account of the Review, either for job work, advertis- ing or subscription.
 BISBEE DAILY REVIEW
 w B. Kelly, Manager
Bisbee daily review., 1902-06-24
Death.

Dave Williams. aged 3S, died last night at his late home on Clawson hill. Deceased has been ill for the past four weeks with typhoid fever He was employ ed in the mines here.
Bisbee daily review., 1902-06-24
BARBECUE STAND.

The Alabama Barbecue Stand is now open for business and ready to deliver orders to any part of the city. Meals at all hours. No. A Brewery Gulch. Telephone 127 6-22-tf
Bisbee daily review., 1902-06-24
Eeath.

5. P. Webster died Sunday afternoon at the company hospital of typhoid fever Deceased was 27 years old, and was employed as chief clerk at the railroad ofice at Naco.
Bisbee daily review., 1902-06-24
Father Dies

Father Dies.
 P. J. Wetzel, a bookkeeper in the company store. has received . tele- gram from Chicago announcing the sad news of his fathers death.
Bisbee daily review., 1902-06-24
LADIES GAN WEAR SHOES

one size smaller after using Aliens Foot Ease, a powder to be shaken into the shoes. It makes tight or new shoes feel easy; gives instant relief to corns and bunions. It's the greatest comfort dis covery of the age. Cures and prevents swollen feet blisters, callous and sore spots. Aliens Foot-Ease is a certain cure for sweating, hot. aching feet. At all druggists and shore stores, 25c. Don't ac- cept any substitute. Trial package FREE by mail. Address, Allen s. Olmsted, Le Roy, N. Y.
Bisbee daily review., 1902-06-24

Call and See.-McDaniel -- Wiswell, Naco. Ice cream, soda. confectionery. fruits, cigars.
Bisbee daily review., 1902-06-24

Mcdaniel & WisweII, Naco, serve ice cream. soda. confectionery, fruits, ci- gars, tobacco.
Bisbee daily review., 1902-06-24
MISS poUcHERTY LEADS.
New Richmond Enters Goddess Voting
 Contest.

Miss Maggie Dougherty now leads in the contest for Goddess of Liberty. The vote as given out last night at the Bisbee Drug store was as follows:
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-05-13
NOTICE OF FoaFEnrURE.

To The Administrator, Heirs and Assigns and
All Parties Interested in the Estate of John
w. Garratt
You are hereby notified that have expend-
ed the sum OF Three Hundred Dollars in labor
and improvements upon the following lode
mining claims for the year 1901 California
$4,000; wv. J. Bryan" 10000; Trade Dollar
$4,000, making total OF $4,000 in order to hold
said claims under Section 1924 OF the Revised
Statutes of the United States. All of said
claims are situated in Yankee Fork Mining
District, Custer county, Idaho. Your portion
being $i50OO-one dollar for recording same
work
And II within ninety days after the full pub
LEGATION OF this notice you fail or refuse to con-
tribute your porti IN of such expenditure as CO.
owner, which amounts 10 $4,000, and SI.O0 for
recording. also costs for publication of this
notice which amounts to 5000, your interest in
said claims will become the property of said
subscriber under Section 1924 of the Revised
Statutes of the United States.
Payment can be made to John Dudley Custer.
Idaho, or, THE SILVER MESSENGER, Chall.s IS, Ida.
JOHN DUDLEY
Dated this 9TH day OF Feb. 1902.
First publication Feb. 18th, 1902 via.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-05-13
woMAN's LOVE.

1T takes a hundred men to
make an encampment, but one
woman can make home. [ not
only admire woman as the most
beautiful object ever created, but
L reverence her as the redeeming
glory of humanity, the sanctuary
OF all the virtues, the pledge of
all perfect qualities of heart and
hand. 1t is not just or right to
lay the sins of men at the feet of
women. 1t is because women
are so much, better than men
that their faults are considered
greater. A mans desire is the
foundation of his love, but a
woman's desire is born of her
love.
THE one thing in this world
that is constant, the one peak
that rises above all clouds, the
window in which the light for
ever burns, the one star that
darkness cannot quench, is
woman's love. 1t rises to the
greatest heights, it sinks to the
lowest depths. it forgives the
most cruel injuries. 1t is peren-
NAL of life and grows in every
climate. Neither GOODNESS nor
neglect, harshness nor cruelty
can extinguish it. A woman's
love is the perfume of the heart.
This is the real love that sub
dues the earth; the love that
gives us music all the way from
the cradle song to the grand
closing symphony that bears the
soul away on wings of fire.
"a love that is greater than
power, sweeter than life and
stronger than death. Robert
G. Ingersoll.