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The Billings gazette., 1902-04-18
FIRE BELL WAS CHARGED.
Yankton Policeman Almost Killed by
an Electric Shock.

Yankton, S. D., April 16.-Night Po-
liceman Childish had a narrow escape
from being killed by a live wire. The
fire bell had worn through the bolt
by which it was suspended and drop
ped to the cupola floor below. Mr.
Childish, hearing the noise caused by
the bell in falling, went up to the roof
to ascertain the cause and at once
took hold of the bell to move it. AS
soon as he touched the bell he receiv-
ed a violent electric shock and was
hurled against the side of the scupalo
with great force. When he recovered
he investigated and found that the
bell was lying in contact with a live
wire, the covering of which had been
cut by the sharp edge of the bell in
falling.
The Billings gazette., 1902-04-18
PALMA'S EXILE OVER.
He Starts for Cuba to Become the
First President.

New York, April 16-Thomas Es-
trada Palma, president-elect of Cuba,
took leave today of his friends of Cen
trail Valley, N. Y, among whom he has
lived during the 18 years of exile
from his country. A large crowd
gathered at his old home early and es-
corted him to the station, where an
other large crowd had assembled. The
local volunteer firemen and school
children, headed by the village band,
paraded and nearly every one carried
either an American or a Cuban flag.
Farewell addresses in behalf of the
citizens were made by the Reverend
F. G. Harding and Irving Washburn
and Mr.. Palma made a brief speech
in. response.
President Underwood, of the Erie
railroad, gave President-elect Palma
the use of his private car for the trip
to New York. 1t was decorated with
Cuban flags, bunting and ferns,
Mr.. Palma will remain in New York
until tomorrow, when he starts for
Cuba. He will land at Gibara and
will go from there to Bayamo. 1t was
at Bayamo 25 years ago that his
mother, driven into the jungle by
Spanish soldiers, died of exposure,
and his first duty in Cuba will be to
seek out her neglected grave From
Bayamo he will go to Manzanillo, then
to Santiago and lastly to Havana,
which he plans to reach May 9, the
day before the Cuban congress con-
venes
The Billings gazette., 1902-04-18

pected to arrive in few days and as
he will not be limited in the matter
of expense something more than or
dinarly good may be looked for.
The recently organized double male
Elk quartette will make its first pub
lie appearance on the occasion Of the
entertainment and as another novelty
a real, live elk will enter into the
caste. Besides these some other new
and startling features are promised.
Another meeting will be held to-
morrow evening, when further details
will be arranged.
The Billings gazette., 1902-04-18
FOR THE CHILDREN
What the Moon Saw.

!. am a poor hoy in one Of the mar
rowest back rireets of great town. l
have plenty al light, fer my room is at
the top OF the house. When first cams
to live there, felt very lonely and dis
pirited. Instead of the green woods
round my home had only the smoky
chimneys for my horizon. At last an
old familiar face looked into mine, a
friend from my lost home, the only
thing that was not altered round me,
the dear old moon! She shone in upon
me with her kind. round, beaming face
Just as she shone between the willows
on the moor. kissed my hand to her,
and she shone straight into my room
and promised to tell me of the things
which she had seen. This is one of the
tales she told me:
yesterday" said the moon, II was
looking down into little courtyard.
There saw hen and eleven chickens.
A pretty little girl was playing round
them. The hen was frightened and
0RACuu AOA WINGS ONCA SAV OAOONs eAAN
the little girls father came out and
scolded the child. Tonight happened
to be looking down into the self same
yard. The little girl came out, stole on
tiptoe to the henhouse and crept in
among the hens and chickens.
sThey cackled and clucked in great
fright, and the little girl ran after
them. saw it all clearly, for was
looking through hole in the wall. J
felt very angry with the naughty girl
and was very glad when her father
came out and, seizing her roughly by
the arm, scolded her more severely
than before.
'She threw back her head, and great
tears stood in her blue eyes. What are
you doing hereY he cried.
''She wept. I wanted to go in and
kiss the hen,' che cried, and ask her to
forgive me for frightening her yester-
day. Her father kissed her on her
sweet, innocent brow. and I, too kissed
her eyes and lips."-Hans Anderson.
The Billings gazette., 1902-04-18
Employment
=. 76o71a Mont. Av
'phona M 171
Phone No. I'll.

AVAO ASOs LII
Help Wanted.
Girls for general housework; city
and ranch.
Girl for general housework, Miles
City, $25; free fare. Two in family.
Men for lambing.
Girl for section house at Columbus.
Farm, hands.
Situations Wanted.
Woman wants position on ranch.
Good cook.
Position by man and wife on ranch.
Good references.
Miscellaneous.
Second hand ice cream freezer for
sale. No. 13 Twenty-fifth street, north.
Wanted-To rent house of two or
three rooms.
II you want to buy ranch see me.
The Billings gazette., 1902-04-18
Dr.. @. B. Prickett,

Helen and I were sauntering among
the trim flower beds that were cut In
the soft green turf Of the terrace, |
told her the secret of my heart-its
hope. it's fear, it's sweet unrest.
When ceased, my companion looked
up at me wonderingly. and, upon my
honor. tears were glistening In her
pretty eyes.
'Whatv' she said. Are you sure7
Do you love meme? oh, Colonel
Halbrooke. how could you? Indeed, It
cannot-cnnnot be!'
Because your heart Is given else
where. suppose? But, Helen. can
not let you go from me! love you!
Oh, my darling. how shall live all the
long weary years of my life without
you?''
"Hush!" she cried sharply. 'Sir, do
you know-do you know who amp
''Indeed. yes! The sweetest little girl
/. In TIL" wide world!'
8 sir. am not. Colonel Hal
brooke. am your grandmother
My grandmother! Talk Of sudden
shocks after that. won't you? tried
to speak. but my voice failed me.
reached out my hands and touched her.
Yes, she was there, real enough, and
was not dreaming.
'"rell ME all!'' gasped.
And standing there by the broad
stcne coping she told me all-how her
parents had died when she was little
more than an infant. and Sir John, her
guardian, had watched over her with
jealous care; always keeping her at
school, however. until lie brought her
home to The Towers. a young lady. :
She had heard Of me. She knew all
about her guardians intentions and my
persistent refusal t, see her. And
when Sir John lay dying and appealed
to her to marry him. in order to secure
certain property which would other
wise pass to the next of kin she con-
sented.
''Not for myself, Colonel Halbrooke."
she continued. ''for l inherited for
tune. but for you. The property has
been sold. according to instructions.
and the money coming from the sale is
yours. Sir John wished you to take 1t
He often said that your allowance was
paltry compared with what should
have been yours and would have been.
too, had your father not left SO many
debts behind him.
you are privileged to speak as you
please about my father" murmured.
"Were he living. you would be his
mother" 7
''Don't be ridiculous, sirv' cried her
ladyship sharply. "And if you are try
ing to mortify me you may as well un-
derstand that you cannot succeed.
meant to do right, and regret nothing
that have done. l did not know any
thing of your grandfathers foolish
wishes about us until his will was
read"
do understand that the money is
really mine. Helen?
"Yes: all yours"
"Well. want it,
"You shall have it. Never fear. But
are you SO frightfully in debt?' asked
my companion in low. awed whisper.
her big eyes full of gentlest sorrow.
~
''In debt? Thank heaven. no! But
l can receive nothing from you unless
you give yourself to me also"
"Would you marry your grandmoth-
er?' she asked between sob and a
laugh.
II would! And my great-grand-
mother, too. IL she came to me like
this"
Then smile like the full sunshine
wreathed my darling's perfect lips. and
-and-well. to me that prim old ter
race became then simply Eden. gar
den of all delights.
She is my wife now. like my fam
lily far too well to think of marrying
out of it.
The Billings gazette., 1902-04-18
ELks AS MlNsTRELs.
Local Lodge to Give Old Time Black
Face Entertainment.

From Thursdays Daily Gazette.
At the special meeting OF Billings
lodge, B. P. o. Elks, held last night,
it was decided to give an amateur
minstrel "show" at an early date.
While no definite action was taken in
the way of arranging a programme,
an inventory Of the available talent
developed that a performance of more
than ordinary merit could be prom
Used, especially as, it was concluded
to secure the services Of profes-
SIGNAL from the east to drill the caste
and supervise production Of the enter
tainment The man selected is ex-
The Billings gazette., 1902-04-18

Calling cards at Gazette office.
The Billings gazette., 1902-04-18
RAIN is NEEDED.
Both Granger and crazer Want More
Moisture.

WOISSOTCs
From Thursdays Daily Gazette.
While the farmers of this portion
of the state aer not quite so badly
off as are those in parts of Dakota
and Minnesota, where the top soil
is SO dry that the wind is blowing
away their grain as fast as they at
tempt to SOW it, still they would not
complain were it to rain just about
now. No complaint is heard of any
general lack of moisture, but the sur
face soil is getting just trifie dry
and little assistance from the clouds
would not come amiss.
Up to within week or 10 days ago
the conditions for early spring work
were of the most favorable, but the
continued winds and lack of precipi-
tation has caused a want of cohesion
in the top layers of the soil that in
some instances is proving handicap
to the tillers of the earth. Then a
good ran would be welcomed by the
grazers as the grass is sorely in need
of moisture. Because of the warm
weather grass has better start than
ordinarily and all that is needed to
put the range in the best possible
condition is a good rainfall.
A dearth of water in holes and
streams is also being complained of
apd in this respect a heavy drenching
rain would be a welcome visitor at
about this time.
However, as the season is still fair.
ly young the elements may show a
kindlier disposition than they have
manifested SO far and the longed for
rains may come in time to allay exist.
ing fears and apprehensions.
The Billings gazette., 1902-04-18
M'coRMICk-cARPER.
Marriage of Two Prominent Young
Society People.

Society People.
From Thursdays Daily Gazette.
One of the prettiest home weddings
ever held in this city was that of last
| evening at the residence of Mr.. and
Mrs. James Mccormick, when their
niece, Miss Mary Mccormick, was
united in marriage to Mr.. Leo Carper,
both we'll known young people, who
are great favorities in social circles.
The Mccormick home, which is one
of the most spacious in the city, was
brilliantly illuminated and handsome
ly decorated with palms, ferns, ivy,
carnations, lilies and narcissus. The
windows and archways were wreathed
with ivy and frens and the feathery
fronds of the latter adorned the lace
curtains and draperies. Red and
white carnations were used in the
drawing room and library, these colors
forming the keynote to the decora-
tions. The electrolier was vieled with
red shades and massed with asparagus
ferns. The back parlor, where the
ceremony was performed, was in pink
and white with green background.
The large arch formed by the bay
window was a complete bower of
palms, ferns and ivy. Pink and white
satin ribbon carried out the color ef-
feet artistically. while Gala lilies and
carnations fanked either side of the
arch.
At 8 o'clock the wedding party en-
tered. First the maid of honor, Miss
Alice Mccormick, the brides sister,
in a pale blue gown of mousselaine
de sol with lace and ribbon trimming
around neck and elbow sleeves. Fol-
lowing her came the bride The
groom and his best man, Mr.. w. B.
Calhoun, met them at the parlor en-
trance. Then to the strains of
Lohengrin's wedding march, played
by an orchestra, they advanced to the
arch, where the Rev. Father van Clar-
enbeck, with short but impressive
service, using the ring, pronounced
them man and wife. The BRIDES
gown was of white liberty silk with
imported lace trimmings. 1t was
made with high neck, half length
sleeves, and demi-train. She carried
white roses.
After the customary congratula-
tions, the guests, who number over a
hundred, repaired to the second floor,
where the wedding supper was serv-
ed on two long tables trimmed with
red and white carnations and ferns.
Those assisting Mr.. and Mrs. Nc
Cormick during the evening were
Mrs. Carper and Mr.. A Mccormick,
Misses Hays, Allen, Gordon, Edwards,
Reed, Colvin, Tompkins, and the lit
tie cousins of the bride, Helen, Merle,
Bertha and Gertrude Mccormick.
The wedding gifts were valuable
and useful
Mr. and Mrs. Carper left on the
midnight train, amid a shower of rice
and old shoes, for their future home
at Reed, Mont, near where Mr.. Carper
has extensive stock interests.
The Billings gazette., 1902-04-18
First Publication April Ia 1902. -4f

First Publication April Ia. 1902. -4f
Notice Of Hearing.
In the District Court of the Seventh
Judicial District of the States of
Montna, in and for the County Of
Yellowstone.
In the Matter of the Estate of Joshua
Spencer, Deceased-Notice of Time
and Place for Proving WILL
Notice is hereby given that Wednes-
day, the TDkrtietn day of April, A.
d., 1902, at ten o'clock a. M. of said
day, and at the Office Of the Clerk OF
the above named Court, at the court !.
house, in the City of Billings, in Ye.-
lowstone County, Montana, have been
appointed as the time and place for
proving the last Will and Testament
of said Joshua Spencer, deceased, and
for hearing the application Of Chris
tina e. Shannon for the issuance to
them OF Letters Testamentary there
on; when and where any and all per-
sons may appear and contest the said
will, and may file written objections to
the granting of Letters Parliamentary
to said Petitioner.
Witness my hand and the seal Of the
said court. this Seventeenth day of
April, A. d. 1902.
COURT SEAL.)
T. A. WILLIAMS.
Clerk of said District Court.
H. A. Firth. Esq, Attorney for Peti-
toner.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1902-08-21

THE Hooking County board OF
election met Wednesday of last
week and organised by electing A,
Mauk as chief and Pearl Barnes as
clerk. T. c, Cannan Is the new
member, who succeeded H. w
Glove. Mr.. Glove was retired be.
cause he was adverse to General
Grosvenor. "Old figgers" governs
everything in his party to a road
supervisor.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1902-08-21
The News
As it is Gathered in by Our Busy Band of
Local Writers.
Notice, Local uatherers.

AS we said heretofore, all
locals must be in by Tuesday noon
and repeated locals count only for
the person bringing them in first .
Some very good locals were crowd
ed out this week because they
came in on Wednesday, our adj
vertising day. We are keeping
each persons locals separate until
proofs are taken, and you may
cali at this office on Thursdays
and get your pay envelopes, also
copy and proofs of your locals.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1902-08-21

CHARLES FRANCIS ADAMS. pre-
suming that he by virtue Of his
name and birthplace ia spokesman
for the patriots Of America, has
setforth the hope that there may
soon be in Washington monument
TO, Robert Z. Lee. We can hardly
have even the grace to say that
Mr.. Adams is premature in his hope.
To say the war is over and all bit
terness is forgotten may well be
received as devoutly to be wished
for, if not yet true. But the err
ection of monument to the man
who tried to overthrow the govern
ment at Washington is not a step
toward quieting sectional feeling
The bust Of Oliver Cromwell stands
serenely in Westminster Abbey
because he represented the true
principles Of the English people,
and it may further be said that he
represented great many princi-
Piles of the English constitution,
Besides he stood for principles
that triumphed Robert E. Lee
was q grand mistaken man and
fought well. But the cause he
fought for was rightly lost. A
monument to him would be
monument to rebellion and when
an American is ready to rear monu-
ments to rebellion he should cease
to speak for patriots.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1902-08-21

Miss Nan Mcbride entertained
with cards Saturday evening in
honor of Mrs. Booker. Miss Es-
tella Strentz won the first prize,
Mrs. DR.. Smith won the second
prize. Elaborate refreshments
were served after which the guests
were entertained with some excel.
ent vocal music.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1902-08-21
THE Columbus boards were h

THE Columbus boards were held
up by the coal trust. They re-
ceived seven bids for furnishing
coal to institutions and all were
alike, $500 per ton. The board
fearing the price would be raised
If they re-advertised, had the bid
ders draw cuts and awarded the
contract to the lucky party. So
much for the trusts. The poor
people will shiver this winter.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1902-08-21
Notice to Builders.
Aug 81, sw

Sealed bids will be received at the office
OF the Clerk OF the Board of Education OF
Green Township, Hooking County, Ohio,
until IL o'clock noon on the
I3 Day of September, A. d. 1902,
for the building OF one brick school house
for district No. 4 in Green Township. accord
ing to plans and specifications on file in the
County Auditors Office,
All bids must be accompanied by srfii-
eient bond.
Bids for material and labor must be sep
arate.
The Board reserves the right to reject any
and all bids.
BY order OF the Board of Education OF
Green Township, Hooking County, Ohio.
X. Z. KREIDER,
Aug 2l, 4w. Clerk Of Board.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1902-08-21
Notice of Appointments
of Assignee.

The undersigned has been duly appointed
and qualified as assignee in trust for the
benefit OF the creditors of Alfred Polling.
All persons indebted to said assignor will
make immediate payment, and creditors
will present their claims, duly authenticat-
ed, to the undersigned for allowance.
August 18th A. ID. 1902
A. r. McBROOM.
Aug 81, 3w. Assignee.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1902-08-21

ALL THE harvesting machines
and farm implement manufacturers
have formed a $780, 900, 900 trust
and will raise the price almost
double on their goods. So much
for the Republican administration
in favor of trusts, against the
farmer and laborer.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1902-08-21

1OthI ....... .2OD
(Eeeessary for . choice, l0l)
The delegates to this convention may be
chosen in any manner deemed best by the
controlling committee in each OF the var
iOus counties.
The temporary oficers Of the convention
will be: Chairman, Hon. w. e. Finch,
Secretary, N. II. Jenkinson; Sergeant at
Arms, William Joyce.
Done at Athens, o.. this 25th dny of July,
1901.
(v.C. LOWRY, Hooking chairman,
N. H. .JENKINsoN, Meigs, Soc'y.
WIN. JOYCE, Perry,
Com.} HUGH GORMLY. Athens.
JOHN o. WRIGHT, Fairfield.
@. FRECK, Ross.
lJACOB SHOCKEY, Vinton.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1902-08-21

Miss Margaret Harrington en-
tertained few of her little friends
at tea Thursday afternoon in hon
or of her guest, Miss Helen
Howard, of Columbus.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1902-08-21

HE'LL ROARING Jake Smith is at
home in Portsmout Ohio. The
people of his home have reversed
the courtmartial and the action of
the President, and il Jake don't
run for office he will die with
unabated glory.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1902-08-21

Miss Anna Powers will return
home this week, after spending
the summer months at hor parents
home in Mullen, Idaho. She will
be heartily welcomed back by her
Logan friends and schoolmates.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1902-08-21

Mr.. and Mrs. Calvin Hopkins
and their daughter, Mrs. Mary
Chapman, of DeLand, Florida,
were guests last week Of relatives
in Nelsonville.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1902-08-21

MARBLE Cliff addition Of Golum-
bus went "dry" last week on a
vote. This forces several saloons
and clubs to the wall in that part
Of the city.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1902-08-21

The Standard High Grades of
the Universal Fertilizers are the
best on the market. Your neigh
bors will Recommend this brand
to you. For sale by w. P. Miller
at Union Furnace, o.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1902-08-21

On last Thursday evening Miss
Ella Rochester entertained the
Crystal Springs Campers at her
home on Maple Lawn. An elegant
luncheon was served. Mr.. Marshall
Harrington of Rockport and Miss
Conltrap of Athens, were among
the guests.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1902-08-21

Waveline Clark entertained
number of her friends Monday after
noon on the Water Works hill in
honor of her cousin Doris Benadum,
of GAINESVILLE, Ohio.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1902-08-21

Miss Kathryne Friesner enter
tanned some Of her friends at cards
last Thursday evening. The affair
was in honor of Miss Pearl Hopley,
of Bucyrus.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1902-08-21

Miss Edna Sanderson left Fri
day for Athens, where she will
visit relatives for week before
starting for her home in Jackson
vile, Fla.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1902-08-21

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles N. Bowen
and children of Indianapolis, Ind,
are the guests of Mrs. Bowen's
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas
Sunderland.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1902-08-21

Arthur Smith who has been spend
ing his vacation with his parents
Mr.. and Mrs. Culver Smith Of WAL
nut Street has returned to his work
in Indiana.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1902-08-21

Mrs. Scott Braddock of Logan
and her sister, Katie Desmond, of
New Lexington, spent Wednesday
with relatives in Lancaster.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1902-08-21

Mrs. Henry James entertained a
few friends at tea Thursday even
ing in honor of Mr.. and Mrs. De
Witt Long of Greenfield.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1902-08-21

MRS. Pendleton, who was quite
sick at the home of w w. McCray
recovered sufficiently to return to
her home Wednesday.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1902-08-21

Mrs. S. H. Bright started for
Athens, Pa, Friday, where she
was called by the serious illness of
her sister, Mrs. Job Griffen.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1902-08-21

Thos. Shotwell and daughter,
Mrs. Ida Matthias, were in Athens
last week in attendance at the
funeral of sister of Mrs.
Shotwell.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1902-08-21

John M. Allen of Rochester
Lytle Co., Walter Kleinschmidt
and Carl Hartmann spent Sunday
as Old Mans Cave.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1902-08-21

Mr.. Homer Boyles Of New
Straltsville stopped here Friday on
their way Union Furnace to make
a visit with Mr.. Boyles father.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1902-08-21

Mrs. Homer Wright returned
Wednesday from Marion whore
she went TO attend the wedding of
her son Robert to Miss Mary
Hand.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1902-08-21

Mrs. ]. B. Bright, Of Columbus,
is visiting her daughter, Mrs.
Melinda Nunemaker of Logan.
She will return home on Monday.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1902-08-21
Notice of appointment.

Estate OF Even Harden deceased. The ur :
dersigned has been appointed and qualified
as Administrator OF the estate of Even
Harden late of Hooking County, deceased.
Dated this 18th day OF August A. ID. 1902.
WILBY W. HARDEN
Aug 81, 8w Adp.inistro
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1902-08-21

Mr.. George Holl, Mrs. Hugo
King, Mrs. Emma Schlagetter and
brother Fred drove to Old Mans
Cave last Sunday.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1902-08-21

Louise and Sumner Price, Of
Athens, children of Aaron e. Price,
will spend few months with their
relatives in Logan before they leave
for California.