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The Billings gazette., 1902-02-04
IN MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT
FIRE DRIVES 800 HOTEL GUESTS
TO THE STREETS.
Blaze Started In Large Office Building
Adjoining-Loss Will Reach
$5oo,ooo.

Norfolk, Va, Jan. 31-A heap of
smoking ruins is all that remains to-
day Of the Atlantic hotel, the massive
Columbia office building which adjoin-
ed the hotel, the Albemarle flats and
a block of stores in the center of the
city
The confagration broke out shortly
before 2 o'clock this morning and
when finally subdued over half mil
lion dollars worth of property had
beer destroyed. The loss is believed
to be fully covered by insurance.
The flames started in the Columbia,
which is one of the largest of Nor
folks office buildings. 1t was struc-
ture six stories high, and built in 1892
by David Lowenberg, it's owner. The
fire was first discovered at 1855
o'clock this morning and shortly af-
terward there was an explosion that
tore out the whole front wall
From the outset it was evident that
the immense Atlantic hotel was DOOM
ed. Hull Davidson, it's proprietor, per-
sonally made the rounds of the rooms
and, aided by his assistants, arounsed
every guest. To this may be due the
fact that no life was lost so far as is
known, although 800 people were
asleep in the hotel when the alarm
was sounded.
The little army of half-dressed men
and women made their way through
the crowded street In their hands
they carried such small belongings as
they were capable of saving in their
flight.
The Billings gazette., 1902-02-04
LAcEYs IRRIGATION BILL.
Iowa congressman's Scheme Provides
for Experiments.

for Experiments.
Washington, Jan. 31.-Congressman
Lacey CT Iowa, who is trying his best
to defeat the Hansbrough-NeWl
irrigation bill, is claiming that it is
sure to be beaten by at least $50 votes
in the house. He has an alleged ir-
rigation bill Of his own, which, he
says, 81 hope may go through, though
doubt if even this concession will
be made by the opponents of irriga-
ton
The Lacey bill appropriates $1,000
600 for national experiments in inter-
state or territorial irrigation. 1t pro-
vides that, for the purpose of testing
the practicability and expense Of ma
tional irrigation, the secretary of the
interior is authorized to select tract
of not more than 100000 acres of
arid land suitable for irrigation, sit
uated in two or more states or terri
tories, or wholly in a territory. The
made for reservoirs, bitches, canals
and so on, under the supervision of
the director of the geological survey,
and construct works as soon as possi-
BILE.
Rules shall be made by the secre-
tary for the disposition of irrigatable
lands to homeseekers in tracts of not
more than 100 acres each, to be dis
posed of under homestead laws.
Where lands are especially adapted
to growing fruit the secretary may re-
strict entries to smaller number
Of acres. The secretary shall make
rules and regulations for the appor
tionment, distribution and use of
water and for the disposal Of water
power.
The Billings gazette., 1902-02-04
PATRICK MURDER TRIAL.
Rice Will Made in 1896 Admitted in
Evidence.

: New York, JAN 31.-Exciting de
FeloDments came at the close of this
evenings session of the trial of AL
bert T. Patrick charged with the muir
der of William Rice. The will made
by Rice in 1896 was admitted in evi
dence. This was a triumph for the
prosecution.
The will has been offered more than
20 times and each time has been bar
red because of the determined stand
taken by the defense.
On the other hand the defense scor
ed a point when William M. Rice
Nephew of the millionaire, admitted
that by the 1896 will he was be.
queathed $4,000 Indebtedness and
that he and nine other heirs had sign
ed an agreement with the trustees OF
the Rice institute, whereby the heirs
would get $4,000 altogether if the
1896 will should be probated.
The Billings gazette., 1902-02-04
CUBAN RECIPROCITY.
No Action Has Been Taken BY Ways
and Means Committee

Washington. jan 31.-An informal
statement by Chairman Payne OF the
ways and means committee, declares
the committee has not taken any ac,
ton on Cuban reciprocity. and the
action looking to the removal of war
taxes should not be considered as y
barrier to full consideration of ro-
lief for Cuba. He also denies that
any evidence has been secured that
a majority of the committee opLos
ed action on Cuban reciprocity.
The Billings gazette., 1902-02-04
SURVEY OF BURLINGTON ExTEN-
SION COMPLETED.
THINK ROAD WILL BE BUILT
Officials at Lincoln Know Of No
Change In Plan to Extend
the Line.

Lincoln, Neb., jan 81 31-Burlington
officials in charge of the work say the
Great Falls, Mont, extension Of that
road has not been suspended in the
sence that today's dispatch from that
place indicates. The only work thus
far attempted is survey, which is
finished and the engineers called
away. They know of no change in
the plans to complete the extension
and believe it will be built.
The Billings gazette., 1902-02-04
LOST THE BOUNTY.
WoIfer Who Made Mistake of Exhib-
itng ScaIps Only.

itng Sca'ps Only.
Helena, Jan. &c. V. Shelper was
surprised man when he attempted to
secure from Clerk and Recorder Mil
Ter bounty certificates for about 800
coyotes and wolves. He had large
bundle of the scalps of the animals,
presuming, he says, that the scalps
were sufficient. Mr.. Miller told him
THAI the law required that the whole
hides should be exhibited before GER
tificates could be issued. Shepler
said that he bought some of the
scalps in Billings and Miles City, while
the others were the result of trapping.
He naturally felt rather put out at
being refused certificates. The bounty
upon the animals would have amount
ed to more than $1,5O0
The Billings gazette., 1902-02-04
MURDERER COMMITS SUICIDE.
Ends His Own Life Rather Than Sur.
render.


Boston, Jan. 31.-Sneered at by
George McGibbon, who he had met in
the barroom Of the Shakespeare Inn
for the first time today, John Bon
nette shot and killed him, then him
self. Bonnette noticing that his glass
had not been properly rinsed, spoke
to the bartender about it. McGibbon
sneered at this and words and blows
followed. The quarrel continued to
the sidewalk where Bonnette drew 3
revolver and soht McGibbon in the
face, killing him instantly Bonnette
ran around the corner where. facing
a crowd of pursuers he shot himself
in the right temple and fell dead Both
were working men of good reputation.
The Billings gazette., 1902-02-04
Receiver for Zion.

Chicago, Jan. 31.-Judge Tulley to-
day announced that he would appoint
Elmer Washburn receiver of the Zion
lace industries. He held that Dcwie
secured stephenson's property by un-
due influence
The Billings gazette., 1902-02-04
His Face Took a Prize,

East Liverpool, Ohio, Jan. 31-The
man to who Abraham Lincoln present
ed jack knife because his face was
homelier than that of the martyred
president, is dead. He was Rev. Will
liam Hastings of Toronto, o. Rev.
Mr.. Hastings was a powerful and dis
tinguished preacher
The Billings gazette., 1902-02-04
FOUND DEAD IN A WELL.
coroners Jury Holds Neighbor o
CHARGE Of Murder.

Bismarck. Jan. 31.-The coroner's
jury tonight returned a verdict mold
ing jeff May. a well known ranchman.
responsible for the death of Harry G
Hibbs another young ranchman
Hibbs' body was found in we'll on
his ranch January Is. His skull be.
ing fractured. 1t is supposed that
he was killed by blow from a ham
mer and his body then thrown into. the
we'll. May has been arrested.
The Billings gazette., 1902-02-04
Acker,s Dyspepsia Tablets

are sold on positive guarantee.
Cures heartburn, raising of food, dis
tress after eating or any form of
dyspepsia. One little tablet gives
immediate relief. 25c and soc. For
sale by Chapple Drug Co.
The Billings gazette., 1902-02-04
Moki Tea Positively Cures

Moki Tea Positively Cures
Sick Headache, Indigestion and con-
stipation. A delightful herb drink.
Removes all eruptions Of the skin,
producing perfect complexion. or
money refunded. 25 cts. and so cts.
For sale by Chapple Drug Co.
The Billings gazette., 1902-02-04
Music.

Music furnished for all occasions.
Orders taken for sheet and orchestra
music. Music arranged from the
voice. w. ]. Carter, violin teacher,
residence 312 North 25th street.
Box 535. 1926
The Billings gazette., 1902-02-04
Philippine INVESTIGATION.
Senate Committee Hear Witnesses
Concerning Conditions.

Washington, Jan. 31-The senate
committee today began an investiga-
tion Of conditions in the Philippines.
having Governor Taft for the first
witness. He reviewed his experience
in the islands fully, saying civil gov
ernment covered most of the islands;
"a of the provinces have civil govern
ment, and the Moros are becoming
more friendly on account of the possi-
bilities of trade.
The Billings gazette., 1902-02-04

Bring your shoe repairing to Post.
Office basement. 74-tf
The Billings gazette., 1902-02-04
NEY-Y0RK TRIBUNE FARMER

For sixty the NEW-YORk WEEKLY TRIBJINE hoe
been national weekly
ers and h enloyed the confidence and support Amer
ton. 80 " po0Ai0a-s
THE
NEW=YORk TRIBUNE EARMER
is made absolutely for farmers families The frat
number was issued November 7th, 1901. 80 ''
Every department agricultural industry is covered M
al who leaders lines
and a the FARMER will be in every sense high
fusel iustrat ID with pictures stock model farm
lng- and homes agricultural machinery, etc.
Farmers wives and daughters speca M ONO
for their entertainment, - ' p"ee'
Regular price $100 year. but you buy it with yosr
for 1925, - - " " AD oAe year
Send your subscriptions and money The GAZETTE
Send and address the NewYork Tribune Farm
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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-03-17
expectation is probably justified; $4,000
is a good starter. but it will not give
Minnesota the representation. st. Louis
that the state needs.
ANOTHER NATIONAL, PARK

The bill before congress to create a
small national park around Crater lake,
oregon. Is good one. There seems to be
no objection to it, and there are many
good reasons why such park should be
created Like the Yellowstone park it
VIII preserve strange and fascinating
natural region which, though it possesses
no valuable commercial timber, is being
greatly injured scenically by forest
nres The proposed park is located in the
oascade range in southern Oregon, in
Guides only 249 square miles, and lies
from 5000 to 5000 feet above the sea
level. Crater lake is described as one of
the greatest scenic wonders in the United
states G. S. Diller, a geolcgist, says
the beauty and majesty of the scenery
around the lake are indescribable. The
lake IS tlve miles wide and nearly circu-
lar. 1t is surrounded by cliffs from 500 to
1000 feet high, and it's watt rs are rich
ultramarine blue. Mr.. Diller describes
the geological history Of the region as
even more attractive than the scenic fea-
lures. Already the renown of the lake
mas spread so far that as many as 500 per-
sons have visited it in one season. AS the
region has neither agricult ural land. min
eral bearing rock, nor commercial timber
ana Is at present uninhabited, congress
Will DO well to hasten to create a park
there. r.. 80 H. 49,
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-03-17

not enough to make the business an indie
pendent success. On the other hand, his
amateur photographs had gained distinction
at various exhibitions. Very sensibly he
decided to develop this talent, and so he
secured position operator in obscure
gallery where he could gain experience with
skylight work. Two months later Evan Aims
worth was practically forgotten by his old
associates.
For this Evan was thankful, for the dark
days following his fathers death had been
made more gloomy by the repeated visits of
seif-constituted advisers, who failed to appre-
ciate the fact that there are some men who
would rather earn less money independently
than be dependent upon borrowed capital for
the success Of a hazardous venture. 1t cut
him little at first as, one by one, his friends
dropped off; but in the end he regretted only
Evelyn Hope, with whom there had been an
understanding" at the time of the crash.
Armstrong Hope, her father, had been one
of the first to suggest the florist shop, and
when Evan had explained his view of the
matter and had declined the proffered aid Mr..
Hope had stormed through the house, de-
claring that Evan was headstrong youngster
and that the rising generation was going to
the dogs. Then he had promptly exiled Eve
Ign to Europe in care of an elderly aunt.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-03-17
QUALIFYING HIMSELF

Rev. Mr.. SHOEMAKER is a young minister
Of Plainfeld, n. j.. who was recently or
dained. He was going along the street the
other day, when large man stepped up, a
la Tillman, and punched him in the ear Mr.
Shoemaker laid down a number of bundles
that he was carrying. turned back his cuffs
and gave the other man one of the neatest
''lickings" ever seen in Jersey. Then he
turned down his cuffs and moved on. What
is the matter?': asked a friend. ''Oh, he was
angry replied the minister, because saved
seat for a lady that he wanted for him
SELF" Don't you think this will hurt you in
Planaeld?'' anxiously queried the friend:
tOh, don't know was the calm answer;
cit may. but it will help me little pre-
liminary for Africa, where ann to be sent to
preach"
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-03-17
OTHER PEOPLES NOTIONS
AS to Stenographers.
the Editor of The Journal.

To the Editor of The journal.
The woud-te stenographers of the state OF
Minnesota stand deeply indebted to the lndl-
vidual who renned the article entitled, ITO
Rush Business on page OF the Mime
apols Journal, last Wednesday, for remarks
which, whatever its other character>atcs'
the business community have all admired for
it's expressions of plain truth. good common
sense counsel and impartial criticism.
The system of training adopted by many
of the business colleges of Minnesota Is
detrimental i'll the extreme to the efficient
education Of an accomplished stenographer,
mainly for the reason that when a large
number Of students of varying calber OF
intellect are Placed in one class for the re-
ception of instruction from one teacher, 1t is
obvious that some will lack comprehension CT
a large portion OF the dictated words. They
are not afforded any subsequent opportunity
for assistance. 1t is little Woroer, then,
that the business men of Minnesota for years
past have been interrupted in the routine OF
their business by having to spend hours Of
their valuable time in interviewing incom-
petent applicants.
There is but one royal road to the attain
ment Of a perfect and complete shorthand
education AMI that is to enter some institute
where the principle Of individual instruction
is exclusively practiced and where guar
general knowledge of the English language,
including legal, medical and commercial
phrases, given in such practical fern to each
student separately that when he applies fol
position he will not be embarrassed. This
is the only Plan for instruction which will
prevent the Unfortunate condition Of affairs
that has existed in this and Other cities OF
the northwest for many years past end which
has placed upon the streets numbers Of
young men ard young women Offering theil
services for s. and So per week and in many
cases for eXpe rience.
One word in conclusion to those young peo-
pie who desire to obtain a livelihood at
shorthand and typewriting: Select the best
system and avoid those useless methods
which will only compromise you and ruin
your future and do not expect to obtain
something that will sustain you in your
subsequent career for one-half price.
Graham.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-03-17
A HARD DEFEAT

Lord Kitcheners report Of the disaster
that overlook General Methuen last week
at the hands of the Boer leader, Delarey,
shows that while the defeat may not have
been due to that fact there was gap of
a mile in the convoy. General Methuen
himself will probably be held responsible
for thus exposing his command to ad-
vantageous attack by the Beers But as
the report shows that the convoy was
closing up in good order while the
mounted troops broke, the responsibility
for the defeat and all of the disgrace must
be laid at their doors. So far as they
were concerned the rout was absolute.
They simply fled and left a few mounted
men and all the infantry at the mercy of
the Beers, who were not slow to gather
them in. OF course 1t may be that even
the mounted men had no chance and were
simply swept away in the mad, rush of the
Beers.
But in any event, the victory was an
exceedingly creditable one to the Beers,
except that it was gained by them while
wearing British uniforms. This is hard
ly in strict accordance with honorable
warfare, but if the Beers have no cloth
ing except that which they take from
captured British SOLDIERS, the offense is
! not beyond pardon. Yet in square fight
like that of last weeks, it does not appear
that the British uniforms could have been
Of much assistance to the Beers until
after they had virtually won the victory
by routing the mounted troops and were
then able in the confusion to put the
finishing touches to their work, aided by
their resemblance to British troops
The complete report Of the battle, to-
gether with the story of how a Boer COM
mando broke through the line of British
blockhouses, shows that the war is by
no means ended, and fully justifes the
sending out of reinforcements. AS long
as such large bodies of Beers are collected
in one organization, it seems plain that
the British have not enough troops ac-
tually in the field effectually to supple
ment the work of garrisons and patrols
in holding the country that has nominally
been wrested from the Beers. Although
there are approximately 100000 British
troops in South Africa, not to exceed 40
600 are foot-loose to pursue and run down
the rowing Beers. The immense Difficult
ties of conducting, a successful campaign
against such a skilful and persistent
enemy are further heightened by such
defeat as that of last week. It puts
heart into the despairing burghers and
it doubtless stimulates fresh levies of
Cape Colony farmers to join their broth
ers in arms. It also serves to remind
adventures and soldiers Of fortune the
world over that there is still lively work
for them in South Africa. The result will
be an increase in the number of volun-
teers who in some way or other continual
ly filter into the Boer commanders from
the four quarters Of the globe. AS these
| men, from the very nature Of the condi-
tions under which they seek service, are
likely to be as good soldiers as the Beers
| themselves and quite superior to Tommy
Atkins, as individual fighters, they are
very welcome.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-03-17

American bankers, not familiar with the
operations of the Bank Of France. will
be amazed to learn what a-to speak para
doxically-large small business that bank
does Through it's numerous branches it
undertakes to give loans to even the
smallest tradesmen. The London Statist
says that Of the banks total discounts
Of 2,45O,OO0,00O in 1900 half represented
transactions not exceeding $50 One of
the greatest difficulties encountered by
the small business man is the getting of
financial assistance. The banks are apt
to consider his business as too insignia
cant to be worthy of their attention. Yet
inability to get credit according to the
stability of a business enterprise Is a
great handicap to the small merchant In
a way he suffers the same disadvantage in
relation to the banks, as compared with
the big business man, that he does in re-
lation to the railroads as compared with
the big shipper. And the Bank of France
declares Is per cent dividends.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-03-17
THE SUBSIDY BILL

1t is expected that the Frye ship sub
sidy bill will be passed by the senate
to- day, as its support seems to be prac-
tically secured This measure Is the old
subsidy bill amended in various ways SO
that it. may escape the breakers OF the
opposition and it is supposed now to re-
feet the final views on the subject OF all
who want something done to aid the snip
building industry in this country.
That industry seems to be getting on
very we'll, for, in addition to the vast ton
mage required for our coasting trade,
which has long been protected so that IL
is impossible for a foreign-built ship to
participate in it, our shlpDuilders are
showing their perfect ability to construct
ships Of $4,000 tons, cheaper than the
vessels Of the same class can be con-
structed in Europe. In this new bill there
Is no limit to the expenditures In any
one year on subsidies for the three
classes Of vessels named. The payments
for carrying the mails are increased and
the general subsidy rates apply to every
American ship in the foreign trade, and
foreign built ships owned by Americans
and which are eby act Of congress ad-
mitted to American registry. Under this
clause the fleet of steamers bought by the
Morgan syndicate could partake OF the
liberal rates, although built abroad, II
congress chooses to give them American
registry. This is the reason Senator NAL
lory offered an amendment to the Frye
bill on Saturday prohibiting subsidies to
vessels owned by a corporation whose in
tenton 1t Is to force up ocean freights.
AS the bill stands now, it involves the
expenditure of a vast amount of money
to be disbursed among some American
| citizens engaged in the ocean carrying
trade for their own profit. 1t is certainly
not very good business policy to tax the
country in favor of vessel owners en-
gagged in foreign trade, whether they per-
form any service for the public or not.
To pay a reasonable amount to vessels
| carrying the mails for service performed
eXpeditiously and regularly, is a positive
benefit to the public, just as is the rail-
way mail service. The payment of sub
sides to vessels, whether they carry
cargoes or not, is gratuity of no use
to the public. The payment Of subsidies
will not have the effect of reducing freight
rates a particle. The Frye bill allows
subsidies to vessels regardless of their
ages. An old, obsolete type steamer may
get subsidy. If the senate thinks this
kind of business is popular it is likely
to discover that it is possible for it's
Judgment to make a miscalculation.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-03-17

An interesting effect of the short corn
crop in the United States last year is seen
in the increased demand for Russian corn.
Rufus Fleming, United States consul at
Edinburgh, reports that Of 1000, 900 bush
seven months fully four-tifths came from
Russia and nearly all the rest from the
Argentine Republic. The American prod
uct is preferred, however and, with a good
corn crop in America this year, will re-
gain IFS place. The corn is largely used
in making whisky.