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Gilpin observer., 1902-12-04
SESSION Is OPENED
CONGRESS TRANsAcTs oNLv
PURELY FORMAL BUSINESS. /.

Brilliant Floral Scene In Each Cham
berlzResolutions Regretting Deaths
Are Adopted and Adjournment is
Taken-Presdent's Message Today.
Washington. Dec. 2.-The senate
was in session twelve minutes yester-
day, the first day of the session, an ad-
journment until today being taken out
of respect to the memory of the late
Senator James Mcmillan. who died
during the recess. Rarely has the his
toric chamber presented such an ap-
pearance as it did yesterday. The
custom of placing flowers on the desks
of senators on the opening day for
session, is one which has been long
followed, but the display yesterday
was admittedly the most magnificent
of any that heretofore has been seen.
Many of the senators were early on
the floor and kept busy exchanging
greetings with old acquaintances. The
galleries were packed to suffocation
and hundreds stood outside the corri-
dors anxious to gain admission. No
business was transacted beyond pass
ing the customary resolutions that the
senate was ready to proceed to busi-
ness and fixing the hour of convening
the sessions at 12 o'clock. M
The opening of the Fifty-seventh
congress in the house was, as usual.
spectacular event. The galleries of
the freshly decorated hall were packed
to the doors with people prominent in
society and politics and the flower
show on the floor, although not as
elaborate as usual, filed the chamber
with perfume and added grace and
beauty to the scene. The members
were good natured and jovial and
there was no outcropping of partisan
feeling. Speaker Henderson received
cordial reception as he resumed the
gavel, but beyond this, there was no
demonstration.
A prayer, the calling of the roll, the
swearing in of members elected to
fill vacancies created by death or res
ignation during the recess, the adop-
ton of the customary resolutions to
appoint a committee to wait on the
president and inform him and the SEN
ate that the house was ready to trans
act business and to fix the daily hour
OF meeting, summarizes what was
done. Then the death of the late
Representative Russell of Connecticut,
which occurred in the early fall, was
announced by his successor, Mr. Bran
degee, the usual resolution of regret
was adopted and the house, as a fur
ther mark of respect, adjourned until
today. when the presidents message
will be read.
A number Of bills were introduced
in the house affecting commercial
combines, but none are administration
measures. Several had been shown
to Attorney General Knox. but he
neither approved nor disapproved any
Of the proposed measures.
Gilpin observer., 1902-12-04
Furniture, Stoves and Carpets
At the A. L. Anderson's Furniture Co.
Thanksgiving Ball.

The Thanksgiving ball given last
Thursday evening at Armory hall, by
Central Lodge No. 557, B. P. o. Elks,
was most successful affair, about 125
couples being present. The music was
excellent, and added much to the en-
joyment of the evening: The grand
march began at 9:15 o'clock, after which
dancing began, and q most enjoyable
time was had by all present until about
8 o'clock Friday morning. The COM
mittee is to be congratulated upon the
arrangements, and their next ball is
anxiously looked forward to.
Gilpin observer., 1902-12-04
OWENS BLAMED FOR DISASTER.
His Carelessness Caused Explosion in
Which 10 Men Lost Their Lives.

His Carelessness Caused Explosion in
Which 10 Men Lost Their Lives.
Chicago. Dec. IA vigorous exam
nation, with a view to determining
the causes that led to the explosion of
Swift &c Co.'S boiler plant Saturday
when thirteen persons We're killed,
was begun today by mechanical ex-
perts, representing the city and pri-
vate interests. Although those con-
ducting the investigation we're reticent
in discussing the progress of the work,
the intimation given was in accord
with the original theories of the acci-
dent, that Water Tender Owens, who
paid the penalty of death for his sup
posed carelessness, was responsible
for the catastrophe. The great force
produced by the explosion and other
deductions led to the conclusion that
the water had been allowed to get low
In the boilers and that when an effort
was made to supply the deficiency, the
explosion. resulting in the demolition
OF the plant, followed.
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Gilpin observer., 1902-12-04
BOND DEAL NOT FRAUDULENT.
Henderson Denies Allegations of St.
Clair County Attorneys,

henderson Denies Allegations of St.
Clair County Attorneys.
Kansas City, Dec. John B. Hen
derson of Washington, representing
the owners of the st. Clair county
bonds. valued at sS44,OOO, and issued
in 1870 to build the Lebo and Neosho
railroad, appeared in the United
States district court here yesterday
and passionately denied the charge
made by the county's attorneys that
the issue was secured by fraud. AL
though the bonds were sold, the rail-
road was never built. and Henderson
secured judgment for the full amount
with interest. which now amounts to
over a million dollars. To prevent
the judgment lapsing he recently Pc
titioned the court to renew it. The
court struck out the portion of the
answer of the st. Clair county officials
objected to by Mr.. Henderson.
Gilpin observer., 1902-12-04
COMPETITORS.
One Of the Reasons Why Freight OIL

One Of the Reasons Why Freight OH
Grain Out Of Cnl-ago Is Higher.
Washington, Nov. 29.-Oficial no.
tice Of an increase of 2h cents per
hundred pounds in the freight tariff
on grain from Chicago to New York
was filed with the interstate CON-
merce commission
The new grain freight basis, which
will be observed by the lines cast
bound out of Chicago and other points
in the territory east of the Mississippi
river and north of the Ohio, is 20
cents per hundredweight. This in
crease in the grain schedule usually
follows the closing of navigation on
the great lakes.
This rate applies to the domestic
rate on grain and grain products. The
export rate is advanced from 15 cents
to 17h cents, except that the rate on
export grain consigned to vessel is
advanced from 1919 to 16 cents. The
new tariff will be effective Dec. s.
Gilpin observer., 1902-12-04
THURSDAY, DECEMBER A, 1902.
BLACK HAWK.

Mrs. M. Batchelder and Mrs. Henry
Weidman came up to see Mrs. Ray Stout
and Miss Ada Batchelder.
Phillip Rohling left Sunday to visit
his family at Golden. He returned on
Monday.
Chris Fox returned from Denver on
Monday evening.
Mrs. Isaacs, mother of Miss Florence
and Mrs. B. Blake and Mrs. Westman, is
to be moved to Denver to the Homeo-
pathic hospital, where she will be treat
ed for neuralgia, from which she has
suffered for long time.
Mr.. Geo. Scheer arrived on Wednes-
day morning to look after his business
interests here.
Don't forget the dance of the Red Men
on the 10th.
At the last council meeting George
Scheer asked for an electric light fran
chise. 1t will probably be acted on at u
special meeting to be held probably next
Monday evening.
Harry Clark returned Monday from
Denver He has not been here since the
death of his father, some weeks ago.
Black Hawk Tribe No. 84, Independent
Order Red Men, will give their second
annual ball at Firemen's hall on Tues
day evening, Dec. 16. A committee of
arrangements has been appointed who
are doing all in their power to make it
great success. They have secured the
Koeningsburg orchestra of Denver to
furnish the music, and invite everybody
to come and enjoy themselves
Gilpin observer., 1902-12-04
ONE KILLED, THREE INJURED.
Work Train on Wabash Wrecked Near
Council Bluffs,

WIN iTe'h on wabash wrecked Near
Council Bluffs.
Council Bluffs, Dec. 2.-As a result
OF the wreck of the work train on the
Wabash road five miles east of here
Yesterday Engineer Clay Hudell was
killed and Conductor J. C. Neiman and
Brakemen R. NJ. Freeman and d.
Myers badly injured.
The wreck was caused by the ca
boose striking COW as the train was
backing into Minneola, where the men
were to work. The train was derailed
and overturned. AS it started to leave
the track Engineer Hudell, in an eff.
fort to save himself, leaped from the
caboose. He SO landed that the whole
weight of the ditcher fell on top of
him. and 1t was with considerable
difhculty that his body was finally ex.
tracted.
Gilpin observer., 1902-12-04
ultimatum Not Necessary.

Berlin, Dec. 2.-President Castro of
venezuela handed to the German min
lister at Caracas written acceptance
of part of Germany's claims. sufficient
ly comprehensive to delay tho presen-
tation of joint ultimatum by Ger
many and Great Britain, if not render.
Ing 1t altogether unnecessary. 1t is
also understood that Great Britain's
demands will be satisfied
Gilpin observer., 1902-12-04
Strike Is Quickly Won.

Des Moines, Dec. 2.-The messenger
girls and the boys employed by the
Western Union Telegraph company in
this city went on strike at 10 o'clock.
demanding scale equal to that of the
Postal Telegraph company. Thirty
minutes later the demand was com
piled with, guaranty of $50 a month
being made, and the strikers resumed
work,
Gilpin observer., 1902-12-04
Winter Resorts

In the South, Southeast and California
are most conveniently reached via the
Colorado and Southern railway and con-
nections through Fort Worth, Memphis
and by way of the new Dalhart-El II SO
route. Especially low round trip rates
will be quoted and sleeping car reserva-
tions made on request. Write to
Il. h. FISHER,
General Passenger Agent, Denver, Colo
Gilpin observer., 1902-12-04
Another Hitch at SHANGHAI.

Shanghai, Dec. 1.-Another hitch
has occurred In the evacuation OF this
city by the foreign garrisons. The
commanders OF the German and
French troops declare they will not
leave before Feb. 1. /:
Gilpin observer., 1902-12-04
Many Want Gold Dollars.

st. Louis. Dec. Subscriptions
for gold dollar souvenir coins are
pouring into the Louisiana Purchase
Exposition company, the largest order
so far received being for 1000 coins.
Only $4,000 of the 25O,O0O dollars
coined have been placed on sale ct
SO. and it now seems probable that
the balance of the issue will be sold
at a higher price.
Gilpin observer., 1902-12-04
Dies at Aqe Of 12a Year..

Newton, Kan, Nov. 29.-Mrs. Kate
Vance, colored woman of this city,
died here last night, aged 1913 years.
Mrs. Vance had a daughter ninety
years of age. and her husband died
at the age of 105. She remembered
with distinctness Jefferson's admin
istration and the war of 1912.
Gilpin observer., 1902-12-04

Cut this out and take 1t to any drug
store and get free sample Of Chamber.
lain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. the
best physic. They cleanse and invigor-
ate the stomach, improve the appetite
and regulate the bowels. Regular size,
25c per box.
Gilpin observer., 1902-12-04
Ar. you Going to California

Have you posted yourself about the
finest trains in the West and the best
way to get there? The way to see Cali
fornia and make the trip with ease and
comfort is on the Union Pacific fast
trains which leave Denver at S:2O a. m.
and 600 p. m. Write e. r. Griffin, Gen
eral agent, 9se, 18th ST. Denver, for in
formation.
Gilpin observer., 1902-12-04
Steel concerno Arc Mcro.d.

Pittsburg, Dec. 2.-Tho merger Of
the Sharon Steel company and the
Union Steel company became opera
tive yesterday. The new company
VIII start with a capital of $4,000, 900.
1t Will be known as the Union Steel
company, the sales, purchases. traffic
and part Of the auditing departments
Will be concentrated here.
Gilpin observer., 1902-12-04
For boys and girls the best and latest
model OF skates at Rapin's.
For IA Iiad..Cold.

II you have bad cold youlneed good
reliable medicine like Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy to loosen and relieve it,
and to allay the irritation and inhamma-
tion of the throat and,lungs. For sale by
all druggists.
Gilpin observer., 1902-12-04
YOUTHFUL HUNTERS SHOT.
Three Boys Meet Death While Chasing
Game on Kansas Prairies.

Kansas City, Nov. 29.-Harold H.
Merrick, aged fourteen, high school
student of this city. accidentally shot
and killed himself yesterday while
hunting near Wolcott, Kan. James
Gist. aged fourteen, was shot and
killed at Oxford, Kany by his brother
while they were hunting. The four
.teeh-year-old son of H. N. Boyd of
Louisville, Kan. was killed while
hunting. his gun being discharged
while he was pulling 1t through a
fence.
Gilpin observer., 1902-12-04

A new model engraving machine on
which all kinds of fine engraving can be
done at Rapin's.
Gilpin observer., 1902-12-04
Go to Ardersons for carpets.

. Fine watch epairing at the Mineral
Palace.
Gilpin observer., 1902-12-04
Fresh Eggs

Received direct from the valley ranches
at the Sauer McShane Mercantile CON-
panys store.
Gilpin observer., 1902-12-04
Heating stoves to Burn

The largest stock to select from in the
city. New and second hand at The
Anderson Furniture Co.
Gilpin observer., 1902-12-04

Furniture, stoves and carpets at the
Anderson Furniture Co.
Gilpin observer., 1902-12-04

Special attention given to- securing of
patents, underground surveys Of mines.
and civil engineering.
Gilpin observer., 1902-12-04

OFFICE: Room ~. over Couchs confec
tionery store. Lawrence Street. Centra
City. Colorado.
Gilpin observer., 1902-12-04

uty..United States Mineral Surveyor.
MINING AND CIvII. ENGiNEER.
The courier., 1902-12-27

than a ninety days wonder at the Acad
emy, where it is packing the house in a
phenomenal way.
Der Kuss' has been successfully pro-
duced by Manager Conried at the Irving
Place theatre. The play ranks high in
Hungarian literature. 1t is a romantic
comedy, with an absorbing plot and po-
ed by strong cast.
The Circle theatre has opened with an
excellent stock company, which will pre-
sent a new bill each week. Miss Bijou
Fernondez is the leading lady, and sue
cession of strong Broadway successes Is
to be produced.
Miss Elizabeth Tyree began rehearsals
for "Gretna Green" the romantic COM
edy by Grace Livingston Furniss. in
which Miss Tyree will make her first ap-
pearance as a star at the Madison Square
theatre on January 5th. Miss Tyree's
company includes Scott Craven, Frances
Gaunt, Robert Hickman, Eva Vincent,
Frank Matthieu, George Lawrence,
Robert Broderick, Harris Forbes and
others.
At the American theatre the attraction
for next week is Slaves of Russia"
powerful melodrama.
E. H. Sotherns impending production
of Hamlet" to take place at the Garden
theatre, New York, Dec. 18th, Sir Henry
Irving has released Miss Celia LOTUS,
The courier., 1902-12-27
THEATRES.
Continued from page two)

Audrey" at the Madison Square, in
which Eleanor Robson has the title role,
il proving an exceptionally strong pro-
duction, and has continued to draw
large houses from the start.
Mabelle Gilman is making such dis
tinct hit at the Bijou in THE MOcking
Bird" that she expects to remain in
New York indefinitely.
The two other musical shows, The
Silver Slipper" at the Broadway, and
sally in Our Alley" at the New York,
are both enjoying great popularity.
Aubrey Boucicault, with Heidelberg,
will soon succeed Weldon Grossmith at
the Princess, where "The Night of the
Party has been a charming attraction
for the past three months.
j. X. Hackett's Crisis is proving one
Of the strongest things he has yet done,
and the noted stars performances are
attended nightly by the most critical
audiences.
At Mrs. Osborne's Fad and Folly"
has demonstrated itself an easy winner.
This has come to be the favorite resort
for society women who like to see the
glass held up to nature, and their own
frailities made the butt of the players
satire and the public scorn.
Ninety and Nine" continues more
The courier., 1902-12-27

then returned to the effort, and met the
tree again. This time he sat upon the
sidewalk and put both hands to his
head and cried: LOST lost! lost! In an
impenetrable forest"
K 4 =
Little Elsie-anxiously-Sa Claus
does not go around in an automobile.
does he, mamma?
Mamma-Why, certainly not, he still
drives his reindeer.
Little Elsie, with a sigh of relief-Oh,
I'm SO glad. Tommy told me he used
an automobile and / know there are no
repair shops open at night.
4 4 Il
"Oh, no. said the wise and worldly
minded husband to the friend of his
bachelor days, Il never smoke the cigars
my wife gives me on Christmas. You
see 1.-THE lid of his left eye lay dead
on his cheek for a brief fraction of
time-"I know the ropes"
Mabel-Do you expect many Christmas
presents this year, dear?
Maude-Not many; you see all the pa
pers published an account of papa's
failure last week.
Does he claim to know much about
women?" mo; he says they are beyond
his comprehension" Then he's mar
Evening Post.
The courier., 1902-12-27

who had been playing with him for a
year in England. She will play the part
of Ophelia. Miss LOTUS, since she has
appeared in vaudeville shows at 81 900 a
week, later in Daniel Frohman's COM
pany, at Daly's theatre, subsequently
with E. H. Sothern, and last year with
Sir Henry Irving in England, has devel-
oped into an actress of admirable quail
tiles.
My Friend From India" "As You
Like It." and Cleopatra" are among the
forthcoming productions at the Colum-
bia theatre, Brooklyn, where the new
stock company is meeting with much
success.
The headline act at Keith's for the
coming week will be one of especial in
terest to the children. This is Techow's
wonderful performing cats. who give a
truly marvellous exhibition of feline in
telligence. Cushman, Holcomb and Cur
tis present very laughable singing
sketch entitled ''The New Teacher"
which affords these three clever people
ample opportunity for the display of
their talents in the lines Of both music
and comedy. HERBERT E. CLAMP.
friend of mine who was at dinner
with me one evening, making his way
homeward with some difficulty, came in
contact with a tree, the only tree in
the street. He fell backward a step,
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1902-04-29
Programme for House.

Washington, April 27.-There is a
miscellaneous programme ahead for
the house this week. Tomorrow the
special rule for consideration of the
omnibus public buildings bill will be
brought in and passed and the re-
mainder of the day will be devoted to
District of Columbia business. Tues
day the bill will be passed. Wednes-
day the consideration of the agricul-
tural bill will be resumed and after
it is disposed Of the District OF Colum-
bia appropriation bill will be taken
up and probably passed before the end
of the week.. With it's passage only
two appropriation bills will remain
to be acted on by the house-the
naval and general deficiency bills.
Seldom have the appropriation bills
been so we'll advanced at a long ses-
sion Of congress as they are this year
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1902-04-29
KID CURRY PLAYING MAD.
Now Armed With Razor as Well az
Cudgel.

.
Knoxville, April 27.-Kid Curry pre-
sented the first act of what is suppos-
ed tc, be play for Incarceration in an
insane asylum from which he might
escape the county Jail Saturday, when
he seized stout hickory stick and
reached through his cell and broke
all Of the windows nearby, the elctri-
cal wiring in the cell, and threw a
bucket of water i'm the face Of one Of
the special officers who watches over
him constantly. He ragged and curs-
ed for half an hour before he was
subdued. It is believed that Curry q
lawyers and the bandit have formed
a plan for Curry to play insane, and
If possible get him secured in an in.
sane asylum so that he may have a
chance to escape. Today he is still
defying the jail authorities here and
lis armed with q razor, in addition to
the heavy cudgel with which he play
ed havoc Saturday. He is in danger
GUS mood and his guards and the jail
ers fear that he will do something
desperate. Logan had been allowed
the razor for shaving purposes and ne
is now reserving it as a means OF at
tack.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1902-04-29
BILLINGS, YELLOWSTONE COUNTY. mon

July or early in August, as stock Is
not yet fat and the grass has not at
tanned the growth usual at this sea,
son Of the year.
In speaking of the advance in beef
the men interviewed gave 1t as their
opinion that 1t was only in line with
the prices prevailing at present. The
prices quoted for meats Of all kinds
are higher than they have been in
years and fair presumption is, in
their opinion. that they will be car
ried into the summer. Then the de-
mand for beef is said by them to be
abnormal. People are eating beef
who never ate it before; they are
prosperous, have the money and are
willing to spend it. Consequently with
the demand SO great and the supply
available none too large, it is but
natural that the prices should run
high.
, The shortage Of last seasons corn
crop Is held by some others to be
principally blameable for the high
prices of which consumers now COM
plain, as 1T prevented many Of the
feeders from preparing the usual num-
ber OF animals for market. In other
words, they simply quit feeding.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1902-04-29
WHAT CONGRESS WILL DO
PROGRAMME FOR WEEK IN SEN.
ATE AND HOUSE.
The Appropriation Bills Pretty Well
Out Of the Way-Many
Speeches to Come.

Washington, April 27.-The plans of
the senate for the week do not extend
beyond the continuation Of the debate
on the Philippine bill and the consid-
GRAFTON Of minor matters where there
is no one prepared to speak on the
Philippine BILL There is no prospect
thus far for speeches. in support of
that measure and consequently all
talk bids fair to continue on the mega
tive side Of the question. Up to the
present time all the speeches have
been made by minority members of
the Philippine committee, but it is
stated that other democratic senators
have promised to lift their voices in
opposition to the bill, among them be-
ing Messrs. Turner, Clay and Sim
mons. Senator Hoar has also made
known his intention to speak on the
bill, but it is not expected he will be
heard during the present week.
In the committees the inquiries
into the sugar question as relating
to Cuba and into General Crozier's
connection with the gun-carriage in
INentions will probably be begun. The
committee on the Philippines will also
continue with it's investigation into
the condition of affairs in the Philip
pines.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1902-04-29
STRIKERS WON.
San Francisco Street Railway En-
ployes Gain Their Points.

pIoyes Gain ne'r r0ints'
San Francisco, April 27.-The strike
on the street railway system OF the
United Railways, which went into ef-
feet last Saturday night, was officially
declared off last night.
Victory rests with the employees,
who are conceded all their principal
demands. The United Railroads have
granted an advance in wages, a ten
hour day and in measure recognized
the Car Mems union. On the ques-
tion Of unionism the agreement pro-
vides that the company will maintain
such regulations as will enable full
attention to be given to all complaints
made directly by its employees; will
cause prompt investigation to be made
of such complaints and when it dis
covers the same to be well founded
will rectify any wrongs found to exist.
1t will not, however, deal in matters
involving the management Of it's own
affairs with other than its own en-
ployes and committees thereof. The
| company recognizes the right Of every
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1902-04-29
IN HITcHcock's PLACE.
Runor That vandevanter May Be Sec
retary Of the Interior.

Washington, April 27-Willts j..
Vandevanter, assistant attorney gen
eral for the department Of the inter-
Tor, may succeed Secretary Hitchcock
as the head of the department. MIR.
Vandevanter is strongly backed for
the position by number Of President
Roosevelt's close friends, including
National Committeeman Thomas IT,.
Shelvin. Mr.. Shelvin took lunch with
the president today, and 1t comes
from pretty reliable authority that
the prospective change in the interior
department was under consideration.
Mr.. Vandevanter is Wyoming man,
but was born, raised and educated in
the east. He is an able lawyer, and
for five years has been the legal ad-
wiser of the interior department, his
record being Of the best. His selec-
tion, it is said, will give general sat
isfaction.