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Fergus County argus., 1902-02-19
The Plan Miscarried.

Bob Blickensderfer was superin.
tendent of the Utah Northern. that
operated the line from Butte to Gar.
rison, and in a general invitation tc
the people OF Butte he saw a crafty
play on the part OF the Northern Pa
cifc folk to ingratiate that corporation
into the good graces OF Butte. and
sought with equal diplomacy to neu
tralize IL: 80 he announced that all
persons desiring to attend would be
furnished free round-trip transporta
tion to the scene OF the ceremonies
Stone had provided refreshments for
Lis limited few. Upon this provision
was founded the apparent authentic
understanding that none would need
take food and drink.
At this end the Utah & Northern
had only six passenger coaches. which
we're employed on the daily train ser
vice TO and from Garrison, but Bot
was equal to the occasion. Flat cars
cattle cars. refrigerator cars and the
cars of travelling circus. 10 in mum
ber. were transformed into accommo
dations for passengers. The time fOr
departure from the Utah & Northern
depot was set for s a. m. Long befor,
this hour the crowds began to assem-
BILE. They came in lunches anC
droves. people representing the Of
fetal list. the banking business ant
professional callings; the miner, work
lngman, the gambler and the hobo
men, women and children OF all ages
Such a mighty outpouring in times o
peace no human being had ever seen
Surely no one had ever thought tina
the camp Of Butte had concealed sucl
Fergus County argus., 1902-02-19
ACQUIRE THE
WEST INDIES
Senate Very Promptly Ratifies Treaty
for the Purchase of Three Is
lands OFF Porto Rico.
WAR REVENUE BILL REPEALED
President Roosevelt Recommends Re
tirement of Lieut.. Hobson on
Account of Eye Trouble :,

Washington, Feb. 17.-Today, in lit,
tie more than an hours time, the sen
ate disposed of the treaty with Den
mark, ceding to the United States,
for a consideration of $5,O0O,OOO, the
islands of st. Thomas, st. John and
st. Croix, composing a group of the
Antilles known as the Danish West
Indies, and lying just east of Porto
Rico, and the house, SO, far as this
country is concerned, consummated
the transaction, which as been under
consideration intermittently since the
administration of President Lincoln
Possession of the islands is. to be TAX.
en- as soon as ratifications are ex.
changed.
After an extended debate the sen
ate passed the bill establishing a per
manent census office.
Several other bills of importance in
the calendar were passed, one of them
extending the charters of national
banks.
Fergus County argus., 1902-02-19
JOINING THE
EAST AND WEST
An Interesting Account Of the Com
pletion Of the Northern Pa
cific at Garrison.
GRANT DROVE THE LAST SPIKE
Amidst a Scene Of Universal Enthus.
iasm General Grant Drove Home
the Golden Spike.

The following account Of the driv-
ing of the golden spike was written
for the Anaconda Standard by George
w. Irwin of Butte:
Apropos of the painting to be placed
in the state capitol by the Northern
Pacific railway commemorating the
driving of the last spike" it might
not be amiss to remind the distip
guished artist who is to delineata
that historical scene that careful
study of the personnel is as necessary
as correct portrayal of the scenic
background. OF course he contem-
plates making central figure of that
great parsonage, Henry Willard the
then president of the transcontinent.
al enterprise. Equally. the Dutch ba.
rons, capitalists. stockholders and
foreign ministers will require life-like
space. More modestly will probably
appear the vsages of General Grant
William NJ. Evarts, Carl Schurz. Hen.
~ NJ. Teller and some other of Amer.
ica's prominent men present on that
memorable Sth day Of September
1888.
personally attended on this aus.
picious occasion. and feel that should
take friendly interest in a proper
grouping of the eminent people pres
ent. do not deem it presumptuous
in me to suggest to the artist that he
catch the right inspiration and depict
the moment when the scene was OF
overpowering, breathless interest. In
order to do so, after having visited the
locality and the capital, interviewed
the state officers and the distin
guished participants now residents oI
Helena, a pilgrimage to Butte is nee
essary that through interviews will
its people he may draw a realisti,
picture historically correct.
That | may attract his attention to
this necessity ! suggest that tn,
Standard remind him OF how Ed
Stone. then general agent Of the Nor
thern Pacific. with headquarters a
Helena, came over to Butte and. will
enjoinment of secrecy to such person
began the invitation OF a select few
of its distinguished citizens to NEE
Mr.. Willard and his eminent invited
guests at Independence gulch. a few
tmiles below Garrison. to participate
in the historical event. The genera
agent succeeded well In silent, dis
eliminating invitation for severa
hours, but by reason OF the fact tha
certain persons, elated over the con
spicuous compliment paid ,hem, be
came indiscreet. Mr.. Stone was over
run with applications for a graceful
tribute to their standing in the CON
munity. Stone was limited by tn
management and found the applicant
very much beyond the allotted nun
ber He consulted me and advise,
him to withdraw the invitations an
ask the whole town to be present.
suggested that only limited numbe
could get there. and those presen
could easily be presented, no matte
who they were. as the leading citizen
OF Butte. Stone agreed that this wa
tho aolutian
Fergus County argus., 1902-02-19

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Fergus County argus., 1902-02-19

mighty multitude.
Bob, the superintendent, was ap
palled. He came to me and said he
would not be responsible for such a
mob and demanded that as sheriff of
the county take charge of the peace
and good order of the excursion. At
that time probably knew more peo.
pie belonging to this camp than any
one else, but had to confess myself
amazed. ! telephoned my undersher.
in to come along with all of the depu.
ties. as there would be no use for them
at home. Bob found a couple of work
trains with big lot of fiat cars and
added them to our alreadyenormous
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-04-22
DERBY WINNER IS SCRATCHED.
Abe Frank Not Started in the GayOsO
Hotel Stake-Terra Firma Takes
the Event With Ease

MEMPHIS, Tenn, April 21-There were
seven races on the card today with the
Gayoso hotel stake for three-year-olds
at one one, was the feature. The Derby
winner, Abe Frank, vas scratched. j. "
KIRBY opened favorite, but held the post
OF honor only for a moment, a heavy
play on Abe Cams Terra Firma. sending
the odds down on that horse Ed Austin
was the first to show a good start and at
the quarter pole was leading Terra
Firma and The Rival by length Turn
er took the faYorite to the front and
seemingly without effort Terra Firma
won all the way, passing the wire two
finished third. Weather warm; track
fast. Summary:
First race. five furlongs. seIIing-Eva
Russell. to 2 won; Votary. to TO- sec
ond; Ben Chalice, 20 to l. third. Time,
Second race, five furlongs - Wanna
Molhen. to l, won; Sevoy, 9 to 2. sec
ond; Ice King, 80 to l. third. Time, ;0115.
Ihird race, four and half furlOngs-
Wood Lake, to ], won; Lady Lake. to
:5694. . '''-i' - ----'''
Fourth race, Hotel Gayoso stakes. 81, 900
added, one mile-Terra Firma. to 5.
won; La Crimae, 10 to /, second; The Ri
val, TO l. third. Time, 1:4224
Fifth race, one mile ana an eighth
The Lady, to 8. won; Scarlet Lily, to
l. second; MaX.mus, WINFIELD . to l.
third. Time, 1:5414.
Sixth race. one mile. selling-Mr Pom
eroy, 10 to ], Won; Ermack. to L. Sec
ond; Chorus Boy, to ?, third. Time
Seventh race, one mile-Wild Pirate I
to 4, won; Satin Coat. Is to !. second !.
The -Four Hundred, to l, third Time,
1:44l..
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-04-22
DR.. TALMAGE'S WILL
BEQUEATHS 100000
widow Given the Usual Third and
the Remainder Goes Share and
Share Alike to Children,

WASHINGTON, D. c., April 21-The
VIII OF the late Rev. DR.. T. De Witt Tai
mage was filed here today 1t leaves an
estate valued at more than $500, coo, Of
which about s25o,000 is in personal prop
erty consisting Of secured notes. United
States 4 per cent bonds, stock and cash
IN bank, furniture, pictures and house.
hold effects
The real estate is worth about $40 900
comprising his house at 400 Massa chusetts
avenue, in this city, ard property in East
Hampton, L. l., and in his former home,
Brooklyn
The Washington Loan & Trust company
IS hained as executor and today petitioned
the district supreme court to admit the
viii to probate. All the heirs at law are
sald TO be entirely satisfied and have con-
sented to the probate. The will gives
the widows third" to Mrs Talmage and
the remainder share and share alike
equally TO all of his children and their
llneal descendants The will is dated Feb.
g. 1873. Inc heirs at law are as follows:
The widow, Mrs. Eleanor NJ. Talmage
Of this city, and his children, Mrs Jessie
| T. Smith and Mrs. May Mangam. both
or Brooklyn; Mrs. Edith T. Donnan. Rich
mond, Va; Frank De Witt TaImage Chi
cago; Miss Jennie G. Talmage. of this
city and Mrs. Maud T. Wyckoff. Cane
| Vincent N Y
- AdlHldSe y WIDOW, his son, Frank
! De Witt Talmage. of Chicago. and DR..
Louis Klepsch, of Brooklyn, are appoint
| ed literary trustees under a codicil dated
! March l5 1901. A prior codicil dated
| simultaneously with the will provides
that the share of the estate to which
Miss Jennie Talmage, the only single
daughter is entitled shall be held in trust
Tor her benefit. The will sets aside 81 900
to the Greenwood Cemetery company, Of
! Brooklyn for caring for his lots, and di-
reefs that in the settlement~of the estate
each of the children of the testator.
Shall be charged with the amount of
advances made by me to them in my
| IHetlme, as per a memorandum Of said
| advances made by me- and filed.
The will gives to the son Frank all the
j books, manuscripts and copyrights there
| on now or hereafter secured, in trust TO
| superlntend, manage and control their
| printing publishing and sale and give;
| his son exclusive control of all contracts
| existing at the time of the testator's
| death relating to all literary work, with
! full and unrestricted authority to fulfill
and enforce them for the benefit of the
| estate.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-04-22
See Possible Jeopardy in the
"Morganizing" of Steamer
Traffic
GAZETTE IS OPTIMISTIC
Terms ON Which the German Com
panies Go In-The Syndicate in
Control Closes it's Sub
scripf:on Books.

LONDON, April 21.-What is called the
Aiorganizing' of the greater section of
The Atlantic ferry is causing considerable
perturbation in Great Britain TIE West
minister Gazette suggests il may be en-
Titled to the grave attention of the gov
ornment, as In some quarters it is insist
ed that the vital interests of the empire
IN time OF war may be jeopardized by the
new arrangement" and almost in the
same breath the paper reiterates the ar
gument used when the combina ton was
first mooted that it would be a powerful
peace factcr between America and Great
Britain, for the great American fiEan-
c1ers would find it to their own interests
to use their influence against war be-
tween the two countries.
The Pail Mall Gazette thinks the ar
rangement gives the United States an
enormous pull on the Atlantic and
that it is creditable to Great Britain that
English steamship lines should be dorni-
mated by Americans
Terms On Which Germans Go In.
BERLIN, April H.-The general terms
under which the German steamship com
panies have Joined the international ship
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-04-22

stock were given. Clement A. Griscom.
head of the International Navigation
company. which is ID enter the steam
shin combination organized by ]. P. Nor
gan & Co, was in this city and conferred
for a long time with some Of Mr.. MGR
gan's partners. Mr.. Griseom's attention
was called to the statement of Charles II.
Cramp, the Philadelphia shipbuilder. Mr..
Cramp is reported to have declared that
the consolidation Of English German and
United States ship owners on the lines
planned by Mr.. Morgan would work harm
to American shipbuilderss
81 think Mr. Cramps arguments have
been very thoroughly answered the last
few days." said Mr.. Griscom. In fact I
have perhaps unwittingly answered many
of them
t'But Mr.. Cramp seems TO think that
the situation, so far as the American ship
builders are concerned. is really danger
ous,'' it was suggested.
''Then let the American shipbuiider
wake up and do something said Mr..
Griscom. ''There is plenty for him to do
Mr.. Griscom characterized as imaginary
the reports coupling his name with the
presidency Of the Morgan ship combina-
ton.
The Daily Mail says: 1--WE are very
good friends with the United States, but
we do not want to be swallowed by them.
Doubtless the government will meet the
new situation by new enthusiasm for a
new Anglo-Ameriean alliance. We admire
this facility for making friends with the
prosperous, but we are inclined to think
our American cousins see through it We
prefer the friendship of equal minds. If
it is true that American capital will con-
troll the combination, the prospect brtsties
with possibilities equally unpleasant both
to Germany and Great Britain. We are
much more likely to be good friends II
Great Britain wakes up and earns the
respect of the United States by friendly
but effective competition"
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-04-22
QUINCY, ILL.,, VISITED
BY DISASTROUS FIRE
" oman Killed and Several Firemen
Hurt-PrOperty to the Extent
Offf230 goo Is Destroyed.

QUINCY, Ill, April q. = Fire which
originated this afternoon in the Gem CITY
Saw Mill company destroyed property
valued at $3.50, eco, and caused the death of
one woman from shock. After consuming
the saw mill ana planning mill the fire
burned over nearly ten acres piled with
lumber
Two of the city fire steamers were
abandoned in the flames by the firemen
and converted into molten metal Inc
lire also burned parts of two bridges on
the Carthage branch of the Burlington
road, together with several freight cars,
and destroyed Western Union and Illinois
district poles and wires for half mile
along the Burlington road
The stables of the saw mill company,
with several horses, Were burned, also a
large ice house and its contents, belong
ing to A. CaYanaugh, of St. Louis, and a
number of residences.
Several firemen Were overcome by the
heat ard flames, but all were saved The
saw mill was running with some 300
hands. 1t is probable the mill will not be
rebuilt. 1t is owned by a stock company
the stock being held here, at Hannibal
Mo, and at La Crosse, Wis.
The loss on the saw mill is $50 900; on
the planning mill, $10G00 on lumber, $140,-
600. Other losses will amount to $2J09a
The property was insured for more than
so per cent of its full value.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-04-22
STEEL TRUST GIVES OUT PLANS
Will ObIiterate Names of All the
Constituent Corporations.

PITTSBURG, April M.-The reerganiza-
ton of the United States Steel corpora
tion. the obliteration of the names of the
constituent corporations of the greater
one, the changing of it's purposes from a
purely financial concern to an operating
and manufacturing company, which shall
operate directly all the properties now
owned and controlled by it. is the latest
project OF the financial and manufactur-
ing giants at the head of this enterprise.
1t WAS learned tonight from excellent
authority that the project is to be launch
ed during the present year. In short, the
United States Steel corporation will be-
come the practical and actual manufac-
turing corporation. as well as financial
head of all the great steel companies that
it absorbed.
President Charles M Sehwab will be-
come the director of all mills, railroads,
coal and coke plants, steamship lines
and furnaces. AL of the various branch
es of the corporation will be divided into
departments and the constituent COM
panies will lose their identity.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-04-22
NATIONAL BANKS AT
CHICAGO TO COMBINE
First May Absorb metropolitan
Making 1t the Second Larg-
est in the Country.
Special to The Globe.

CHICAGO, April 21.-The First National
Bank of Chicago has made an offer for
the stock and business of the Metropolis
tan National on terms that will almost
undoubtedly be acceped by the stock
holders and directors of the latter institu-
ton: The merging will give the First
National about S100, 600 600 in deposits, and
make it beyond question the largest in
the United States. with the single excep-
ton of the National. City Of New York,
the Rockefeller bank
That institution reported $123 G97. 900 in
deposits last week. Tie First National
Of New York, controlled by j. Pierpont
Morgan, the second largest in the East,
ern metropolis, reported 81 SIC, 800 depos,
its, or something less than the last
amount reported by the First National Of
Chicago.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-04-22
STRIKERS ATTEMPT
TO WRECK TRAINS
Canister Filled With Dynamite
Found Near Rails Oyer Which
Brussels Express Passes.

LONDON, April PA dispatch to a
news agency from Brussels says that dur
Ing the past two nights strikers in the
Llege district attempted to wreck ex-
press trains and that last night a canister
filled with dynamite and gunpowder was
found near the rails over which the Brus-
sells express passed shortly afterwards.
BRUSSELS, April 21-There was a. gen
eral resumption of work in this city and
its vicinity today. In the central district
40 per cent Of the workmen have resumed
their tasks. The CharIero1 metal an glass
factories have again started work The
miners of Chartered will resume opera
hens tomorrow. No noteworthy Incl
dents have been reported today from any
district.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-04-22

If you contemplate a trip to California
consult the Chicago, Milwaukee and st.
Paul Ry.
Every Tuesday during the season a
high-clas5 Pullman tourist sleeping car
will leave ST. Paul and Minneapolis, run
ming through to Los Angeles without
change, arriving Los Angeles Saturday
morning-four days.
The line is via the celebrated c., VI. &
ST. II. 'Hedrick Route" to Kansas City,
thence over the A, T. & S. +. Ry. max
ing the most popular and interesting
route to the South Pacific Coast.
This service Includes the personally
conducted" feature west Of Missouri
River A special conductor accompanies
each car. whose duty ii is to carefully
look after the wants of each Individual
passenger.
Write for the cheapest rates and for
copy Of the Sunshine" folder, containing
full particulars of this famous route
j. i. Conley, Asst. Gen. Pass. Agent.
c., NJ. & st. p. Ry, st. Paul
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-04-22
SHEEPHERDER FOUND
MURDERED ON RANGE
BODY Is Discovered With Gunshot
Wound in Head, Pointing
to Foul Play.

MILES CITY, Mont, April IA teIe-
phone message from the upper Tongue
river brings a report to the sheriff that
the remains of one of Daily Brothers
sheep herders was found on the range
near the Wyoming line. The body APP
peared to have been on the prairie day
or two when discovered. A gunshot wound
in the head revealed the cause of death,
and murder is more than suspected
Sheriff Savage and Coroner Bateman
have started for the scene of the homi-
eide. The name of the murdered man Is
reported to be Hennessey,
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-04-22

was substantially the same as that told
by her husband. She saw the knife in
the uplifted hand of Collins before her
husband shot him, and told of the knife
dropping near her foot after Collins had
been shot. The only difference as re-
CARDS to the whole affair as stated be-
tween the state and the defense is as to
whether Collins had a knife in his hand
when he came out from behind the steam
table to meet Gallehugh. One side claims
that he had the knife and the other claims
there was no knife in sight When court
adjourned at o'clock Mrs. Gallehugh was
still on the stand.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-04-22
TOO MANY PREACH METHoDIsM
Bishop Merrill, Addressing Confer
ence, Comments on Their Nunbe

WAVERLY. N. Y, April 21.-Address-
ing the conference of the Methodist Epis-
copal church here today, Bishop Merrill
said the conference was no exception to
many others in that it was crowded.
the Lord wants Of so many Methodist
ministers Perhaps He wants all the peo-
pie to have a Methodist training. Some
times one of our young preachers goes
papers herald it as an evidence that we
are unable to hold our young men. 1t
Becomes difficult to find places for the
old men, the churches demanding young
men,
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-04-22
JURY DISAGREES IN
100000 LIBEL SUIT
Misfrial in Massachusetts Case of
Former Candidate for Speaker OF
the Massachusetts H0use

BOSTON, April 21.-The jury in the
$50, 900 libel suit of Frank P Bennett. of
Saugus, against John F. Donohue and
the Lynn Daily Item, reported a dis
agreement today This case extracted
wide attention. as Mr. Bennett formerly
was a member of the Massachusetts leg
islatlre and candidate for the speakership
of the house of representatives.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-04-22
TRAPSHoOTERs AT OMAHA.
Hfrschy, Winner of the Grand Amer
lean Handicap, VIII shoot
in Tournament.

OMAHA. April 21.-The second section
Of trap shooters. who are to take part in
the coming tournament arrived today.
Among the members, Hrschy of Mime
apolis, the winner of the Grand Ameri-
can handicap at Kansas City; w. IT,
Herr, of Empo1ia, Kan, and Jack Pot
ter. of Detroit. The men who were al
ready on the ground put in rne day at
the shooting park at preliminary nracs
ice and acquainting themselves with the
grounds.
The first event is scheduled for tomor-
row, and will be a twenty-bird race.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-04-22
REPORTS AS TO CHALMETTE.
Col. CroSvder Avoids Recommends
lions as to British Mule Mart.

WASHINGTON. D. c.. April 2.-The
complete report of Col Crowder Of the
judge advocate generals department,
upon his inquiry into conditions at Port
Chalmette, whence supplies are being
shipped to South Africa, is now in the
hands of the president
An important fact in connection with
the document is that it makes no recon-
mendations as to the treatment of af-
fairs at Port Chalmette. 1t is merely a
statement of the conditions there as they
were discovered by Col. Crowder
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-04-22
OLD FEUD RESULTS IN DEATH.
One Man Killed and Three MOrtaIIy
Wounded in Indian Territory.

VINETA, I. T.. April 21-In a fight be-
tween cattlemen west Of Collinsville, in
the Cherokee nation William Phillips
was killed instantly and William May
field, Jess Skidnlore and Lige johnson
Wern mortally wounded.
Ali are prominent cattlemen who own
pastures near Oolagah, not far from
Collinsville The fight was the result of
an old feud between Skidmore and May
field, which had its origin in a court
contest over some grazing land.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-04-22
BIG APARTMENT HOTEL BURNS.
Guests In Chicago Hosiery Driven
From Their Rooms by Flames.

CHICAGO, April 2l-The yincennes
apartment hotel, Thirty-sixth street and
EincenneS avenue, was destroyed ~ fire
this afternoon. Famed BY high wind,
the flames threatened to spread to adjoin-
ing structures, and it was with difficulty
that the fire was restricted to the hotel.
There were $50 apartments in the build
ing but all the occupants escaped in
safety. The loss Is $15o,GB0.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-04-22
ADVISES KILLING OF
PRESIDENT CASTRO
officer of a British Cruiser Suggests
Drastic Means of Ending
Venezuelan War.

CARACAS, Venezuela, April 21-The
government has intercepted a letter writ
ten by an officer Of the British cruiser
interchangeable, belonging 10 the British
North American and West Indian
squadron, to an English friend in which,
speaking of the Venezuelan revolution
the officer asked: why does not someone
asSassinate President Castro and thus
save further bloodshed?"
Official papers here have, as a result,
made bitter attacks on the British navy
and the officials of the British legation
in Caracas