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The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1902-04-01
MURDERER
Attempted to Cross Missouri River
and Barely Escaped With Life.

Bismarck, March 28.-James Smith,
Hylinger near Washburn, was captur-
ed at a ranch LEI the scene of his
alleged crime and taken to Washburn
by officers. Smith e~ndeavored to
cross the Missouri river and thus
make his escape, but got into the
water and was compelled to remain
there all night before he could extri-
cate himself. He craw4ed to a ranch
near by nearly dead from cold and
exposure and asked fer medical at
tention. He revealed his identity to
the ranchman and his arrest followed.
He is said to be in a serious condition.
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Many Narrow Escapes.

Hartman, Tenn, March 29.-The
water in the Emory river has receded
to rs feet and there is no more danger
here. No lives were lost but there
were many narrow escapes. The prop
erty loss as far as estimated will ag-
gregate 100000. Four bridges are
washed out on the Cincinnati South
ern and two on the Hartman & North
eastern.
AS train No. 1 passed ove the
Emery bridge tonight it shook the en-
bankment causing a great landslide.
No more trains can run tonight. Train
No. 2 is held at Emery Cap. The
slide occurred Immediately after train
No. 1 had passed south.
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BOARD CALLED
WILL CONSIDER ANTHRACITE
AND SOFT COAL SITUATION.
Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Vir-
ginia Miners May. Vet Go
on Strike.

indianapolis, March 2s:-A special
call was issued from the national head
quarters of the United Mine Workers
of America here. this afternoon, by,
President john Mitchell and Secretary
w. B. Wilson, for a meeting Of the
national executive board in this city
Monday, April Z. While it is not stat
ed in the call it vas given out by Sec
rotary Wilson that the meeting is to
consider both the anthracite situation
in the soft coal fields Of Virginia and
West Virginia, where strikes involv-
ing upwards of $4,000 miners are i'm
minent. 9
The call is the result of a confer
ence held ever the long distance tel
ephone between President Mitchell at
Shamokin and Secretary Wilson at
Altoona just before Wilson left AL.
toona for this city, Thursday. In this
conference, it Is understood, both Of
ficials expressed the opinion that the
situation in the east, involving vast
interests both to- the miners and oper-
ators, demanded the consideration of
the executive board. It was decided
that Secretary Wilson should issue a
call Immediately upon his return to
headquarters. He arrived this morn
ing and at one prepared the call,
which was sent out in the afternoon.
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NEW FAITH N HIGH.
Jury Gives Judgment Against Heac
Of Figgite Church.

Omaha, March 2S.-Albert A. Don
oboe was today given a verdict Of ST.
500 damages by a jury in the district
court against Mrs. Sarah G. Figg, head
OF the Figgite church, for the aliena-
ton Of his wife's affections. The re.
ligious sect of which Mrs. Figg is
head, Donohoe alleged, had laws
which prevented his wife from living
under the same roof with him and he
charged that Mrs. Fgg vas the cause
OF his wife uniting herself with the
Fggite church. Several damage and
divorce suits have grown out Of the
establishment of the new faith, in
all of which members OF the Figg fam
lily have figured prominently.
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Perched on the Roofs.

New Albany, March 28.-The rain
fall for the last "a hours and the wind
for the last three hours have been ex-
traordinary. The water in Talta.
pachie river has risen five feet in the
last two hours, washing away the long
bridge at the end Of town. Water has
risen to the lofts of a dozen houses
and the inhabitants are on their roofs,
awaiting boats which are being rapid
ly pushed for their rescue. Trains
have been abandoned. Thousands Of
dollars worth Of damage has been
done in the county and the waters are
still rising.
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REGULAR DELUGE.
All Small Buildings Washed Away
Town in Darkness,

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Town in Darkness.
McMinnville, Tenn, March 29.-The
storm last night wrought great de.
struction at McMinnville. Five factory
employees, whose names could not be
learned, were drowned in the food.
Annis Cotton mill and Tennessee
Wooden mills were greatly damaged.
Fallon Rolling mill was partially
destroyed. Practically all the cot
tages and small buildings in town
were washed away. The power house
of the electric light plant was disabled
and the town is without lights. The
river is 20 feet higher than ever be.
fore. Every portion ct town was mum
dated. Great damage vas wrought in
the surrounding country by swollen
creeks.
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Tomah, Wis, March Ex-senator
Marcus A. Hanna has written q .ettef
to c. w. Crot,v OF this city. stating thai
he is in no sense a candidate for the
presidency in 1904, and requesting ms
friends to discourage any mGvemeh'
to that end. Mr.. Croty >.'rote to one
senator some days ago and Yesterday
received the following autograph re-
ply:
United States Senate, Washington,
March 20, 1902: To Mr.. G. w. Croty,
Tomah. Wis.-My Dear Sir: I have
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Unworthy Of Attention.

0EH lN
Washington, March 28;-The state
department will not take any steps to
call to the attention Of Denmark the
charges against the integrity Of Amer
lean statesmen preferred by Christ
mas, regarding the charges as un.
worthy of attention on account of in:
sufficient evidence and obvious err
rors in the statement of alleged facts.
The department Is aware that Den
mark does not intend to pay any part
Of the half million demanded by
Christmas as commission and SO Of
course none Of the money could be
used to corrupt American newspa-
pers and, officials.
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AGGREGATE INCREASING.
Forged Township Warrants Now
Reach Total Of 100000.

Upton, Ind, March est was stat
ed today that the alleged ~forgeries Of
township warrants may aggregate
500, 600. N. U. johnson, whose pres
is desired here, is said to be in
Hot Springs, Ark. Johnson. 1t is said,
was doing business at Anderson, rep
bridge manufacturers, steam
heating contractors, furniture men
and school supply firms. He is a form
member Of the Indiana legislature
from Marion county, and former SUI
perintendent Of public schools OF Mad
ison county, and was at n time own
err Of the Anderson Democrat.
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HANNA NOT A CANDIDATE
REQUESTS HIS FRIENDS TO DISCOURAGE ANY MOVE TO PLACE
HIM IN NOMINATION FOR THE PRESIDENCY
TWO YEARS HENCE.

lust received your letter of the 18th,
inst, and wish TO assure you OF my
thorough appreciation Of the high
compliment paid me in-your sugges'
ton in reference to the nomination
for 1904. I am grateful for sucn
friendship and confidence, but will say
IN reply, that l am in no sense q can
- and trust my friends will dis
dida@ any movement looking TO.
courage I'd. Thanking you TOT
ward that o. main truly yours.
your courtesy ! re- A. HANNA"
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Amerjcanizjno the, World.

London, March 29.-The Outlook,
dealing with rumors to the effect that
Mr.. Morgan has purchased the White
Star line, says:
1T the Morgan syndicate, or any
other American combine accomplish
edes even a quarter of the projects
with which they are credited by ru-
NOR, the world will shortly be SO
~Americanized that nothing will re-
main but to adopt the Stars and
Stripes as a common flag, for the
great powers"
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Senator Jones Defeated.

Little Rock, March 29.-The latest
returns indicate q landslide for form
er Governor Clarke. He will have be-
tween 80 and 80. OF the 1872 members Of
the legislature on Joint ballot for
United States senator. Governor
Jefferson Davis has won nomination
for second term over Colonel E. w.
Rector by a large majority.
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DISTURBED THE MEETING.
Seventh Day Adventlsts Disputed the
Word Of Their Prophets.

Chicago, March 29.-Five men and
three women entered the Seventh
Day Adventist church where an inter.
state conference is in session, shortly
after noon today and created such a
disturbance that they g finally
beaten and rushed from the church
by almost $50 w%orshipers. The alleg-
ed di%sturbers were arrested and taken
to the police station. All are mem
bers Of this same religion but Of an
other church. The trouble began
when one of the party denied q state
ment being made by Mrs. Anna White,
prophet from Battle Creek, Mich.
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CATTLE SUFFER FOR WATER.
Many Of the Drinking Places Fenced
by Small Owners.
Denver. March 28.-Reports from

EE N.-- r.
Denver, March 2S.-Reports from
Orchard, Coloy says that many cattle
on the plains are ~ q pitiabie condi.
ton for want Of water, many ct the
water holes in Morgan county having
been fenced in by the owners of small
herds, and other cattlemen, whose
stock is shut off from water are threat.
ening to take retaliatory measures.
Much i'll feeling has been also excited
among owners Of range cattle by i'm.
pounding ct animals. said to be in
need Of water. by officers OF the hui
name society.
A Snow and wind storm prevailed In
Colorado today and
heavy losses among the weakened
range cattle are feared.
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PENSION COMMISSIONER RESIGNS
MR.. EVANS WILL REMAIN IN PRESENT POSITION uNru
TRANSFERRED TO THE DIPLOMATIC SERVICE
PRESENT POLICY TO BE CONTINUED.

Washington, March 2s.-Commis.
sioner Of Pensions Evans has placed
his resignation in the hands of the
p~erstdeat- It will not take effect un.
u sone important position in the
Diplomatic service b found for him.
The pension committee appointed
g me lest annual encampment Of the
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1902-04-01

G. A. R. to investigate the affairs of
the pension bureau has made its re.
port to the president. 1t has not vet
oeen decided as to when the report
Will be made public. II at all. It ia
that the policy OF, Commissioners
Evans will be continued by his sue.
cessor.
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Revenue Officers Make Raid on Illicit
DistilIing Plant.

DistiIIing Plant.
New York, March 28.-United States
revenue agents today raided alleged
Illicit still at AL Pleasant avenue and
arrested Danny Flovack, % years Of
age, employed in the place. The pro-
prietor was absent. The officers con
fscated rs gallons of whiskey. 60 bar
rels Of mash, 10 pounds Of sugar, 200
pounds Of yeast and a horse and
wagon. The alleged still was said to
have a capacity OF 300 gallons daily.
Flovack was taken before United
States Commissioned Shields and held
in $500 bail for examination.
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Wireless system for Alaska.

san francisco. March 2S.-Captain
morse, chief signal officer of the de-
partment of California, received or.
ders from the war department today to
open negotiations for the installation
OF a system OF wireless t~elegraphy
between the army stations in Alaska.
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PRivATE-PENsioN BILLS.
House Devotes the Day to Their
PASSAGE.

nc o. INZLH.MML
Washington, March 2s.-The house
spent today in passing private pen.
sion bills. In all 215 were passed..
With n exception this is the record
for the number Of such bills passed at
a single session.
The presidents policy with regard
to the veto OF bills to remove the
charge Of desertion from the records
Of soldiers came in for considerable
discussion during the day.
Early In the session a number Of
minor bills were passed.
The sundry civil appropriation bill
was reported and Cannon gave notice
that he would call 1t up on Monday.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1902-04-01
LyNccHINo THREATENED.
Citizens Hold Meetings and Discuss
the Case.

N'ASZeHo 0Oyo WeeesHSs anu OseCuoo
the Case.
Clayton, N. NJ, March 2S.-An at
tack on the jail here for the purpose
of lynching Postmaster J.. W.. Guyer,
who killed William e. Sarles, jeweler,
en- Wednesday last, is threatened by
citizens, who have held several meet
ings to discuss the case. Guyer shot
Sarles in self-defense, the latter hav-
ing fired the first shot.
Sarles attempted to shoot the post
master because, 1t is charged, he had
circulated a pamphlet rejecting upon
the character of Sarles and his wife.
NEW YORK MooNsHINE.
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FEW WILL TAKE RISK.
Northern Pacific Passengers Object to
Skiff Transfer.

Bismarck, N. D., March 28.-After
an all day trial, efforts to transfer
passengers across Mckenzie slough
were abandoned this afternoon. Few
of the passengers would risk the trip
in the skiffs provided by the railroad
company. and an attempt will be
made tomorrow to secure a gas
launch as a ferry. General conditions
have not improved and water still COW
ers the tracks to a depth Of several
feet.
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Only Lacks Funds.

New York, March 2S.--District At.
torney Jerome today announced that
II the city would pay the expenses
ne could close every gambling house
in town.
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Committed viii Investigate

Committee Will Investigate
Washington, March 29.-The spec:
ial house committee appointed to in
vestigate the allegations in connec.
ton with the sale OF the Danish is
lands, will begin public hearings next
Tuesday.
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THE ARKANSAS PRIMARIES.
Both Senatorial Candidates Claim ia
Have Carried the Day.

Little Rock, March 29.-At ex-Gov-
ernor Clarke's headquarters tonight
1t is claimed that he will have SO mem.
bers in the legislature, or 10 morethan
necessary, on john ballot for United
States senator. This claim is dis
puted at the headquarters Of Senator
Jones. The early returns are favor
able to- Clarke.
Returns r coming in slowly, but
all indications r that Governor
Davis is running ahead of Clarke and
will defeat Colonel e. W. Rector for
governor by a good majority.
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Washouts In Tennessee.

Nashville, Tenn, March 2S.-Rain
has steadily fallen through all sections
of the state since early morning. The
weather bureau here reports the pre-.
cipitation of 2.21 inches. Reports from
all directions tell of washouts and
wrecked bridges railroad traffic south
Of Nashville being entirely suspend.
ed. Property loss will be extremely
heavy. but SO far the loss of only one
life, that being w. F. Dillehay, a rural
mail carrier, has been reported.
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Quick. reliable shoe repairing. Post
office basement. 74-tt
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Letter Presses for Sale.
Two good letter presses for sale at a
bargain.
d-sw-tf Gazette OAHce
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Storm Moving South and East.
Mobile, Ala, March 2S.-The storm
that has caused serious floods in the
upper country, set in here today with
The Washington times., 1902-05-08
REMAINS OF JUDGE DAVIS
TO BE INFERRED TODAY
Services to Be Held at st. Johns p. E.
Church at 10 o'Clock-Bishop
Leonard to 0fficiate.

The last rites ever the remains Of Judge
John Davis. associate justice of the United
States Court of Claims. will be celebrated
in st. Johns Protestant Episcopal Church
this morning at 10 o'clock.
Bishop Leonard. OF the diocese of Ohio.
former rector at ST. Johns. and who
was for many years e close personal
friend of Judge Davis. will oficiate, as
sisted by the RI. Rev. Alexander Mackay-
Smith. The interment, which will be
strictly private, will be made at Rock
Creek Cemetery.
Those who will act as honorary pail
bearers are Chief Justice Charles C.
Knott. Judge Lawrence Weldon. Judge
Stanton J. Peelle. and Judge Charles B.
Howry. all Of the Court of Claims; Mr..
John Hay, Secretary of State; Admiral
George Dewey. Mr. Jesse Brown. Mr..
Woodbury. Blair, Mr.. Marcellus Bailey,
DR.. Murray, Mr.. John A. Baker, Senator
Hale of MaiEc, and Senator kcan of New
Jersey.
Miss Lucy Frelinghuysen and Mrs
Henry Winthrop Gray, OF New York. sis
terS of Mrs. Davis. arrived in this city
yester lay afterno on. as did also Mr.. and
Mrs. A. +. Davis. of Wellesley. Mass.
The Washington times., 1902-05-08
A DELIGHTFUL MUSICALE.
Pupils of Mr.. and Mrs. Lent Render Ex
cellent Program.

The recital given last night at the
Washington Club by the pupils of Mr.. and
Mrs. Ernest Lent was attended by one of
the largest audiences ever gathered with
in the cosy little parlors, and each num-
Der was received with enthusiastic ap-
plause, not because it came from the
friends Of the performers, but because
each selection was given in such accurate
style and with artistic conception.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lent have a large class,
and each pupil is a credit to them. The
program was long, but most interesting.
and everybody remained until the finale
Those who contributed were Miss Helen
Hines. Adrian, Marie. and Helen Bas-
tianelli. Miss Ulma Smith. Miss Refine
Rochon, Miss Curtis, Wilmer Lent, Mrs.
Strickland. Miss Blanche Stephens, Miss
Rosebud Haas. Martin Dempf Stanley
Kann, and Russell Pole. Miss Jessie
Bloomer Miss Mac Stoops. Miss Mabel
Montgomery, Miss Florence Wieser, Miss
Florence Stevens, and the Ladies' String
Quartet.
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Chase's-"Fiddle-De

"Fiddle-dee-dee"t will be presented at
Chase's Theater next week, with Rice and
Cady in the principal roles. assisted by a
cast of well-known vaudeville entertain
ers. and possessing all the original music
scenery. and. costumes.
The chorus. SO II is said, has been given
special attention and numbers forty.
"Fiddle-dee-dee" has been staged in the
most elaborate manner, and in the thea
ters where 1t has been played this season
1t has. in the majority. of them, enjoyed
much prosperity.
The remainder Of the cast is composed
of Robert North. John G. Sparks. John
Alden. Alfred Anderson. Truly Shattuck.
Dorothy Drew. the Cardownie sisters, the
musical Johnstons, and the Newsboy
Quartet.
The Washington times., 1902-05-08
B0ER cOMMANDANT THE
GUEST OF THE PRESIDENT
Hopes to Induce Congress to Adopt Reso.
lutions Expressing Sympathy for
b.. the Burghers.

President Roosevelt had yesterday as
his guest at luncheon Commandant NJ. ID.
Snyman. Of the Boer army. who repre-
sents the interests OF the burghers in the
United States.
OF course Commandant snymans call
was made In private capacity. He is
hopeful that Congress will take some ac-
tion expressing sympathy for the Beers.
He declared, after his visit at the White
House, that such action would prove of
immense Influence in England. Within a
short time he has received 10000 petitions
asking governmental recognition Of the
Beers. These he will present TO Congress
and he expects that they will have great
influence.
The desire for peace in South Africa.
he says. is general on TIE part OF En-
glish newspapers. The fighting In the
Transvaal, he said, is as fierce and con-
tinuous as ever.
The Washington times., 1902-05-08
A FAIR EXCHANGE.
Resourcefulness of an Army Officer il
the Philippines.

An instance of the resourcefulness of
our army officers in the Philippines is re-
corded in a private letter recently re-
ceived here.
First Lieut.. Frederick W. Benteen.
Twenty-sixth Infantry, a sou of the late
General Benteen. of Custer massacre
fame. and formerly a resident of Atlanta,
was ordered to Cataingan. Island of Mas
bate, with a full company of men, which
he was obliged to quarter in the native
huts.
The rinderpest had Just made its ap-
pearance. and the natives. who in this
section arc principally engaged in cattle
raising. became alarmed at the rapid
spread of the disease. Mr.. Benteen. who
before entering the army had been a vet
erinary surgeon, seized the opportunity,
and, exchanging his professional services
as veterinarian to the numerous herds for
native labor and supplies. secured the
construction OF comfortable barracks,
$50 feet In area.
The building was constructed of nipa
and bamboo. and the entire structure,
though extremely secure. is built without
the use OF nails or screws. Perhaps the
most exceptional feature of its construc-
ton was the fact that II cost the Govern
ment absolutely nothing.
The Washington times., 1902-05-08
Academy-"Joan of Arc"

will be the attraction at the Academy
next week. Much is claimed for the
play, which is romantic historical
drama. but more for the manner in which
1t will be produced.
The stage CT the Academy will be
stripped bare of the house" scenery to
make room for the special equipment Of
Joan of Arc" The presentation will be
in spectacular form and will require the
services of a large company. including n
small army of supernumeraries.
The tableau Of the battle OF Orleans
will show Joan in full armor leading the
hosts of France to victory under her in
spired banner. But the great effect-one
The Washington times., 1902-05-08
The Georgetown Orchestra.

The Georgetown Orchestra will present
its ffty-fourth program at the First Con-
gregational Church Friday evening, at
Sis o'clock.
Mrs. Webb Gardner. well-known and
popular soprano. and Miss Minna Helm
richs, one of the most talented violinists
in the South, are announced as the So
loists.
The program will include the following
numbers for the orchestra: Mendelssohn's
overture, "Heinkehr aus der Fremde."
two movements of the Beethoven SYM
phony. No. 3 "Eroica" in E fat; three
dances from Edward Germans Henry
vIII,' and two selections by Bizet. Mrs.
Gardner will sing Haydn's with Yer
dure Clad" from THE Creation" to the
accompaniment of the entire orchestra,
and a group of three songs. by Mrs. Beach,
Schumann and Delibes, respectively. Miss
Heinrichs will render but one selection,
the rondo caprfccio of Saint-Saens.
From the general support given the
orchestra at its last recital. 1t is safe to
assume that Congregational Church will
again be crowded to the doors. 1t will
accordingly be most wise for prospective
patrons to obtain seats as early as pos
sibie.
The Washington times., 1902-05-08
Bernarr Macfadden's Lectures.

The annual tour OF Bernarr Macfadden,
the author and lecturer on health topics
for men and women. will take in Wash
ington today. tomorrow. and Saturday
evenings, and Friday and Saturday after
Moons. The lectures will be given at the
New National Theater. and the matinee
Friday. which is set for AIS o'clock. wilt
be exclusively for women.
In addition to the lectures themselves
Mr.. Macfadden's talks are interspersed
with artistic posing, bubble juggling.
stick wrestling, and graceful athletic ex-
ercises by physical culture young women,
which contribute much to their attrac-
tiveness, and present an instructive as
we'll as pleasing entertainment. 81
The Washington times., 1902-05-08
CAMERAC CLUBS WORK
ATTRACTS ATTENTION
GOING TO CINCINNATI.
Governor Taft to Visit Home Before Re-
turning to the Philippines.

Governor Taft will leave on Saturday
for his home in Cincinnati. where he will
spend a few days with his family and
friends prior to returning to the Philip
pines.
Governor Taft is scheduled to sail from
New York May IL for Rome en- route to
the Philippines. While in Rome he will
confer with the Pope relative to the dis
posal of the friars' lands in the Philippines.
In all probability he will be accompanied
to Rome by Col. Z. H. Crowder and Major
Porter, OF the judge advocates depart
ment of the army, both of whom are well
versed in the particulars of the lands
under consideration.