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The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1902-01-07
FORGOT THEIR CUNNING.
Cause That Led to Undoing of Freight
Car Looters,

While all the facts could not be as
c~ertained, enough was learned by The
Gazette yesterday to establish the
truth CT the reports that Something
has been doing" in the local offices of
the Northern Pacific. Two of the
freight handlers have been discharged
for offering from the contents of
packages passing through the trans
fer station.
1t is said that the discovery of the
stealing was made through the COM
plant of a Butte firm, who reported
the loss of the greater part of'the con-
tents OF a cask of wine. The men re-
sponsible for the theft very foolishly
replaced the broken seal of the pack
age by putting on a Billings seal. The
package and seal were sent to head
quarters and investigation was begun
from that end, with the result that two
Of the supposedly guilty men have
been dropped from the company's pay
roll.
Not content with simply taking all
they wanted to drink, it is sclaimed
that the men implicated filed jugs and
bottles of the purloined wine and hid
them for future use. A quarrel is
said to have ensued between the par
ties owe the disappearance of some
of the jugs, it appearing that some of
the men were not satisfied with sim
ply taking from the railroad company,
but disregarded the old saying in ref
erence to honor among thieves by
stealing from one another.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1902-01-07

ty to the charge Of being idle and
dissolute persons. Each was sentenc-
ed to do 25s days work on the streets,
sentences that rather staggered them,
as it was a larger dose than they had
expected. Upon their promise to leave
the city at one and never return SEN
tence was suspended Is minutes in
order to give them time to get be-
yond the corporate limits. A police
mar was detailed to escort them to
the line which marks the limit of the
municipalities Jurisdiction. The last
seen Of them they were headed for
the east. II
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1902-01-07
Corner Montana Ave. and 28th.S ST.
could arrive there Kilby had died, as
he lived only about five hours after
having received his wound.

could arrive there Kilby had died, as
he lived only about five hours after
having received his wound.
An Inquest Held.
Although he arrived too late to rem
der any professional services to the
dead r~ustler, DR.. Chapple was in plen-
ty of time to act in his official capac-
ity of coroner and held an inquest
yesterday morning. The witnesses ex-
amined were the members Of the posse
and the facts as substantially given
above were elected. A verdict of justi-
fable homicide was returned.
The posse was composed of ten
men, the names of nine of whom The
Gazette has been able to learn. They
were Under Sheriff Sayles, James
Buckley, john McVey, Cliff Root.
James Helly, Jake Keller, Richard
Hinckle, Thomas Hoffman and
"Frenchy," whose other name nobody
seemed to know. Every member fired
at Kilby and it is not known whose
shot it was that struck him.
Under Sheriff Sayles, who commune
Gated with The Gazette last night
from Buckeyes ranch, 80 miles distant
on the Musselshell, said that Nelson
Kilby, a brother of the dead man, and
his sister, Mrs. Gile, had just arrived
there with the dead body of the out
law and were on their way with it to
the home of his mother, who. lives at
Columbus, where another sister, Mrs.
Bequette, also resides. Mr.. Sayles
also stated that he would leave soon
for the city and had Roy Huffman
with him,
Died Without Regret.
According to Mr.. Sayles Kilby had
nothing to say concerning himself, al
though he talked freely upon every
other subject. He seemed to have
no regret and no fear as to the here
after and in every respect died as
men of his kind love to boast they
will die, game"
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1902-01-07
FOR NEW vARITIEs.
Government to Experiment With
Grain in Montana. y

The department OF agriculture has
decided to do some experimenting
with grain in this state in the way Of
introducing new varieties of seed.
The seeds are to be distributed in va
rious sections and the farmers to
whom they are issued will be asked to
follow the directions for cultivation
given them.
A. c. Lamb, an agent of the depart
ment, has been in the northern part of
the state for sometime and spent sew
eral days last week at Great Falls and
vicinity. His mission is to meet farm
ers and learn what they will be able to
handle in the way of new kinds of
grain and the attention they are will
ing to bestow to the seeding and cul-
tivation of it. According to all re-
ports he met with a hearty reception
from the agriculturalists he visited
and expressed it as his belief that be-
fore the end of the present year much
work will be done along the line pro-
posed by the department, in fact, he
said he believed it would exceed that
done in any of the other northwest
ern states. After leaving Great Falls
he expected to work south, conse-
quently the farmers of this section
may be prepared to see him before
long.
In speaking of what the agricultural
department is doing in the way of in
Producing new cereals he said that
during the past five years much .ex-
.perimenting had been done in the
northwest, with the result that many
new kinds of grain have been intro
duced and which have been instru-
mental in greatly benefitting the To-
calities where they were distributed.
Much of the work has been done in
Washington, although about three
years g a start was made in this
state. Last year not much was done
in Montana. This year, however, it is
proposed to do much.
There are many kinds Of wheat,
for instance" said Mr.. Lamb in an in
terview, "that can be raised on the
agricultural lands of Montana that
would prove a boon if properly cult
waited. Unless the department takes
the matter in hand there will be no
effort made to find out just what is
the best for the different states or
sections of states. In eastern Wash
ington grains flourish the seed of
which would be wasted if sown in
the western part of the same state.
So it is with this state, and any other,
for that matter, and before the present
year is owe we will have found out
just what kind we want in every part
of the state.
eff the farmers will take this matter
in hand they can materially assist in
the work. 1t is impossible for the
agents of the government to see each
farmer individually, but we will do the
best we can. Any who do not hear
from III directly can get all the in
formation desired by writing to the
department and it will be a pleasure
to attend to his wants and give him
any information we may possess"
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1902-01-07

was postponed. @
Sunday was made the occasion of
a pleasant surprise to Mrs. E. O.
Railsback. Illness prevented her be-
ing in attendance at the session of the
Congregational Sunday school and at
it's close a committee composed of lit
tie tots from the primary department,
of which she is the superintendent,
waited upon her at her home and pre-
scented her with a set of silver spoons
of exquisite design. The presentation
speech, ce9.ched in beautiful language,
was made by little Frances Rinehart.
1t was a complete surprise to Mrs.
Railsback, who was too much over
come by the magnificent gift, and the
kindness which prompted it to re-
spond with more than a simple 81
thank you" NJ
None of the parties of the past Week
was more enjoyable than that given
Friday evening by Miss Edna Card
we'll to about 40 of the high school
girls and boys. The house was prettily
decorated with potted plants for the
occasion. Lotto furnished the amuse-
ment of the evening, and proved to
be an interesting game. At the close
of the series Miss Winnie Burton was
found to have the greatest number
of games to her credit, and was re-
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1902-01-07

warded with a handsomely bound
volume of Owen Meredith's LUCILLE
Portus Williams won the gentleman's
prize, a fancy box Of home made
candy. Refreshments were served by
Mrs. Cardwell, assisted by Mrs. Alice
Smart and Miss Hood.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1902-01-07
Died Without Reoret.
Will Remain in Jail.

Washington, Jan. 6.-The supreme
court today refused to interfere In
the ase of Captain Oberlin M. Carter,
formerly of the army, who tried to
secure his release from Leavenworth
prison by habeas corpus.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1902-01-07
Weather.

Washington, Jan. 6.-Montana: Fair
in east, rain or snow in west portion
Tuesday. Wednesday fair; variable
winds.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1902-01-07

Bring your shoe repairing to Post
Office basement. TAFT
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1902-01-07

Quick. reliable shoe repairing. Post.
Office basement. TAFT
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1902-01-07
From Tuesdays Daily Gazette.

From Tuesdays Daily Gazette.
Fred Reed departed sunday night
for Lincoln to re-enter the Nebraska
state university.
Miss Lora Goddard left Sunday ev-
ening for Des Moines, Ia, to resume
her studies at Drake university.
Miss Bertha Cowell has returned
from Park City, where she spent the
holiday vacation with her parents. ,
Miss Barr of Park City has arriv-
ed in the city for the purpose. of en-
tering the high school for the balance
of the term. ~
The Yellowstone Valley Telephone
line yesterday reduced the tell charges
between this city and Red Lodge from
rs to so. cents.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. w. Handel of Mus,
selshefl arrived IN the city yesterday
White Oaks eagle. (White Oaks, N.M.) 189?-190?, 1902-09-11

every Lincoln county man to have
a free ride on the hobby horse
during the coming fair. We
should stand by Nc, when he
says we should have exhibits
there of our mining and agricul-
tural products. Nothing like
showing goods to sell 'em.
The Pfngsten Bros. are deliv-
ering more machinery for the
American Co. This company is
placing some of the very best
machinery and are building large
and substantial buildings to pro-
tect it.
To a one-eyed man it would
look like some one had confidence
in Lincoln county and her re-
sources.
The K. P's are going to have
ball on the Goth. and very
pleasant time is anticipated.
Say, get your folks ready and
come over.
l will close for my first effort.
Kindest regards from the boss to
to the devil.
I. O. PINE.
White Oaks eagle. (White Oaks, N.M.) 189?-190?, 1902-09-11
LOCAL and PERSONAL NEWS.

Miss Nettie Lee is reported
very sick.
A. Schinzing left Wednesday
night for an extended trip east.
M. H. Koch is building house
for F. M. F. Hunt at Carrizozo.
E. w. Hubert, republican cam
didate for treasurer and collector,
came up from Lincoln yesterday.
Capt. p. l.. Krouse, republican
nominee for Commissioner 3rd
district, was among the voters
here yesterday.
Miss Agnes Leonard, Parkston,
South Dakota, sister of Mrs. F. M.
Lund, came in Wednesday. She
will spend the winter here.
Jones Taliaferro returned yes
terday from Las Cruces, where
he went to place his son, Richard
Taliaferro, at school in the Agri-
cultural College.
7. B. Wilson and Neil Lykke,
Chicago, Chicago real estate and
investment brokers, were here
with J. M. Rice, looking at the
mining resources of the White
Oaks district. They were highly
pleased with White Oaks mining
properties and will invest here.
DR.. Thurman Villains, dentist,
brother in law of DR.. M. G..
Paden, intends leaving Saturday,
returning home to Chickasha,
Ind. Ty. He has been visiting
here some weeks. He is so
thoroughly in love with our sum-
mer climate that he intends build
ing a cottage here and bringing
his family out next year with
him.
White Oaks eagle. (White Oaks, N.M.) 189?-190?, 1902-09-11
MANAGER Bush Building a Large
Plaster and Cement Plant at
AnchO Station.
OIL PROSPECTS AT ANCHO
Country Located For Several Miles in all
directions. Claims Taken Under the
Placer Laws.
BLOCK RANCH CATTLE SHIPMENTS.

bLOCk kRNCH IA lie ShIfWEN ,.
Regular Correspondence:
Your correspondent visited the
oil field at AnCho or the Comrey
we'll and find they are down 326
feet in a black slate with good
oil indications. The country is
about all taken up with placer
locations for two miles around
the we'll.
The Rock Island Cement and
Plaster Co., with J. A. Bush as
manager, are building a mill for
the~treatment of the gyp, which
is 70 by 10 feet in the clear and
four stories or So feet high,
which will supply plaster for the
market. 1t is of a good grade,
hardens very fine and makes a
house of good appearance. They
also have a store, saw mill and
post office, situated on their
grounds.
c.. F. Goddard who lives one
mile above the station has a fine
ranch and a lot of the finest
plymouth rock and wyandott
chickens in the territory. With
good luck he has fortune in
chickens alone, but he is some
what in the farming business and
has ten acres sOwed in oats part
of them look very fine, and a
rain now will make good green
feed for the winter, he also has
some gyp claims located which
may prove very valuable in the
near future.
Mr.. Walters who is located
about one mile to the northeast
of Goddard, has very fine horse
ranch with plenty of water and
grass.
Messrs. Hightower and Hyde
have a we'll of water that will wa
ter 5000 head of cattle, this
shows very good for dry
country.
The Block company shipped II
cars of beef cattle from here on
the night of 9, This is an ideal
shipping point, as good pens as
the country can afford. Will
give more full and detailed de-
scriptiou of this part Of the Jica-
rilla and Ancho Gulch in the
near future.
White Oaks eagle. (White Oaks, N.M.) 189?-190?, 1902-09-11
New Buildings Going UP, and New
Business Houses Opening.
NEW MACHINERY COMING IN
Many People Coming into the District.
Looking for Homes and Mining In
vestments.
rHE PYTHIANS WILL ENTERTAIN.

Regular Correspondence.
There seems to be an intimacy
existing between our burg and
your town Judging from the fa-
miliar faces from the Oaks that
are seen on our streets.
And not only do we see famil-
lar faces, but each day brings
strangers, seeking for homes in
our midst. Therefore, we will
give you few items as it may be
of interest to your many readers.
From early morn till night the
sound of the hammer and saw are
heard. We now have new res
taurants, blacksmith shops,
butcher shops, drug stores, ETC.,
and many dwellings are receiving
repairs or additions.
Uncle Tom Henley is quite
sick. He has been brought home
from the A. M. & M. Co., where
he had charge of the mercantile
department. Anton Hogval is
now filling his place there.
Lula Lightfoot and Mrs. A. r.
Roberts have been on the sick list
for the past week, We hope for
speedy recovery.
J. H. Canning, of the Nogal
Mercantile Co., is in Chicago,
making the winter purchases for
the company. We understand the
company is going to put in a spec
ial dry goods department.
We have received at Walnut,
this week, car each of flour, corn,
and lumber which means more
bread, fatter horses and better
houses.
Clark Hust, wife and mother,
accompanied by Mrs. Charles
Henley, will start in a few days
for the Palomas hot springs.
A. T. Roberts is trying to count
the children of this school district,
but from the present increase
I mean in population-he will
have to use the multiplication
table.
Rev. Dodson, Baptist minister,
is conducting an interesting meet
ing this week.
w. A. McIvers and wife have
just returned from visit to Albu-
querque. They report a pleasant
trip.
Nc. says he has arranged for
White Oaks eagle. (White Oaks, N.M.) 189?-190?, 1902-09-11
The Country is Rapidly Filling up
BY Settlers From Other Parts
of New Mexico.
SCHOOL OPENS FAVORABLY.
Sheep Men Moving Their Flocks into
This County From Chaves.
ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST.

Regular Correspondence.
J. E. Morrison, who has been
living on the school section close
to Picacho, has bought so acres
from the Analla ranch; price
$500.
Solomon Luna bought $500
head of sheep from the Lincoln
Trading Co., at $40 per head.
He is taking them to the Rio
Grande.
We are sorry to record the death
of James Simpson, of Arroyo
Springs, Mo. Mr.. Simpson was
a resident of Hope, Eddy county,
N. NJ, where he was employed
as clerk by Messrs. Whitaker &
Gage. He died while on visit
to Mr.. Clements family. The
remains are inferred at Picacho.
The Hondo seems to be popu-
lar place, Judging from new ar
rivals. We note with pleasure
the following: Geo. Clements,
Junction City, Tex, and Jas.
Lindley, Hope, N. M. They are
in search of ranches and we hope
they will secure what they want
in this neighborhood as they are
the kind of people every commu-
nifty needs.
Mr.. Smith Lee, of Roswell, is
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Lumbley.
He is bringing about 5000 head
of sheep this way to Craze in this
vicinity.
Messrs. J. H. Clements, Geo.
Clements and Carl Adamson have
gone to Eddy county to look af-
ter their interests in the sheep
business.
The puplic school at Picacho
opened up last Monday, Sept. 1st
with fairly good attendance,
there being Al children present
the first day, the number gradu-
ally increasing during the week.
The enrolment is expected to
reach 20 during this month. A
large per cent of the children
being Americans.
The Mexican dance, Saturday
night, at Cuba, broke up in row.
Whiskey, of course. Nobody
hurt. Where were the offiCerS!??
The Arkansas state election is
democratic by ajority of As
600 votes.
The Delta independent., 1902-10-31
A Few Reasons for Voting
the Republican Ticket.

>HE Republican party DOES things. 1t is the party
i of progress. The most prosperous men In every
community Republicans. The states where in
tegence most widely dinused are the ones that give
greatest Republican majortes. It has successfully
the difficult problems that have arisen in the
forty and be trusted to solve those that
will arise in the future
Roosevelt is Republican. He is entitled to the
port every patriotic citizen irrespective of party He
shown his wisdom and courage in the recent coal
He is not afraid of the trusts the multim-
lonares He is the Of all others to settle the
picking problems confronting us.
We should be represented in Congress by delegation
in harmony with administration We need help from
the general government along great lines 1t is
difcult for members of the opposition. matter how
able they may be- influence legislation We don't want
of kckers to represent Colorado in Washington
The Democratic party shown itself utterly incapa
ble of giving honest and clean state administration
The filled to overfowng with super
clerks and retainers, who it believed. had
political influence Taxes have been greatly increased
According the Democratic Post tens Of thousands of
dollars have been squandered In fraudulent printing
fund of $251000. appropriated by the last Leg
sature for the purpose Of paying the emergency
rants debt Of honor against the state has been
diverted other authorized, contemplated
by the lawn direct violation Of It, in fact In letter
written by former Thomas Auditor Crouer
on August 22nd Of this year. he You tell
the public that something than $4,000 paid
to the Smith-Brooks Printing Company bills
allowed the close of the Thomas administration.
printing of the biennial reports Of the several depart
ments for the years 1899 and 1900 Until you
produce the record showing such allowance cha
the correctness Of this statement No such
allowed paid for printing biennial reports
ceeds the heretofore appropriated for the printing
bill for all the departments. including the
sembly."
the fire and police board appointed by Governor
Orrnan criminal Of Denver have allowed
than before in that citys history No
to stop gambling has been made The and
brothe keepers have violated all the restrictive ord-
with impunity Children have been debauched
have been assaulted in open day, peaceable c.
have been terrorized that political machine
might be constructed that would Orman
to the state house and send Alva Adams to United
States Senate.
The Delta independent., 1902-10-31
serIou. Shortage o, Cars.

New York. Oct. 27.-Railroad ON
cials declare that the indications OF n
serious car shortage throughout the
country are becoming more and more
pronounced. and the outlook In caus-
ing no little apprehension. The move
ment Of general freight. both east and
vestbound. is reported to be unusually
heavy.
Under normal conditions the prin-
cipai lines would md their facilities
heavily taxed. The termination Of the
coal strike. however. and the rcsump-
ton Of mining has resulted In an alb
normal demand for cars Of all kinds
suitable to carry coal by the anfhra-
cito roads. and the heavy coal ship
ments are expected TO severely tax the
hauling power OF these lines.
kll-rail grain has not yet started TO
come forward TO any great extent. but
viii! begin TO move In large quantities
next month. and then. Judging from
all present indications. the officials de-.
clare. the lines will witness one OF the
greatest car shortages on record All
the trunk lines are using their utmost
cndeavor to enforce the per diens
agreement to hurry the return of their
cars.
The Delta independent., 1902-10-31
COLUMBIA DECLINES THE BID.
Wants United States to Raise Her
Cash Offer Before Taking
Over Canal.

Washington. Oct. 27-The long ex-
pected response of the Colombian gov
ernment to the proposition made Dy
the State Department for the negotia-
ton of a canal treaty on the lines OF
the Spooner act has reached Washing
ton and was presented to the State De-
partment to-day. 1t is dimcult TO
learn the exact nature Of this com
munication, but II is known that It is
not altogether an unqualified accept
ance of the State Departments prop
ositions.
II is, however, friendly and digni-
fed in tone and does not close the ne
gotiations by any means. though It un-
questionably sets back the date OF
final agreement by opening up new
topics for argument.
For one thing. the Colombian gov
ernment is now entirely dissatisfied
with the small amount OF the payment
to be made to II by the United States
under the terms of the protocol. which
It is proposed to use as the basis for
the treaty This sum Is $7.OOO,OOO.
Colombia wants at least $10.000.0oo.
Moreover, the original proposal
looked to q wait for fourteen years be-
fore beginning the payment OF the an
nuai rental, the amount Of which was
to be then hxed by mutual agreement.
Colombia now asks the United States
to agree at once on lump yearly pay,
ment of 100000. which will largely
increase the immediate cost OF the en-
terprise.
The Colombian government clings to
It's contention that 1t has NO constitu-
tional authority to ALLEVIATE any Co
lombian territory and reiterates that
the best II can do to meet the Ian
guage OF the Spooner act. which looks
to perpetual control BY the United
States over the canal strip. Is To make
a l00-year lease. with 4 distinct stip-
ulation that the same shall be renew
able by the United States ut the expi-
ration Of the first century.
One obstacle which II Is believed
will interfere somewhat with the I'm
mediate resumption OF negotiations OF
the treaty is the feeling aroused In
Colombia by the actions OF American
naval officers during the revolutionary
movements there. These are declared
to have been bitterly resented In Bo-
gotta. where il was felt the American
officers had exceeded their authority
in interfering with the transportation
OF Colombian soldiers across the 18TH
mus railroad. a right the Colombian
officials have asserted Is guaranteed
them by treaty. The question nj issue
touches the question of sovereignty
and has an important bearing on the
pending subject.