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drawn upon him the gaze of an entire
nation was bern a New York waif. Be-
fore he was more than ten years of age
he was brought to Indiana, and in Terre
Haute and Indianapolis, where he was
raised, he. was known as William Bonne.
IL 1876, when he was about seventeen
years old, he suddenly left his home.
crossed the Mississippi and came into
the country of the men of his kind-the
frontier of the far West
Billy began his career with an oath
TO kill John Chisum, his first employer
when the lad reached the plains. Chisum
and the kid had been unable TO agree
on terms of settlement for season S
work. The result was the lads fearful
vendetta, sworn not only against Chisum.
but against all of Chisums other en-
p1oyes as well,
s. For each herdsman employed by
you whom ! kill, Billy sent word, I
will deduct S. from our unsquared ac-
count. If / kill you,' he added. grimly,
my bill will be receipted in full
Then his bloody career began IT
was not long until William Bonne, the
waif, reared in the midst of the peaceful
surroundings of Indiana, became the
most feared man in the Southwest. At
the same time he was the most rever-
enced, the most adored. and the most
respected man in the Territory 1t was
the kind of good reward that sometimes
comes to the bad men.
Shortly before l became governor of
New Mexico, Chapman. young attor-
ney at Lincoln, had been murdered. Half
dozen men were arrested, accused Of
the crime. Among them was Jesse
James.
While 1t was more than probable
that one or more of the men charged
with the murder were guilty, it was I'M
possible to prove the allegation, for the
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kept in irons, did not remain long con-
fined. One morning the guards led him
TO breakfast Returning. the desperad)
drawled, in the feminine voice that was
a part and parcel of his character:
Boys, I'm tired. Tell the governor
I'm tired
The manacles slipped like magic from
his wrists. The guards stood stupefied
and BILLY the Kid laughing mocking
ly. walked leisurely from the Jail yard
through the gate and across the street.
Easily, gracefully he threw himself into
the saddle on the back of horse stand
ing near at hand. and, putting the
spurs to the animal, dashed away.
BILLY" was gone. He had not escaped
in the night. He had walked away in
the broad light of day, with his guards,
heavily armed, standing about him
They were not in collusion with the
desperado; General Wallace satisfied
himself of that fact. But how account
for Billy's escape? Hypnotism, some
say hypnotism, or that strange some
thing that lurked in the depth of the
steel-gray ewes.
The desperadO's freedom. however, was
not long-lycd. He was arrested shortly
afterward for series of murders and
brought again to the Lincoln county
Jail Patrick Garrett was sheriff he
was probably the one man in New Mex
leo who did not fear BILLY the Kid"
He was his match in every respect-as
calm. as desperate, as certain.
Perhaps BILLY" knew this; at any
rate, he must have considered himself
in desperate straits. He sent for Gen
eral Wallace. The general refused to
respond. Then the outlaw sent him a
note, The note read:
Come TO the Jail; / have some pa
pers you would not want to see dis
played.
Il knew what he meant" says General
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GENERAL LEW VILLAGES QUEER INTERVIEW WITH NOTED OUTLAW

TIME murderous bandit must have a
singular attraction for the writer
of romance. Gen. Lew Wallace
author OF ben Hur,' devotes
much attention in his latest book to
BILLY the Kid This celebrated out
law OF the wild and woolly," who has
never before had a biographer of dis
tinction. occupies several chapters.
The general will also for the first
time relate the true story of the Kids
terrible vendetta against him and his
officers. The generals encounter with
the desperate occurred in 1879, while
Wallace was governor of New Mexico.
A more intimate acquaintance however,
was brought about when it became nee
essary for Governor Wallace TO inter-
view BILLY the Kid personally. The
interview was arranged to be held at
night. and, in readiness for the occasion,
two men few minutes before midnight
sat silent, eager. expectant. huddled to-
gether in little hut on the outskirts
of old Santa Fe, \. NJ,
Their gaze, says the Indianapolis
correspondent of the Detroit News
Tribune was fastened on the door.
One man was the owner of the rude
home that stood desolate on the shifting
sands of the great mesa. The other was
Gen. Lew Wallace, governor of New
Mexico.
The hands of the clock pointed to the
hour of IL. The hush deepened Sud-
denly it was broken byvtbe sound of
resolute knock on tie do5r of the cabin.
Come in" said the svyernor of New
Mexico.
The door dew opss. and. standing
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with his form outlined by the moonlight
behind him, was the most feared, Tho
most desperate, and most hunted man il
the great Southwest-"Billy the Kid.
In his right hand he carried Winches-
ter. In his left was a revolver The
weapons covered the two occupants o.
the room.
Il was to meet the governor here a,
midnight. 1t is midnight; is the gov
ernOr here?"
The light of the candles fiickered
against boyish face, yet the man who
stood In the doorway was the most no.
torious desperate in New Mexico He
mad killed scores of men; he was the
quarry of every sheriff from the Rio
Grande TO the bordering foothills that
shut in Death Valley. In facial fea-
lures Billy the Kid the notorious ban
dit and fugitive from justice, was mere
stripping. His narrow shoulders were
rounded. his posture slightly stopped, his
voice was low and effeminate. But his
eyes were cold and piercing, steady.
alert, gray, like steel
General Wallace rose to his feet and
held out his hand, inviting the visitor
forward for conference.
Your note gave the promise of abso-
Lutte protection" said the outlaw. warily.
Il have been true to my promise" re-
piled the governor. This man." point
ing TO the owner of the cabin. "and my
self are the only persons present"
The rifle was slowly lowered. the re-
volver returned to its leather holster.
Billy advanced and the two seated them
selves at opposite sides of the narrow
table.
Explaining his midnight interview with
Billy the Kid" General Wallace says:
THE man whose deeds of blood had
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witnesses, filed with terror fed the
country. When / reached New Mexico
it was stated on every hand that Billy
the Kid had been witness 10 the mur-
der Could he be made to testify? That
was the question on the top of every
tongue.
81 had been sent to the Southwest 20
pacify the Territory; here was an op-
portunity l could not afford to pass by.
Therefore l arranged a meeting by note
deposited with one OF the outlaws
friends, and at midnight was ready to
receive the desperate should he appear.
He was there on time-punctual to the
second.
when Billy the Kid stepped to the
chair opposite me lost no time in stat
ing my proposition.
Testify | said before the grand
Jury and the trial court and convict the
murderer of Chapman and | will let you
90 scot free, with pardon in your
pocket for all your mistakes.
".Billy' heard me in silence; he
thought several minutes without reply.
Governor, he said, If were to do
what you ask they would kill me.
We can prevent that, said L.
'Then unfolded my plan. Billy was
to be seized while he was asleep To all
appearances his capture was to be gen
uine. To this he agreed, picking the
men who were to effect his capture. He
was afraid of hostile bullets and would
run no risks. Another stipulation was
to the effect that during his confinement
he should be kept In irons. Billy The
Kid was afraid also of the loss of his
reputation as a desperate man"
The plan agreed upon in the cabin on
the lonely mesa at midnight was carried
out to the letter. Billy the Kid was
seized the following morning and con-
fined In the Lincoln county Jail
Billy" though at his own reques:
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= = AYOR TOMS campaign for con-
M troll Of the State of Ohio, which
IVA began a few days ago. is one of
the most unique ever attempted
in this city or any other State. 1t par
takes Of all the features of circus
the tent, seats, wagons, band of music.
horses. etc.
His Original Idea.
The scheme is original with Mayor
Tom, as the rotund chief executive is
familiarly called in Cleveland. First,
he ordered a tent with seating ca
pacity of 5000 people, then he ordered
should happen to the first. The second
one is held in Cleveland ready for ship
Iaent on an hours notice. Next John
son visited factory which makes cir
Gus seats The result was an order for
the platform, horses, and boards for
seats. He also ordered 500 settees for
the ladies. for heinrites them especially
to attend his meetings.
wagon-maker was next seen, and
when the interview was over. Mayor
Tom had signed check, and the wagon
maker was happy. In a few weeks his
shop turned out ten huge circus wagons
twenty feet high. and big in proportion.
Run Like Circus.
This is to be my circus.'' said John
son, when all these things were ready,
"and it shall be run just like circus"
SO he selected for his manager, C. ].
Wagner, of New York, who once man
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When tie concert Is over the big show
begins. With johnson are all the State
candidates. who travel by train. Local
candidates are also invited to speak.
And several days before the arrival Of
the circus local Republican leaders re-
ceive personal letters from Johnson i'm
viting them to speak. He pledges them
courteous treatment. and a fair share
Of the time. If they accept. as two or
three have. to their everlasting regret.
he puts pointed questions to them con-
cerning taxation and public service
franchise. They try to apologize and
this gives him the chance he has waited
for. The crowd always L.gely enjoys
this 'act."
After the Show.
After the show Johnson seeks a hotel.
the Girls men go to sleep and the car
avan takes the road again at dayhreak.
1t is scheduled to keep on until Novem-
Der 3. and that the Republicans are
alarmed by it is shown by Hanna's de-
termination to bring in the President and
his Cabinet for campaign speeches in
Ohio. to offset the effect of the circus.
Johnson is bearing every cent of the
expense. The outfit cost him s125, 900 and
the cost per day is estimated at about
81 500. But Johnson is worth 81, 900, 900
and can afford to turn politics into Q
circus if it amuses him.
He is having lots of fun out of the
besides being sure that he
will turn the State over into the Demo-
cratic camc.
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Caravan Started on Its Circuit Some Time Ago
With the Democratic Reformer IN Big Red
Automobile at Its Head owns Where He VIII
Speak Paraded by the Band to Announce the
Meeting Mayor Johnson Bears All Expenses
Outfit Cost Over One Hundred thousand.

bile. 1.-THE People," rode Mayor Tom
With him we're his son Loften, who acted
as chauffeur, and his valet, Tyler. Next
in line was small runabout, in which
sat Manager Wagner Next came the
ten huge wagons. and in the rear was
a tally-ho carrying the bandmen. John
osn tried to get automobiles for the en-
tire circus, but no factory would agree
to build them within six months.
Getting Ready for Business.
AS soon as the circus reaches the
town in which it is scheduled to show
Johnson hies himself to a hotel, where
he rests, or has conferences with his
Democratic lieutenants. Meantime the
small tents in which the men live are
put up, and Manager Wagner inspects
the food he has ordered by telegraph.
Pretty soon the cooks are busy. and.
encouraged by the savory odor, the men
rush work on putting up the big tent.
1t is done as systematiclly, deftly, and
quickly as in any big circus in the
All the latest machinery is
used even to the electric wiring, al
though the power is secured from the
local electric light company in each
town. The men are all experienced and
know their business.
Parading the Town.
After dinner at 6 P. NJ. the band
parades the town, not to gather the
crowd, for that gathers itself, but to
make some noise" as Johnson puts 1t.
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Travelling Over the State of Ohio With All the
Features of Great Show-Carries With Him
Tent Seats, Wagons, Band of Music, Horses,
and Other Paraphernalia- Scheme His
Original Idea-The Opposition Fearsome y "

aged big show. Wagner hired boss
canvass man. boss animal man, and boss
seat man. all of them experienced men,
and they. in turn. hired men to run
their different departments. Next a
tailor sized the whole bunch up, and in
few days, neat khahki suits were de-
livered, also blue shirts and campaign
hats. Everybody was thus uniformed.
Meanwhile, fifty horses had been
bought
Then Mayor Tom sent for Wagner.
Circus all ready?"
Yes, sir
How many pieces in the band?"
The Biggest Band in Town.
Haven't any band"
What: You going to run a circus
without band? Go have the biggest
one in town-union band, of course"
And Wagner did. He hired band of
forty pieces, and then announcdk that
the grandest, most stupendous, most
expensive political show on earth was
ready to take the road. Great banners
were painted, and streamers on the
sides of the caravan horses bore the le-
gend:
......-.............,--..
I. TON l.. JOHNSON -
VIII Speak In :.
The Big Tent :.
Tonight.
.'.'.....s...'.-....... ..-.-.--.................
The caravan left Cleveland some time
ago. AT its head. in his big red automo-
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CONDUCTORS PICNIC
NOTWITHSTANDING BAD WEAT-
HER IT WAS A SUCCESS.
Trainmen Took Excellent Care of
Their Patrons and Gave Them
Fine Dinner-Contest
for the Prizes.

Notwithstanding the rain and generally
disagreeable weather the barbecue Of Dr.
vision No. SO, Order of Railway Conduc-
tors. at beautiful JacKson's Lake yes
terday was decided success.
When the first train left the Union
railway station at $50 o'clock yesterday
morning the crowd was disappointing.
the heavy rains preventing numbers OF
up considerably during the morning and
by the time the / O'Clock train left
here the sun was shining brightly and
the crowd was much larger than that ON
At the lake everything was conducted
on a handsome scale and too much
credit cannot be given the members of
the committee, Messrs J; . &. Elliott; W..
sor Davidson's orchestra had been taken
to the lake and the morning hours were
spent by the young people In danc1ng
in the pavilion. boating on the lake
and strolling among the grand old trees.
The conductors had generously given
the refreshment privileges to the Ladies
Infirmary Aid Society, and committee
of this organization cleared neat sum
The barbecue dinner was a. distinct
triumph In the matter Of artistic culina-
ry affairs and grateful thanks were
showered on w. Jones, the inventor.
After the abundant dinner came the
contests of the afternoon, William H.
Barrett royalty filing the position of
master OF ceremonies.
The contest for the best lady dancer
on the grounds was won by Mrs. Brtnt'
the prize being a pair. of fine shoes.
o. F. Butler got the prize for the best
gentleman dancer. Miss Mary Lou Cum
ningham won the prize for the girls
foot race. three pounds of fine candy.
The o. r. c. charm for the most pop
ular conductor was won by Captain j.
C. Wilcox, handsome plaque being ten
dered Mrs. Wilcox by the management
for her interest in the picnic.
The judges in the dancing contests
were Messrs. Barrett, Julius Rice and
Joseph Letter.
afternoon was probably the cakewalk
which was won by Miss Bertha Cum
asoI for the lady and one dozen fine
handkerchiefs for the gentleman.
The bat and ball for the boys foot
race was won by Ros Cunningham,
Charles Gonzales winning the sack race,
a pair Of cuff buttons. Captain William
8. Dunn won the prize for the fat men S
race. a handsome beer stein.
There were several other prizes but
owing TO the inclemency of the weather
the contests could not be held and they
will be raffled.
The supply Of eatables so greatly ex-
ceeded the demand of the guests that
great quantities of delicious camp stew.
barbecued mutton, beef, pork and vege-
tables were left in the pits and kitchens.
and the conductors generously had IT all
sent to the Womans Home in the city.
All in all 1t was a thoroughly delight
full day and vote of thanks was ten
dered the order OF Railway Conductors
by those present.
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scHwAB AS PH1LANTHRoP1sT
Head of Steel Trust Buys Park for
Poor Children.

New York, Nav 15.-In order to cor
rect numerous misstatements in regard
to his recent purchase of ocean beach
property on Staten Island for the benefit
of poor children. Charles Schwab. Presi
dent of the United States Steel Corpora
ton, made the following statement to-
day:
II have purchased Richmond Beach
facing New York bay on the south shore
of Staten Island. near Tottenville, for
the benefit of poor and sick children of
New York The land comprises about
a quarter of a mile of fine beach. also
a fine fresh water lake. grove and high
land.
1.-The building on the property will be
altered to suit the purposes of the pur-
chase after consultation with charitable
institutions of New York. 1t Is expected
that from 1900 to 1000 children daily
can be provided for at the beach and
they will be given good time in the
usual way by means of bathing. boating
on the lake and games in the fields. The
children will be conveyed to the beach
probably on a large steamer and the out
ings will continue during the open air
season. Every child will receive good
dinner.
Mrs Schwab is closely interested with
me in the undertaking and we both
have our hearts in it. We shall proceed
carefully in all respects availing our
selves Of the benefit of the experience of
charitable organizations.
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agree on an equalization of the live stock
and dressed beef tariffs which would be
satisfactory to the Chicago Live Stock
Exchange. An agreement must be reach
ed by June 16, and II must be in effect by
June 30.
The following railroad men were pres
emit: w. p BiddIe of the Santa Fe, F..
A. Wann of the Alton, M. c. Markham
of the Illinois Central, A. C. Bird Of the
st. Paul, Thomas Miller of the Burling-
ton. Henry Cover of the Rock Island
and F. E. Kellogg of the Great Western.
ed by T. w. Tomlinson.
The railroad men asked for a post
ponement and pledged themselves TO a
readtustment of the tariff. The commits
sioners after a conference concluded To
give the railroads a chance to make
good their promise and postponed the
meeting till June 16.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-05-16
PHILADELPHIA RECORD SOLD.
w. S. stenger Pays $4,000, 900 for
1905 900 Worth of Stock.

Philadelphia, May 15.-By order Of the
United States Court of Eastern Penn
sylvania. James NJ. Beck, special master
commissioner. today sold at public auc-
ton 5000 shares of the 10000 shares Of the
Philadelphia Record Publishing Com
pany, par value 800.
bought the stock for 81. 900. Mr.. STEM
ger is an attorney and was secretary OF
the commonwealth during Governor Pat
tison's first term Mr.. Stenger also
bought $40, 900 of the issue of 100000
per cent. bonds of The Record Company
paying $654.O00 therefor
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wan Be Moved to Knoxxille.

Knoxville. Tenn, May 15-An officiaE
circular announces that on May II the
office of the general manager. traffic
er of the Atlanta, Knoxville and North
ern Railroad will be removed from Ma
retta, Ga, to Knoxville. The general
located here. The Atlanta, Knoxviile ana
Northern was recently purchased by the
Louisville and Nashville and after the
extension from Knoxville to Jeliico il
built, 1t is expected this city Will be the
headquarters for the line from Jeliico
m Atlanta
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Funeral of Seth Gordon.

The funeral of the late Seth Gordon
took place yesterday afternoon at 4:31
O'clock The services ghch were held at
the Dexter Avenue Methodist Church
were conducted by Rev. A. l.. Andrews
who spoke feelingly Of the life of the
deceased to whom death came in the
prime of life
The following gentlemen served as pail
bearers: DR. F. c. Persons. Will Herbert.
J. 3. Nettles. Chester Mattison, Massey
Anderson. Charles Boyd and Carew Pow
all
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-05-16
CHEAP 10 TAMPA.

The Plant Systems annual excursion to
Tampa, Monday. May &c. Only $500 round
trip. good seven days. Special train Pull
man Sleepers and Coaches. Leave Mont
gomery 11:15 a. m. For information.
write to w. v. Lifsey. Division Passen-
ger Agent. adv-tf.
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RAILROADS MAKE PROMISE.
Agree to Equalize Rates on Live
Stock and Dressed Beef.

Chicago, May 15.-Representatives of
Western railroads today promised the
Interstate Commerce Commission to
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-05-16

''Matrimony and golf" says the Cynical
Bachelor. have pretty well thinned out the
ranks Of the good felioWs>@
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-05-16

. ping pong punch is the very newest thing
in soda water fountrSn concoctions. 1t has
been Introduced in one of Philadelpha's big
soft-drink emporiums, and already V popular.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-05-16
RIGHT PRICES.

RIGHT PRICES.
Fresh water fish, Red Snapper,
Pompano, Grabs, Shrimp, Berries,
Tomatoes and Delacatassen goods.
Phone S24. Morris & Stuckey.
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SAFETY DEPOSIT BOXES
For Rent
Rates $500 per year
and upward.
First National Bank.
su-wd-fr { +
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~ took Cescarets myself and they are nne.
I aiss have been giving them to my children
-Mrs. Davis. is L. Capitol ST.. Washington.
"Cascarets are the best medicine ! ever
tried ] cannot be TOO grateful for them."
Mrs. Ella Sanders. Fex. No.
''I was for long time troubled with con-
stipation and eatarrh of the throat. Am
now using Cascarets with good results and
Il. v. Yeoma ans .afsi Champisin Ave. Chicago.
IT have used Casearets and must say they
arc wonderful. ! recommend them 70 all
my lady friends"