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Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1903-01-30
HORRIBLE WRECK
EXPRESS TRAIN ON EASTERN ROAD
COLLIDES WITH LOCAL.
At Least Thirty Met Death-Many Bodies
Have Not Been Recovered Ruins
Catch Fire and Burn - Express Was
Running 65 Miles an Hour Twenty
Five Injured.

New York, Jan. 29.-The most ap
palling wreck that has occurred in the
vicinity of this city in many years, the
loss of life being estimated at not less
than 80 persons, took place tonight al
Graceland, near Westfeld, N. j., on
the Central railroad of New Jersey
when the Royal Blue Line express
westbound, plunged at top speed into
the rear of a local train.
Seven bodies only have been identi-
fed, while Ii more, almost unrecogniz-
able corpses, have been recovered. In
addition, it is almost certain that many
bodies remain in the wreck.
Immediately after the crash three of
the shattered cars of the local train
took fire, rendering impossible the res
cue of many of the wounded, who were
pinned fast in the wreck. Many bodies
are believed to have been consumed.
On board the flyer all the passengers,
though badly shaken up, escaped unin-
jured, except for triding bruises.
The train which was run into left
New York at 5 AS, and runs express to
Boundbrook. Beyond Boundbrook it
runs as local. The Royal Blue train
left Is minutes later, but travels at "a
higher rate of speed and makes no
stops except at Elizabeth, and is sched-
uled to overtake the slower train just
beyond Graceland, where the latter
switches from track No. into track
No. 4 to permit the Royal Blue to pass.
This evening a freight train was
blocked on track No. 4, and the local
received orders to proceed ON the ex-
press track to Dunnellen and there
take the outside or No 4 track. Short
ly after receiving orders the train had
to stop for hot box, which caused
such delays that when it got under way
again it was due at Dunnellen. The
train had just started and was moving
slowly, when the Royal Blue, travelling
at full speed, which at that point
usually approximates IS miles an
hour, crashed into the rear end.
The heavy engine of the Royal Blue
tore its way into the rear end, and at
the same time drove the forward end of
that car into the rear end of the car
ahead, which in turn was driven into
the third car, and this in turn was
driven into the fourth car from the
rear. The fourth car was only partially
wrecked, but the last three were torn
to pieces. The engine of the Royal
Blue left the rails and turned over on
it's side, the engineer and fireman stick
ing to their posts and going down in
the wreck. They are now III the hos
pital at Plainield. The engineer is
not believed to have any chance of liv-
ing.
Just as the wreck occurred, an east
hound train was approaching on track
No. 2. Before it could be stopped, the
engine crashed into the wreckage
which had been hurled on the track,
but it was light stuff and the engine
brushed it aside and crushed part of it
under the wheels. The train ran it's
own length beyond the wreck, stopped,
and, after ascertaining it had sustained
noe injury itself, proceeded to New
York.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1903-01-30
To Develope Montana Coal Fields.

Butte, Mont, Jan. 2S.-The an
rouncement is made that the Northern
Pacific company has in contemplation
the development of 1900 acres of prom
Using coal lands lying east of Red Lodge,
where the extensive fields of the Rock y
Fork coal company are be ng developed.
These coal developments are among
the largest in the Northwest. Henry
Horn, the retiring assistant superin-
tendent of the Northern Pacific, who
will assume charge OF the Northern
Pacific coal property February 1, init
mated at Red Lodge that such would
be the case. He would not disucss the
matter for publication, however,
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1903-01-30
Cuban Treaty Extended.

Washington, Jan. 29.-The president
today sent to the senate an agreement
with Cuba extending the time for the
ratification of the Cuban reciprocity
treaty. Under the terms of the Cuban
treaty ratification was required by jan
uary 81, and it has become apparent
that the time limit was too short. The
president also transmitted the Canadian
boundary treaty to the senate.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1903-01-30
Mob Holds In Coal Train.

Chicago, Jan. ga mob of nearly
500 men, women and boys held up a
Chicago & Northwestern coal train at
Webster avenue, on the Wisconsin di-
vision, and carried away the contents
of five cars before dispersed by the po-
lice. Women led the attack, uncoup-
ling the cars and intimidating the
train crew. For three hours traffic was
suspended, while the mob increased
to more than l 900 persons.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1903-01-30
Still Rising at Salem,

Salem, Or, Jan. &c. The William
cite river last night registered 25 feet
above the low water mark and was
still rising. This is the highest stage
the river has attained this year, and
there is occasion for alarm. If the
present moderate weather continues
for few days further rise of prob
ably four feet is expected in the stage
of the river. 1t will be at least "a
hours longer before the effect of the
recent rains on the rivers stage will
be exhausted, and until, then the
stream will not recede.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1903-01-30
Wrecked by Robbers,

Trinidad, Colo, Jan. PA Color
ado & Southern passenger train was
wrecked last night four miles south of
Waterville, N. M, under circumstances
indicating an attempt at train robbery.
The train was running at high rate of
speed when the wreck occurred. The
engine, express car and smoker turned
over. Four passengers were injured,
two of whom may die. All of the pas
sengers were shaken up.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1903-01-30
Defeated by LadroneS.

Manila, Jan. 29.-It is reported here
that the volunteer force organized at
Boliano, Province of Zambales, for the
purpose of disposing of the Ladrones in
that vicinity, has been defeated and
that three Americans, including Mr..
Osborne, a teacher, were killed. The
Ladrones outnumbered the volunteers.
surrounded the latter and boloed them.
The Ameri ans died fighting. The de-
tails of the affair obtainable are at
present meager.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1903-01-30
ACCEPT IT
MINISTER BOWEN WILL REACH AGREE.
MENT WITH THE POWERS.
Blockade Is to Be Raised immediately
Great Britain Is Willing to Accept 30
Per Cent of Customs Receipts as
Guarantee for Indemnity, but Germany
Wants so Per Cent.

Caracas, Jan. 2S.-The Associated
Press correspondent has just received a
communication from the British naval
officers at La Guayra informing him
that the blockade will be raised today.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1903-01-30
A WATERY WASTE.
Southern Oregon Streams on Rampage,
Owing to Heavy Rains.

Owing to Heavy Rains.
Grants Pass, Or, Jan. &c. The re-
cent warm and heavy rains have caused
the greatest floods that Southern Ore
gon has known for many years. The
Rogue river reached the highest point
in this city Saturday night that it has
reached since 1890, when the bridge
spanning it here was washed away. No
trains have been able to reach here
from the north or south since Saturday
morning, and none are expected before
some time today. Much damage has
been done the Southern Pacific all
through this section of the state.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1903-02-13
F. L. BICkFORD ARRESTED.
Charged With Selling Whisky to
Indians

Charged With Selling Whisky to
Indians.
F. l.. Bickford was arrested last
Wednesday by Deputy United States
Marshal Wall on a charge of selling
whisky to the Indians on the Flat
head reservation. The particular in
stance alleged in the complaint is
that On January 80 he sold whisky
to Nose Alright, an Indian living on
the reservation. The complaint was
made out before Commissioner Wal
lace Smith at Missoula, and war
rant was sworn out for his arrest.
Marshal Wall came to Kalspell Tues
Gay night and Wednesday drove to
Dayton, where Bickford resides, and
paced him under arrest. The latter
was brought to Kalispell yesterday
afternoon and taken before United
States Commissioner Mcheown. He
waived examination and was placed
under $500 bonds for his appearance
in the United States court at Helena.
John Cunningham and Gus Heller
went on his bonds, and he was re-
leased from custody. The complaint
was made by Major Smead, Indian
agent.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1903-02-13
A. Lackin Announced That He Was
Sick and Tired of Living.
TOOK A DOSE OF sTRYchNlNE
Which Checked His Mortal Coil, and
Died in Great Agony at Ecken-
beck's Lodging House This Morn
ing-lackin Had Been Working in
Baker Bros Logging Camp.

Sick and tired of living was the
reason given by A. Lackin, who COM
mitted suicide at Eckenbeck's res
taurant and lodging house, on Main
street, yesterday morning.
Some time early in the morning
he took a dose of strychnine and
when the other inmates of the place
were aroused by his groans and has
tened to his bedside he was beyond
aid. A doctor was quickly secured,
but too late, as the man was dead
when he came. Before he died he
gave the above reason for his rash
deed, but death stopped further ut
terance. The man secured room at
the lodging house about 1890 Wed
nesday night, but did not register,
and retired at once to bed. Nothing
further was heard of him until his
death struggles aroused the house
hold.
Coroner Willoughby was summoned
and took charge of the body, and at
once made a search of the clothing
III SOl1SIAiAS luol NOulu lSdu W HIS
identification, and discovered a card
on the hospital in this city signed by
Baker Bros. logging contractors,
whose camp is near Columbia Falls.
About $3.50 in money was also dis
covered, but that was all, nothing
that would throw any light on the
whereabouts of his relatives or for
mer home could be found. He had
been seen around town for few
days, but so far as known had no
friends.
The inquest over the remains were
held by Coroner Willoughby at 6
O'Clock yesterday evening. The only
witnesses who knew anything regard
ing the unfortunate affair were the
cook at the restaurant and the night
man. The cook was the first man
to respond to Lackin's cries, and to
him the latter saiG that he had taken
strychnine and asked for priest.
He gave no reason for his act beyond
saying that he was in ill health. The
cook at once fastened for assistance,
and meeting Officer Madsen he told
him what had occurred The latter
at once telephoned for doctor. but
the man was dead before he arrived.
The night clerk knew nothing regard
ing the affair different than the story
told by the cook, with the exception
that Lackin had come in shortly
after 10 O'clock Wednesday night and
secured a room, going at once to
bed. 1t was shown that the de-
ceased had worked for a short time
at the logging camp of Baker Bros,
but had been discharged some time
ago. Nothing could be learned re-
garding his home or relatives, as he
had no letters or papers of anykind
iii his possession. After hearing the
evidence the jury returned verdict
saying that Lackin had come to his
death by taking strychnlne with sui
cidal intent.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1903-02-13
SNOW BOUND.
A Chapter of Winter Joys on the
HIQh Line.

n OndpteT OF winter Joys OF tHC
High Line.
Passenger trains Nos. and were
snow bound at Highgate, few miles
from the summit of the mountains,
last Monday night. A rotary was
working on the east end, trying to
dig out the train, and on the west
end a wedge pillow was sent to buck
snow and try and loosen up No. 4.
A freight train between the wedge
pillow and No. 4, while trying to get
into the clear on a siding, jumped
the track, and eleven cars were
ditched, in such shape that a wrecker
was necessary to clear the main line.
The wedge pillow was side tracked to
let the wrecker pass, and it took
about ten hours for the track to be
tary on the east end burst steam
chest and got out of repair and had
to be hauled back to the shop.
All this time the passengers were
enjoying life in the beautiful snow
with the thermometer below zero
and the wind threatening to unroof
the cars. The wedge pillow finally got
in it's work and opened up the cut
to within short distance of No. 4,
and then with an extra pressure
damned through some heavy drifts
into a body of packed snow, which
stalled it completely. The plow could
neither advance nor recede and
Joined the gathering of the clans at
Highgate and patiently awaited the
arrival of train load of Japs with
their little shovels, who, after few
hours dug out the whole shooting
match.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1903-02-13
CURRENCY FOR PHILIPPINES
Governor Taft Urges Adoption Of the
Measure Quickly.

Measure Quickly.
Washington, Feb. 9.-Secretary
Root today transmitted to the presi-
dent pro TEN. of the senate copy
of a cablegram from the governor of
the Philippines, dated Manila, Feb
ruary 5, indicating the urgent neces-
sity of legislation regarding the Phil
ippine's currency. In his dispatch to
the secretary of war, Governor Taft
says:
"AH business suffering greatly
from fluctuation and depression. Fail
ure to furnish relief at this session
Of congress would create consterna-
ton through the islands. Added to
prevailing financial depression, loss
of animals by rinderpest and other
contagious diseases, and resulting
restitution, the political situation
would become more difficult.
'The adoption of American money
would enhance prices greatly and de-
range every form of business. Legis-
lation making the gold peso equal to
the American half dollar as a unit
of value, with the peso and subsidi-
airy minor coinage receivable for all
public duties at the rate of so cents
American money for one peso, with
provision for the issuance of silver
certificates based on deposit of new
pesos, would furnish a currency as
good as American money and better
adapted to the needs of the islands
The Philippine commission are unan
imous in their views"
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1903-02-13
CAUGHT by a Loq.

Geo. Hutchins, employed at Zook' S
mill, northwest of town, was prob
ably fatally injured Tuesday by a
heavy log rolling on him. At the
time the accident occurred he was
loading logs on a sled when one of
them slipped and rolled onto him.
His leg was crushed and back in
jured, and he also suffered internal
Injuries, which are considered to be
dangerous and will serve to keep him
in bed for some time. He was
brought to the hospital, where he is
now confined.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1903-02-13
Will Go to Warm Springs.

Joe Bruyer, who went insane a
short time ago and was taken by
relatives to his old home in North
Dakota, was ordered back to Kalis-
pell by the authorities of that state,
who refused to allow him to become
an inmate of the state insane asylum.
They based their action on the fact
that he was a resident of Montana
and not of North Dakota. Bruyer, &C
companied by his two brothers, ar
rived in Kalispell this week, and yes
terday afternoon he was examined
by an insanity board composed of
Drs. Morrow and Albritton, and was
ordered to be taken to the insane
asylum at Warm Springs. Bruyer
imagines that he has money to burn
and claims that he is by all odds the
richest man in the United States. In
fact, according to his telling, he owns
every foot of this country and has
money to burn.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1903-02-13
Will Build the Library,

The plans and specifications for
the Carnegie library building submit
ted by Gibson & Stanley of this city
were accepted by the trustees at
their meeting Tuesday. Architect
Jones of Spokane also submitted
plans, but they were incomplete. The
plans call for building to cost
about $4,000.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1903-02-13
Notice..

The public is hereby notified that
l will not be responsible for any
debts contracted by my wife, Mary
Edna Cunningham, after this da.e.
Somers, Mont, Feb. II, 1903.
w. SHERMAN CUNNINGHAM
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1903-02-13
Got Sixty DAYS.

Fred Peterson, who was arrested
last week, charged with wholesale
stealing, was tried before Justice
Wallace this week and given 60
days in Jail. At the conclusion of
his term of sentence, the district
court will be in session, and it is
fore it to answer to a charge of grand
larceny.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1903-02-13

The Kalispell hospital is now pre-
pared to receive Obstetrical cases.
Large airy rooms and careful at
tendants.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1903-02-13

Our valentines were delayed in
transit, but we shall dispose of them
all in hurry at Sale prices. Wilson's
department store.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1903-02-13

Fine table linen at Wilson's. Hem
stitched table cloth and napkins to
match.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1903-02-13

Don't forget the 14th of February
is Valentines day. Marsden' the
druggist, has the largest and finest
stock of valentines ever shown in
Kalispell.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1903-02-13

If your eyes trouble you, see DR..
Howe, now permanently located at
Kalispell. Office at Hotel National.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1903-02-13
Money! to Loan

Money to Loan.
Do you want to borrow eight per
cent money on improved farms or
city real estate?
J. Ii. STEVENS, Attorney.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1903-02-13

The Douglas shoe, best in the world
for the money, for sale at Wilson's
department store.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1903-02-13

Mrs. Sam Harshman has been seri-
ously i'll for some time, but is now
somewhat improved.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1903-02-13

For Whiteside Apple cider leave or
ders at the Bee Office.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1903-02-13

It certainly beats all the way goods
are marked down at Wilson's. Take
time and investigate.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1903-02-13

Mrs. ]. E. Mccarthy has been very
i'll for several days, but is now some
what improved.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1903-02-13

Mrs. F. H. Franklin is expected
home Saturday night from a several
weeks visit in Henry county, Illinois.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1903-02-13

Dollars to doughnuts you can buy
gods cheaper at Wilson's than any
where else.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1903-02-13

One eight-horse power engine and
one 2o-horse power boiler, cheap.
American Steam Laundry.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1903-02-13

Frank Fast, engineer at Zook' S
saw mill, northwest of Kalispell, was
pretty badly hurt Tuesday by get
ting his leg caught in belt. His foot
was badly smashed and he will be
laid up for a number of weeks. The
Woodmen are caring for him.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1903-02-13

A fine selection Of valentines at
Wilson's at sale prices.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1903-02-13
LOCAL MENTION

Mr.. and Mrs. G. w. H.leyas of Hell
ena are visiting in Kalispell.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1903-02-13

E. E. Dow, the Bolton merchant,
was in the city yesterday on a bust
ness trip.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1903-02-13

Silk waist sale at Wilson's.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1903-02-13

George L. Ramsey, representing
the Union Bank and Trust company
of Helena, who recently bought the
Flathead county high school bonds,
invested in a $4,000 issue of court
house bonds in Great Falls this
week. paving a premium therefor.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1903-02-13

Mrs. Sam Harshman has been seri-
ously i'll for some time, but is now
somewhat improved.
Mrs. F. H. Franklin is expected
home Saturday night from a several
weeks visit in Henry county, Illinois.
J. N. Booth, one of the leading at
torneys of Great Falls, was in the
city this week on professional bust
ness.
The remains of Claude Sherlock,
who was KILLED in the railroad yards,
We're shipped to his home in Denver,
Col, last night.
E. D. Beatty, post Office inspector,
with headquarters in Great Falls, is
in the city on visit of inspection to
the local office.
Simon Coughlin, the wouldbe sui
ally recovered and will soon be able
TO leaVe the hospital.
The funeral of Will Hannah oc-
Cured yesterday afternoon from
the Episcopal church, the interment
being in the Demersville cemetery
DR.. H. E. Houston, who was called
to st. Paul by the serious illness of
his mother, is expected to return
home Saturday or Sunday night.
D. A. Bryant of Whitefsh and
Anna Bell Adams of Columbia Falls
were granted marriage license by
the clerk of court Wednesday.
Deputy Sheriff J. M. Wilcox Of
Shelby Junction is in the city after
q, man who is wanted at that place
as a witness in a case that is being
tried there.
George W. Hundley has been ap-
pointed to succeed w. L. Miller in
the care of contagious diseases. The
appointment was made by the county
commissioners.
George L. Ramsey, representing
the Union Bank and Trust company
of Helena, who recently bought the
Flathead county high school bonds,
invested in $4,000 issue of court
house bonds in Great Falls this
week. paying premium therefor.
Frank Fast. engineer at ZoolS' S
saw mill, northwest of Kalispell, was
pretty badly hurt Tuesday by get
ting his leg caught in belt. His foot
was badly smashed and he will be
laid up for number of weeks. The
Woodmen are caring for him.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1903-02-13

George w. Hundley has been ap-
pointed to succeed w. l.. Miller in
the care of contagious diseases. The
appointment was made by the county
commissioners.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1903-02-13

Deputy Sheriff J. M. Wilcox Of
Shelby Junction is in the city after
q, man who is wanted at that place
as a witness in a case that is being
tried there.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1903-02-13

D. A. Bryant of Whitefish and
Anna Bell Adams of Columbia Falls
We're granted a marriage license by
the clerk of court Wednesday.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1903-02-13

J. N. Booth. one of the leading at
torneys of Great Falls, was in the
city this week on professional bust
ness.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1903-02-13

The remains of Claude Sherlock,
who was KILLED in the railroad yards,
We're shipped to his home in Denver,
Col, last night.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1903-02-13

Dr. H. E. Houston, who was called
to st. Paul by the serious illness of
his mother, is expected to return
home Saturday or Sunday night.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1903-02-13

E. D. Beatty, post office inspector,
with headquarters in Great Falls, is
in the city on a visit of inspection to
the local office.