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2. Francis D. Herson and Catherine L.

W. Francis D. Herson and Catherine L.
Rooch.
Philip Holland and Nellie Lonesome.
David H. Pugh of this city and Alice
Hampton of Hodgesville, Tenn.
Lee r. Peddicord and Mary L. Lewis,
both of Baltimore, Nd
Harry G. Ward and Caroline NJ. Helmus.
John Barris and Ella Lucas.
Carter White and Winnie Herbert.
William Essex and Blanch Smith.
owen Ct. Shedding and Mary c. Neale,
both of Brooklyn, n. Y.
George Smith and Lille Sprigg
Alexander Hicks of Alexandria county,
Va, and Annie Towns of this city
Charles w. Motifs of Pittsburg, Pa, and
Fannie +. Ashley of this city
Ernest +. Springmann and Ethel T.
Flynn.
James A. Brewer of Philadelphia. Pa,
and Mabel l.. Wigfield of Stafford county,
Va.
Edward A. link and Emma F. Multi
neaux.
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DEATH OF A VETERAN
SAMUEL 81, DECKER PASSES SUD-
DENLY AWAY.
Had Been for Thirty-S Six Years a Door
keeper at the United States
Capitol.

samuel I'll. Decker, veteran Of the civil
war and for thirty-sx years a doorkeeper
at the United States Capitol, died sud
denly this morning at his home, 515 A
street southeast. Mr.. Decker prior to this
morning had been quite well, going out
frequently, but being somewhat handi-
capped by rheumatism. This morning
shortly before 8 o'clock he called his wife
to his room, and was found by her to be
suffering a paroxysm similar to heart fail
ure. Within five minutes he died Besides
his wife, daughter, Mrs. Virna Decker
Penn, and a grandchild survive him. The
funeral will occur Friday morning at 0
o'clock from st. Peters Church, Father
Bowling officiating. The interment will be
in Arlington ceremtery
Mr.. Decker was born In the town of DAN
Vile, Livingston county, N. Y, May 81,
1894. When he was fifteen years old his
father moved to Ohio and established a
farm near Toledo. Samuel was the nrst
man in Lucas county to respond to Lin
coins call for men to uphold the Union
enlisting in Company 1, 4th United States
Artillery. At the battle of Perryvifle, Oc-
tober s, 1862 while serving his battery
he had both arms shot off. Shortly after
this he was appointed to life position as
doorkeeper in the Capitol, being on the
"old soldiers list"
notwithstanding the great handicap In
the loss of his arms, Mr. Decker preserved
genial disposition, and by means or q
pair of tweezers on the right and hook
on the left stumps of his arms he couio
feed himself, sign his name and do many
other things which one afflicted in the way
he was might have been expected to 1ore.
60. He was an ardent fisherman, anc
could land a bass with the hook anc
tweezers His memory will long survive
among the newspaper correspondents, az
Mr.. Decker was stationed near the CORE
spondents' gallery of the House for hfteeI
years prior to a year or two ago, When M
was placed at the private entrance 1o'
families of members of the House.
Post. G. A. R., of Pioneer Council Of tn
sons of Jonadab and of st. Johns Com
mandery. United Order OF the Goidel
Cross. His death removes man: crippi e,
and with credit to himself and whos
name commands the respect OF all wh'
knew him.
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Bond for Appearance When Wanted.

A charge of assault was filed in the Pc.
lice Court yesterday against Henry Wonder
heide, thirty-two years old, of 205Is 7th
street northwest Hearing of the case was
postponed until a later date and Wonder
heide gave $500 bonds for his appearance
when wanted Maurice Joyce, twenty -five
years old. of 922 NJ street northwest had
a discussion with Vonderheide about a dog
at the latter's place of business Saturday
afternoon and Joyce was stabbed about the
head and face He was taken to his home
by friends and a physician was called in.
The injured man was unable to appear in
court yesterday morning and the case was
continued indefinitely.
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Park Wanted by Georgetown Citizens.

Messrs. II. F. Blount. F. l.. Moore and
Thomas Hyde. committee of Georgetown
citizens. called upon Commissioner West
and requested that the Commissioners in
their coming estimates to Congress should
ask for an appropriation to provide a park
in Georgetown Mr.. West informed his CALI
ers that In the present state of District
finances an estimate for park this year
would be out OF the question. The COM
mittee then asked IL the Commissioners
could not employ a Waterman for duty at
the old reservoir grounds at 32d and u
streets in order that they might be utilized
temporarily a park. Mr.. West promised
to place the latter proposition before the
Commissioners.
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Annual Business Meeting.

The annual business meeting of the
Central Union Mission was held last
night. large attendance of the workers
and friends being present. Percy s. Fos-
ter of the First Baptist Church, this city.
and c. ]. Ladson of the Baptist Church
of Hyattsvflle, Md. were elected mem
bers of the board of directors for a term
of five years each. A resolution indors-
ing the financial management was adopt
ed by unanimous vote.
The affairs of the mission were dis
cussed at length. The board now con-
s!sts Of the following named gentlemen:
c. B. Brown, Henry d. Gordon, Geo. w.
Wheeler, ]. c. Pratt, N. A. Robbins, w.
c. Tyler, Clayton E. Emig. T. A. Harding,
Percy s. Foster and G. J. LAdson.
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Proposed 13,OOO-Ton Battle Ship.

Secretary Moody has received the report
of the board on construction on the designs
for the 13OO0-ton battle ships Idaho and
Mississippi. Rear Admiral Bradford, chief
of the bureau of equipment made minor
ity report in favor of ship of at least
eighteen knots speed. The approved plans
call for a ship of seventeen knots aad
heavy ornaments. 1t is expected the Sec
rotary will approve the majority report.
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Marriages Licenses.

Marriage licenses have been issued as
follows:
Howard Fisk and Clara Louise Thomas
Hugh Carter and Rose Bailey.
Norman G. Ellis and Clara NJ Freck
John Vincent Hoy of Alexandria, Va, and
Pearle Irene Sorrell Of tfAs city.
VIM. L. Durrett and Carrie Lee Barger
Richard Veney of this city and Virginia
Green of Arlington, Va.
John Milton Boone of st. Clair, Pa, and
Bessie e. Hine Of this city.
Ralph w. Johnson and Nay 2. Hall.
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Deaths in the District.

The following deaths We're reported to the
health office during the twenty-four hours
ending at noon today:
Georgeanna Carter. forty-eight years.
Ella Waters, forty-three years
Lillian Mercer. four months
MQrlan N kitchin one day
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Brought Here for Tisl.

Detective McNamee of this city arrived
here last night. accompanied by Deputy
Marshal Knox of Wilmington Del, having
In custody John r. Sneedon, who was ar
rested at that place for the local authors
ties on charge of embezzlement
Sneedon was formerly an agent here for
the Singer Sewing Machine Company. He
left the city about a year ago. and he Is
accused of being about 500 short in his
accounts. He will have a preliminary hear
ing in the Police Court tomorrow
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MARRIED.

SCHULZ-BARTLETT. In Baltimore, Md, on JAM
uary 3, 1903 by Rev. Mr., drummer of Lee Street
Baptist Church, l.. SCHULZ to ELLA f.
BARTLETT. Residence, 10 East Center street,
Baltimore Nd.
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THE WORLD OF SOCIETY
HOSPITALITY FOR DISTINGUISH
ED EPISCOPAL CHURCHMEN.
Honors Paid to Washington Woman
at Her Old Home
Notes.

The Episcopal bishops who are to be here
this and next week will receive great deal
of social attention. The President and
Mrs. Roosevelt will give a reception for
them on Wednesday. October %.
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ALLEN. On Monday. October 10, 1908, RITA,
daughter OF William and Louise Allen, aged
eight years.
Funeral from parents residence, eos III street
northeast, Wednesday, October 81. at Z pm.
Relatives and friends invited to attend Inter-
at Philadelphia, Pa.
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Gen. and Mrs. John Moore have returned
to their home after passing the summer on
the coast of Maine, Boston and New York,
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Misses I.ucretia Dodge and Marguerite
Sands are visiting at Fort Meade, south
nakota where many entertainments have
been given in their honor. brilliant fancy
dress ball and german have recently been
given by the bachelors of the post the lat
ter having been led by Lieut. Turner and
Miss Dodge.
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WOMEN AND CHILDREN BURNED

Seattle, Wash, Feb. "A special
to the Times from Vancouver says:
Thursday evening witnessed a gin
tragedy with dire results to the Fin
nish settler on Malcolm island, some
distance up the coast from vvancou-
yer. In a terrible holocaust, which
broke out while the men were at q
meetin, in a common living house in
which "a families were living, eleven
women and children were burned to
death and IL were badly injured.
Dead.
MRS. H. HERMANSON AND FOUR
CHILDREN.
MRS. LAFABACCA AND TWO
CHILDREN.
M. SORTEL AND TWO YOUNG
DAUGHTERS OF AUGUST OBERG.
Injured.
Mr.. and Mrs. Aubr.
Austin McKele.
m. Nigren.
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ALL IN
Bu=Hamara's Supporters Routed by
Troops of the Sultan.

Tangier, Feb. 2.-The sultan's
troops have utterly routed the forces
of the Moorish %pretender and captur-
ed Bu-Hamara himself. A special
courier, who arrived after making a
record journey from Fez, brought the
news this evening. He reports that
at daybreak last Thursday the army
of the sultan, commanded by the war
minister, Ell Menebhi, ~atjacl:ad The
pretender's position and inflicted a
complete defeat on his followers, at
the same time capturing Bu-Hamara.
Another runner who has arrived
here from Fee confirms the news of
the defeat of the rebels, but says that
the report of the capture of the pre-
tender is incorrect. He adds that it
is uncertain whether Bu-Hamara's
body was among the great number of
slain.
The sultan's victory was absolute,
almost the entire following of the pre-
tender being either slain or eaptur-
ed. His camp, provisions and ammu-
milton were taken and the artillery
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-02-06

Meyer, Senate Chamber, Helena,
Mont.-Dear Sir: Your favor Of the
9th inst. has just reached me.
We will provide a purely passenger
service between Red Lodge and Bill.
ings seven days in the week, leaving
Billings about $3.50 a. M, the exact
time being determined by the super
intendent in charge, being in a meas
ure dictated by our through sched-
ules.
We will handle the passenger bust
ness between points On the branch
and points west of Laurel, when
through tickets are purchased, be-
tween Laurel and Billings without ex-
ira charge.
The above provides for satisfactory
service between Red Lodge and Bill
ings, and for Sunday mail service in
both directions.
With regard to stopping through
trains at Laurel for exchange with the
branch, we believe such an arrange
ment would prove less satisfactory
in the long run than to make such in
terchange at Billings. Our through
trains, unfortunately, are frequently
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off time, many times seriously, and
the delays to the branch service by
waiting in such instances would be
very Objectionable; and the accom-
modations at Laurel are not of a char
acter to- make it a good place for con-
siderable waits by the travelling pub.
lie, whereas at Billings every con.
v%enience can be found, and it is a
much more desirable place to occupy
ones time when such delays occur.
We trust that these suggestion are
going to be satisfactory, and upon adj
vice from you to this effect we will
arrange to change our service imme-
diately to- correspond.
We think this provides for fairly
satisfactory express connections, ami
should relieve much of the complaint
that has reached you. Yours truly,
G. s. MELLEN, President.
Senator Meyer is highly elated at
the success Of his efforts. He is loud
in his praise of the fairness and
courtesy of the company and it's pres
ident in their evident readiness to
give relief to any situation affording
a just ground for complaint.
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Sentiment at Paris.

Paris, Feb. 2.-The officials here
continue hopeful of an adjustment of
the difficulties in the Venezuelan con-
troversy. They say the delay is mere
ly due to misunderstanding by the
powers coreering the different classes
OF claims. 1t is said the French
claims on which Venezuela conceded
10 per cent of her customs receipts
were those arbitrated by the presi-
dent of Switzerland, amounting to
$500, 900.
The French officials say Great Brit
ain and Germany have heretofore
given categorical recognition of this
Same settlement 50 il will not be
questioned now. The second class Of
the French claims cover the period
prior to 1899, not covered by the pre-.
vious Swiss arbitration.
These are now in process Of arbi-
tration before the a%rbitraiors, VIII;
are meeting at Caracas. The claims
total 81, 200, 900, but it is expected
that the arbitrator will reduce this
amount. The latter claims are not
secured by the customs guarantee of
13 per cent which applies only to
the Swiss arbitration amount.
There is still a third class of claims,
for the period after 1899. These also
are not secured by the customs. The
French officials say the allies have
repeatedly recognized French priority
on the 13 per cen of the customs
until the remaining installments of
the Swiss award are paid. On the
last two classes it is stated that
France does not expect priority or
a separate fund of 10 per cent, but
desires a settlement on equal terms
with the other powers.
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LODGE PASSENGER TRAIN

Helena, Feb. 2.-Early in the pres
ent legislative session Senator Meyer
of Carbon county was requested by
his constituents to introduce a bill
compelling railroad companies operat-
ing branch lines within the state to
furnish to the public certain passen-
ger services.
The Rocky Fork branch of the
Northern Pacific running into Car
bon county to Red Lodge has never
had an exclusive passenger train.
On Sundays there was no regular
train of any kind and consequently
no mail. The trains also failed to
make connection with the main line.
Before proposing any legislation
Senator Meyer took up the matter
with President Mellen of the North
ern Pacific Railway company. After
an exchange of several letters Senator
Meyer has received, to his great sat
isfaction, the following letter of as
surance:
Northern Pacific Railway Company,
Office of the President, St. Paul,
Mimi, Jan. 80, 19O3.-Hon. w. F.
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Mr.. BOWEN SAYS NO
Allies Propose to Have Big End of
Venezuelan Customs.

Washington, Feb. AT a Joint
conference of the Venezuelan nego-
t~iators, held in Mr.. Bowen's apart
ments this afternoon, the representa-
tives of the allies presented an an
swer to Mr.. Bowen's latest PROPOSE
tion.
The British ambassador presented
the note to Mr.. Bowen from the al
lied powers. It provides that two.
thirds of the 80 per cent of the GUS
toms receipts of the two ports of La
Guayra and Porto Cabello be turned
over to the allies and that the other
claimant nations content themselves
with the remaining one-third of the
30 per cent; that is, 10 per cent, until
their claims are satisfied.
In reply to this proposition the
British ambassador has received an
emphatic refusal from Mr.. Bowen and
has been informed that Venezuela
is willing to submit settlement of the
question of preferential treatment to
The Hague tribunal.
Minister Bowen is willing that the
allied powers should receive prefer
entail payment of their claims against
Venezuela for the period of n month
provided they accept the remainder of
his proposition and agree to the i'm.
, mediate lifting of the blockade He
informed the representatives of the
allied powers mere to this effect ser
eral days ago, but has not yet receiv-
ed IN answer
This important fact was developed
today by the announcement from an
other quarter that the allies might be
induced to modify their demand that
they be paid before the other claim
ant nations to the extent of satisfy
ing themselves with preferential
treatment for six months or perhaps
a year. There is no indication as
yet that they will consent to cutting
this period to a month, but owing to
the activity which France and the
other claimant nations are showing
regarding the protection of their in
terests in Venezuela, it will not sur
prise the officials here if the powers
yield still further.
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MANY WHEELS TURNED.
Twenty Thousand Cars Moved on
Roads Entering P%ittsburq.

Pittsburg, Pa, Feb. Fully 20, 900
freight cars were moved on the Pitts
burg division of the several railroads
during Saturday and Sunday, the ma
jority of them being started Sunday.
The weather was favorable and each
line put forth several lines to relieve
the congested condition of the yards.
Every engine that could be pressed
into service was in use, and all of
the trainmen made at least one day.
while large numbers we're credited
with two days before stopping work.
The yards are not entirely cleared,
but are in much better shape than
for a long time past.
The movement by each road fol-
lows: Pennsylvania, at union sta
lions yards, 1000; Pittsburg, Fort
Wayne & Chicago, 5000; Pan Handle,
1000; Pittsburg & Lake Erie, 5000,
and B. & o., 5000.
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TO TAX UNMARRIED.
Sill Has Been Introduced in New
York Legislature.

Albany, N. Y, Feb. "A bill which
has just been introduced in the leg
islature here provides that all ana
ried ONE between the ages of So
and so shall pay a tax of $25 a year
and all bachelors between 40 and IS,
$50.
Discussion on the bill has brought
about a great deal Of d~issention in
the house. William j. Grafton said he
thought the act would work a great
hardship on the woman who would
be compelled to marry William v.
Cooke, from the third Albany district,
who introduced the bill.
ANY woman" he said, who would
acknowledge she loved him ought to
be fined"
When asked if the bill would pass
Assemblyman Cooke said: 1T will
pass so quick no one will see it go
by"
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HOPKINS AND wHIPPLE SAFE.
Generally Believed That They Will
Win Out in Contest.
[Special to The Gazette.

[Special to The Gazette.]
Helena, Feb. 3.-No decision has
been reached as yet regarding the
contests in the senate affecting the
seats of Hopkins or Rosebud and
Whipple of Broadwater. 1t is definite
ly known, however, that there will
be a majority and minority report
and that the majority will favor the
sitting members. When the vote on
the report is taken in the senate, it
is claimed that there will be no ques.
ton but what it will favor these two
members. This vote may be taken
this afternoon before the senate adj
journs. All the democrats will vote
for the majority report and it is
claimed that if it were necessary one
o two republican members would
cast their vote for the majority report
of the committee.
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UNCLE SAM MAY BUY TWO NAV|ES

Washington, Feb. Both Argen-
tine and Chill through their respec-
tive ministers in Washington, have
proposed to the United States the
purchase by this government of the
armored cruisers. and battleships
these South American republics have
under construction in Europe.
Their Agreement.
By a treaty signed several months
ago, Argentine and Chilli agreed not
to increase their naval strength, and
to a limited extent to adopt a dis
armament policy. At the time the
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-02-06

treaty was contaminated several
months ago, Argentine had two ar
mored cruisers under construction
and Chill two battleships under con-
struction in England.
Are Fine Ships.
The cruisers are to be 5000 tons
each and to have a speed of Fl knots.
The battleships are to be 10000 tons
displacement and 81 knots speed. I'm
der the terms of the treaty both coun-
tries have to cease this construction
and they accordingly wish to sell
them.
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Mrs. Hilton.
Mrs. Hackeman.
Mrs. Honen.

% 1
The anguish Of the men, who were
powerless in many cases to help the
women and children owing to the fact
that there was no water supply, was
terrible. AS they stood outside the
blazing building children were thrown
from the house at their feet and tie
frantic women were falling about
them, crippled and bruised, as they
leaped from the second story of the
doomed house.
There were about 100 families on
the island. The building burned was
put up to provide temporary shelter
for the more recent arrivals, who had
been living in tents. Many of the
men performed acts of great bravery
and were badly burned.
Mr. Lafbacca, who lost his wife and
four children, had recently arrived
from Dakota.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-02-06
INTERPRETED WITH WITNESS

Helena, Feb. 2.-The expected
sensation in the Harvey case happen
ed. Jerry d. Murphy, formerly under
sheriff of Silver Bow county, pro-
duced Miss Waters before the judic-
larry committee tonight. While she
was giving her testimony against
Judge Harvey several Heinze workers
and Deputy Sheriff Peter Scharrin-
broich stood in waiting outside the
committee room. Jerry Murphy at.
once went to her side and started to
push his way past the deputy. That
officer was v and excited and
declared Miss Waters was under ar
rest. He produced a telegram from
the sheriff's Office at Butte instruct
ing the sheriff here to hold her.
Some time ago a warrant was is
sued for Miss Waters arrest on the
charge of perjury in connection with
affidavits which Miss Waters and her
brother made against Judge Harvey
relative to Mrs. Bracket and the Min
ME Healy case.
The Waters pair evaded the law
and made their escape. 1t is on the
old charge that she is now arrested.
She was Immediately hustled Off in a
carriage to the county Jail. Mr.. Muir
ply accompanied her and efforts were
started to try and secure her release.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-02-06
Band at Windsor

London, Feb. AT the concert
given by Sousa's band at Windsor
castle last night in the presence of
the royal family, King Edward encor-
ed several pieces played. The whole
court stood, while the band render
ed "The Star Spangled Banner" and
Save the King"
At the close of the concert their
majesties advanced and shook hands
with and complimented Sousa. The
king inquired how long the band was
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-02-06
Fast Train to Be Given UD

Philadelphia, Feb. 2.-Discontinu-
ance of the Pennsylvania special, the
Chicago, owe the Pennsylvania rail
road and Fort Wayne, will be order
ed within a few days to. lessen the
freight congestion.
Much Demand for Coal.
S. NJ. Provost, third vice-president,
said: I'VE have been doing every
thing in our power to facilitate the
movement of coal, but find we can
not meet the demands of our system
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-02-06
DIFFICULTY ADJUSTED.
Peace Now Prevails in the Butte
Laundries.

Butte, Feb. 2.-Diferences between
their employees were ,amicably settled
at a joint meeting of committees rep
resenting the employers and Laundry
tically no change from the scale Of
wages formerly paid, under the terms
of the new agreement just reached
the mangle girls employed in the va
rious laundry establishments of the
city will receive $40 a week stranght,
and they will not be locked for a few
hours loss of time as has been the
case heretofore in one of the laun-
dries.