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The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-03-13
How It Came About.

Washington, March 9.-The COM
m%unication from the Argentine gov
eminent referred to in the Buenos
Ayres dispatch, it is understood here,
was a direct result of the blockade of
the ports of Venezuela by the allied
powers.
1t was learned here tonight that
Senior Drago, the minister OF foreign
affairs of Argentine, sent to the min
lister here, Senior Merou, a long in
struction giving the views of his gov
eminent on the general question OF
the liability of American states for
debts growing out of injuries to for
eigners or of default in the payment
of loans contracted by the state
Argentine desired to know how the
United States government regarded
the question. Whether this commun'
ication was made the subject OF a
fomal representation to this govern
ment or merely a verbal statement OF
the minister could not be learned, but
it is stated that Secretary Hay in his
reply to the minister quoted from
President Roosevelt's recent message
and advocated settlement of the dis
putes by arbitration when the claims
were not capable of adjustment BY
the peaceful methods of diplomacy.
In this connection, it is we'll known
from their public statement on thf
subject, that both President Roose
welt and Secretary Hay do not believe
that the South American governments
should be shielded from the collection
of just debts against them by Euro
pean nations so long as in the en-
forcement of these obligations n
question of American sovereignty i
involved or attempt to acquire terri
tory is made
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-03-13

st. Louis, March "a sweeping de-
NAL of all charges made by the Wa
bash Railroad company in its bill OF
complaint, upon which was issued the
injunction to prevent a strike against
it's employees, was contained in the
answer to the injunction suit filed to-
day in the United States district court
by the counsel for the Wabash fire
men and trainmen. In support of the
answer were filed the affidavits of all
those named IN the injunction.
At II o'clock tomorrow morning
Federal Judge Adams will set a date
for the arguments for and against the
answer. The motion to dissolve the
injunction, briefly stated, is based on
the ground that the writ OF injunc-
ton was improvidently granted; that
charges of illegal conspiracy contain
ed in the bill of complaint vas I'M
founded and %disproved; that there is
no equity in the bill of complaint;
that the injunction was issued with
out notice, and that all the material
charges in the bill are fully denied.
President Ramsey of the Wabash.
and the company legal counsel, began
the preparation of their arguments
against the answer Immediately after
it was filed at 1O:O5 a. M, and con-
tinued busily at work all day, and
we'll into the night.
The counsel for the Wabash EN-
ployes spent the day in lounging about
the city and will continue to %leisurely
spend the time intervening before the
hearing of the arguments commence
The brotherhood officials left the city
and all express themselves as well
satisfied with the answer as filed.
Synopsis of Reply.
The answer as filed is a joint and
several answer of all the defendants
named in the bill of complaint ant
against which the injunction issued
It is a specific denial that the Wabash
railway was ever an employer of eX
elusive union or brotherhood mem
bers in it's service, and also denie:
that the Brotherhood of Railwa.
Trainmen and Brotherhood of Loco
motive Firemen, the organizations in
volved in this proceeding, ever mad
any demand or attempt to compel tn
Wabash railway to place any restrie
lions upon it's employees as to thei
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-03-13
Brakeman Shoots Tramp.

Ogden, Utah, March 10.-During an
alteration between a gang of tramps
and the crew of a Southern Pacific
freight train at Matlin, Utah, today,
Pat CASTILLO, a tramp, was shot and
fatally injured. The shooting was
done by Brakeman Malan, after the
tramps had held up the entire force
of trainmen and without provocation
began shooting at them. None of the
trainmen were hurt. Malan surren'
dered to the authorities and with two
of the tramps was taken to Brigham
City.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-03-13
Seek Higher Ground.

Columbus, Neb., March 9.-Three
hundred families living in Columbus,
have been compelled to leave their
homes and seek higher ground. The
Lewis river at this point is more than
a mile and one-half wide.
The Union Pacific tracks for that
distance from Columbus to the big
bridge over the Lewis river are un
der water and cannot be used. les
gorges are forming continually.
Minnie Doetsch was drowned in I'm
ion creek at Stanton.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-03-13
ARGENTINA AND THE
MONROE DOCTRINE
SECRETARY HAYS STATEMENT
OF THE PRINCIPLE is
SATISFACTORY.

Buenos Ayres, March 9.-The Ma
cion publishes to day an interview
with Foreign Minister DragO, in which
the minister declares that Senior Me-
rou, the Argentine minister at Wash
ington, has t~elegraphed to him an
nouncnng that the response of Score
tary Hay to an Argentine note setting
forth the Argentine governments
ideas regarding Venezuela and Mon
roeism is satisfactory.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-03-13
First Publication Feb. ~. 1903
Contest Notice.

Contest Notice.
Department of the Interior, United
States Land Office, Bozeman, Mon
tana, February 10, 1903.
A sufficient contest affidavit having
been filed in this Office by Patrick
Quinn, contestant against homestead
entry No. 1885, made March Is, 1901,
for NkSWA, SEA SWA and SWA
SEA, section 10, township l S., range
20 E., M. P. NJ, by William A. Whit
lock, contestee, in which it is alleged
that said William A. Whitlock has not
at any time since June 10, 1902, lived
on said land, and has abandoned II
for more than six months past; ana
that he has not lived upon or cultivat-
ed said tract as required by law. AND
that his said alleged absence from
said land has not been due to his en-
ployment in the army, navy or ma
rine corps of the United States In
time of war; said parties are hereby
notified to appear, respond and oner
evidence touching said a.
10 o'clock a. m. on April 10, 1903, be-
fore L. Whitney, U. S. Commissioner
at Joliet. Montana, and that ma
hearing will be held at 10 O'Clock q.
m. on April 81, 1903, before the regis
fer and receiver at the United States
land Office in Bozeman, Montana.
The said contestant having, in a
proper affidavit, filed February Il,
1908. set forth facts which show that
after due diligence personal service
of this notice can not be made, It u
hereby ordered and directed that such
notice be given by due and proper
publication.
NJ. R. WILSON. Register.
A. j. Edsall, Receiver.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-03-13
OF THE WABASH MEN

part of the company finally culminas-
ed in the presenting of the grievances
and complaint to the several boards OF
adjustment and grievance committees
of the two labor organizations known
as the Brotherhood Of Locomotive
Firemen and the Brotherhood OF Rail-
way Trainmen.
The answer takes up n by one,
the other allegations contained in the
bill of complaint, and denies them.
The defendants deny that they ever
maliciously threatened to order a
strike, but state that they did repre-
sent to the Wabash that many of it's
employees had determined to withdraw
from it's employment unless it acced-
ed to the reasonable demands and re-
quests made by the defendants in
| their behalf in the payment Of wages
and changes in the rules; but thai If
a strike should occur it would be a
voluntary act on the part of the en-
ployes.
1t is further denied that any at
tempt was made to induce a strike
by letters or circulars, but ii any in
fammatory letters or circulars were
sent, it was not done by any commit
tee or officer of said organization or
by their approval or consent. The
defendants further deny that the Wa
bash is entitled to the relief prayed
for, or any part thereof, and. having
fully answered all the allegations and
charges in the bill of complaint, they
deny the same and pray the same ad'
vantage of their answer as though
they had specifically and separately
pleaded or demurred to each and ev
cry allegation or change contained
therein.
In answer the defendants state tina
the Brotherhood of Locomotive Fire
men and the Brotherhood of Railway
Trainmen are voluntary beneficial as
sociations; that they organized for thu
purpose of uniting their members ant
elevating their social, moral and in
tellectual standard and for the pro
lection of their interests and promo
ton of their general welfare.
Many letters passed between Presi
dent Ramsey and the committee hav
ing the adjustment Of grievances II
), charge. Copies of these letters wer'
), filed as an exhibit.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-03-13
MONEYS FOR SCHOOL FUND.
Governor Tooie Receives a ChecE
from the General Government.

Helena, March Ex-Governor Toole
today received a check for $17,967.86
from the federal government, being
this states share of the proceeds
from sales of government lands. The
money was turned over to the state
treasurer and was added to the perm
anent school fund. Each state re-
ceives annually s per cent Of the mon
ey paid the general government for
public lands, which by act of congress
goes into the public school fund OF
the state in which the lands sold are
located. The check cover the sales
for the calendar year of 1902.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-03-13
Hiqh Line Ditch Co.

Notice is. hereby given that at a
meeting of the trustees of the High
Line Ditch Co., held on the 18th day
of February, 1903, an assessment of
5 per cent per share vas levied upon
the capital stock of the corporation,
payable on or before the 14th day
of March, 1903. to the secretary, at
his ranch, or by mail at Billings, Mon
tana.
Any stock upon which the assess
ment, shall remain unpaid on the said
14th day Of March, 1908, will be de-
.linquent and advertised for sale at
public auction, and unless payment is
made before will be sold on the 31st
day of March, 1903, to pay the de-
linquent assessment together with
costs of advertising and expenses OF
sale.
E. B. HASTINGS,
Secretary High Line Ditch Co.
Billings, Mont, Feb. -, 1903.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-03-13
TELEPHONE WAR RENEWED.
Ped Lodge Council Again Will Be Call
ed Upon to Act on Matter.

TtSI IOOSS SOU1ISII HSdlu WIN DC 00ss
ed Upon to Act on Matter.
Red Lodge, March 10.-This ever
ing's session OF the city council will
doubtless be enlivened by a renewal
of the fight of the Rocky Mountain
Bell Telephone company for admis-
sion to the city limits. The company
now maintains a long distance ex-
change across the creek near the mine
offices. Since the previous attempt.
when the company's employees were
arrested and fined for digging in the
streets without permission and the
company on its part began mandamus
proceedings against the city, the Bell
people have been in a quiescent atti.
tude.
The great objection raised is to di
minishing the value of property owned
by local business men, who control
considerable stock in the Montana &
Wyoming Telephone company, which
owns and operates the local exchange
The petition circulated today by Geo
It. Lamport, praying the council te
admit the company, received a few
signatures, but many business mer
seem inclined to hold back.
The Bell company's proposition i:
that all suits on obth sides be nollf
pressed. but those on the other sid
| declare they will not consent to thu
Bell company coming in unless it will
attach it's long distance line to thu
Moffett exchange.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-03-13

First Publication Feb 20, 19O3.-4f 81
In the District Court OF the Seventh
Judicial District Of the State of
Montana, in and for the County OF
Yellowstone.
F. H. Alden, Plaintiff, VS.. Fred Miller
and Richard B.. Bartells, Defend
ants.
ALIAS SUMMONS.
The State of Montana sends greet
ing to the above named defendants:
You r hereby summoned to an
swer the complaint in this action
which is filed in the office of the
clerk of this court, and to file your
answer and serve a copy thereof upon
the plaintiffs attorney within twenty
days after the service of this sum
mons, exclusive of the day of SER
vice; and in case of your failure to
appear or answer, Judgment will be
taken against you by default, for the
| relief demanded in the complaint.
The said action is brought to fore
close a certain mortgage on real es-
tate more particularly described in
the complaint filed in this action and
securing a note for the sum of $500
and interest; said note and mortgage
having been given by the defendant
Fred Miller, to one Carl Winner of
which the plaintiff is now the owner
and legal holder; and to obtain Il
Judgment against the said defendant,
said Fred Miller, for the amount of
said note and interest and attorneys
fees as prayed for in the said COM
plant.
Witness my hand and the seal Of
said court this 18th day Of February,
1903.
(SeaD T. A. WILLIAMS, Clerk.
First Publication Feb 20. 1903.-4f
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-03-13
Election at Panama.

Panama, March 9.-The election OF
congressman took place yesterday.
Nearly all the liberals abstained from
voting, declaring that the governor
would not respect the popular vote.
Had the liberals voted they could
have won easily in three provinces.
The elected congressman intend to
fight in favor of the Panama canal
treaty.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-03-13
SIX KILLED BY HURRICANE
Cyclone Visited Section Of North
Queensland, Australia.

Breensland, Queensland, March 10.
Townsville, North Queensland, has
been visited by a cyclone in which
many persons were killed or injured.
A part Of the hospital building col
lapsed during the storm, killing six
persons. Schools, churches and resi-
dences were destroyed and many in
habitants have been rendered home
less.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-03-13
d in DANGER.

Superior, Neb., March 1.-TWO big
iron bridges over the Republican river
at this place are in imminent danger
of being swept away. The river is out
of it's banks, and full of floating ice.
A bridge at Hardy. Neb.. has been
swept away and several big mill prop
critics are in danger.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-03-13
Fear Earthquake.

ST. Thomas, March 9.-The island
of Dominica, B. w. L., is experiencing
a series of disquieting seismic dis
turbances. A eve and prolongel
shock of earthquake was felt yestre-
dav afternoon. Uneasiness prevails
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-03-13
Edwards Levee.

London, March 10.-The king held
q levee in the throne room of Buck
ingham palace yesterday. Among
those present was United States Con-
sui General Evans.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-03-13
River Mems Prediction.

Cincinnati, O., March 9.-River men
assert the stage of the river at Gin
cinnati will not exceed 81 feet, which
will cause but little interference with
railroad traffic.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-03-13
RIVERS ON RAMPAGE
Father of Waters Above the Danger
Point and Rising.

approaching the highwater mark OF
two years ago. 1t is far out OF it's
banks and has already isolated a num-
Der of houses and factories in the fats
on both banks.
Reports from up the river say the
danger is over. The weather continues
mild.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-03-13
Distress Prevails.

Nashville, Tenn, March THE
Cumberland river is nearly a foot
above the danger line. Distress pre-
walls among the low land inhabitants.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-03-13
THE COLORADO.
Cruiser to Be Launched at PhiIadeI-
phia on April 9.

Cruiser TO Be Iauncneo at PnlIdoel.
phia on April 9.
Philadelphia, March 9.-Miss Cora
Peabody. daughter of the governor Of
Colorado, has been invited to break
the bottle over the bow of the huge
cruiser that bears the name Of her
native state. The launch will take
place at Cramps ship yards IN April
8. 1t will mark the placing afloat of
an entirely new example Of American
cruiser as the Colorado is so much
larger and more powerful than her sis
ter cruisers that she is easily as great
as a battleship of the first class pat
tern.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-03-13
General Franklin Dead.

Hartford, Conn, March 9.--Majol
General William Buel Franklin died
yesterday at his home in this city
aged 80 years,
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-03-13
CASTRO AGAIN sELLIGERENT.
Closes Orinoco and BIockades BARGE
Iona and Carupano.

Caracas, March 9.-The text Of the
protocols with the allied powers was
published in the official Gazette to-
day. The protocols are coolly receiv-
ed by the Venezuelans, who say that
congress is not favorable to their
ratification.
The government today issued a de-
cree prohibiting navigation on the
Orinoco and declaring a blockade OF
Barcelona and Carupano, now occu-
pied by the rebels. The revolutionist
forces have retired.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-03-13
Campbell Accepts.

London, March Or. j. Campbell
has announced his acceptance OF the
passionate of the City Temple in sue
cession to the late Joseph Parker.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-03-13
Grand River Rising.

Grand Rapids. MICA. March .
Grand river is rising here. at the rate
of about an inch an hour and rapidly
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-03-13
Heavy Rainfall.

Heavy Rainfall.
Pittsburg, Pa, March 9.-The rain
fall of the past "a hours throughout
western Pennsylvania has been heavy
and the rivers are rising again.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-01-21

Some weeks ago DR. J 9. Diss,
optical specialislo Lawt0n, whose
cut appears above, offered a prizr
of s7 90 pair Of glasses to the
person writing bis name the great
est number Of times on a common
sized postal card, The contest
closed on January 20 and the
judges decided thai J A. McGehee
was the winner having written the
name 7O4 times 10 a legiple ana
distinct manner with pen aud ink.
rhe judges were S. g. Leister, w
Il. Knotts, T. IL. Williams and W d.
II McKer zie.
Below we publish a list Of the
contestants as the judges arranged
them: Mrs. X Larrabee, $50: } .
A. McGehee, 70i; j. Brown, 610;
f. a. Eldrcd, 6i7, Jas. Jefffies,
300 and others.
Owing to the failure Of ihe pa-
pers 10 properly advertise the fac
chat it was necessary for the wrileI
10 use pen and ink Mrs. Larrabee
used a pencil. However she
wrote the name and numbers very
plan and distinctly, and the doctor
i'd recognition Of her skin aud
nealness presented her with a ins
pair Of glasees also Forth same
reason tie contest was not as salts
factory as the doctor would have
liked it. rbe doctor Will frame
these cards as mcmcntoes Of the
sill in Penmanship of The names.
DR.. Dlss VIII eife u discount o.
10 20 20 per cent Oh ali purchases
FOR tHe next sixty days aud be asks
that you cnii a his office and see
the card Of Miss ANNIE 3. Camp
bell Of AnadarAo who wrote lhe
uame 2555 hmcs. 1t is neat
piece OF pe1manship add shows
what can be done by those who
have The will 10 do
DR.. Dss has decided after the
9TH OF February TO ciier a $40 90
prize 10 The champion Of the three
places, Lawfon Anadarko and
Chlcka' ha, lahipg 2055 times as
basis of championship 30 il stands
now, but should i.arfo0 beat this
then the Laaon champion VIII be
considered the basis OF comptii-
ton Regular uips 20ih 10 23rd
t.F ...I. Z. rIIH .... f.a..I.....-
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-01-21

We feel inclined to boast little
On our shoe stock. For two years
VIC have been wedding out unde
sirable lines and filing in with
only latest STYLES and shoes that
We can guarantee to give perfect
satisfaction; when we sell a pair
of shoes DOW we know we have
made a regular customer and if
we keep the line up to the high
standard that we now have it our
shoe sales will continue to in
crease. Give us a trial is all we
ask. The Famous,
Al Jackman q Lemon.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-01-21

S. J. Anderson, late nf Rockport,
Ind, purchased yesterday one
half interest IN the undertab lug
department Of Oscar Claycomb.
Mr. Anderson is pracucal en-
balmcr, = agraduate ofthe Louisville
school OF EN- baimlng in 1899, and is
prepared to do arteria and cavit,
embalmiug. These young men
have ordered a rubber tired funer-
al ear which will be here In about
thirty days.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-01-21

United States District Clerk
Speake performed a marriage cere
mony at his Office last night, 10
O'Clock being the hour of The nup-
1ials. The contracting parties
we're Mr.. Joe McFarlane, prom
inent young business man OF Lind
say, and Miss Harriet Yates of
Ardmore. The couple will reside
at Lindsay.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-01-21

@. IL. Gray, accused of receiving
stolen property in connection with
the fields robbery recently. was ar
raigned before Commissioner Payne
ia the United States court this
morning. Mr. Gray proved his
innocence and was honorably dis
charged by the court.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-01-21

Rev. G. II. Ray performed a
marriage ceremony Sunday, the
contracting parties being Timothy
Miller OF Uh'ckasha and Miss Emma
Hatfield Of Laverty. The mar
riage took place at the home OF Mr..
Miller on North Fourth street,
here the couple viii reside.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-01-21

DO you need new hatS Oor
spring Ine is now il. We have
them in all colors and shapes; we
are anxious TO sell you new one
TO replace the one yon are wearing.
Look them over. The Famous,
At Jackman & lemon.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-01-21

The Bap ist ladies will meet with
Mrs. DR.. Mars tomorrow at 2:30
p. m. 10 organize their society for
this year. All Baptist ladies' are
requested 10 be present.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-01-21

For sale-At public auction in
front Of Erin house, on Saturday,
January "a, q trunk and contents
belonging 10 W. r. lsbesier, TO
satisfy bill for room rent.
3t Mrs. G.. A.. Duff.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-01-21

Mr.. and Mrs. H. s. Kimball
went to Hobart Monday on busi-
ness. Mrs. Fred Andrews has
chsrge Of the Kimb8ll house dur
ing the absence of Mr.. aud Mrs.
Kimball.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-01-21

One Of the greatest events in The
history of Chickasha will begin
Saturday, January, %, al l.. S.
Fields dry goods store. Watch
our Weekly edition Of the Express
for announcement.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-01-21

Miss Eleanor Murphy. Of q
Reno, WAS among The visisors ia
the CITY yesterday, q guest az the
Royal hotsl.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-01-21

A Wild cat measuring four feet,
four inehe 10 length was killed
across ihe river from Garret 5
Bluff few nights ago.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-01-21

Some good improved city prop
erty for sale. terms to suit, prices
right, see Cochran, 3 doors north
Citizens Bank. 3-tf
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-01-21

The Federation Of Women =
Clubs he'd a business meeting this
morniog Al 10 o'clock with Mrr.
d. M. Payne.