davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-03-31
BRIGHT OUTLOOK FOR lRRleAT.
ING HUNTLEY FLATS.
HUGE ENTERPRISE PLANNED
Contemplated Project Involves Re-
cIamation Of Many Thousands Of
Acres-Probabie Cost.
From Fridays Daily Gazette.

From Fridays Daily Gazette.
: Every indication points in the d.
rection of the reclamation of 10000
acres Or irrigable lands adjoining the
city limits on the east and extending
along the north bank of the Yellow
stone river for a distance of 20 miles.
About six months ago attention of
a state of Washington syndicate, who
have been operating in large irriga-
ton projects in that state and in
other sections of the west, was call
ed to the vacant tract Of country
lying east of the city. This resulted
in q visit of several gentlemen rep
resenting the company and a casual
examination of the land. Then fol-
lowed the visit of an engineering
corps in behalf of the syndicate. The
report of the chief engineer was Of
the most favorable character and this
week gentlemen at the head of the
financial department Of the concern
made a tour of ispection to the To-
cality and it is understood that the
men who provide the finances for
gigantic construction work Of this
character are more than pleased with
the inducements offered for invest
ment.
The syndicate having the reclama-
ton of the area under consideration
has secured control of all the North
ern Pacific railway sections within
the tract. This comprises one-half
of the lands contemplated to be COW
cred by the prospective system of
irrigation, or about 10000 acres. The
remaining sections are under state
control and are covered by a lien of
about $4,000. This debt was created
by the Bradford state arid land board
some years ago as a result OF an at
tempt made by that body to make a
survey with a view to i%rrigating the
tract. The Bradford commission was
a failure in every detail and people
of this city, who had furnished the
engineering corps supplies became
creditors to the amount stated. The
state land officials have already an
nounced that it is the wish of the
state to dispose of the lands in the
tract to the syndicate which has pur-
chased the Northern Pacific sections.
The canal project will cost upwards
of $780, 900. The water will be taken
from the Yellowstone, about IS miles
west of the city. Opposite the city
the constructors will tunnel through
the bluff a distance of a mile or more.
Construction of the main canal will
be completed in a year from the date
of beginning.
The promoters of the scheme are
men who not only construct gigantic
%irrigating works, but make it a bus
mess Of having land settled upon af'
ter it is once covered with water
Their plan is to place a family on each
quarter section.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-03-31
We Are Here with the GOODS.

We have a large and complete stock
of garden, flower, field and grass
seeds, namely, alfalfa, millet, timothy,
blue grass, clovers, red top, spring
club soft wheat, Scotch fife hard
wheat, seed oats, rye, onion sets, po-
tatoes. ETC., etc. Order at once and
be sure tf getting what you want.
ka25 OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES co.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-03-31
Notice.

am out about 10 head of cattle,
branded OIL on right ribs and o on
right neck. Information as to their
whereabouts illssg& .qitably reward
ed. OLOF NELSON,
9O-4f NCo2umbus, Mont.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-03-31
A
Many Men Prepare to Vote at Com
ing Election.
From Fridays Daily Gazette.

From Fridays Daily Gazette.
Registration for the forthcoming
city election will close tonight, with
about 700 names registered. The sec
ond ward will show the heaviest reg
istration. About 200 voters of that
precinct having been registered at
the time The Gazette went to press
this afternoon. The vote of the ward
is strongly republican, but as no NOM
nations have been made by that par
ty no estimate can be made as to
the manner in which it will 60.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-03-31

We want hay, oats, wheat, potatoes
and farm produce. Call at our store
or write us and we will name you
price on above.
900 Observation-Disclosures co.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-03-31

Calling cards at Gazette ONCE.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1903-01-30
A Good Legislature.

yesterday was payday at the
said the BOISE Statesman,
''and the way in which the legisla-
ture lined up in the auditors office
to receive their warrants caused one
Der to remark that they were
certainly poor but honest. About
half of the members procured their
warrants before the banks closed at
noon, and few struggled in later
in the day.
''The present legislature is not a
body of spenders. Without single
exception they have conducted them
selves in temperate and dignited
manner.
"That class which is accustomed
to prey upon the conviviality of
legislators is complaining bitterly
that the members are loosening up
as they express ii. The fact is they
are not the kind of men that loosen
up In that way. The trickle of
wine has thus far been very meagre
and no promise is held out that 1T
will ever reach the proportions as
sumed in previous sessions.
"'rhe purity of the present legis-
lature and the cleanliness of the
Of the senatorial contest has set the
old set the old VINE bibblers to ieer-
ing at the cheapness ofthe representa-
tives, but these jeers are regarded
by the unprejudiced as the best evi-
Of the integrity and good intent of
those at whom they are leveled +"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1903-01-30
No Use for Newspapers.

A legislator at Boise named Crum
says he never pays any attention to
the newspapers. He didn't read
them, and their views was no con-
sequence anyhow. Another fellow
named Day, said that the country
weeklies of the state were Of no
benefit to anybody, and that it was
useless waste Of money to provide
for keeping them on file at the state
house. Several other members have
expressed. similar ideas concerning
country weeklies, and as result
several bills asked for by the news
papers and which would have bene-
flied them, have all been killed III
the Legislature.
Next week the Examiner will ex
press It's views concerning the aver
age legislator
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1903-01-30
Notice.

In the Probate Court in and for Bear
Lake county, State of Idaho.
In the matter of the Estate and
guardianship of Archie H. Kinnersley
and Mabel Kinnersley, minors
Notice is hereby given that pursuant
to an order of the above entitled Court,
made and entered on the oath day of
November, 1902, and an order of said
court amending the same, made and
entered on the 18th of January. 1903,
the undersigned will sell at public
auction the following described real es-
tate to witt
An undivided one-third interest In
lot Z block 49, Montpelier Townsite, as
plated in Took A, Bear Lake county,
State of Idaho. Said sale will be made
to the highest bidder for cash, at the
office of a. G. Hitler, in Montpelier,
Bear Lake county, State of Idaho, at IL
O'Clock neon on the 2tst day of Febru,
ary, 1903, subject to confirmation by
the above entitled Court
NETTIE e. CAMPBELL,
! Guardian of the persons and estatet
of the said minors 40
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1903-01-30
A Plea for our Children.

Children are supposed to com.
mence school at six years of age.
If reasonably studious they will
have finished the first grade. the
first year.
Is it doing right by the children
to require them in third grade third
year to study reading. writing,
spelling, geography, history physi-
ology, language and arithmetic, as
they do in this county? What hope
is there for child Of nine years TO
get his lessons thoroughly?
In trying to get all, he learns
none we'll, and either breaks down,
or gets discouraged and does not
care whether he gets them at all or
fails IN all.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1903-01-30
Investigate Before Purchasing.

A person who does nor thoroughly in
vestigate before purchasing an instru-
ment invariably misses IL, SO il you de-
sire to buy piano or organ go the Bear
Lake Music parlor opposite Lyman's
drug store, and inspect their instru-
ments before you purchase. It may save
you many dollar am many regrets,
for cheap instrument wlil prove dear
at any price or upon any terms We
are prepared to convince those who
want to see or know The saying goes,
that none are so blind as those who do
not wish to see." Bear Lake Music Co.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1903-01-30
To Change the Ballot.

Senator Clark has introduced
bill which prov ides for changes in
the existing ballot law IN several
particulars 1t provides for party
emblems and for heavy black lines
between the various names. II
makes continuous registration
system whereby it is not necessary
for resident voter TO register
again, after his name is certified
properly on the registration roll of
precinct.
Representative Keetch has intro
duced a bill providing for the elec-
ton of road overseers at the time
other county officers are elected,
that is every two years.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1903-01-30
NO STRIKE YET.
Machinists and Bo1ermakers in this City are still
at Work.
at Work.

The anticipated walkout of machnists and boiermakers
which expected take place yesterday the Short
materaze We understand that Pres Burt OF
the p grant the concessions asked for by the
the belief that strike would be ordered
on all lines It is said that the lst of Feb
date fixed for the STRIKE II takes place
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1903-01-30

Fremont county the reform school location from
Ros and AS soon result announced the Boise
wall abont the school being
traits of the Boiseites are truly aston
sbng bat Just congratulate Fremont county
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1903-01-30

In purchasing a piano or organ be
sure that those who guide you are com
petent to judge, that thew are not
bought - Bring them to the Bear
Lake Music parlor and we will test their
ability for your safety. There are per-
sons who convey the idea that they are
competent judges and who, often
through their ignorance or for q value
they receive bump" purchasers head
TO the tune of "0ld Hundred 80 or
more"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1903-01-30

The present is by far the severest known in this
valley for years piled mountains high the hills
and # it keeps up there will be floods of for
year.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1903-01-30

Senator Clark registered his vote against the bill provd
mo eioht hours days work in mines, mills factories
.oeI+ers etc. Four senators did the thing
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1903-01-30
FOR IRRIGATION DIRECTORS.
ames of those Nominated for the New District.

The following named gentlemen have been nominated as
directors Of the proposed irrigation district to be voted
on tomorrow Saturday. First district Milford Williams;
second G. c. Gray third, S. Robison fourth, j. Bren-
nan; fifth, Chas. Stephens.
will constitute the board OF directors for the new
irrigation district the propostono ogauze one is carried
The coming of plenty of means the greatist bust
ness year Montpelier history tor 1903 Crops will be
heavier cattle better shape next fall and every
thing generally will be the BOOM The snow is indeed
most welcome
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1903-01-30
PLUMS FALL.
Rees Davis Gets the immigration Commissioner.
Other Jobs,
Other Jobs,

For commissioner of immigration. labor and Statistics
Mr.. Rees Fl. Davis Of Canyon county, Idaho.
For sheep inspector for the state of Idaho Mr. j. c.
Dresser of Ada county, Idaho to take effect February lt
1903
Eor engeneer, Mr. Wayne Darlington, of Custer
county, Idaho to take effect March 1st, 1903.
Q. B. Kelly, of Montpelier, will receive the appoint
ment of book keeper at the penitentiary.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-24
POLICIES NOT DELIVERED
cent Of an Accident Insurance C,n)lly
Accused Of SwlndTng.

Burlington. VT. Dec. 2i.--An alleged
swindling scheme by which many people
in Bennington county and other nearby
parts OF Vermont are said to have lost
small sums, was brought 10 light today
BY tho arrest OF George M. Rowell In this
city
Rowell is charged with fraudulently OBJ
tanning money from people 10 whom he
had sold insurance policies and will be
taken 10 Bennington for trial in ths
county court. Some time ago Rowell, who
claimed 10 bo state agent OF the 1nterna-
tional Registry company OF New York,
together with Bernard Ersldne. who was
said TO be general agent OF the company
tablished an office In Bennington. II Is
said that they did a very large business
IN that and other towns In the county.
promising TO issue accident and sickness
insurance policies. AHN
The policies, it Is alleged. were for
short terms, some for ten and some for
twenty-six weeks and guaranteed tho
payment OF $40 to any one who should be
detained from work by illness or accident
The premium on each policy was six
dollars. Now IL is alleged that the policies
were not delivered and a warrant issued
by the states attorney. Rowell was arrest
cd here today. Local charges OF n similar
nature were preferred against him here,
also and he furnished $500 bonds for ap-
pearance In the municipal court Jan. 26
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-24
OF
BETHLEHEM
STEEL co
Accountant Rose Tells Of BI ( In
CREASE in Amount Charged For
Construction Purposes.

New York. Dec. 24-Alfred Rose. the
accountant who made the Investigation
OF the financial status OF the Bethlehem
Steel company for Receiver Smith. re-
sumed the stand at the shipbuilding hear
ing today. continuing his testimony con-
cerning the result OF his investigation.
The construction and repair accounts
OF Bethlehem were the first subjects Of
inquiry by counsel Untermeyer. his OBJ
Ject being to find II excess expenditures
were made under these headings In order
to withhold dividends on the Bethlehem
stock held by the shipbuilding company.
Mr.. Rose answered that the construc-
tlon account. si63 13l for the year end
ing May /. 1902, was increased according
TO the auditors statement during the fol-
lowing year to $3.50 500 and that $3.50. .444
had been charged to this account during
May, June and July of this year. this ex-
penditure being at the rate OF over $780,
900 per year. The repairs and renewals
account from May l. 1902. to May /. 1908
was in excess OF s460,oo0. Mr.. Rose had
been informed. but he could not tell
whether any part OF this should have
properly been charged TO construction.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-24
HEAVY VERDICT
Reported In Case Brought Against the Bos-
ton Elevated Railroad Co.

Boston. Dec. 24.-The first verdict rem
dered for jury 20 property on washing
ton street. caused by the Boston Ele-
waited Railroad company, which was re-
ported today I'm the superior court for
Suffolk county. WAS verdict in favor
OF the plaintiff I'm the sum OF 1905.
The case was that OF a Boston Safe
Deposit and Trust company. trustee.
against the railway company. The plain
tin sought 10 recover $4,000 for injury
b the estate through loss In real value
arising from the nearness OF the elevated
structure and injury resulting from the
unsighliness OF the elevated structure
for noise. dust. flashing OF Hight and IN
vasion OF the occupants right 60 privacy
consequent upon the operation OF trains.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-24
CREDITORS PETITION
They Ask That Isldor SOIow Be Declared
a BANKRUPT.

With the clerk OF the United States
district court this morning there was fled
n petition in bankruptcy by the creditors
OF Isadore solow OF woonsocket.
The petitioners are New York clothing
firms and they pray that the insolvent
be summoned into court and judgments
passed. Mr.. solow was formerly cloth
ing dealer OF Woonsocket but I'm Novem-
Der made an assignment and IL Is for
the purpose Of having action taken that
the petitioners have come forward at
this time. The creditors signing the pc
tition are anxious to collect the amounts
due them which amount to slo22.s7. There
are no assets.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-24
RELEASE BONDS
Boston Chamber Of Commerce Sends CON-
mIttee TO Protest Against DIscontlnuance.

Boston. Dec. 24--At a special meeting
Aof the board Of directors OF the Boston
chamber OF commerce this afternoon
committee was appointed to go 10 Wash
ington to demonstrate against the recent
order OF the treasury department discon-
tinuing the use in Boston OF the so-called
released bonds under which goods that
are Withheld for sample and appraise-
ments have been released as soon as the
examina ton by the appraiser has been
completed.
The abrogation OF the privilege which
the release bond" affords was declared
by the various directors at the meeting TO
be a serious hardship The use Of the
"release bond has been to secure the
prompt release OF goods and II has prov
ed OF inestimable value to merchants
handling seasonable or perishable goods.
In addition TO the appointment OF the
committee a communication embodying
all the facts was sent to Senator Lodge
by order Of the directors. Secretary Pres
ton OF the chamber OF commerce has also
called a meeting OF the importers OF Bos-
ton for Monday to take the supplement-
airy action on the matter.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-24
PEACEFUL
SOLUTION
PROBABLE
Russia and Japan Not Likely TO
Go to War Over Far East
srn Question.

Beriin. Dec. A.-An lntimation has
reached the Japanese legation here that
Russia will concede Japan's requests. In
Quiries made by the Associated Press as
70 particulars OF this intimation. whether
1t came from Toxic OF St Petersburg
brought out nothing more than peace
ful solution is now hi,shly probable.
The British government IL is under
stood from another source. has represent
dto the czar that Great Britain deems
Japan's demands just and earnestly ex-
poets that Russia will grant them. This
representation is supported by the ut
terances OF the British ambassadors here
and I'm Paris and Vienna, who have in
formed the respective governments TO
which they are accredited that Japan,
In the opinion OF the British government,
will fight II Russia holds TO the position
taken In her recent note. The Russian
ambassador hero has for several days
been inQuiitng freely what the PROPOSE
tioas OF the diplomatic corps are.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-24
FINANCIAL NEWS
BULLS AND BEARS.

Wall street, Dec 24.--Prices OF the In
dustriais and specialties were inclined to
advance in the opening dealings in stocks
sympathetic effect was manifest In the
International stocks from the depression
In London.
Tennessee Coal and Deieware a Hud-
son rose a point. Nashville Chattanooga
a St. Louis 2h. General Electric 3 and
Westinghouse Electric g.
Selling ceased abruptly when Sugar
and the electric stocks manifested
strength. The small losSes In the active
leaders were made up. but the general
market met pressure again when prices
recovered to yesterdays closing level
Sugar, Consolidated Gas and Rubber
Goods preferred advanced a point. Dem
yer and Rio Grande preferred and Ten
nesses Coal Ia. Nashville. Chattanooga
a. st. Louis 2h. General Electric and
Westinghouse Electric 5.
The market was very DUH. but wide
advances were made In some OF the dor
mant specialties. Sloss Sheffield Steel
preferred jumped 7. the common l, New
York Air brake six. Nashville. Chat
tanooga a St. Louis and Realty pre-
ferred 4gll2, the common rs. American
Express s, and st. Louis and San Fran
cisco second preferred. New York. Chi
caGo a st. Louis Toledo. st. Louis and
Western preferred. Pressed Steel and tho
Locomotive stocks q point. 6nun lost
ps. Bonds were steady.
Midday prices were slightly lower on
professional realizing OF the specialties
Louisville exceptionally rose point
United States Express jumped IA. New
York, Chicago & st. Louis I'd preferred =.
st Louis a. San Francisco second prefer
red reacted IA.
Room traders devoted more energy TO
furthering holiday pranks than TO specu-
lation and the result was a listless and
uninteresting market. Amalgamated Cop
per moved up 20 1914 with some show OF
animation and the grangers were slightly
better. st. Paul preferred improved "a,
Delaware & Hudson and Ice preferred
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-24
ARRIVED AT CARTHAGENA
After Five Days Delay Message Reached
Ship Owners From Colombia.

Boston. Dec. A-In connection with
the press dispatches announcing that two
Boston schooners were detained at
Carthagena unable to obtain clearance
papers. code cable message was re-
cetved here today by Crowell ana Thur
low. ship brokers. announcing that their
three-masted schooner Annie l.. Hender-
son arrived at Carthagena on Wednes-
day OF last week. over five days were
required for the transmission OF the mes
sage. Mr.. Thurlow, a member OF the
firm said today that he did not believe
that the Boston schooners are detained
at Carthagena. because the Colombian
authorities thought the vessels were
bound for Colon.
I'VE have two schooners In the vicinity
OF Colombia or did have week ago."
said Mr.. Thurlow. land j expect TO get
word very soon from Jamaica that the
four-master Star OF the Sea, Capt. Peter
Quinlan. has arrived there. The Star
OF the Sea carried a cargo of coal to be
discharged at Carthagena. whence she
was to sail for Jamaica. Last Friday we
got a telegram from Capt. Quinlan an
nouncing that he was ready to sail. IL
the schooners are being detained IL seems
as IL something would have reached us
10 confirm US OF the situation"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-24
STEAMER WRECKED.
Continued from page One)
THE CAPTAINS STATEMENT.

Cant. Thompson of the Corning said
that he was at loss TO account for the
grounding of the boat and how she came
10 be out Of her course. He said that
he left the pilot house short time be-
fore the accident and was resting In his
stateroom when the crash came. The
captain hurried to the deck and found
that the boat was rapidly filing. After
attempting TO calm the passengers he or
dered the boats lowered. This was Inn
medlately done, he said, but only two
boats got away, and when IL was found
there was no danger. one OF the boats
rowed back TO the steamer. The safety
Of the other boat. which was not heard
from until this afternoon, caused con-
siderable anxiety.
Mr.. A. Fisher OF New Haven, one OF the
passengers on the steamer, was In his
stateroom with his wife. asleep. when
the boat struck The shock awakened
Mr. Fisher. but. under the impression
that the boat had landed at her pier In
New York he made no attempt TO leave
the stateroom until he heard some one
shout "the boat is sinking" Mr.. Fisher
said that he then hurried his wife 10
the deck and placed her In boat which
Immediately rowed away. Mr. Fisher
however. came ashore on the tug.
The small boat which had disappeared
after leaving the Corning landed at
Green's farms I'm the town OF Westport.
some miles to the eastward OF this har-
hor Owing 20 the darkness tho pas
sengers who manned the oars were un-
able TO find this harbor although keeping
I'm the general direction OF land.
The four women were In their night
robes and Miss Schipire suffered from
exposure very much as her night dress
was frozen she being the woman who
had Jumped overheard and had been res
cued The six passengers went to the
house OF a Mr.. Mitchell where they were
given attention. Later after the women
had been provided with clothing. they
were taken 20 the railroad station and left
for New Haven.
The wrecking boat OF the Merritt q
Chapman company arrived here this az
Iernoon to work on the Corning.