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The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-05-22
Then and Now.

men ana NOW.
y The Medora of the marquis time
and the Medora of today are two en-
tirely different places. The n was
the scene of activity and energy. the
home of vast aspirations and great
hopes, the other is but a shadow, a
ghost of what has been, a wreck on
the ocean of existence. Fifty per-
sons in all probably comprise the
population of the town at this time.
The fact that it is the county seat
of Billings county alone prevents it's
absolute effacement from the map.
Although there are not many OF them
and the amount Of public business
the community affords is not large,
still the people of Billings county must
have a capital and there they go when
taxes have to be paid or lawsuits are
to be tried. 1t is there that the sher-
iff has his office and the public pros
ecutor looks after the important mat
ter of prosecuting those who steal
from the stockmen. Unlike in many
industry is the n important source
OF the wealth of its Inhabitants, the
men of Billings county who own
herds have no social ambitions and
do not care for the pleasures OF so
ciety,' hence each is content to live
on his ranch and Medora is not the
gay place that some other towns are
that form the center of large grazing
Teas.
Standing grim, silent and deserted
9hd keeping watch over the all but
deserted streets of the town is the
huge packing establishment that the
marquis built when he had his dream
of feeding countless thousands direct
from the ranges where grazed the
beef that had been finding it's way to
the abbatoirs OF the east. Time and
the elements are conspiring to re-
duce it to ruin and remove the evil
dence of a dreamer's folly. Slowly,
but surely the conspirators are sue
ceeding and each passing year sees
the end gradually drawing nearer.
The crummbling roofs that are now
sheltering costly machinery that is
wearing out in rust and idleness will
not last always and the walls that
have hidden defiance to the fury OF
Dakota storms will sometime eas
their resistance and tumble in to
bury that which they protected so
long and honestly. 1t may be many
years before this occurs, for as yet
the wreck of the dead marquis am
bition is receiving the care and at
tention of persons paid for that pur-
pose.
When the Northern Pacific Refrig-
orator Car company went out OF bust
ness and the marquis returned to
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-23
TEXAS PINE LANDS.
Prayers Offered in Churches for Rain
 to Quench Fires.

Prayers Offered in Churches for Rain
 to Quench Fires.
 St Louis, Nov 23.-A special from Dallas, Texas, says:
 '"The forest fires in the southeastern Texas pine lands are still burning with no prospects of stopping or be- ing controlled. In churches at Naga- doches, Lufkin, Angelina, Newton and other places prayers were offered yes terday for rain to quench the flames.
 A bulletin last night from Jackson vile states that persons arriving there from Nacogdoches and points between there and Beaumont say the fire di- rectly east of .Nacogdoches is f1ercer than on Sunday. No one can get to the fire swept district and estimates of the extent of damage are mere guess work It is known that the flames have crossed the Sabine river at sev- eral points and are burning large areas in Vernon and Calcasefu parishes in Louisiana. The smoke is becoming almost stifing at and beyond Nacog- doches. Many persons have been made sick. -
 Reports reached here last night that extensive forest and prairie fires are raging in the Indian territory in the country east and west of Antlers, y..
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-23
BURPEE'S FEE
May Have Been Cause of Break
 From Trolley Go.
HAS BEEN AN OPEN SECRET

That Breach Existed Between Attor-
 ney l.. F. Burpee and the Powers
 That Be of the Company-The Col
 onel Has Asked Clerks of Courts to
 Erase His Name in Certain Cases
 Colonel l.. F. Burpee and the Con- necticut Railway and Lighting Go have parted company and hereafter the col onel will not appear as counsel for the company either in any new legal or legislative contentious The parting took place this morning when the colonel wrote the clerks of all the courts in New Haven county to erase his, name as counsel for the company in all cases that have been filed since June l. Though it is said the best of feeling prevails between the company and the colonel this is not believed by a great many lawyers. But as busi- ness relations supersede every other consideration in the conduct of large corporations like the Connecticut Rail- way and Lighting Go Colonel Burpee will necessarily appear as counsel for it in some big matters that have been pending in the courts for some years. for to hand the management of them over to other hands might result in worse complications than are now ex- fsting.
 It has been no secret for some time that breach occurred between the colonel and the company, but it was not over financial matters or the man. agement of the strike here as 8 great many supposed, for it is well Known , Colonel Burpee ranks among the high priced lawyers. In the company's annual report there are two items. one showing SEA- 900 strike expenses and another ST., 119 legal expenses. There is a general supposition that this sum was Colonel Burpee's fee for his part in the man. agement of the local trolley strike. This is misunderstanding. That sum was the total fees for the com pany's attorneys throughout the state for the year. There was no trouble over money matters.
 The fact is the parting was caused by a wide difference of opinion be- tween Allan ". Paige, general counsel for the company, and Colonel Burpee, regarding the management of the com pany's affairs here. Colonel Burpee tried in vain to show MT Paige that while the people desired an extension of the trolley system, they were also determined that the company shall pay something that is fair for the rights to the thoroughfares. Mir Paige appears to be under the impression that Waterbury is very anxious to have the trolley system connected with oth- CT places at any cost and regardless of all public rights. In a word. that Wa terbury must be like Bridgeport which city seems to be actually owned by the trolley company. In vain. Colonel Burpee tried to convince him to the contrary and this difference of opinion. extended to other matters in the com pany's affairs.
 Attorney Bronson, formerly local counsel for the trolley company, will henceforth appear ill all it's litigation. he having been appointed to his old DO sitiop.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-23
WORK OF RECKLESS DRIVERS.
DEATH IN THE CHAIR.
Three Shocks Were Given Before Man
 Was Pronounced Dead.

was PrOnOunCed bead.
 Ossining, N. Y., Nov 23.-Carmino Gamairi was put to death in the cleo tric chair in Sing Sing prison to-day for the murder of Mrs Josephine Lanta Patro in New York city on October 6, 1902
 Three shocks, were given before Gaimari was pronounced dead. The voltage, 1920, was the highest yet used in an execution in Sing Sing Gaimari entered the death chamber at 5:5S. He walked firmly to the chair. He was quickly strapped down, the electrodes applied and a current of 1920 volts and S1a amperes was turned on. This continued for seven seconds. Then the current was reduced to 25O volts and continued for about a minute. Dr Irvine, the prison physician, then made an examination, after which second shock of the same strength as the first was given. This was repeated after 8 second examination. At 6:O5 a. m. the man was declared dead.
 Gaimari killed Mrs Josephine Lanta Patro on October 6, 1902, in front of her home, b6 Roosevelt street, New York. A dispute over money due Gaimari from the woman's husband led to his sending three bullets into her body. The woman died in the house of relief. Gaimari was convicted in February last but the execution was stayed until to-day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-23
REMINDED AGAIN.

London, Nov 23.-Louis Engelho1h Of New York, who was arrested at South ampton Saturday on the American line steamer St Louis, on the charge of grand larceny in New York, was re- handed for a week to-day at Bow Street police court, pending the arrival of extradition papers from Washington. Bail was refused. Engelhorn, in a statement made in court, said he was on his way to Germany, to secure money with which to pay the claims against him.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-23
FINISHING THE BUSINESS.
Federation of Labor Delegates in Ses.
 sion Again .To-Day

Boston, Nov 23.-Efforts of dele gates to adjourn the convention on Saturday having failed, the representa- tiyes of the various unions affiliated with the American Federation of La Dor again assembled in Faneuil hall to-day to complete if possible the work of the tWenty-third annual meeting of the federation. So many delegates had gone home. some doubt was ex- pressed before the time of opening the session as to quorum. It was point- cd out, however. that the constitution had been changed on Saturday to read that one-fourth would constitute uuo- rum instead of majority; so that not more than P delegates were needed. The business not transacted related for the most part to conflicting claims of Jurisdiction over local unions present cd by various international bodies.
 The call to order was followed by several reports by the committee on grievances. They recommended no action necessary ill the case of the dispute between riggers and the bridge and structural iron workers and this was accepted A favorable report instructing the Amalgamated Society of Carpenters to withdraw it3 members from any work on which any union of the United Society of Carpenters have struck was laid on the table.
 Some discussion followed on a grievance resolution affecting the Amalgamated Association of Wood Workers and the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners. The for mer organization had charged the lat ter with inducing several wood work CTS unions to join the Carpenters and Joiners.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-23
UrEnUerry Jen1y.

Wash two quarts of berries, pick them over and reject all faulty fruit. Put them in a saucepan with just enough water to cover, but not float them. Let them cook until thoroughly soft and broken, then rub them through coarse sieve with wooden spoon. Measure the pulp, and to each cupful allow cup of granulated sugar. Put the pulp over the fire and let it boil hard, then stir in the sugar and stir until clear and in a very few minutes it will jelly, remove from the fire and pour into glasses and set in cool place. A large quantity may be made at one time. as it will keep like other jellies. For cranberry sauce do not use so much sugar Sweeten the strained pulp to suit the taste, and cook a few minutes. This will keep several weeks without losing gf1avor.-Washing- ton Star.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-23
pawtucket Depot Burned

PGWtucket, R. l.. Nov. 2'.-The Paw t'1cket depot of the New York, New Haven and Hartford railroad a three story brick structure, has been dam aged by fire, the loss being estimated at $25,0O0. There were several narrow escapes from injury by the falling of the roof and third floor, and Lieuten- ant Joseph Frederick and Captain Frank M. Bassett were seriously hurt by shower of brick from the upper portion of the building. The formers condition is considered dangerous.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-23
NO STRIKE IN COTTON MILLS
Although the Reduction in
 Wages Went Into Effect.
Thirty-two Thousand Persons Affected By the Cut-Other Mill Operatives Will Receive a Gut Next Monday.

Boston, Nov 23.-The first of the nu- merous reductions in wages announced in the cotton mills of southern New England and at half 8 dozen points outside of that territory, went into eff feet in all but one Fall River corpora tion to-day, and at a number of outside mills. Although about 32,OO0 operatives had their pay cut down no general strike occurred in any mill, the textile workers recognizing that the great cost of cotton and an unsatisfactory goods market would operate against the sue cess of any radical step.
 To-day's cut averages 10 per cent and places the pay schedule on basis with those paid previous to the ad- vance of March, 1902. The reduction affected seventy eight mills in Fall River employing nearly 25,OO0 hands and about score of corporations else where in New England, employing about 1000 operatives.
 The Fall River Iron Works, operat- ing four print mills, will cut down wages next Monday, and on that day also nearly all Rhode Island and Con- necticut manufacturers will adopt the lower schedule.
 A cut in New Bedford will occur in two weeks.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-23

POLICE DREW THEIR REvOL VERS
wRECKAGB WASHED ASHORE.
Practically Certain That Discovery,
 With Passengers. is Lost.


 Seattle, Wash, Nov 23.-A dispatch to the Post-Intelligencer from Juneau, Alaska, announces that J. Bent, pas senger on the steamer Excelsior, which has arrived there, reports that mass of wreckage from the Nome steamer Discovery has washed ashore at the mouth of Seal river, thirty miles below Yakutat. Bent's information makes it practically certain that the Discovery is lost and leaves little hope for either passengers or crew. 1t is believed that everybody on board perished. The wreckage found, Bent says, consists of pieces of lifeboats, life preservers and large portion of her hull. Bent states that a terrific storm prevailed for a week prior to November 16, on which date he boarded the Ecelsior at Yakutat.
 The number of persons aboard the Discovery, passengers and crew, is es- timated at thirty. The vessel left Nome early in October and sailed from Yakutat. This was the last seen O. her.
 The passenger list of the Discovery is in the possession of the steamers 8 agent at Nome and cannot be obtained. The following members of the crew: are believed to have been on the yes sell: .Et Captain J. H. McGrath, master; Gap tain N. Walters, manager of the com pany which owns the Discovery; Ed ward Ford first officer; Guy Wolford. chief engineer; Edward Vanslce, purser; William Dangerfeld, steward Robert Carlston, deck hand; Albert Kissell, acting waiter; Henry Price, second engineer: William s. Hale fire man.
 The Discovery was built at Port Townsend in 1898 for the Puget Sound trade. She has been in the Nome traffic for the past three years.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-23
A Sister of Charity Run Down
 and Badly Injured
HORSE TRAMPLED UPON HER

In Company With Companion She
 Was on Her Way to the Hospital
 The Injured Sister Was Taken into a
 Store and Her Injuries Attended to---
 The Driver Refused to Give His
 Name
 saturday afternoon two Sisters 0f Charity from St Mary's convent lpff the center on trolley car en route e, the hospital, to make their annual yis5f to tne poor at the hospital. While aalshtlhg at the iron bridge one of them was knocked down by team ana Irampled upon by horse driven Dv some reckless fellow, who acted aa F ne thought the town belonged fo him ana his horse and team. The car hal stopped and one of the sisters had uot oH and stepped onto the sidewalk. anu the one who was injured was i,.sf| ahghf1ng when the horse rushed unon her, knocking her down. Her comnan. lon was the first to come to her reac,,a and pulled her from beneath the horse i. Feet. The trolleymen and others alss9 rendered assistance, but the horsenla. .. proved himself not only recklesx dI1ver, but person lacking the ill- stncts of gentleman He wfIs naughty and insolent, refused to give his name and didn't even apologize fos what he had done. The men in Charge of the trolley car made a mistake ii not detatning him until they could find an officer and learn who he was before Iettlng him go. Tn case of that kind any citizen Is justified in making aia arrest and using such force as is neces- sary to do 1t. The injured sister. was removed to the convent and will not ha able to go on errands of mercy foia some time.
 Waterbury is one of the worst towns In the state for reckless horsemen. They sweep through the streets with the speed of cowboys on mustangs over Che prairies. yell at pedestrians as If they had no rights on the public ways leave their horses unhitched with the result that 1t Is nothing uncommon fo see animals prancing through the streets with parts of broken wagons dangling behind them, and carry on In various other ways that are menace 10 life and limb. It is true that horse. is apt to get his head from a very careful driver and cautious man may run down 8 pedestrian. but such things are rare, and when they do happen the driver stops and does all irls his power to help the person whom ne has injured. It is quite different witt the reckless driver. No matter who sur fers on account of his conduct. he 6 not to blame. As q rule he conceals his identity and when he is eornered and stops he invariably adds insult tts Injury.
 Ii Is only few days ago since Watertown woman was run down oif q crossWalk. She also received serious injuries
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-23
sato11i Not Goinw to St Lour.

Rome Nov. 21--The reports that Car Ginal Satolli will represent the holy see at the St. Louis exposition are in- correct, it being against all rules and precedents for the Vatican to send a representative from Rome in the per son of q member of the sacred college to any exhibition. The rumors to the effect that Cardinal Satolli has taken any steps toward going to the United States are also quite unfounded, he lse- ing well aware of the above mentioned custom of the papacy.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-23
Ten Dead by Mine Disaster.

CONNELLSVILLE, Pa, Nov. 23.- Hill Farm mine. the ill fated, has add ed ten more victims to its black rec ord. Just as one shift had about com pleted it's labors and was about to leave the mine a terrific explosion rent the interior of the mine, and nineteen miners who were working in the vicin- ity were thrown in all directions, the roof came tumbIing down, and the close air of the mine became stupefy- ing. The men rushed in every direc ton seeking means of escape, but only nine succeeded in reaching the pit mouth alive. The explosion was a most terrifying one. and for two miles the mine timbers were completely blown ont
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-23
Many soldiers Home From East.

New York, Nov. 2-.-Among the cab in passengers on the transport Sumner were Major General George W.-Davis, retired Mrs. Davis and two daughters, Brigadier General J. c. Chance, retir- ed; Mrs. Chance and son, Colonel Me Ganley, Major Edwin F. Glenn, Fifth United States infantry; Major D. H. Houghton, Second United States cav airy; Major R. l.. Howse, provisional regiment; Captains W. H. Chatfeld, Sixth infantry; W. H. Hart, subsist- ence department; J. H. Morrow, engi- neering corps; Robert Field, Fifth in- fantry, and Lewis Patstone, Philippine constabulary The Sumner brought 1S2 bodies of deceased soldiers, two of whom died in transit
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-23
TO Design Leo's Monument

Rome, Nov. 2-.-Ernesto Biondi, one Of the best known Italian sculptors fRd the creator of the "Saturnalia,' which was so much appreciated at the Paris exhibition, has been definitely accepted to model the monument which Is to be erected by international sub scription to the memory of Pope Leo %III, on top of Sempre Visa, the high est mountain of the Lepini chain, the root of which is at Carptneto the late pope's birthplace. The figure will rep tesent Pope Leo, in bronze, standing and blessing the land and sea.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-23
TWO POSSES IN PURSUIT.

Casper, Wyo, Nov. 23.Two posses have left here to aid Sheriff Webb and Deputies Greenwood and Haines or the Natronia county. who captured Tom O'Day, the notorious survivor of the Curry gang of outlaws and catflaE thieves. The posses are travelling with all speed and hope to reach the Ie- cite mountain before the band Of des peradoes who intend to hberate O'Davs It is almost certain that fight will result. The sheriff and his officers with O'Day cannot reach the settles ment before Tuesday night!
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-23
COMMISSION APPOINTED
Will Visit Insurgent Camp in
 Interest of Peace
An Armistice Agreed Upon for Present Limited States Minister is Mem
 Der of the Commission.

HAA Al 1A4SLACc aS1eeU pun IoL AoSoSAkt Limited States Minister is Mem
 Der of the Commission.
 San Domingo Republic of Santo Domingo, Sunday, Nov 22-Noon.- President Wos Gil, in his efforts to bring about a peaceful arrangement withe insurgent forces which are be- sieging this city, to-day commissioned United States Minister Powell, the Belgian minister, the minister of Hayu and the Spanish consul to visit the in- srirgent camp. Consequently an armis- tice was agreed upon to expire at noon, and the peace. commission consulted with the insurgent leaders. The latter, however, refused to entertain the peace proposals and demanded the sur render of the city; but they prolonged the armistice until 6 o'clock this after noon, after which hour the lombard ment of San Domingo will be resumed and will be continued until the capital falls,
 The United States ministers residence was destroyed during the previous bombardment.
 The inhabitants of this city are in 8 panic. N
 The Italian cruiser Liguria and the Dutc cruiser De Ruyter have arrived here
 The Dominican warship Presidente went to Aqua de Compostela, about sixty miles from here, last night.
 The sanitary condition of San Do mingo is good, but the poor are suffer ing from the want of food. The prices of provisions are very high.
 The United States cruiser Baltimore, until recently in Dominican waters ar rived yesterday at San Juan, Porbo Rico, where she is coaling and waiting orders from Washington.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-23
yure Food stand Ssrds Fixed.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 23.-Secretary Wilson has approved and proclaimed the official food standards which have been formulated by the United States food standard commission and the ex- ecutive committee of the National As sociation of Pure Food Commissions The committee of the latter organiza- ton, which met here has recommended to the different state food departments tbat these standards be adopted for use in the several states.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-23
Serious Rioting Going On At
 Chicago At Present
SPIKES TAKEN FROM SLOTS

Officers Used Their Clubs Freely and
 Several Persons Were Knocked
 Down-A Number of Persons Used
 Up Pretty Badly.
 Chicago. Nov 23.-Serious rioting oc- cured at the junction of Forty-first .and State streets when the train ar rived at that point. Shots were fired by the police and one man is believed to have been hit by a bullet. Several persons were knocked down by the of ficers, who used their clubs freely. Several spikes were removed from the cable slots at 57th and 51st streets. At A1st street the train was blocked by Sgon rails across the tracks. When the crews tried to remove the obstruc- tions they were assafled by a mob and a volley of stones was fired into their ranks. The police charged the riot CTS with drawn reyolyers. At 29th street the mob again assailed the cars and again did the police use their clubs.
 At State street more trouble broke out. Ther tn mob choked the cable slots with cobble stones and scrap Iron. Hundreds of men. women and children then armed themselves with stones and waited for the return of the cars to charge upon them. Many were injured i'll the crush and women and children were trampled under foot tn their own doorways. -
 A riot in which several thousand naen, women and children took part occurred on Archer avenue. The mob which gathered to intercept a number of wag- ons under escort conveying food to the car barns, charged the police and con stables, shouting and throwing stones A constable was struck on the head and badly hurt. The police drew their reyolvers and made stand about the wagons, but refrained from shooting.
 The rioters were finally driven back and consoled themselves by burning a wagon previously wrecked in the vii Ginity of the barns. t