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The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1904-10-11

ton and associated with him is G. r.
Buchanan Sometime ago they made
a written application to the trustees
of the ditch company for franchise
giving them authority to use the
drops" of the ditch, of which there
are three, for the generation OF power.
The trustees deferred action until the
regular annual meeting of the should
take place. Meanwhile they prepared
a resolution for submission to the
stockholders. This was acted upon
yesterday.
Met With No Opposition.
BY the terms of this the promoters
were to be given a 10-year lease of the
three falls, the first six years OF
which was to be rent free, the les
sees to pay 10 per cent of the net
proceeds for subsequent period OF
five years. It was further provided
that the lessees shall make the neces-
sary alterations and keep in repair
the fumes and other devices needed
for utilizing the dropping water, all
this without cost to the ditch COM
pany.
AS soon as it was read it became
apparent that a majority, if not all,
of the stockholders, were favorable
to the proposition. The only subject
of discussion was the length of time
for which a franchise should be
granted and the use of all of the
power capable of being generated.
Some wanted to know if Messrs. Ger
harz and Buchanan intended to en-
ploy only a part OF the power, while
controlling all, or whether it was
their intention to utilize the full force
of the falls. Others thought that the
tenure of the lease proposed in the
resolution submitted was too short,
as, in their opinion, 10 years was
hardly long enough to justify the les.
sees to undertake the expense of in
stalling plant and making the re-
Quired changes in the line of the ditch
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1904-10-11
DYING MAN FOUND NEAR COLUMN
BUS DEPOT.
SKULL PIERCED BY BULLET
Believed To Have Shot Himself With
Suicidal Intent-May Have
Been Murder.

That he died as the result of a
gunshot wound was very manifest, but
whether the man who was found dy-
ing Friday morning at Columbus in
fiicted the wound himself or whether
it was the act of another has not been
ascertained and probably never will.
The case is peculiar and mystifying
one and all attempts thus far to un-
ravel it have failed.
Friday Sheriff Hubbard was noti-
fed from Columbus, 40 miles west OF
Billings, that man had been found
there who seemed to have been shot
and thrown from passing Northern
Pacific train, and requesting his pres
ence. In response, Mr.. Hubbard went
to Columbus and was shown the body
OF the dead man. He was told that
| when discovered the man was still
breathing, but expired within a few
minutes afterward.
When found the man was lying .at
the east end of the railroad yards,
about quarter of a mile from the
station, said the sheriff's informants.
He was lying face downward and un-
der him lay small single barrel pis-
tol of % calibre, with the cartridge
discharged. A bullet hole in the top
of the head showed that he had been
burnt and the stiff hat the stranger
wore was not damaged, except by
wear, thus showing that the hat was
removed when the shot was fired.
These two circumstances gave rise to
the suspicion that the man had been
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1904-10-11

in order that the three drops" could
be utilized.
A number of motions were offered,
and several passed. 1t was finally
voted to empower the trustees to en-.
ter into lease with the two gentle
men for period Of 10 years, with the
privilege of renewing it on the same
terms for a like length of time. It
was also voted that committee com.
posed of Charles Spear, Gwen F..
Burla, Joseph Zimmerman, T. c.
Armitage, I. D. O'Donnell and James
r. Goss be authorized to assist the
trustees in preparing the lease.
The Scheme Proposed.
The falls which it is intended to
utilize are known as the Sanford, AL
lard and Burla drops" by reason OF
their location on the ranches of those
gentlemen. The distance between the
first and last named is about four and
a half miles. In order that the water
in the Big Ditch company's canal be-
tween those points may be put to
use, it is proposed to divert it at the
first named drop" and turn it into
the canal of the High Line Ditch COM
pany and return it to the original
ditch on the Burla place. Here fall
of about 40 feet obtains. At present,
however, it is not known whether all
of the water between the two ends
will be needed, therefore the appli-
cants for a franchise stipulated thai
at the beginning they wished to divert
only a part, from the first to the Sec
ond falls. Should the canal of the
High Line company after a seasons
use prove capable of conducting the
increased flow without danger to the
canal itself or to the farms below it,
they said they would turn in all Of
the water now running through the
Big Ditch company's canal between
the two ends. This provides for a
double contingency. First, the strength
of the second ditch and the necessity
for use of all Of the power that can
be generated by the full diversion.
In order that both sides may re-
ceive fair treatment it is further stip-
ulated in the motion giving the trus-
tees authority to enter into lease
that the full power of the three
"drops" shall be utilized within five
years from the date of the signing OF
the lease and any portion remaining
unused at that time to revert to the
ditch company, to be disposed of in
any manner seen fit by that corpora
tion
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1904-10-11
SELF CONFESSED BURGLAR.
AIva Freeman Admits Commission Of
Two BurgIares.

According to his own, confession
Alva Freeman, youth of II or 18
years of age, is the perpetrator of at
least two burglaries committed within
the last two or three weeks.
Twice within the time mentioned
the bakery of Jackson Bros, in Min
nesota avenue, was entered, and each
time a small sum of money, left
in the till over night for change, was
taken. On the occasion OF the last
burglary a watch, some old coins, a
razor and several other articles were
carried off. A description of the
watch and coins was given the police.
Last Saturday a man was fund who
was carrying the watch. When asked
where he had obtained it he said he
had bought it from Alva Freeman.
The latter was arrested and locked up
at police headquarters. He strenu-
ously denied all knowledge of the af-
fair and told a number OF contradic-
tory stories as. to how he came into
possession of the timepiece. Satur-
day night he sent for one OF the jack
sons and after long talk finally ad
mitted that he had burglarized the
bakery both times and also admitted
having sold the watch to the man
from who it was recovered. Some OF
the coins he still had, and these are
now in the custody OF the police.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1904-10-11

I/Klittle more fairness and probably
N little more competency marked this
years awarding of prizes at the state
| fair In. consequence Yellowstone
county feels quite comfortable, thank
you. Four first premiums out of a
possible five for collective displays is
| not SO very bad. This, too, when the
7, exhibits were no better than last year.
| On top Of these consideration must
be had Of the several Individual prizes
carried off by Yellowstone exhibitors.
| So. taking it all around, things shaped
themselves very nicely and the exu-
berance of spirit manifested by the
| men of the county who were at Hell
ena last Friday was quite 'pardonable
under the circumstances. If they were
inclined to manifest what some OF the
less fortunate competitors may have
regarded as undue hilarity, the other
fellows should remember last year,
when Yellowstone was compelled to
take seat at the furthermost rear
and be content to see the others, cut
pigeon wings and throw their hats
into the air. The judging was the
fault and the awards were not made
on their merits. This year there was
change and matters evened them
selves.
BY this is not intended to convey
the impression that the judges in this
year of grace were partial to "Old
Yellowstone" Oh, no! The county
was there with the goods and it got
what was due it.
Here is the quartette:
Best exhibit of grasses and forage
crops
Largest variety of products.
Best exhibit of vegetables and root
| crops.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1904-10-11
murdered, and, in the opinion OF some,
dispelled the idea of suicide
Identified By Ticket.

Identified BY Ticket.
A careful search of the body was
made for something that might lead
to it's Identification. The only art!-
cles found were railroad ticket
reading from Esmond, S. D., to Ta-
coma, Wash, and the photograph OF
man bearing the inscription,
Brother john" The ticket was made
out in the name of Lew Denamer,
which is supposed to have been the
dead mans name. No money o. other
thing of value was discovered.
The body appeared to be that of
man about 30 years Of age. 1t was
dressed in suit of gray clothes.
Underneath the first pair of trousers
was another pair and under these
pair of overalls.
Train Crew Knows Nothing.
The justice of the peace at Colum-
bus empaneled jury and proceeded
to hold an inquest. In order that an
particulars possible might be obtained
only the witnesses who found the re-
mains were examined, after which the
inquiry was continued until the at
tendance of the train crew of No. 3,
the westbound passenger train that
passed through Columbus early Fri
day morning, could be secured. None
of these seemed to know anything
about the man and none could recall
having seen him on board. They tes-
titled that the vestibule doors of the
cars were all closed at the point
where the man was found and could
not explain how he could have gotten
out at that place. They were positive
as to the doors being closed and fas-
tened in the usual manner.
AS it apparently was useless to
hold the body longer, it was buried at
Columbus yesterday. Sheriff Hub
bard has written to Esmond, giving
particulars as far as known, also max
ing inquiry concerning the man.
A Possible Explanation.
Many surmises have been heard
since the finding of the body. If the
man really killed himself, the wonder
is how he managed to open and close
the vestibule doors and then fasten
fhnyn nc AIn
inside. AS this is thought of more
and more the belief that it is simply
case of suicide lessons. On the
other hand hand, it is argued, il
someone else shot him and then
threw his body out, it was be only
reasonable to suppose that the dis
charge OF the weapon would have
been heard. If suicide, then it be-
comes evident that instead of opening
the door at the point where his body
was subsequently found, Denamer
waited until the train stopped at the
station and then walked back to the
end of the yard before firing the shot
that killed him. Taking the state
ment of the train crew into considera-
tion, this seemingly is the most plaus-
ible and reasonable theory. If the
man had any valuables, such as
watch or money, it is probable that
he was relieved of these after he
shot himself. as he had lain several
hours by the side of the track before
he was found. During that interval
some one may have passed and robbed
him, as many tramps are continually
passing along there and only few
OF that class would be above such an
act.
SELF CONFESSED BURGLAR.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1904-10-11
stage for North.

Leaves Mondays, Wednesdays and
Fridays at q. m. for Musselshell,
Flatwillow, Grass Range, Gilt Edge
and Lewistown. Inquire OF. N. T. exs
press agent. e 3
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1904-10-11

All orders for cut flowers, etc,
promptly filed at Miss Pant0n's. 30l9
Montana avenue; Bell phone 62F
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1904-11-30
JUDGE PARKER IN COURT.
viii Argue a Case Next Tuesday Be-
fore Court of Appeals.

Albany; Nov. 29.-The unprecedent.
ed spectacle of a former chief judge
of the court of appeals arguing a case
before the court from which he re-
signed to become a candidate for the
presidency Of the United States, will
be presented here on Tuesday of next
week. Dec. 6. when, as he is now eX-
pected TO do, former Chief Judge AL
ton =. Parker appears to argue the
first case in which he has made public
appearance as counsel in many years
There is nothing particularly not.
able about the case itself, which Is
that of Elizabeth Reich, plamtih-ap-
rellant, against Edith La Ban Dyer and
Lillian La Bau Aymar as eNecutrices
Of the last will and testament of
Alicia V. La Bau. deceased.
Mrs. La Ban was an aunt of William
X. Vanderbilt and the litigation grew
out of transaction concerning real
estate known us the Brentwood farm,
adjoining the estate of Mr.. Vanderbilt
in the town of Islip. Suffolk county.
The property was conveyed to Mrs.
La Pau by Mrs. Reich as security for
a loan, It is claimed, with The under
standing that it was subsequently to
be purchased by Mrs. La Ban. The
present suit is for the difference be
tween the amount of the loan and the
purchase price, which was $4,000.
The amount involved is SS9,GS9, and
interest since March |. 1897
Charles Strauss is the attorney Of
record in the case and has conducted
it thus far. Judge Parker, it is stated,
will argue it before the court of ap'
peals at the request of Mrs. Reichs
husband. whom he has known for
years. Mr. Reich was a frequent call.
er al Esopns early in the campaign,
and there was talk at one time OF his
opening hotel there for the ACCOM-
modation cf visitors to the presiden-
tial candidate.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1904-11-30
Cream of the News.

-Ifs woman suffers in silence, it must
be that she finds pleasure in talk,
In vegetables of the choicest variety
we take the lead. White Star Grocery.
-Two-thirds of the dignity we encoun-
ter in our daily walks is merely bluff.
The Strootman shoe for ladies still
leads in all round excellence. Hopkins
sells them. 1t
A mans self respect is often punct-
ured 10y the suspicious of his negbbors.
For the handsomest furs, ladies' or
misses, come here where the stock is
large and varied. Hopkins. 1t
Nothing DESTROYS the memory of
man like doing him favor.
The king of all economic gas heaters
"Helos," is gaining favor with the peO-
pie daily. There is no question of its be-
ing the most perfect radiator on the mar
ket, besides it is an ornament TO any
room. H, E. Mckinley, agent. 1t
more worthless they seem to be.
"A Wooltex jacket, coat or skirt has
the grace, comfort and dressy appearance
found in no other garment. A wide range
of styles to select from here. Hopkins. 1
"A man doesn't have to become mil
lionare in order to become a sinner.
When you want pleasant physic try
Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tab
lets. They are easy to take and produce
no gripping or other unpleasant effect.
Sold by DR.. J. G. Dunn. If
-Matrimonially speaking, eternal Wig
ilance is the price OF domestic peace.
The Douglas shoe is no higher priced
than before the maker was elected Gov
ernor, and the quality is just as excellent
as ever. Hopkins is sole dealer here. 1t
The so-called new thought is only an
old thought discovered by new people.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1904-11-30
CAPTAIN Suspended by Inspectors.

Ogdensburg, Nov. 29.-Rear Nd.
miral p. NJ. Symonds, t. S. ", special
representative Of the government to
investigate passenger steamboat re-
ports and inspection; J. r. Moulther
inspector of hulls. and r. NJ Chest
nut. Inspector of boilers on the st.
Lawrence river and Lake Ontario,
have been here several days. As n
result Of their work. Captain James
Burns. commanding the night ferry
steamer Outing, between Ogdensburg
and Prescott Canada, was suspended
for having life preservers in an OBJ
scure place below the deck of mis-
steamer.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1904-11-30

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as they
cannot reach the seat of the disease. Ca
tarrh is blood or constitutional disease,
and in order to cure it you must take in
ternal remedies. Halls Catarrh Cure is
taken internally, and acts directly on the
blood and mucous surfaces. Halls Ca
tarrh Cure is not quack medicine. 1t
was prescribed by one of the best phys
icians in this country for years, and is a
regular prescription. 1t is composed of
the best tonics known, combined with
the best blood purifiers acting directly on
the mucous surfaces. The perfect combi-
nation of the two ingredients is what pro-
duces such wonderful results in curing
caIarrh. Send for testimonials free.
f. j. Gil HENEY & Co., Props, Toledo, o.
Sold by druggists, price 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1904-11-30
c. ". ROBINSON 4 SON.
McCuen Co.
Tailorinq.
THE BEST IS
GENERALLY
THE CHEAPEST.

In no other merchaniise is this so
true as Clothing If everyone knew
this as we'll as cl,lhieIs aud tailors,
there would be no cheap Clothing
sold.
McCuen Company Tailoring op.
peals to people who have faint idea
that there is something to look for in
Clothing outside cf the price.
McCuen Company Tailoring is
moderately priced Good. sterling
values is the foundation, but Style,
Character, Workmanship and High
Quality is never lost sight Of
Perhaps this accounts for our in
creasing business in Tailoring.
Cheap Clothing cant fool all the
people all the time
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1904-11-30
The NeXt Legislature.

The next legislature of this State will
convene on January Sd.
Republicans will have majority of 204
in joint ballot.
In both Houses Democrats will have
% votes.
The pay of Senators and Rerrest nta-
tives is s. $50, which includes about 500
mileage, 500 stamps and $50 for sta
tionery.
Many leaders in the last House and
Senate have not been returned. The alb
sentees will include Senators Grady and
Berkelbach.
The next session will be important be-
cause of Legislation to be introduced
WI ich will include radical amendments
to the Brooks law.
Several |, cal option bills similar to the
laws passed in Ohio permitting districts
to vote "wet or dry" will be presented 10y
the Anti Saloon League.
Local druggists are preparing end
ments to the Sunday blue laws. The
German societies of the State are plan
ming vigorous crusade also.
A busy session is anticipated,
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1904-11-30

THE official returns from all the coun-
ties have now been received at the State
department at Harrisburg, and show that
President Roosevelt's plurality is over
half million. The totals are as follows :
Roosevelt, SiO,0 9; Parker, 335, ,43O; Swal-
low, 33,7l7; Debs, (Soc.) 81, 1868; Corregau. b.
(Soc. Lab.) 2,2ll, and Parker (Ind.J 2,56S.
Roosevelts plurality over Parker is
5O2,95l. The vote for the State ticket
shows falling off. Elkin has a total of
73797S; Thompson, 3O6, ,265; Stevens,
(Pro.) 3O,52S; Bacon, (Soc.) 1886; Grant,
(Soc. Lab) 2,226; Thompson, (Ind.) 4,447.
Elkins plurality over Thompson 427 1856.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1904-11-30

When one wishes to use Il personal
check to pay note due at some other
bank it may be necessary TO get the
check certified This is done by an
officer of the bank, who stamps across
the face Of the check the words "Certi-
fed" or Good when properly indors-
ed" under his name. Banks will usual
ly certify any check drawn upon them
If the dcpositor has the amount in the
bank, as the check is Immediately
charged against the account when GER
titled. A check certified and not used
should be deposited, lest ones account
be oyerdrawn.-Ne Idea Magazine.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1904-11-30

StNAToR p. c, KNOX, serving by ap-
pointment portion OF the unexpired
term of the late Senator Quay, has an
nouuced his candidacy for election to a
full six.year term by the next Pennsyl-
vsnia Legislature. Republican members
elect of the new Senate and House have
received brief notes from The Senator to
the effect that he is candidate for the
full term and would appreciate their sup
port in the Republican joint caucus the
night of Tuesday, January 8, and the bal
loting In the Legislature, Tuesday, jan
usry IL. Senator KnoX's candidacy has
the cordial endorsement of The Republi-
can organization leaders, and be will un-
doubtedly receive the unanimous vote of
the party caucus, as he should.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1904-11-30

The Philadelphia Record prefaces It's
citation of some of the commendable acts
OF President Roosevelt since his marvel
Gus popular endorsement at the polls
with tie following comment. "If ever
there was an astute politician in the
White House his name is Theodore Roose.
welt. On the morning after the election
there were those who thought that, flush
ed with his overwhelming triumph he
might proceed to run things with an iron
hand, making enemies right and left and
bringing upon himself the condemnation
of friend and toe; but the event has dis
credited the prophets of evil. The Pres
ident appears TO be changed man. In
stead OF riding roughshod over the pros
trate opposition he seems to have entered
upon a policy of conciliation that is
bound to enhance his personal populari-
ty, and incidentally to give him a tighter
grip than ever upon the reins of pow
er."
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1904-11-30
THE SECRET OF sUCo Ess.

Forty million bottles OF August Flower
sold in the Omitted States alone since its
introduction And the demand for il is
still growing. Isn't that fine showing
OF success? Don't it prove that August
Flower has had unlailing success in the
cure of indigestion and dyspepsia-the
two greatest enemies of health and hap
piness? Does it not afford the best evil
dence that August Flower is sure spe-
citic for all stomach and intestinal disor-
ers2-that it has proved itself the best of
all liver regulators? August Flower has
matchless record of over thirty.fi I'VE
years in curing the ailing millions of
these distressing complaints-a success
that is becoming wider in its scope every
day, at home and abroad, as the fame of
August Flower spreads. Trial bottles 25c ;
regular size, 75c. For sale by J. ID. Davis.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1904-11-30
East Buffalo Live Stock Market.

CATTLE-Best steers on sale, S5.40
@5.60 fair to good butcher steers,
$33G@4.4O; medium half-fat steers.
$3.256400, common to fair heifers,
$2.5o6315; choice 20 extra fat heifers,
$4.0O0435; good butcher bulls, $S.00
dS.35; choice to extra veals, $4,000
$50; fair to good veais, $7000750
SHEEP AND LAMBS - Choice
lambs, $5.9O0G10; fair to good,
$5.6O059O handy wethers, $4,000
4.s5; mixed sheep, $44O@4GO.
HOGS - Mixed packers graGA
$4.SO@4S5; medium hogs, $4S5@49O;
pigs, light, $li5@4.50.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1904-11-30

ONE of the latest political functions in
New York is "buck wheat break fast" at
which the bill of fare includes cider in
pitchers, crullers, ginger cookies, mince,
apple and pumpkin pies, tomato pickles,
baked beans, haked apple with crerm,
venison steak, hot biscuit, creamed po-
tatoes, sausage, tea, coffee and buckwheat
cakes with maple syrup. The after
breakfast speech is expected to be brief,
if not light and ETHEREAL.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1904-11-30

ANoTER first degree verdict against an
Italian for the murder of a fellow coun-
tryman was brought in by a jefferson
county jury last week, which makes
three within year. While 1t is prob
ably true that the worst use to which YOU
can put man is to hang him, the matter
of security of life and property is so i'm
portant to all of us that rigid enforce
ment of the law against shedding the
blood of a fellow beiug is absolutely i'm
perative. While hanging appears bar
barous and cruel, it is not nearly so bar
barous and cruel as the lax execution of
justice which encourages the crime of
murder and puts every mans life in
Jeopardy.-Punx'y Spirit.