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The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1906-01-12

urgent need of meat supplies, Secre-
tary Wilson says that German dealers
have flooded the packing houses of
this country with orders. In speaking
of this condition of affairs, he referred
to recent structures upon his action
IN creating what was stated to be
deficiency of $135,0O0, the amount ask
ed by him, in alleged violation of the
statute on this subject enacted dur
ing the last congress.
"These statements" he said, "do
me grave injustice and do not credit
me with trying to rescue our packers
from the position in which they have
been placed by reason of lack Of
proper inspecting force"
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1906-01-12
TOTAL COST OF THE WAR
For First Time World Is Given Purported
Actual Figures.
by Associated Pressl

ST.. Petersburg, Jan. 11a-The budget
statement for 1906, which was issued
tonight, shows that it will be neces-
sary to raise $24O,5OO,OOO by credit
operations, to balance the estimated
receipts and expenditures.
The latter include $2O2, 100000 for
the liquidation of the expenses of the
Russo-Japanese war, the repatriation
OF the troops in the far east and re-
duction of the army to a peace foot
ing.
For the first time the total cost of
the war, $1,O5O,OOO,OOO, is revealed.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1906-01-12
.CARNAGIE WORKS BURN
Explosion Starts Fire in GreenviIIe
Plant Resulting in it's Destruction
Two Employees Injured.
[By Associated Press1

Greenville, Pa, Jan. 11.-Fire start
ing from an explosion destroyed the
works of the Carnegie Steel company
here tonight, entailing a loss of be-
tween $4,000 and 100000. Two men
We're burned, but not fatally. They
are: Thomas Lewis, a fireman, and
M. Stubenovitch.
A fiue in the boiler of heading fur
mace blew out, deluging the furnace
below, which exploded and scattered
fire in all directions. The force of
the explosion was so great that fire
balls were lodged in the roof of the
1O-inch finishing department and the
flames spread rapidly.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1906-01-12
CONGRESS WILL CONSIDER
KIND OF CANAL TO BE BUILT
by Associated Pressl

Washington, Jan. 11.-That con-
gress intends to interest itself in the
type of canal to be built on the 18TH
mus of Panama and that that will be the
first business to be considered by the
senate committee on interoceanic
canals, was manifested today when
the committee met and formulated
its programme, as far as possible, for
the investigation ordered by the SEN
ate.
1t was announced that President
Roosevelt had agreed to send to the
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1906-01-12
New York Newspaper Writer Arrested
on a Serious Charge.
[By Associated Pressl

New York, Jan. 11.-Following the
arrest today of Samuel Humphreys, a
newspaper writer" on a charge of
selling a bogus certificate of 100
shares of the Norfolk & Western Rail-
way company to a dealer in securities
in this city, it was learned that 500
of the bogus certificates were printed,
and that operations in the fraudulent
SECURITIES had been planned on a large
scale.
AS only four or five of the certifi-
Gates have been discovered and each
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1906-01-12

committee an advance copy of the
nnai report of the board of consulting
engineers, recommending the type of
canal that may be constructed most
feaslbly. This report is wanted for
use in examining Chief Engineer John
f. Stevens, who will appear before the
committee Tuesday next.
Secretary of War Taft was heard
at today's meeting, but was not inter-
rogated concerning conditions on the
isthmus. His testimony was intended
to guide the committee in calling
canal employees as witnesses.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1906-01-12
SPOTTED FEVER DEATHS
Disease Makes Appearance Among
Draft of Naval Apprentices at New
port Training Station.
[By Associated Press1

Newport, R. l., Jan. 11.-Seven
deaths from spotted fever have oc.
Cured among the draft of $50 naval
apprentices who were brought to the
training station here last November
Three other boys are less seriously
i'll from the same disease.
Quarantine regulations, which have
hitherto affected only the November
draft of apprentices, were extended
today to all the 1000 apprentices.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1906-01-12

of them is for 100 shares with an ag
gregate market value of about $4,000
it is evident that the amount realized
by the operators is very large, if they
have disposed of many of the certili.
Gates. The police say that they be.
lieve that at least three men had a
hand in the transaction.
Humphreys was arraigned on an
affidavit alleging that he acted in con.
cert with G. Augustus Seton in selling
a forged certificate to Barnard & Clark
of this city last September for $4,000.
He was held in $4,000 bail for exam,
ination. In default of bail he was re-
manded to police Headquarters.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1906-01-12
NORTHWESTERN PIONEER DEAD
Former Prominent Dakotan Dies al
His Home in Minnesota.
[By Associated Press1

His Home in Minnesota.
[By Associated Press1
st. Paul, Jan. 11.-A special to the
Pioneer Press from Albert Lea, Mimi,
says:
Moses Kimball Armstrong, formerly
a prominent banker, died at his home
here today, after long illness, aged
"A. Mr.. Armstrong was born at Milan,
Ohio, but removed to Iowa and later
to Dakota Territory, where he took a
prominent part in the territorial gov
ernment. He was speaker of the
house in the territorial legislature,
territorial treasurer, and held other
important offices.
His History of Dakota is looked
upon as authority on the early doings
of the territory.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1906-01-12
BRAKEMAN PREVENTS WRECK.
Iowa Man Throws Lantern into Engine
to Flag Train.


Mason City, Iowa, Jan. 11-By-
throwing a lantern through a window
of cab of an engine pulling pas
senger train, Brakeman McFadden of
the Northwestern, saved two trains
from disastrous wreck. He was
part of freight trains crew that got
stuck in a snowbank at Parkersburg.
He was sent ahead to flag the passen-
ger train, which was nearly due. AS
the train approached his position, he
waved his lantern, but on account of
the flying snow was unable to get the
engineer TO see. AS the train dashed
past him, n8 hurled the lantern
through the window of the cab, which
aroused the engineer and later re-
suited in bringing the train to a stop
within few yards of the big freight
engine.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1906-01-12
SERIOUS coAsTINe ACCIDENT
by Associated Pressl

Des Moines, Iowa, Jan. 11.-six
children were severely injured, one
possibly fatally, in collision between
two heavily loaded bobsleds here to-
night. The children were sliding down
adjoining hills and their sleds clashed
at the bottom while running at
high rate of speed.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1906-01-12
NO MORE GRACE.
Mrs. Chadwick Will be Taken tc
Prison Today.
[By Associated Press1

10y AoSOCIdN0U I6SS1
Cleveland, Jan. 11.-United States
Marshal Chandler today received a
mandate from the circuit court of ap-
peals directing him to carry out the
judgment of Judge Taylor of the Uni
ted States district court in the case of
Mrs. Cassie L. Chadwick. This means
that Mrs. Chadwick will be taken to
the state prison at Columbus without
further delay, to begin her sentence of
10 years Imprisonment.
Marshal Chandler expects to start
for Columbus with Mrs. Chadwick to-
morrow morning.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1906-01-12
MARSHALL FIELD SICK,
Famous Chicago Merchant Sufferinq
from Attack of Pneumonia.
IBy Associated Press7

GBy Associated Press1
New York, Jan. 1.-THE following
bulletin as to the condition of Mar
shall Field, who is seriously sick at
the Holland house here, was issued by
the attending physician, Doctor James
tonight:
Mr.. Field is suffering from pneu.
monia of moderate extent. His con.
dition is favorable and there is no
immediate danger"
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1906-01-12
THEIR PLOT FAILS.

Unsuccessful Attempt of "Reds" to
Capture Military Train.
by Associated Press1
Riga, Livonia, Jan. 11.-News has
just reached this city of daring at
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1906-01-12
CONVICTED OF CRUELTY.
Prominent Society Woman Inflicts
Many Wounds on Adopted Daughter.
[By Associated Press]

Many Wounds on Adopted Daughter.
[By Associated Press1
Aledo, ILL.,, Jan. 11.-Upon evidence
of having inflicted 200 wounds, Mrs
Mary L. Mckinney a prominent
Aledo, was today by a jury found
guilty of cruelty to 15-year-old Stella
Grady, whom Mrs. Mckinney had
adopted. Sentence was deferred.
During the trial, testimony was ad-
duced to show that Mrs. Mckinney
had repeatedly stabbed the child in
the back, with fork and scissors.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1906-01-12
SECURING THE DEBT.
Former President of New York Life
Gives Trust Deed.
[By Associated Press]

by ASsOciated PressJ
New York, Jan. lit was an
nounced today that John A. Mccall,
former president of the New York
Life Insurance company, had given a
trust deed on his home, in Long
Branch, to secure the $150,000 note
which he gave the New York Life in
part payment for moneys which had
been advanced by the company to
Andrew Hamilton, and not yet return
ed by Mr.. Hamilton.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1906-01-12
SUBPOENA FOR BleELow.
Ordered to Appear Before Senate Com
mittee on Canals.
by Associated Pressl

by Associated Pressl
Washington, Jan. 1.-THE senate
committee on interoceanic canals to-
day placed in the hands of Sergeant
at Arms Randall subpoena for Poult-
,ney Bigelow. the author and traveller,
whose attack on the government of
the canal zone and the management
of canal affairs was denounced by Sec
retary Taft in a communication sent
to congress by President Roosevelt.
The Washington times., 1906-02-06
Supply Here Low Already
But Prices Remain Same

Local coal dealers are following with
keen Interest the development Of the
coal situation all over the country It
Is the general opinion that a strike can
not be avoided II this occurs, there
is but one c0nsequenCe-the Immediate
advance in the price Of coal
While the situation looks serious,
people in this part Of the country have
the consolation OF knowing that the
strike. if il comes. win not go into
effect until April /. the date OF the
expiration Of The contract made three
years ago. when the anthracite coal
strike commission settled the difficult
ties which arose at that time
Local dealers declare they are hav-
Ing sTeat difficulty procuring coal. ana
that a. no tire this year have they
received their fuH order. The price
has not been advanced since September
and wiz not be until April I, by which
time the difficulty viii either be solved
or viii have resolved Itself into idle
ness Of the mines.
The Washington times., 1906-02-06
PEACE At ALGECIRAS
TRIUMPH FOR WHITE
If Conference Over Morocco Is Success
ful, American Delegate Will De-
serve Ali Credit for Il.

ALGECIRAs. Feb. 6-If the unex-
pectcd should happen and an agreement
be reached BY the Moroccan conference,
1t Will be largely due TO the quiet but
effective work of Henry White. head Of
the American delegation. While Mr..
White has taken little active part in the
formal conferences. ne has been a fac
tor of no mean Importance in bringing
the various factions together.
The vital question of the policing of
Morocco will De taken up probably the
latter part of the week, and in prepara-
ton for it private conferences have been
almost constant
IN speaking of the situation. the head
OF the Russian delegation Count Cassini
former ambassador to Washington. said
today;
Il have never seen more difficult
situation but / am persuaded that there
is sincere desire on the part OF Ger
many to reach an understanding. and
l am sure oil has been put on the wheels
Of the conference machine ! believe in
three or four weeks at the outside every
thing win be satisfactorily settled"
The Washington times., 1906-02-06
FORMER GOV. H'CORD
FAVORS JOINT STATEHOOD

Myron IT. McCord, former gov ernor
or Arizona, was at the White house
to-day When Mr.. MeCord was COVER
nor or Arizona he raised a regiment
Of troops from that Territory. Okla
AOna, and New Mexico. resignina his
position to accept the command of the
regiment.
The ex-governor is one OF those men
who are not ClaSsed with the anti
Statehood party. In talking about
Statehood he said:
Il have been in favor Of Statehood
for New Mexico and Arizona as one
State for many years IN fact, as far
back as the time when / was Repre-
sentative in Congress from Wisconsin.
do not see any chance for Arizona be-
coming a separate State. and I am sick
Of living in Territory. In my Opin-
ion, Arizona and New Mexico together
would make a good State"
The Washington times., 1906-02-06
POTOMAC GUNNERS
AND FISHERS MEET
William Garner and Other Old Officers
Reelected - New Boarhouse
Pianned-More Boats.

The annual meeting Of the Potomac
Gun and Fishing Club was held at the
boat house, foot Of Ninth street south
west last night
The following officers were re-eIect-
ed Tor the ensuing year: William Gar
ner, commodore; Edward T. Ecklof
vice commodore; J. NJ. Butler. treas
ureT; George SOnueman, recording sec
retary; stephen Garner. George Bos-
well and Daniel Scarlet, trustees.
The club is and has been in a -four
lshing condition the past few years.
Il has been considering for some time
the tearing down Of its present quar-
tcrs and rebuilding a much handsomer
house
When the spring fishing commences
the club expects to have two new
launches in addition To its other boats
pr- Rauterberg, OF the club, intends 10
lnstaii more power in his yacht, the
Greyhound
After the meeting of the club Macon
coleman, owner of the launch. Nav
took the members on a trip down the
river Lunch and some liQuid refresb-
mentS were served.
The Washington times., 1906-02-06
NEW FLOORING NEEDED
FOR ANACOSTIA BRIDGE

Anacostia bridge win soon have a
new hOOring. ". J. Douglass. District
enEinee" of bridges, has recommended
TO the District Commissioners that i'm
mediate steps be taken to give the
bridge an entire new surface NJ
Douglass recommends that the bridge
he re-foored between the exterior rails
of the railway tracks, at an estimated
cost of S.
The work of replacing the old floor
ing will be started in n few davs and
II is thought VIII insure the safety of
the bridge for the remaining two wears
OF its career. when if viii give way TO
construction.
The Washington times., 1906-02-06
FLORISTS LOST 10
MARKET HOUSE FIVE

In The District League last night the
florists dropped two TO the Market
House Quint before they could get to-
getheT. The former pulled UP in time
- take the last game BY a margin of
IL Miller was nigh with IS.
Bureau got real busy with the .. p
o. five. in the Departmental League.
The team from southwest won the first.
and after losing the next, took the third
with tie largest score Of the evening,
L012. Harrison * Browning. of the
Zeal Esta't. got TWO from Columbia,
and Commercial, OF the Printing, OfuCe.
treated Index jo the same dose.
Registry and Station y. of the POstOf-
hCe. had II out. The former winning two
of the three. In the INSTRUMENTATION
al League, Westmiustcr won two from
st. Johns by good margins.
The Washington times., 1906-02-06
ROOSEVELT NOT ASKED TO
STOP GREAT COAL STRIKE
But All Expect President to Act in
End-May Summon Leaders
Here.

Although it is stated authoritatiyeIy
that President Roosevelt has not taken
any action toward the preservation of
peace between The coal miners and op-
orators. and thal 10 suggestion OF &C
uon has been made by either side,
there is "a strong impression that Mr.
Roosevelt viii be an important factor
in the negotiations and that he may
be able TO prevent the threatened strike
Just how he IS TO do this does not ap-
pear.
1t is believed that before t..e time
arrives, although the HucS "a eem so
strongly drawn that a hgh les newt
able, hs VIII cau the IeadH men Of
both sides together and help them TO
reach some satisfactory basis Of COM
promIsc.
The Washington times., 1906-02-06
ENGLlSHMAN'S HAND
IN PLACE OF YERKES'
Man With Title to Run
Yankees London
Railways.

LONDON. Feb. 6-The successor OF
the aggressive Yankee. Cfa rles T.
Yeekes. IN the mans cement OF the tube.
as the subway here IS known. Is an
Engl.sbEaD. and an EngIishman who
boasts "A title. Sir George y. Gibhe Sir
George. who was intimately acquainted
with Mr.. Yerkes. viii carry out all the
plans OF the dead maRnate and manage
the roads as street railways arc run in
the United States.
The Washington times., 1906-02-06
SECRET SERVICE
TO BE SCRUTIN|zEO
Appropriations Committee
Says Ii Is a Spy System.
CLAIM LAW IS VIOLATED
Argument Advanced That Sole Mission
of Service Is Detection and
Capture of Counterfeiters.
CLAIM LAW IS VIOLATED

The secret service branch of the
Treasury Department viii be subjected
Ia = severe Congressional scrutiny ii the
talk now heard among members of the
House Committee on Appropriations re-
suits in action. The indications are
that an attempt viii be made TO md
cut TO what extent the secret service
has resolved itself into a secret spy
system, which is a replica of tie Fouche
SPY system under Napoleon.
Used for Other Purposes.
The matter viii come up when the
committee begins consideration OF the
sundry civil appropriation bill. Ac-
CoTdinS to law, the secret service branch
Eas organized for the sole purpose of
detecting and capturing counterfeiters.
That the secret service men have been
used for other purposes in many instanc-
IS is the charge often heard at the
Capitol now.
1t Is common knowledge that they
were used 10 run down the gigantic
system OF land frauds in the West. and
il has often been said that the Interior
Department would have been unable to
cope with the situation without the aid
of The Secret Service men. I is true
that the Interior Department pad their
expenses. but the members of the APP
DTOpTiatious Committee are OF the
opinion that this does not affect the
matter so far as its legality and pro
nrtntN ngngarnnF
The Washington times., 1906-02-06
Anthracite Miners Put
Drafting Demands OFF

WILKESBARRE Pa. Feb. s-Owing
to the inability OF President Mitchell
and some Of the district presidents 10
reach here in time. the meeting of the
anthracite miners 70 formulate their
demands. which was 10 have been held
here today, las been postponed until
Thursday.
The Washington times., 1906-02-06
ALEXANDRIA NEWS NOTES
WASHINGTON TIMES BUREAU.
ALEXANDRIA. VA. FEB. G..

Thomas ". Clark. of Alexandria, died
a. his homo in South Fayette street.
early this morning. He had been i'll for
some ume. but his death was not looked
for and came as a surprise. Mr.. Clark
IVES Il printer BY occupation. He was
at oHe time member Of the board OF
aldermen from fhe Fourth Nsard and
was for some tine the Alexandra agent
cf The Washington Times. s5r. Clark
was much esteemed by the cltlZ.ns OF
Alexandra. all OF whom regrsi o hear
of his death. He leaves a widow and
three children TO mourn him. Ar
Clark was seventy-twO years OF age,
The Washington times., 1906-02-06
WEDDING INVITATIONS OUT.

Cards have been issued for the mar
riage Of Miss HALLE Ramsay. daughter
Of Mr.. and Mrs. G William Ramsay. of
this city, to Clement Ellis Conger. OF
HsrrisonbuTg. The ceremony will take
place at Christ Protestant Episcopal
Church in this city on Wednesday, the
ZIst instant
The Washington times., 1906-02-06
GEORGETOWN PREPS
UhOEFEATED

Manager \. Y. McEvOy. OF the George
town Prep track team. writes that the
reports which gave IL out that the Prep
relay team was defeated in Baltimore
last Saturday night at the Johns Hop
kins games, was erroneous. AiCEVOy
says that il was the Junior four which
vas defeated
The Washington times., 1906-02-06
A Rich Community.

These MormoHs in Iowa and Missouri
are very rich community They pay
tithes 10 the church, and with these
support a splendid, modern. liberal col
lege, a great printing establishment.
homes for their aged and for unfortu-
nate children. hospitals, and in fact.
every form of intelligent public insti-
tutions. The Supreme Court Of the Unit
ed States has held that this is the real
church, and because OF that decision the
Utah church adopted for itself the name
"Reorganized" Church of Jesus Christ
of Latter Day Saints-prefxing the word
'reorganiZed' to the original title
This church, though less numerous and
rich than the Utah organization suS-
tains missionaries all over the world
and Is growing fast. For many years a.
mas waged bitter war against the Utah
church, and in the crisis which has been
created in public opinion on the uues-
ton by the Smoot case = sees the on
portunity to win its great victory.
Joseph Smith. of Lamont, Is a cousin
OF Joseph Smith, of Salt Ike. Each is
president Of his own branch of the
church they look remarkably alike, bur
are mortal enemies
The Washington times., 1906-02-06
CAUGHT IN MACHINERY.

Thomas Watland. an employe Of the
Alexandria Fertilizer and Chemical
Company, got caught in the machinery
at that works yesterday and was seri-
ously injured. He was ~ ken TO the
Alexandra Hospital for treatment.
The Washington times., 1906-02-06
CHOIR ENTERTAINMENT.

The choir Of Christ Protestant Epis-
copal Church viii give an enter ain
ment At thefr Parish Hall this evening.
The entertainment. which is Ia charge
of Miss Mamie Grigg and Mshlon Jan
ney. will be a piece entitled, Aunt
Dinah's Husking Bee
The Washington times., 1906-02-06
E. M. HERRINGToN BURIED.

rington who died at his home IN
FauQuier county. last Sunday were
brought 10 this city this afternoon. and
the interment was made IN Bethel Gene
tery.
The Washington times., 1906-02-06
ALLEGES DESERTION, AND
NAMES a CORRESPONDENT

Julia B. Smith has begun proceedings
In the local courts against Henry NJ
Smith for absolute divorce. Mrs. Smith
says she was married TO the defendant
in 1855, and that in 1902 he deserted her
and her child. She also names a CO.
respondent in the PROCEEDINGS.
Since May l last Mrs. Smith saws her
husband has been employed by the Gov
ernment In the Canal Zone. w. Gwynn
Gardiner IS named as counsel for the
complainant.
The Washington times., 1906-02-06
BRICK COMPANY STOCKHOLDERS

The annual meeting Of the stockhold-
eTs Of the Rosslyn Brick Company was
held yes erday afternoon al the New
Hotel Rammel in this city. After the
transaction of other business tie old
officers were reelected. They are IS
follows. y Il. Weaver. president.
Joseph ". Wise, vice president. ". r.
r Hargut. secretary, and George 4.
WpaVeT. trcdsureT.
The Washington times., 1906-02-06
JACKSON COUNCIL FAIR.

fair will be held by James " Jack
son Council. J. O. L. A NJ, at Schuler's
Hall. in King Street. beginning next
Thursday evening. Among the principal
contests at The fair viii be one tor a
policeman's uniform.
The Washington times., 1906-02-06
FINED FOR ASSAULT.

In the police court this morning Lula
McLeary cOlored. was before Justice
Cation on the charge OF assaulting and
beating another cOlOTed woman named
Jennie Payne She wa fined s..
The Washington times., 1906-02-06
CURED MY RUPTURE


was helpless and beddden for years rupture
No truss could hold Doctors said not operated on
fooled them all and cured myself by simple discovery
the free by mail you for it. It cured me and ha,
since cured thousands 1t will you Write to-day Capt W.
ColIings Box so7 wateTtown. N.
The Washington times., 1906-02-06

Homes Company. The objects Of the
new company are to buy and sell real
estate, etc The capital stock is placed
al $4,000. and the president is J. II. Wal
ter Of Washington
The Washington times., 1906-02-06
BASKETBALL CONTEST.

4 game Of basketball viii be played
between the Alexandria Athletic Club
and the IDYiacibIes. II Washington, at
Armory Hall this evening. \ good game
IS looked for