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The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1906-02-16
DESTRUCTIVE BUSH FIRES.
Immense Area Rendered DesoIate in
New South Wales.
[By Associated Press1

Victoria, Feb. 15.-The steamer
Aorangi, which arrived today from
Australia, brought news of disastrous
bush fires in New South Wales, caus-
ing immense loss to farmers and 9th
ers, practically desolating hundreds
of miles of territory. Thousands of
quail and rabbits were left dead in
the path of the fire and considerable
stock was burned. Many deaths re-
suited from heat prostration, incident
to the hot wave which caused the fire.
The thermometer registered 121 de-
grees for days.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1906-02-16
plscLosEs GENERAL PLOT.
EXPLOSION of Bomb at Wilma Unearths
Revolutonists' Plan.
[By Associated Press1

By Associated PreSsJ
st. Petersburg, Feb. 15.-There is
evidence that bomb explosion which
occurred at Wilma, February IL, was
part of a general plot with ramifica-
tions throughout the empire, aimed at
preventing the participation of the
moderate parties in the election, and
the chief of the secret police here
has sent orders to the gendarmerie
of all the cities to do everything pos
sible to guard against similar at
tempts
Details of the explosion at Wilma
show that six local revolutionists
were on their way to blow up club
house where moderates were in ses-
sion, when one of the former slipped
on the icy sidewalk and exploded the
bomb.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1906-02-16
IN THE SENATE.
Chamber Passes to Consideration Of
Joint Statehood Bill.
[By Associated Pressl

by Associated PreSS1
Washington, Feb 15.-The senate
today passed to the consideration of
the joint statehood bill and for an
hour and half listened to speech
by Dick in support of the bill as re-
ported from the territories commit
tee. The Ohio senator's speech re-
ceived careful attention from the SEN
ators present, but the attendance was
at no time large.
Among the spectators in the gal
leries were number of Indians in
native costume.
Dick concluded his speech. AS he
was not prepared to resume tomorrow,
the senate decided not to sit again
until Monday.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1906-02-16

wrecked in the Huntington avenue
yard, about mile from the terminal.
Melke Joassen, IA years old, of Stock
holm, Sweden, was killed. five were
seriously hurt and several sustained
minor injuries.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1906-02-16
DUE TO POOR JUDGMENT.
Wilmington Firm of Brokers Makes
Voluntary Assignment.
[By Associated Press]

Wilmington, Del, Feb. 15.-The
firm of H. L. Evans & Co., brokers,
made voluntary assignment today
for the benefit of creditors to ]. H.
Dandy, vice president of the Union
National bank of this city. Unproflt-
able investments and carrying GUS
toners were reasons given for the
failure.
The liabilities are supposed TO pc
between 100000 and 100000 and the
assets are estimated to be about $780,
900.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1906-02-16
KILLED IN WRECK.
[By Associated Press1

Boston, Feb. 15.-The Pacific Ex-
press on the Boston & Albany division
of the New York Central system.
which left the South Union station for
Chicago and other western points, via
Buffalo, at 8 O'Clock tonight, was
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1906-02-16
ARMY TRANSPORT SAILS.
Carries Few Soldiers and Large List
of Cabin Passengers.
[By Associated Pressl

[By Associated Pressl
San Francisco, Feb. 15.-The United
States army transport Sherman sailed
today for Honolulu, Guam and the
Philippines with 100 cabin passengers,
a few troops and 1900 tons of military
supplies.
Among the passengers were Major
Generals Brooke and Weston, the lat
ter going to Manila under sealed or
ders. In army circles it is surmised
that he may succeed General Leonard
Wood, in case the latter should be or
dered to China.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1906-02-16
MONTANA WEATHER.

TBy Associated Press1
Washington, Feb. 15.-Fair Friday;
colder in eastern and southern por-
tions; Sunday fair.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1906-02-16

Wanted Woman cook. Howell
house, 1872 south Twenty-ninth. tt
The Ladysmith news and Ingram news. [volume] (Ladysmith, Wis.) 1905-1906, 1906-03-10
RETAINS THE REAL POWER
IMPERIAL MANIFESTO DiSCLOSES
PURPOSE OF THE. RUSSIAN
GOVERNMENT.

ST. Petersburg, March S.-The full
text of an imperial manifesto and
laws relating to the national assembly
and the reorganized council OF the en-
pire throws a flood of light upon the
purpose of the government to keep a
firm check on the new Russian parlia-
ment and to exclude certain subjects
from consideration by the peoples
representatives. The composition OF
the council of the empire or upper
house of the national assembly, with
one-half appointed by the emperor and
twenty-six elected from the nobility
and clergy, not counting scattering
supporters from other classes, seems
to insure a conservative majority
assembly should the majority of the
latter be in opposition to the crown.
The most significant article, howev-
er, is on retaining certain provisions
of the existing law, which is men
toned only by number. This
innocent Looking Provision
is far-reaching, placing beyond the
jurisdiction of the parliament and
consigning to existing committees of
the council of the empire composed
solely of members appointed by the
crown for consideration the following:
L. Reports of the minister OF
finance upon the state of the treasury.
2. Charges of malfeasance against
members of the council of the empire,
ministers, governors general and com
manders-in-chief of land or sea forces
s. The establishment of Stock com
panies with special privileges.
f. Questions relating to entailed
estates, titles or nobility. etc.
The Ladysmith news and Ingram news. [volume] (Ladysmith, Wis.) 1905-1906, 1906-03-10
HAMILTON TO
FACE THE MUSIC
LEGISLATIVE AGENT OF NEW
YORK LIFE RETURNS TO
NEW YORK
GIRL OWNS TO Her GUILT
BERTHA CLAICHE PLEADS GUILTY
OF MANSLAUGHTER-
EXPOSE POLICE.

New York, March S.-Andrew Ham
ilton returned to New York yesterday
on the steamer Deutschland Mr..
Hamilton was at the head of the legis-
lative bureau of the New York Life In
surance company and had charge of
the legislative work of several of the
large insurance companies. Account
ing from him of moneys alleged to
have been advanced by the late j. A.
Mccall, was asked for by the Fowler
committee which is investigating the
New York Lies affairs. Mr. Hamil-
tons statement was also placed be-
fore the legislative investigating com
mittee.
Commenting yesterday upon Mr..
McCall's death MI Hamilton said that
he gave the former president of the
New York Life vouchers for all ex-
penditures and that to any and all OF
these vouchers Mr. Mccall would have
given a certificate of indisputable
character.
Il have something to say" he said,
"but not much. What | suppose you
want to know is why | have returned.
Well l heard something about Grim
inal proceedings, and here I am.
You have come back to face the
music?" he was asked.
Yes, discordant or otherwise
The Ladysmith news and Ingram news. [volume] (Ladysmith, Wis.) 1905-1906, 1906-03-10
BRITISH ARMY BUDGET.
Disappointment That Liberals Have
Not Effected Greater Reduction.

London, March S-The army esti-
mates were issued yesterday. The ex-
penses of the army for the current
year are estimated at S14S,63O,OOO
which is a reduction of only $4,000
on the previous year. AS in the case
of the navy, the new government has
simply adopted the estimates prepared
by it's predecessors. Thus, including
$3.50, 100000 for the navy, the nation S
defense bill is nearly $330,0OO,000,
which destroys and possibility Of
large budget surplus or a substantial
reduction of axation. The Liberal
papers are disappointed that the gov
eminent has seen no way to effect a
greater reduction in national expendi-
lures. which the country naturally
hoped from Liberal government,
pledged to retrenchment, especially AS
the cost of the army is now S50,O0O,OO0
yearly more than it was q decade ago.
The Ladysmith news and Ingram news. [volume] (Ladysmith, Wis.) 1905-1906, 1906-03-10
BERTHA PLEADS GUILTY..
Possible Charges Against Policemen
to Follow.

Possible Charges Against Policemen
to Follow.
New York, March S.-The climax in
the trial of Bertha Claiche for the muir
der of her lover, Emil GerdrOn, came
yesterday when District Attorney
Jerome accepted plea of manslaugh-
ter in the first degree. The prisoner
was remanded for sentence on March
20.
The sudden ending of the trial
when the defense apparently was MAX
ing a winning fight was not altogether
unexpected Since Monday noon there
have been repeated conferences be-
tween District Attorney Jerome, Law
yer Rasalsky, attorney for the defense,
and Judge Davis, looking to some
sort of a plea of guilty whereby the
defendant would be given light sen
tence in return for information she
might be able to give against the po-
lice of the TenderlOin.
Possible charges against policemen
growing out of this case have been
foreshadOwed from the beginning of
the trial. The prosecution at the be-
ginning declared that Gerdron was
lured to his death on July 8 last by a
plot in which policeman assisted the
defendant.
The Ladysmith news and Ingram news. [volume] (Ladysmith, Wis.) 1905-1906, 1906-03-10
o11SresS.
Resume of the Weeks
Proceedings.
Friday.


Washington, March 4.-The senate
yesterday passed the bill providing
for the settlement of the affairs of the
Five Civilized Tribes. Under the guise
of considering the bill, the senate
spent practically the entire day in the
discussion of the railway question.
was raised by Mr. La Follette's pro-
posed amendment to the Indian bill
prohibiting railway companies and
their stockholders from acquiring the
coal lands in Indian Territory, and
when the question was once before
the senate it held its place persistent
ly until almost the close of the days
session. Notwithstanding Mr.. La Fol
lette has sat in the senate less than
two months he led the debate and oc
supied more time than any other sen
ator Several other senators, while ex-
pressing themselves in sympathy with
the purpose of the amendment, raised
constitutional objections to the pro
vision.
Late in the day the La Toilette
amendment, together with all the In
dian committees amendments to that
section, were laid on the table. The
Indian bill has passed both the house
and the senate, but as the senate has
amended it in many respects it will
now go to conference. 1t is a general
bill for the adjustment of the affairs
of the Five Civilized Tribes upon their
abandonment of tribal organizations.
The first private claims session of
the Fifty-n congress occupied the
house yesterday, twenty-five bills be-
ing passed.
The Ladysmith news and Ingram news. [volume] (Ladysmith, Wis.) 1905-1906, 1906-03-10
BOY HELD FOR RANSOM.
Banke dReceives Letters From kio
Mapped Son Uroino Payment.

mapped Son Urging Payment.
New York, March s. = A bankers
son kidnapped and held for $4,000
ransom is the latest puzzle the New
York police have been called upon to
solve. The parents, frantic with fear,
have received two letters from the boy
imploring that the money be sent to
his captors. The kidnappers them
selves have twice written demanding
the ransom on penalty of the lads
death.
The victim is Antonio Bozuffi, the
fourteen-year-old son of John Bozuffi,
an italian banker at Sixty-third street
and First avenue.
The kidnapping occurred last Sun
day, on which day the bank is kept
open during the afternoon. The bay,
who was acting as a clerk, was sent
out to purchase SO worth of stamps
and did not return. Inquiry proved
that he had made the purchase. Mon
day the first letter came from the lad.
Yesterday came the second. and wiki
it the letter of the abductOrs. The
latter was we'll written and in Italian.
March is the day set for the pay
ment of the ransom.
The Ladysmith news and Ingram news. [volume] (Ladysmith, Wis.) 1905-1906, 1906-03-10
sHoNTs TELLS ABOUT CANAL.
Answers Questions Technical and Per
sonal Concerning Plans.

SCHGi SCHCCIIlIlS
Washington, March 8. - Chairman
Theodore P. ShOnts of the isthmian
canal commission, under examination
all day by the senate canal committee,
answered questions technical and per
sOnal concerning the plans for the
construction of the great waterway
and his relations to the organization.
incidentally he left the inference that
he would gladly sever his connection
with the Glover Leaf route if this was
demanded of him, but that he would
not take his family to the isthmus.
He gave Former Chief Engineer Wal
lace a good record, and said that he
was entitled to consideration in the
matter of taking his family to the
isthmus Mr. Shonts touched upon
nearly every subject on which other
witnesses were examined and closed
by urging congress to take action i'm
mediately upon the type of canal to be
constructed. He said that economical
procedure on the part of the canal
commission demanded such action.
The Ladysmith news and Ingram news. [volume] (Ladysmith, Wis.) 1905-1906, 1906-03-10
Tuesday.

Washington, March THE ques-
ton Of the enlargement Of the medical
department Of the army occupied the
'Tajol portion Of the time of the scr
ate yesterday The bill was not dis
posed of
The only speech of the day on the
statehood bill was made by Mr.. Long.
who advocated the passage Of the bill
AS reported by the committee on terri
tories
The house began its session yester-
day by passing without opposition or
discussion d bill for the relief Of to-
bacco growers by permitting them 10
sell leaf tobacco without paying the
tax of cents a pound heretofore
charged The balance of the day was
devoted to tariff dlscusSion the In,
dian appropriation bill being the We,
hicle to carry the debate. Preceding
this Mr.. Sherman explained he pro
visions Of the bill.
The Ladysmith news and Ingram news. [volume] (Ladysmith, Wis.) 1905-1906, 1906-03-10
Beavers Cause Floods.

Calumet, Mich, March 8. - Many
lumbermen are complaining of the
damage caused by beavers, which are
multiplying rapidly in Northern Mich
igan as a result of the law which pro-
hibits killing them before 1910. At
some places beavers have flooded
large areas of land by damming the
streams. LumDermen have been put
to considerable expense as result of
the damaged condition of their logging
roads, which have been submerged
with water at different points.
The Ladysmith news and Ingram news. [volume] (Ladysmith, Wis.) 1905-1906, 1906-03-10
Monday.

Washington. March 6--Jegislation
by unanimous consent and under sus-
pension of the rules occupied the at
tention Of the house yesterday and re-
suited in the passage Of several bills.
some Of considerable importance The
adoption of a resolution of inquiry as
to whether any criminal prosecutions
have been begun against individuals
in the Northern Securities company,
furnished the text for a speech of
criticism by Mr.. Williams. the Demo
cratic leader. directed against the ad-
ministration. Brief answers were
made by Mr.. Jenkins of Wisconsin and
Mr.. Grosvenor of Ohio. Mr.. Jenkins
showed that the statute of limitations
had run against any action that might
be taken in this case and that any eff
fort at prosecution would be useless.
In the senate yesterday Mr. Nelson
continued the discussion of the state
hood BILL urging the passage of the
measure as reported from the commit
tee on territories
The Ladysmith news and Ingram news. [volume] (Ladysmith, Wis.) 1905-1906, 1906-03-10
CONTRACT is LOST.

McNichoI Firm Loses Philadelphia
Filtration Deals Worth $1,976,ooo.
Philadelphia, March S.-One of the
first official acts of Thomas L. Hicks,
who was yesterday sworn in as direc-
tor of public works of Philadelphia,
was to annul the five contracts held
in the name Of Daniel j. McNichol for
the construction of several parts of
the city's filtration system. The
reason given is "collusion, irregularity
and fraud in procuring and execution
of the contracts, whereby the city has
been wronged and defrauded in its
rights and property" The total value
of the cancelled contracts is $685.
non
The Ladysmith news and Ingram news. [volume] (Ladysmith, Wis.) 1905-1906, 1906-03-10
Poker PLAYER Convicted.

Fergus Falls, Mimi, March 8.-Jus-
tice B. Baardson of the town of st.
Olaf, sent notice to the district court
here Of the arrest and conviction of
M. Ike, a young man of that town, on
the charge of playing poker for
money. The game was played with a
neighbor at the home of Mr.. Ike A
fine of 81 was imposed which was
paid. This is the first poker cOnvic-
tion on record here.
The Ladysmith news and Ingram news. [volume] (Ladysmith, Wis.) 1905-1906, 1906-03-10
Record Price Paid for Sheep.

Lewiston Mont, March 8.-What is
said to be the biggest price ever real
lied for stock sheep in Montana has
been paid to Thomas Murray of Phil
brook. Murray sold to Sweet Grass
county buyers a flock of two-year-old
wethers for immediate delivery, real
ling Sc per head.
The Ladysmith news and Ingram news. [volume] (Ladysmith, Wis.) 1905-1906, 1906-03-10
Roller Mill Is DESTROYED,

Mannhaven, n. D., March 8. = The
Mercer County Roller mill at Krem
was totally destroyed by a fire of I'M
known origin, but which is supposed
to have started in the engine room
The loss is estimated at about $4,000
The mill was erected in 1899 and was
owned by Samuel Richter. 1t had a
capacity of sixty five barrels day.
The Ladysmith news and Ingram news. [volume] (Ladysmith, Wis.) 1905-1906, 1906-03-10
Ice Breaks Under Wagon.

Ashland, Wis, March S.-While at
tempting to cross Chequamegon bay
on the ice with a team of horses last
night. William Kerr narrowly escaped
drowning. The ice had rotted during
the recent warm spell and Kerr and
his team were precipitated into the
icy water. Kerr managed to crawl
out and finally reached Ashland in an
exhausted condition The team was
lost d..
The Ladysmith news and Ingram news. [volume] (Ladysmith, Wis.) 1905-1906, 1906-03-10
MAKES PROBE PERMANENT.
New York Senate Has Bill for Keep
inq Tab on Official.

Albany, ~ Y, March S,-The state
senate finance committee yesterday
decided to report a bill providing for
4 commission to investigate any
charges against the superintendent Of
banks which may be referred to it by
the governor Two former chief JUS
tees of the court of appeals, Alton B.
Parker, Democrat, of Esopus. and
Charles Andrews, Republican, of SYRIA
cuse. are to constitute the commission.
The Ladysmith news and Ingram news. [volume] (Ladysmith, Wis.) 1905-1906, 1906-03-10
GIVES LIFE FOR DOGS.
Man Is Burned to Death While Trying
to Rescue Dogs.

Ironton, Mo-, March S.--Fire in the
business district Of Irontou yesterday
resulted in the death of William
Christ, the destruction of four build
ings and a property loss of $4,000,
The Christ family lived above a
bakery in which the fire started.
Christ succeeded in saving his wife
and two children and lost his life in a
vain attempt to rescue his two dogs.
The Ladysmith news and Ingram news. [volume] (Ladysmith, Wis.) 1905-1906, 1906-03-10
Killed by Train,

Red Wing, MINI, March 8.-Aqgust
Carlson, AZ years old, was run over by
Milwaukee train a few miles above
here and instantly killed. His body
was frightfully mangled. The coroner
declared no inquest was necessary.
The Ladysmith news and Ingram news. [volume] (Ladysmith, Wis.) 1905-1906, 1906-03-10
OHIO HAS RATE SILL.
II ouse Passes Measure Creating Com
mission TO Fix Rates.

mission 10 Fix Rates.
Columbus, Ohio, March 8 - The
house last evening by a vote OF 50 10
8 passed the bill introduced by MIR.
Wertz Of Waync county creating a
railroad rate commission of three
members at a salary of $4,000 each,
1t is charged with the investigation OF
all complaints regarding diScrlmina
lions or rates, and has power TO nix
aud order substituted therefor such
rates as it shall have determined to be
lust and reasonable. Rates SO liked
are 10 go into effect within thirty days,
hut the companies are allowed sixty
DAYS within which TO carry an appeal
10 the common pleas court should they
so desire The commission IS given
power TO enforce its orders by man
damuS
The Ladysmith news and Ingram news. [volume] (Ladysmith, Wis.) 1905-1906, 1906-03-10
LONGWORTHS AT HOME.
Return to Washington From Wedding
Journey.

Washington, March Representa-
tive and Mrs Nicholas Longworth re-
turned to Washington yesterday from
Cuba, to which place they jonrneyed
after their wedding. They were met
at the train by Mr.. Longworth's pri-
vate secretary and drove Immediately
to the residence on Eighteenth street,
where they have taken up their home.
Mr.. Longworth will resume his legis-
latiye duties at once.
The Ladysmith news and Ingram news. [volume] (Ladysmith, Wis.) 1905-1906, 1906-03-10
LIKE "ROYAL NONESUCH."
BOGUS Mediums Fleece Audience as
Did Huck Finn's Friends.

Bloomington, H., March 8.-William
Wolf and wife, alleged spiritualistic
mediums, attracted 400 people to the
opera house. the receipts being $3.50.
After devoting several minutes 10
meaningless talk, the lights were ex-
tinguished and the couple fed. They
were pursued by the entire audience,
but made their escape from town.
The Ladysmith news and Ingram news. [volume] (Ladysmith, Wis.) 1905-1906, 1906-03-10
MUST BUILD A NEW SCHOOL.

Virginia (Minn.) School Board Votes
for Bond Issue.
Virginia, Mimi, March 8. - AT a
meeting of the school board last even
ing it was decided to issue bonds for
$4,000 to erect a graded school build
ing in the south addition to the city.
The structure Will be of brick and will
be modern in every respect. The work
will be started Immediately in order
that the school be ready for occupancy
in September. The five school build
ings in the city are filed to their ut,
most capacity
The Ladysmith news and Ingram news. [volume] (Ladysmith, Wis.) 1905-1906, 1906-03-10
iohtnIno Strikes Iowa House.

Burlington, Iowa, March 8. - Light
ming struck the home Of Peter Mesner
during a thunder storm yesterday and
tore out one side of the building, be-
sides seriously damaging large
greenhouse near by.
The Ladysmith news and Ingram news. [volume] (Ladysmith, Wis.) 1905-1906, 1906-03-10
kinohall Residence Burns.

Kimball, Mimi, March 8.-The res
idence of H. N. Kent burned yesterday
morning. The fire was caused by the
creaking of lamp in one Of the rooms
upstairs. Nearly all of the goods were
saved. Insured for 81 900.
The Ladysmith news and Ingram news. [volume] (Ladysmith, Wis.) 1905-1906, 1906-03-10

Two aerOnauts who crossed the
English channel in a balloon in one
hour and three-quarters must have
looked down with plying sympathy
at the sea-sick passengers on the old
fashioned steamer.
The Ladysmith news and Ingram news. [volume] (Ladysmith, Wis.) 1905-1906, 1906-03-10

The theatrical syndicate has decid.
ed to drop Shakespeare. That is the
bard's punishment for forgetting to
put double sextet and leap for life
into each of his plays
The Ladysmith news and Ingram news. [volume] (Ladysmith, Wis.) 1905-1906, 1906-03-10

John Burns says that Shakespeare
did not understand the working people
of his time. But the working people
of our time understand Shakespeare,
which is more important fact.
The Ladysmith news and Ingram news. [volume] (Ladysmith, Wis.) 1905-1906, 1906-03-10

The Portland Express prints a story
about 81 Jones-a suspiciously generic
name-and his hens, which would sit
in spite of him. The hen, be it re-
marked, is so constituted that she
can't "sit," unless laying the breast
bone down on the ground is Sitting .
The Ladysmith news and Ingram news. [volume] (Ladysmith, Wis.) 1905-1906, 1906-03-10
FOOTBALL MAN is MURDERED.

Iqnatius GiIlen of Notre Dame ldenti-
fled as Victim.
Youngstown, Ohio, March 7.-One Of
the men murdered at Mount Carmel,
III. some days ago is thought TO be
fgnatius Gillen, whose home was
formerly in this city. A picture re-
ceivcd here by the police led to the
identification a brother has gone to
Mount Carmel to bring the body here.
Gilien was q member of the Notre
Dame III, football team several sea-
sons ago and played on local teams
here. lie was the son of Peter Gillen,
. wealthy liveryman aud undertaken.