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The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1909-01-19
LIST OF DEAD
IN THE WRECK
NAMES OF THOSE LosT IN THE
DoTsERo COLLISION.

GLENWOOD SPRINGS, Colo, Jan.
1S.-The official list of those killed
in the Dotsero wreck, including the
tramp crushed between the engine
and baggage car, is as follows:
HENRY DUNN, Princeton, Ind.
BROTHER of Mrs. Lillian Mahan,
injured and in hospital here.
Geo. MAHAN, husband of Mrs. Lii
lian Mahan. This body was thought
to have been that of Geo. w. Olson
but has been fully identified by rela-
tives
JOHN C. DAVIS, Denver.
DIR. ORVILLE A. OLESON, Axtell,
Neb
MRS. ORVILLE A. OLESON, AK
tell, Neb.
R. L. MEYLEY, Mechanicsburg, Pa.
MRS. NANCY j. LEWIS, Ellington,
Wis.
CLARENCE A. GooDING, Wash
lhSIOL, u ~.
JOHN F WILLIAMS, Clarke, Neb,
MRS. BERTHA WILLIAMS, Clarks,
Neb, wife of John F. Williams.
ROLLY EARL WILLIAMS,
MILDRED LUCY WILLIAMS.
LULU BELLE WILLIAMS, three
children Of Mr.. and Mrs. John F. VIII
liams.
A fourth child, Herbert V. Williams,
five years old, was injured and is in a
hospital here.
A. A. HAMILTON, Polo, Ill.
VIM. C. KETTLE, Ashton, Neb.
MISS WAUNITA KETTLE,
PAUL KETTLE, children of Mr..
and Mrs. VIM. G. Kettle.
MRS. ]. L. Ezel Trenton, N. j., wife
of J. l.. Ezel, injured and in hospital
here.
JOHN P. CREGAN, trespasser,
Rensselaer,, N. Y.
Father and mother of two year old
boy, who was injured and now in hos
pital here.
No person named Geo. w. oleson.
was injured or killed.
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WILLNOT CONSIDER CASE
Special Committee Appointed by the
Senate viii Not Take Up the Case
of the Senator With Pitchfork
Fame.

WASHINGTON, Jan. discharges
against Senator Tillman sent by Pres
ident Roosevelt to Senator Hale in
response to his quest for information
concerning the operations of the Sc
cret service will not be considered by
the special senate committee appoint.
ed to inquire into the use of the spe.
cial and secret service agents Of the
government. This special committee
composed of Senators Gallinger, Hem.
enway and Clay held it first meeting
today. Inasmuch as the resolution
providing for the investigation was
adopted in advance of the charges
made against Senator Tillman, the
committee was of the opinion that ii
was not charged with the duty of TAX
ing up this case.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1909-01-19
TRANSMITS REPORT OF coNsER-
WALTON COMMISSIONS.
FIRST tilt IN SENATE
DOMAINS Primary Bill as Amended Re-
ported Favorably by Committee and
Report Adopted-Boqart Would In
crease Railroad Valuation.
ESPECIAL TO THE GAZETTE, BY
LEON SHAW.)

HELENA, Mont, Jan. 18.-Today's
session of the legislature was charac-
terized by the notice in the house by
Bogart of a joint resolution that it is
the sense of the legislature that all
railroad property should be assessed
SO per cent higher than at present,
and the first political clash In the SEN
ate, in which the Democrats came out
second best. This controversy was
over the adoption of majority or
minority report of the committee on
privileges and elections on DOMAINS
bill relating to direct primary for
United States senators In both
branches the customary amount of
routine business was transacted. The
house adjourned until p. M, and
the senate until 10:S0 p. m. tomorrow.
Governor Norris transmitted to both
houses a special message, submitting
the recommendations of the special
commission on conservation of nat
ural resources, for legislation on these
subjects. In the senate it was referred
to the committee on public lands and
in the house to the committee on con-
servation of natural resources.
Session Of the House.
In the house, after the usual rou-
tine business, a remonstrance from
Carbon county residents was read
again H. B. S4 putting female elk,
sage hens, grouse, goats, sheep and
other wild game on the protected list,
on the ground that 1t would work a
hardship on eastern Montana. 1t was
referred to the committee on fish and
game,
John MacGinnis, Butte's former
mayor was sworn in, this having been
his first appearance. after which com.
mittee reports were read as follows:
Appropriations-That H. B. AZ, pro-
viding for an increase in the salary of
the chaplain at the soldiers home, do
pass. Adopted.
Military affairs-That H. B. Sc, ap.
preparation for the claim of Julius
Barney, recommended for passage.
Adopted.
Irrigation-That H. B. 81, requiring
the the placing Of paddle wheels
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1909-01-19
SALOONS RAlDED
IN MINING TOWN
:23 PLACES SHUT UP BY SHERIFF
LAST NIGHT.

DEADWOOD, S. D., Jan. 18-Sherif
Plunkett and his deputies closed the
twenty-three saloons of Deadwood at
II o'clock tonight, while throngs of
curious people followed the officers in
their journey from saloon to saloon.
Roulette wheels were stopped, while
members OF the mlnistrial alliance
stood on the sidewalk and watched the
habitues of the saloons turned out on
the street. There was no disorder.
All screens and chairs have been
removed from the saloons and side
doors have been nailed up.
The new regulations were made at
the instigation of the attorney gen
,eral.
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Especial to The Gazette. }

HELENA, Jan. 18.-Interesting de.
velopments are expected in the mur.
der case of John Hancock, who was
lured to his death by note which
purported to come from a friend in St
Johns hospital, in this city Friday
night.
Richard Holt, who was arrested has
a bad record and has been under ar
rest in this city before Evidence
brought out at the coroner's inquest
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1909-01-19
SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR ASKS FOR AN INCREASED
APPROPRIATION TO PROSECUTE NUMEROUS LAND FRAUDS

WASHINGTON, Jan Startling
information of alleged astounding
frauds upon the public lands has come
into the possession of Secretary Gar
field through special agents. The al
legation is made that approximately
$110,000,000 worth of lands in states
principally west of the Mississippi
river have been fraudulently acquired
within the last two years by corpora
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tions and individuals. With a view Of
recovering these lands Secretary Gar
field today sent letters to Chairman
Hale and Chairman Tawney of the
senate and house appropriation com
mittees respectively, asking for an ad-
dftional appropriation of 100000
which if granted, with that already
asked for, will give the department
$L,000,000 for that purpose.
Secretary Garfield also submits
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1909-01-19
GASOLINE EXPLOSION
Man Near El Paso, Texas, Lights Fire
With Explosive STUFF, and is IN
stantIy kiIled-son Also Loses His
Life.

Ell PASO, Tex. Jan. 18.-Evidently
believing that a can contained kero-
sene instead of gasoline Man Head
strom, living 5 miles from Roby, Tex,
poured some of the fluid into a stove
to hasten the fire and when 1t ignited.
an explosion followed which resulted
in the death Of Headstro and his five
year old son.
Five other members OF the family
were badly burned.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1909-01-19

statement of H. IS. Schwartz chief of
the field service, showing over $4,000
distinct cases of alleged land frauds
demanding further investigation. OF
such cases awaiting investigation,
three are in Oregon l ,462 in Califor-
mia; 1,409 in Nevada Washington and
North Idaho 1926: Montana 1905;
Colorado 8,612; Arizona 1876; Wyom-
ing 21,155; Utah 1,462 and New
Mexico 1,2O5.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1909-01-19
MEN IN PHILLlPsBURG PRISON
sURRoW OUT.
ESCAPE is DISCOVERED
officers Take the Mountain Trails,
and After Several Hours Search
the Sheriff Came Upon and Cap.
tured the Men.
Especial to The Gazette.)

Especial to The Gazette.)
BUTTE, Jan. 1S.-A dispatch to the
Miner from Phillipsburg, Mont, states
that Sam Gholson, Frank Turner and
Clarence Black burrowed their way
out of the Jail at that place last night,
their escape being discovered Is min.
utes later.
Officer swere hurriedly dispatched
over the different mountain trails and
Sheriff ]. D. Kennedy succeeded in
recapturing the men at Crashaw's
ranch on Rock creek.
The trio are awaiting trial, for hav-
ing stole the sheriff's horses.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1909-01-19
GRANTED 80 DAYS.

SACRAMENTO, CAL, Jan. 1S.-At.
torneys for Abraham Ruef who was
sentenced to IA years in San Quentin
upon a conviction for bribery were
granted today an additional 80 days
to complete the bill of exceptions up
on appealing the verdict and judg-
ment. The court had previously per.
mitted 90 days for this purpose.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1909-01-19
ALEX HoRR RELEASED.

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 1s.-Alex.
Horr who was arrested recently by
the federal authorities in this city for
making an anarchistic remark, was re.
leased from the county jail today. His
release was procured by C. v. Cook,
who deposited bond and a certified
check for $1,000 O. surety Hor Horr's
appearance.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1909-01-19
MINERS RESUME WORK.
Especial to The Gazette.

Butte, Jan. 1S.-Work in the Boston
and Montana properties, stopped a
week ago by the cold snap which froze
the ore in the cars enroute to the
Great Falls smelters, was resumed to.
day, 1900 men being affected.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1909-01-19
WOOL WAREHOUSE PLAN
WILL Be CARRIED OUT
Sheepmen Are Asked to Appear in
Chicago and Elect Their Officers.

y y \ \ y \
SALT LAKE, 18The requirements
aiding
interested in the wool warehouse
fed Chicago
directors of the National
Notices to this effect mailed today by
temporary secretary of the all have
y pledged wool or subscribed for
= \ \ \ \
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1909-01-19

THE HAGUE, Jan. 1s.-The govern
ment of The Netherlands has decided
to keep its warships in the West In
dies until the dispute between Vene-
zuela and Holland is definitely dis
posed of.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1909-01-19
CARPENTERS LIFE CRUSHED OUT
BENEATH MASSIVE DOOR.
DEATH INSTANTANEOUS
Sam Hanson, Head Carpenter for
Foley and Grove ON the Meyer and
Chapman Building at Red Lodge,
Meets Death While at Work.
Especial to The Gazette.)

RED LODGE, Mont, Jan. 1S-Sam
Hanson, head carpenter at the Meyer
and Chapman bank building, now un-
der course of construction on Billings
avenue, was instantly killed this after
noon about o'clock by the vault door
dropping upon him.
The heavy door, containing the time
lock- had just been placed in position
and Hanson was working on the out
side of it; when it broke away from
the brick work and dropped upon him,
striking him on the forehead. What
caused the door ito drop will probably
never be known, as the other work
men there are at loss to know what
could have started it from it's posi-
ton. Death came to him instantane.
ously.
Hanson has been resident of Red
Lodge for three months. He has a
brother living in Omaha, the only
known relative.
He was single and was a member
OF the Modern Woodmen. He was in
the employ of Foley and Grove of
Billings, contractors.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1909-01-19
INQUEST OVER REMAINS
OF MAN LURED TO DEATH
Man Arrested Has a Bad Record With
the Capitol City Police.

tonight was that when. arrested three
weeks ago on charge of forgery he
had hammer in his pocket, which he
tried to throw away, but the officer
saw his action and prevented it and
took the hammer to the police sta
tion.
On the stand Holt stated he had
found the hammer and tried to throw
it away because he thought the police
Continued on Fourth Page.)
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SUICIDE, NOT MURDER.
Victor Mainville, II is Decided, Killed
Himself.
Especial to The Gazette.)

T1lUlSCIs
Especial to The Gazette.)
HELENA, Mont. Jan. 18. What
was at first thought to be a case OF
murder, but which now appears to
be suicide, was discovered In the
mountains of Deer Lodge county Sun.
day when Victor Mainville was found
with his throat cut, his skull crushed
and his cabin set. on fire.
Suicide was the first theory, but cir
cumstances seemed to point to mur.
der and Sheriff Keefe was notified. A
special to the Independent from Ana.
conda, where the old man was taken
before he died, states that the muir
der theory has been disproved and II
has been shown that he killed him
self.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1909-01-19
KENTUCKY AT ALoIERs.

ALGIERS, Jan. 1S.-The battleship
Kentucky came into this port at 8
O'Clock this morning. Salutes were
exchanged with the shore batteries.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1909-01-19
NEGRO is LYNCHEO
Engineer Of Electric Lighting Plant
Forced to Shut off Current, Leaving
Hope, Arkansas, in Darkness, un-
der Cover Of Which Man 10 Hanged.

HOPE, Ark, Jan. 1S.-After forcing
the engineer of the light plant to cut
on the current, leaving the town in
darkness, party of young men took
negro named Hilliard from the town
early today and hanged him to a tele-
graph pole. The negro had spoken fn-
sultingly to woman.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1909-01-19

r. r. Grove of the firm OF Foley and
Grove was called up over the tele-
phone last night and he said that the
young man had been in the employ of
his firm about one year, but he knew
nothing about his antecedenIts. He
spoke of him in the highest terms and
asserted that the dead man was a
model young man, about 35 years old.
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Continued on Eighth Page.)
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Continued on Fourth Page.)
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1909-03-25

Avenue and Main Street. The
crossings will be paved from l.. y.
Braddy's to the Dillon Hardware
Co.'S, and thence on the other
street from Morris Fass' corner to
Brunson's Drug Store; thence "a
cross Main Street from the Dillon
Hardware Cos. to Brunson'S
Drug Store and thence from l.. G.
Braddy's to Morris Fass' corner.
The crossings will be made of re-
inforced concrete with a layer of
steel mesh between the top finish
and the foundation.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1909-03-25

as there will be an election of Of
ficers.
Let one of our Health and Acct
dent policies work for you while
you are. unable to work for your
self. Dillon Insurance Agency,
Joe Cabell Davis, Mgr.
Miss Luciie Mullins of Marion
was the guest of Mrs. Jack Wat
son Sunday. Miss Mullins has
recently returned from New York
where she spent several weeks
with friends.
The New County and the new
railroad are coming. so is death,
so protect your loved ones by TAX
ing life policy with Dillon's up
to date Insurance Agency, Joe
Cabell Davis, Mgr.
Insure your homes against loss
by fire, nothing but good large
Companies represented by the Dill
lon Insurance Agency, the insur-
ance people of Dillon, Joe Cabeil
Davis, Mgr.
Mr.. J. w. Mckay, while opera
ting band saw at Salmon's Nov
ely Works last Thur ,day, had the
misfortune to cut several fingers
on his left hand. The fingers were
almost severed from the hand and
Mr.. Mckay will have to wear his
arm i'll sling for several weeks.
On account of rush of adver-
tisementS which came in uncx-
pectedly the local matter in The
Herald is very much limited this
week and quite a number of i'm
portant items were omitted. How
ever, The Herald will be increas-
ed to II pages next week and will
contain its usual amount of local
news.
Rev J. A. Wilson will preach
az Dunbarton on next Sunday,
March 28th. at $3.50 p. m. The
ecclesiastical year ends on the
31st. and hence reports to Presby-
terry will be presented to the (Con
pyation) next Sunday. Let I'll
the members be present if posi-
BILE.
By unanimous vote the Baraka
class at the Baptist Sunday School
will send Rev. I. A. HurSev 70 the
Convention at Asheville next June
to represent the class. Mr.. Hur-
sey has taught the class ever since
it was organized and the compli-
ment paid him by the members S
a testimonial of the faithfulness
and earnestness of his work.
Council has closed a contract
with Messrs. R. E. and E. N.
Beatty to pave the street crossings
at the intersection of Railroad
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1909-03-25
In the Court of Probate.
State of South Carolina,
County or Marion.

State of South Carolina.
County OF Marion.
By P. b. Hamer, Judge of Probate:
Whereas A. J. G. Cottingham has made
suit to ma to grant him letters of ad.
ministration of the estate of Melvin L..
Gaddy:
These are. therefore. to cite and ad-
monish all and singular the kindred and
creditors Of the said Melvin l.. Gaddy,
deceased, that they be and appear be-
fore me i'll the Court of Probate, to be
held ut Marion, S. c.. on March 29th.,
1909. next, after publication hereof. at
II O'Clock in the forenoon. % show
cause, if any they can. why the said ad
lninistration should not be granted.
Given under my hand and seal this
10Th. day of March, Ammo Domini 1909.
p. b. Hamer,
3-lS-2t Judge of Probate.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1909-03-25
Notice of Election.

Notice is hereby given that on
the 9th day of April 1909 there
will '>e held within the usual hours
and at the usual voting plac= an
election for 4 Mayor and Six Alder
men for the Town of Dillon for
the two years next ensuing. The
qualifications for voting are two
years residence in the State,
twelve months residence in The
county, four months residence in
the Town, the production of a re-
gistration ccrtificat c from the
town supervisor of registration
and proof of the payment of all
municipal taxes assessed and
collcctible for the previous year.
The books of registration will be
open at the office of the Town
Clerk and Treasurer for the re-
gistration of all qualified electors
up until seven days preceding.
the day Of said election. The
managers appointed for said c.
lection are H. X. Cottingham. T.
S. Richbourg and r. A. Brun-
son.
{. S. Herring, A. B. Jordan
Clerk. Mayor.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1909-03-25
AROUND ABOUT TOWN
LOCAL PARAGRAPHS PICKED UP
MERE, THERE AND EVERYWHERE

L. B. Stackhouse spent Sunday
at Little Rock.
Don't Prget Ingomar Friday
-, Mrs. NJ w. Jordan spen,
Thursd9S in Mullins.
Opera House, Friday night,
DIR. c. gR. Taber has returned
nome after an absence of two
\ week Aina Columbia.
Mrs. r.. c. Davis returned Fri
nay trAom a visit to friends in
J MulAntbs 5.
Ing gtomar will be given for the
oene fit of the Graded School
sroE Elnds.
AA1diss Sallie Dubois has returned
ITO 1m visit to relatives in Nichols
aped Marion.
lie. V. Moody, well-known cit
!!pEen of Bermuda, was here on bus
! mess Monday.
I = FOR RENT-N1ce six room
I cottage in good location. Apply
c. L. Wheeler.
Mrs. c. H. Burroughs returned
Friday from a visit to Mrs. Leon
Burroughs of Conway.
w. J. Adams, a prominent
farmer of Gaddys Mill was among
the visitors here Tuesday.
We are glad to report that c.
E. Peck is up and about again
sftnr having spell of sickness.
Use the Huggins Wrenchless
Plow Stock The best ever made.
Sold by Wheeler Hardware Co.
We now have a nice line of Lawn
Mowers. Don't forget that when
you need one. Wheeler Hardware
Company.
Don't fail to get one of our Un-
iversal Garden Plows, it is essen
tial to good gardening. Wheeler
Hardware Go.
Sunday was dismal day and
few people ventured out of doors.
However, services at the churches
were fairly we'll attended in the
morning.
There will be a very important
meeting of the Civic League Fri
day afternoon at 4:3O O'Clock. All
members are urged to be present
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1909-03-25
Millinery Department.

Special display of Partisan and American Styles in Mn
cry will take place April 1st and End. New Spring models
will be ehown day after this This department is in
charge of Miss Margaret Sharpless of Baltimore Miss
in this line.
This seasons Millinery very attractive shapes are
pretty picturesque and sufficiently every one
have becoming hat the coors bright the flowers
gorgeous chic that choosing ones hat is certainly
pleasure.
very fetching feature is cornfower blue with white
and facing of of straw rolls slipv on the
side The trimming is odd and unusually ch being of ivy
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1909-03-25
Shoe Department.
Ladies' & Gents T furnishings.

Now, where in this section find such IN assor
men We have abored hard make this store the onlv
place in Marion county where the best
tanable for the and without hesitation
that is positively the largest and complete store of its
kind at the lowest market in part of South
Carolina.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1909-03-25

we are showing the fashions Spring High
Clothing includes broad diversity of patterns styles that
Suit wanted we have it. have if High fashion soug
all the stations of life 0 ~ ~ e
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-10-06
cATAwRA NOTES.

CATAWRA, Oct. 5.-George Harris
was a recent Fairmont visitor.
Miss Alice swisher was calling on
Mrs. Jasper Wolfe one afternoon re,
Gently.
Dale Haun and son, Kenneth. were
guests OF Mrs. Ernie Swisher at Muir
ray Sunday.
Miss Cora Haun spent Saturday and
Sunday VITA friends at OpeHska.
Miss lisa Anvil was calling on Miss
Cora Haun Friday afternoon.
Mrs. H. @. swisher and son, Aaron.
spent Sunday with her mother, Mrs.
Francis Cox.
Miss Rose somers is staying at
Ernie Heston's at Murray.
Mrs. j. 8. Clark and four children
are visiting relatives in pennsylvania.
Misses Alice an Mdae Swisher at
tended the. fair at Morgantown.
John Long was calling on relatives
at Royal Chapel, Monday.
Bob" Swisher, OF Montana, was a
recent visitor at the parental home.
Miss Mary Swtsher was calling on
Mrs. Clark swisher one evening re-
Gently.
Bert Harris, OF Royal Chapel, was
a pleasant visitor here Sunday.
Smith Radcliffe, who has been en-
ploye6 in Fairmont with the Monon-
gahela Produce Co., expects to re
turn home at an early date to spend
the winter.
= To-day will note the opening of
nearly all the surrounding schools.
. Clint Prickett. of Pittsburg, was a
recent visitor at J. o. RadcHffe's.
Mss Della Radcliffe. who has been
quite indtsposed for some time. is a.
this writing greatly improved.
Mrs. Kate Morgan and daughter,
Miss Mary. OF Morgan's Bend, are ON
the sick list.
Chesney Ramage was down from
Fairmont last week, a guest at the
home of w. G. Morgan.
Mrs. Charles Cox, who is i'll of ty-
photd fever. is doing very nicely.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-10-06
RockERaL RockERsI RockE.Rs.l

We have them in an styles. It win
pay you to take a look at them before
.bnyinr. The reason we sell SO many
rs because we give you better rocker
for less money. we do not carry a
sheaply constructed rocker OF any
kind. They are OF the best of work
manship.
People who guard their own inter y.
est buy their furniture from J. H snl-
der who saves them from IS to 90
per cent and gives them better goods
besides. BY having no rent to pay
he is enabled to cut the profit. which
saves you the difference.
!. H. sNIDER t4o5 Eighth Street,
Fifth Ward.