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The Madisonian. (Virginia City, Mont.) 1873-1915, 1895-02-02

\ recent dispatch from Washington
says that nine members of the public
land committee of the house signed Il
minority report in opposition to the
resolution yesterday by Lacey. repre-
senting the suspension of approval of
the selection of various lands by land
grant railroad companies. The minor
ity opposed the resolution in view of
communications from the interior de-
partment showing among other things
that the decision of the question Of
mineral or @ mineral character of
land is not left to the agents Of railroad
companies and the chances of making
mistakes in that regard are lessened.
The minority recommends that the Sec
rotary Of the interior be requested to
inform the house by land districts how
much land has been patented to land
grant companies since May 90. 1894. and
the examination made to determine its
character: also that ne suspend action
on the selection of these companies now
patenting until the expiration of this
congress.
The Madisonian. (Virginia City, Mont.) 1873-1915, 1895-02-02

1t is understood that Statesman Ha,-
ry Cunningham. of Silver Bow. who.
by the way. is reputed to be the young
est as well as the handsomest member
in the lower hOuse-and unmarried
will introduce a bill prescribing the
length Of boomers. which We're SO
much in vogue among the, young lady
byciclists in Butte last year. The pas
sage Of this bill may affect Harry's
standing in the social vortex eff the
smoky city.
The Madisonian. (Virginia City, Mont.) 1873-1915, 1895-02-02

the former first secretary Of the Mexi-
Legislation in Guatemala. and later
in Italy. The position of the govern
ment is that if Guatemala or any other
nation desires to see the preparations
for war now being made IN the govern
ment arms factory. Mexico has moth
ing to hide. and Will give free admis-
sion and liberty OF full inspection to
the representatives of such countries.
The Madisonian. (Virginia City, Mont.) 1873-1915, 1895-02-02
Montana in Square Miles.

According to the subjoined table
Montana,s area is l52,9l4 square miles.
The table shows the area of every coun-
ty in the state:
The Madisonian. (Virginia City, Mont.) 1873-1915, 1895-02-02

The tallest man in the house is Hus-
ely, Populist. from Lewis and Clarke.
says the Inter-Mountain. and the top of
his head has rubbed the paper OF the
ceiling over his desk. He says he
measures six feet six. but there must
be an error of about a foot in this cal
culation. Ryan of Flathead and Isdell
OF Madison. are about d stand OF for
the other extreme. Though short in
the matter OF inches, Ryan is long in
common sense and makes a business
like representative. Isdell is a cry
bright man and a GOOD talker.
The Madisonian. (Virginia City, Mont.) 1873-1915, 1895-02-02
EPlOEMiCS OF CRIME,
A Fresh verSication of an Old and Well
Founded Theory.

The recent cold bloodcd and dastardly
murder of Catherine Cling in Minneapo-
lis is said to have been suggested by the
publication Of Harry Howard Holmes
insurance swindles. This is only a fresh
instance of the epidemic of imitation
which often follows the exploitation of
any great or unusual crime. On this sub
The Madisonian. (Virginia City, Mont.) 1873-1915, 1895-02-02

Let the gold reserve shrink. 1t is
may as we'll continue in its downward
course. A new bond issue is inevitable
and as heroic treatment is necessary in
cases of deep-rooted disease. it may be
necessary to paralyze the country be-
fore it will restore bimetallism. If so.
let the paralysis come as soon as pos
sible. for such a stroke. which can only
be temporary, is much preferable to
slow torture. a few more ups and
downs on the bond question should
lead to the restoration Of the country's
common sense. and with it the restora-
tion of bimetallism.-Butte Miner.
The Madisonian. (Virginia City, Mont.) 1873-1915, 1895-02-02

Are any Of your mining claims affected? If so do
you desire to file a proper legal protest and save your prop
erty? Protests must be filed before Feb. IS, next, if your
property is in the Helena land district: and before March
4 if in the Bohemian land district.
The Madisonian. (Virginia City, Mont.) 1873-1915, 1895-02-02
Mining Men Attention
#######

Do you know that the Northern Pacific Railroad COM
pany has filed on thousands Of acres of land in Madison
county, known to be mineral?
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-17
FATHER BRADY'S FUNERAL
Clergy and People Attend the Requiem
Services at st. Mary's in Large
Numbers.

The funeral of the late Rev. Father
Brady, superior of the Paulist Fathers on
this coast and pastor of old st. Mary's
Cathedral, took place from the old church
on California street at 10 o'clock yesterday
morning. The office for the dead and a
solemn requiem mass were celebrated.
Rev. Father White was the celebrant of
the mass, Rev. Father Wyman deacon and
Rev. Father Otis subdeacon. The Most
Rev. Archbishop Riordon, wearing his
pontifcal robes, and large number of the
local clergy occupied seats within the
sanctuary. The church was crowded with
people who came to pay their last respects
to the dead.
The discourse on the occasion was deliv-
cred by Very Rev. Father Prendergast, the
Vicar-General of the archdiocese of San
Francisco. He referred in eloquent terms
to the merits. OF the deceased missionary,
whose death, although he was not very well
known here owing to his short residence
on the Pacific slope, was none the less
keenly felt. He had obtained wide recog-
milton as an eloquent preacher and jealous
missionary throughout the East.
After the services the remains were con-
veyed to Calvary Cemetery and deposited
in the vault
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-17
STATE HEALTH BOARD.
1t Makes an Appropriation for the
Purchase of Anti
Toxine.

The State Board Of Health held meet
ing in the rooms of DIR. G. W. Nutting of
Etna at the Baldwin Hotel yesterday,
when quarantine matters in general were
discussed. 1t was the general opinion that
a more stringent quarantine law should be
adopted, especially regarding smallpox;
that every possible effort should be made
to prevent this dreaded disease from reach
ing this State, both by land and sea.
The State anti-toxine factory came up for
consideration. 1t was thought it would be
a long time before the factory would be
turning out the anti-toxine, and DR..
Anderson suggested that steps be taken to
secure some at once. 1t was stated that its
effects, so far as tried in this State, had
unquestlonably been beneficial, and it had
passed the experimental stage. 1t was
hnaily decided to send East and buv a
quantity of anti-toxine for immediate use
ana 900 was appropriated for that pur-
pose. 1t will be received in few weeks, it
was reported, and then each member of the
board Will be given his share for distribu-
ton in his particular district.
. The antl-toxine factory will be under the
direction of the State University. but it
was proposed that the State Board appoint
a committee to cooperate with the Uni
verSlty IN the matter. Drs. Winslow
Anderson, G. A. Ruggers and Lane were
appointed and the board ad journed.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-17

bearing upon lotteries. The great express
company of Wells, Fargo & Co. has now
taken the same position in compliance
with a recent law and nothing pertain
ing to lotteries will be handled by that cor
poration hereafter.
The life of nefarious gam bling concern
like lottery depends upon the facility
with which it is able to reach the great
masses of the people. This new order just
issued by Wells, Fargo d Co. will therefore
cost the lottery companies millions of dol
lars. There is another step TO be taken in
this regard, and that it will be taken no
one can doubt, for the telegraph companies
as well as the postal department and the
express companies must in the end be
come amenable to law and public opinion.
1t may therefore be expected that in COM
paratively short period of time the tele-
graph companies will refuse to transmit
announcements of lottery drawings. With
that will come the final downfall Of this
monstrous combination against the well
fare and morality OF the public.
The circular just issued by Wells,
Fargo & Co. is all that could be asked for
by the most ardent enemies of lottery cor
porations. 1t is addressed to all employees
of the express company and directs that
after the receipt of the notice they shall not
under any circumstances receive or for
ward any paper, certificate or instrument
purporting to be or representing ticket,
chance. share or interest in or depending
upon the event of lottery, so-called gift
concern or similar enterprise offering
prizes depending upon lot or chance, or
any advertisement of such lottery or other
concern Of the kind. All employees are di-
rectly charged to carry out the provisions
of this instruction.
+. NJ. Cooper, manager for Wells, Fargo
& Co., who issued the circular referred to,
was yesterday asked the cause for its pub
LEGATION.
"The notice means Just what it said, "
replied Mr.. Cooper. "The express com
pany absolutely refuses TO handle or for
ward any matters appertaining to lotteries,
lottery tickets, drawings or the like
Had there been any violation of United
States law touching this matter which
called forth your circular?"
"No, not that; it is simply a clear enun-
citation OF the company's determination
not to have anything to do with lotteries.
We want employees of the company to un-
derstand that they are personally respon-
sible if they do any such thing as has been
prohibited by the company, and to warn
them against such actions as are known to
be in contravention of the law, and will
not be tolerated
1t viii soon be that lotteries will be
compelled to send private couriers through
out the cities of the land when their
drawings are made and that will cost so
much that the big lotteries will not be able
to bear the expense and will necessarily go
out of business. Local lottery companies
may be organized for operation in the
respective cities where they are located,
but they will be under the ban of the law,
and with the departure of the demi-re-
spectability heretofore enjoyed by them
they will become comparatively weak and
harmless.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-17
LOTTERIES HARD HIT.
THE GREAT WELLS, FARGO & Co.'S EXPRESS COMPANY
REFUSES TO HANDLE TICKETS,

The following peremptory order has been issued
by the WelIs-Fargo Express Company:
TO ALL EMPLOYEES:
From and after receipt of this you must not,
under any circumstances, receive forward any
paper, certificate instrument purporting to be
representing ticket, chance, share interest in
dependent upon the event of lottery, so-called gift
concert, similar enterprise offering prizes de-
pendent upon lot chance, or any advertisement
of such lottery, so-Caed gift concert, similar
enterprise, offering prizes dependent upon lot
chance.
The carrying of such being prohibited by the
United States law, any empIoye violating the law
becomes individually liable to fine or imprisonment
both. Great caution must be exercised on the
part of all employees to the end that this order may
be strictly obeyed.
E. M. COOPER, Manager
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-17

cial reform united in 1896. Senator Jones,
in his letter announcing that he could not
act longer with the Republican party in
1894, calls the new issue financial REFORM
Just what the platform will be no one can
now state. 1t will not, l believe, be
single-piank platform.
$50 complex is our system of credit that
the gold power, the moment 1t sees the tide
for silver or paper, or both, rise to a certain
height, will use its last weapon, namely,
the withdrawal of money from enterprise
and the demanding of the payment in gold
of all matured obligations This Will pro-
duce almost universal bankruptcy
failures and industrial depression. In that
hour the nation will issue money directly,
and it will practically demonetlze both
gold and silver as money in the same way
that they were practically demonetized
from 1862 to 1879.
"The character of the platform of the
reform movement in 1896 will depend upon
the events between now and June, 1896.
P. o. Chilstrom, who was judicial can,
didate on the Populist ticket, said: 81 am
ready to cooperate without abandoning
any of the principles of the Omaha plat
form, for L believe silver to be the key to
the situation at the present time. The West
and South must make their stand on that
and win, or they are not in it, as the say
ing is. :,
Ex-AssembIyman Bretz is strong sill
verite, as are A. w. Thompson, S. W. Hol-
laday and E. Burt Holiday of this city.
These gentlemen will probably be included
in the new State Committee. Congress
man Frank g. Newlands of Nevada virtu-
ally represents California at present in the
National Committee at Washington. 1t
looks as if the silver movement would
completely absorb the Populist party in
this State and be greatly augmented by
out-spoken silver advocates from other
VII
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-17
HER FAREWELL APPEARANCE.
Miss Edna Groves Gives a Well-At-
tended Concert

A number of local amateur singers as
sisted Miss Edna Groves, the soprano of
the First Presbyterian Church, in her fare
well concert, which was given in the Y. M.
Z. A. auditorium last night. The hall was
filled with enthusiastic friends of the per-
formers, and every number was encored.
Miss Groves sang an air from De
Koyen,s Rob Roy lied by Schumann
and a tiorid song by Mazzoni. In the last
selection particularly her light, pretty
voice was heard to good advantage. Her
warm reception showed the popularity of
the FAR singer, who is giving up her choir
position to pursue her studies in Europe.
Another of the vocalists, Miss Ruth
White, had considerable personal beauty
IN her favor, as well as an easy platform
presence. j. G. Hughes as usual pleased
his audience and T. II. Desmond, the
tenor, sang Stephen Adams "Mona' with
an energy that made his complexion rival
the hue OF the terra-cotta wall paper that
formed his background.
Mr.. Desmond showed himself to be pos
sessed OF considerable raw material in the
way OF voice, but it needs manufacturing.
When he moderated his ardor and sang
TostIs little sNon mi la dite" without
such mighty effort the effect was much
more pleasing. Adolph Lada played two
cello solos agreeably, and Mrs. Allardyce
ana MISS White sang duet by Lassen.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-17

plish this involves vast amount of labor.
The contractors who are moving the big
gun have been fourteen DAYS in transport
ing the piece 400 feet, and they are well
satisfied with their work, considering that
they have pulled the big mass of metal up
a hill over $50 feet high. There is yet over
1000 feet to convey the rifle before reaching
the pit where it will be mounted perma-
nently.
The remainder of the distance, like the
I first portion, is uphill. Large numbers OF
people ride and walk to Fort Point every
day and sit on the hillside watching the
workmen at work. Creased skids, resem-
bling the ways in shipyard, are laid upon
the ground.
The rifle is placed upon large frame.
Heavy block and tackle connected with
a donkey engine is set in operation,
and the massive weapon moves slowly
toward its final resting place Half a
dozen curves in the road have been passed,
and at each it was necessary to raise the
load from the skids by hydraulic jacks and
swing it around in the right direction.
Yesterday the big gun reached Mcdowell
| avenue, where it was again raised from
the skids and turned to the west. From
| that point the workmen expect to cover
over 100 feet day, as there Will be but a
| few curves.
! This is the first of the three large coast
| defense rifles TO reach this coast. The
second will be placed near the fort and the
third will be mounted upon the bluff
across the bay near Lime Point. B. Nc
Mahon d Son have the contract of placing
| the three guns at their pits and will per-
| form the work for $3.50.
| Difficult as it is, the present work will be
child's play compared to that of raising
! the last gun up the rocky bluffs on the
!, Marin County shore. These rifles will
throw 1000 projectiles distance of twelve
miles. They will be mounted on disap-
nearing carriapes
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-17

sell Wilson, land that we be given ten
days to plead TO the contests filed to-day,
and we will further ask that the court per-
init any motion to be made upon which
the parties may hereafter be advised by
counsel"
This order was made and there was a
scurry of feet and shifting of chairs as
the legal heavy-weights started to leave
the room.
The rap of the bailiff's gavel and the cry
OF Keep order in court p stopped both the
noise no, and the leaving. Judge Paterson
had something more to say. He called at
tention to the fact that the minor heirs
were without funds for the employment of
experts in matters of writing or for any
purpose connected with the litigation.
Wilson wanted the matter to go over till
Friday and Reuben II. Lloyd objected to
any allowance being made.
This matter also went over till the hear
ing OF Friday, the feet shuffied again, and,
in spite of the bailiff's gavel, the crowd
filed out of the courtroom.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-17
Gave Good Advice.

There is story of one of the royal grand
sons when an English MILDLY, saying re-
provingly to his brother. as God save the
Queen" was being sung, "Come why don't
you sing, "God save your Grandmother p"
The following incident, told by an English
paper, furnishes worthy parallel:
1t concerns well-known Bishop who
suffers from impaired vision. He recently
held a reception; At length guest ap-
preached and said:
I"How do you do, my lord? My mother
wishes to be kindly remembered to you"
"Ah," said the Bishop, "that is very
good of her. And how is the dear old
soul? Nothing like good old mother
Be sure to take care of your old mother.
Good morning"
The Bishop did not know who his WIS.,
itor was, and said to his footman:
"Who was that?"
1.-THE last person who left your lordship's
reception was the Duke of Connaught." D
Youths Companion.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-17
FIGHTING FOR MILLIONS.
The Contestants of the Fair
Will Have Another Day
in Court.
CONTEST FOR oELRIcHs JR.
Arguments as to Procedure In
the Case Are Set for
Next Friday.

Yesterday had its due proportion of de-
velopments in the matter of the Fair will.
Judge Stacks court was uncomfortably
c.owded, and, no doubt, if the morbid por
ton of the community had not been other
wise engaged, there would have been less
than the standing room there was.
The contest of the last, or "Craven will,
made by Margaret J. Crothers and Andrew
Fair, the sister and brother of the de-
ceased, in which they were joined by John
Crothers and Mary Fair, was upon the reg
ular calendar. 1t had also been rumored
that the minor heirs would also file con-
test.
The contest of Mrs. Crothers and of An
drew Fair is based upon the fact that they
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-17
MOVING A MONSTER GUN.
Many View the Work of Placing the
COast-Defense Rifle at Fort
Point.

Considerable difficulty is experienced in
moving the monster Pinch coast-defense
rife from the bay beach, where it was
landed from barge, to the bluff at Fort
Point, overlooking the Golden Gate, where
it will be mounted
The huge weapon is forty-two feet long
and weighs sixty tons, without either
breechblock or carriage. The latter is al
ready in place, but the breech biockhas not
been sent out from the East and will not
be until the rife is in position. To accom-
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-17

working with the Mexican Government,
and that the Mexican Secretary of the
Treasury had ordered the vessel Bartels
and the Waterman of the Star of Freedom
to La Paz for trial. Bartels will be tried
in the District Court on the charge of bar
ratry.
Captain Johnson, owner of the Star of
Freedom, is preparing all the evidence he
can collect to send, to La Paz. He said
yesterday that his actions would be
guarded mainly by what Captain Won
Helms of the Willamette Valley reports.
Won Helms was instrumental in securing
the arrest of Bartels, and he is expected
here to-day.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-17
THE MOST ELEGANT STOCK EVER Shown
TN THIS CITY.

We take pleasure announcingthe arrival and OPEN
inc of our entire importation of NEW SPRING GOODS
AND NOVELTIES for all departments The special
attention of customers is invited to our elegant
stocks of COLORED AND BLACK DRESS FABRICS,
NOVELTY SILKS, PRINTED AND PLAIN PONGEES,
PLAIN AND FANCY RIBBONS, LACES, GLOVES,
HOSIERY, WASH DRESS FABRICS, DRESS TRIM
MINGS, SILK WAISTS, SILK SKIRTS, MUSLIN
UNDERWEAR, LACE CURTAINS, FINE EMBROID-
ERIES and LADIES' and GENTS HANDKERCHIEFS.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-17

all others. But until the suit of Mr.. Hum
pbreys was determined the amount of his
claim could not be passed upon in the in
worthy of Gilbert and Sullivan, but the attor-
neys found way out of it by moving in Judge
Stacks court for permission to proceed in the
suit. This permission being granted, Judge
seawell was asked for judgment. The suit was
upon promissory notes and money alleged to
be due for the cost of Mexican mine sold by
the plaintiff 10 Mr.. Haley. Judge Seawell rem
dered a Judgment for $40, 1927 against Mr..
Haley Now the insolvency proceedings may
90 on
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-17
BLACK AGAINST BARTELS.
The Thief of the Star of Freedom to Be
Tried by a Mexican District
Court.

Oscar Bartels, who stole the schooner
Star of Freedom from her moorings on the
mud flats and who was apprehended at
Cape st. Lucas by the Mexican authori-
ties, has found himself in very unpleas-
ant predicament.
Word was received yesterday by the Col
lector OF Port from the United States Con-
sui at La Paz that that official had been
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-17
Fire ON Tehama street.

The alarm of fire from box 81, Third and
Howard streets, at As last evening, was
turned in on account of blaze in the residence
of John Brasman, owner of the building $50
Tehama street A defective 1ue was the cause.
Most OF the damage was done to the partitions.
which had to be broken through to get at the
fire. Loss $400, covered by insurance.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-17
AGAINST THE LOTTERIES,
Determined Action Taken by
Wells, Fargo & Co.'S
Express.
THE LAW IS TO BE oBEYED.
All Employees Are Strictly Enjolned
Against Handling the
Tickets.

That the drift of public sentiment is
against lotteries was conclusively shown
by the responsive manner in which the
public greeted the CALLS refusal to pub
lish lottery advertisements.
For several years the laws of the United
States have been directed against this
gigantic evil. Uncle Sans mail pouches
have been closed to all kinds of literature
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-17
RemarkabIe New York Suits

Are those of Brokaw Bros. and Rodgers,
Peet d Co. They come in all the fashion
able goods, and cost half what they would
made In this city. Roos Bros, clothiers,
agents.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-17
Cantain r. J. HaIev,s Mine.

Captain J. j. Haley went into insolvency
about the first of the year. At that time the
suit Of E. C. Humphreys against him for
S35, 900 was rapidly approaching the judgment
stage. OF course insolvency proceedings stop