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The new North-west. [volume] (Deer Lodge, Mont.) 1869-1897, 1897-01-08
ILLINOIS SENATORIAL FIGHT.
Greatest Political Activity Since the
Election of Palmer.

Greatest Political Activity Since the
Election of Palmer.
Springfield, ILL.,, Jan. 4.-There has not
been so much political activity in Spring.
field since the famous session of the leg
%islature which elected General John M.
Palmer to the United States senate, as
there is today. The political leaders, both
democratic and republican, nave been as
sembling for the last two or three days,
and with them have come the members
of both houses of the legislature. The
fight for the position as United States
senator is quite uncertain. The leading
candidates are Martin E. Madden, the
Chicago alderman; Samuel w. Allerton.
the millionaire packer; Hon. David II.
Littler Of Springfield; Col. c. E. Carr of
Denmark; Congressman r. R. Hit and
eX-Congressman w. r. Mason of Chi
cago.
Springfield, ILL.,, Jan. AT the meeting
of the democratic state central commit
tee tonight Governor Altgeld was victori-
Gus in the first test of strength in the
fight between the democratic factions,
headed by himself and Secretary of State
Hinrichsen respectively. The governors
candidate for state chairman, Dwight w.
Andrews of Chicago, was selected with
out opposition, Hinrichsen and others re.
fusing to vote. Resolutions were adopted
pledging the state democracy to the dec
larations of the last democratic conven-
ton. The resolutions were highly Iauda-
tory of Mr.. Bryan.
Defeat for Silver.
Dover, Del, Jan. 4. - The democratic
members of the legislature mustered 10
votes for their house aucus tonight and
selected Emery B. Riggin for speaker and
q list of officers. Thu result is pronounced
a defeat for the advocates of free silver.
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is WORKING ON HIS INAUGURAL
P:esidcnt-iGiect Mckinley Homes for
IL Quiet Week.

Cleveland, Ohio, Jan. 3.-President-elect
Mckinley passed a very quiet Sunday at
the home of Mark A.. Hanna. This MORN
ing Mr.. Mckinley attended the Franklin
Avenue Methodist Episcopal church. His
presence at the church was not announced
in advance and there was no increase in
the attendance. The pastor, Rev, Or.
Lewis, in his opening prayer asked divine
blessing upon those called to high places.
When Mr.. Mckinley returned from
church he was greeted at Mr.. Hanna,s
home by Senator Cullom, who had stopped
over for a short visit on his way to Wash
inSton. The senator and Mr.. Mckinney
held a short conference. In the afternoon
a few personal friends of the PRESIDENT
elect called upon him.
1t is the intention of Mr.. Mckinley to
devote the following week to the outlia-
ing of his inaugural message, and for that
reason he desires to be undisturbed as
much as possible. If the quiet which he
desires can not be secured here, the prest-
dent-eleet will return before the end of the
week.
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A FATAL TEN ROUND PRIZE FIGHT,
james Duffy Dies From the Effects
of u Knockout blow.

New York, Jan. 4.-James Duffy, a Bos-
ton pugilist, who collapsed at the conclu-
sion of a ten-round boxing match with
George Justus before the Broadway Ath-
letic club Saturday night, died today
without having regained consciousness
Dick Roane, the referee, and Tom
O'Rourke manager of the club, are under
arrest. Duffy suffered from hemorrhage
which may ave been caused by a jar
on the head, caused with a fist or by a
fall.
The deputy coroner who performed the
autopsy upon the body of Duffy reported
that death was due to cerebral hemorr-
mage, caused by a blow.
Manager O'Rourke, Boxer Justice and
Referee Roach were held on q charge OF
assault in $4,000 bail, and further hearing
of the case was set for tomorrow.
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ELECTIONS WERE HELD IN FRANCE.
Socialist Candidates Defeated, Re-
publicans Triumphant.

Paris, Jam. 3.-Elections We're held today
to replace one-third of the senators whose
terms are expiring. The senators will hold
office three years. The radical and soc,ll-
list candidates and numerous extremists
hoped to secure enough seats to change
the character of the senate and prevent a
recurrence of the constitutional struggle
which occurred last April tive the sem
ate and the cabinet. The platform called
for the election of senators by universal
suffrage. Their hopes were, however.
blighted by the results Of today's elections.
all of the socialists being defeated. The
full returns show that Ga republicans have
been elected, q radicals and u reaction
aries,
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is THE ANNUAL WEEK OF PRAYER.
Evangelical Alliance VIII Generals
ly Observe 1t.

New York, Jan. 3. - Throughout the
Christian world this week will be observed
as the annual week of prayer under the
auspices of the Evangelical Alliance. For
the first time united action in connection
with this observation has been obtained,
the announcement being signed by oth-
cials of II branches of the organization In
as many countries. The season of prayer
is to cover a wide range, Monday being set
aside as a day of humiliation and thanks
giving. Wednesday there will be special
supplication for the rulers of the nations
of the earth. Home and foreign missions,
families and school and the church uni
versal are to be subjects for prayer ON
other days.
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PERKINS MEETS WITH OPPOSITION
But His Friends Claim He Is Certain
uf ElA1fiAn

Ithl klhS IESlu oAsthIl L ~ SSHAStA
of Election.
Sacramento, Cal, Jan. 4.-The legisla-
ture of California met today, and after
organizing, adjourned until tomorrow,
when the first biennial message of Gov
ernor Budd will be read.
The first work of the legislature will
be the election of a United States sena-
tor to succeed George c. Perkins, re.
publican. -
In joint session the republicans will
nave a total vote of "a; necessary to
a choice, 81. The reelection of Senator
Perkins was generally conceded until Il
few days ago, when some opposition
was developed, and now S. NJ. Shortridge,
w. H.. [. Barnes, c.. r. Croker and eX-
Senator Charles N. FELTON, are all spok-
en- of to lead the fight against Perkins.
The friends of the latter claim that he
has CT votes pledged, six more than are
necessary to elect, and that he will be
chosen on the first ballot.
Shortridge claims IA votes, just enough
to prevent Perkins receiving a caucus
nomination. If he can keep Perkins
vote below 81. Shortridge believes Perk-
ms supporters will gradually desert him
for one of the opposition candidates, and
thinks he himself has a good chance Of
election.
The Subsidized Roads.
Sacramento, Cal, Jan. AIN the assem-
bly, today Mr.. Belshaw introduced a reso-
luton i~nstructing CALIFORNIA; delegation
in congress to work against all Pacific
railroad %refunding bills, and in lieu there
of to favor legislation providing for the
foreclosure and sale Of the roads upor
condition that the government shall bic
In the roads and operate them as a ma,
tional enterprise for the benefit of the
people.
Mr.. Caminetti offered a substitute op
posing all extension of all Pacific roads
debts, requesting senator's and represen.
tativeS in congress to use all honorable
means to defeat the funding bill, favor.
ing the immediate collection of railroad
debts. and in the event such debts car
not be collected, favoring the enforce
ment of the existing laws of the United
States concerning Pacific railroads. Thu
Caminetti substitute also provides for
committee of nine members, three from
the senate, three from the assembly ant
three citizens, to be appointed by the gov
ernor, such committee to proceed t,
Washington to work against the fundin.
bill. Both resolutions were referred t,
a committee.
Sacramento, Cal, Jan. 4.-The senatorial
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HEIRS WILL BE GIVEN A SHOW.
Firm Of Miller Il Lux to BE Reor-
Ennized.

San Francisco, Jan. SIT is stated that
the litigation attending the winding up
of the affairs of the great cattle firm of
Miller & Lux is to be ended by the in
corporation of the business, in which all
the heirs will be given a share. Stock
will be issued to the amount of $12, 600, 900.
OF this amount, Henry Miller, the sur
viving partner, will hold $4,000, 900, and the
rest will be divided among the heirs Of
the late Charles Lux.
The firm owns thousands Of head of
cattle and millions of acres of land, ex-
tending from New Mexico to Oregon.
Henry Miller is to be general manager OF
the new company.
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and POpHlists IN
for COntro Of the Semitic.

! xycIloSEiltS HI IoLEl1lSls
for Control Of the enute.
Helena, Mont, a 4.-The Montana
legislature met today and organized, blu
adjourned without listening to the read
ing of the governors message, Whicf
will come In regular order tomorrow.
In the senate it took the democrats
and populists together to make a major
ity, but they united, there being three
| populists and nine democrats to IL repuD.
leans.
There are Is attaches to be chosen, and
the populists were content with four OF
them.
The house was not SO fortunate, from
the standpoint of harmony. Although
the democrats We're in the majority over
both parties, they evinced a willingness
to divide with the populists in the inter-
ests of harmony and in future transac.
tons.
The populists declined to unite unless
given half of the Offices. And SO this
morning the democrats organized the
house on their own account.
There are Al democrats, 10 populists and
eight republicans.
State Senator Hoffman of Gallatin coun-
ty was chosen president pro TEN of the
senate, and John Bloor of Flathead coun-
ty secretary. J. NJ. Kennedy of Deer
Lodge was made speaker of the house,
with David Marks of Lewis and Clarke
as chief clerk.
All the state officers took their places
today. Tonight the inaugural bal, the
gayest affair ever seen in gay Helena, IS
in progress.
Nine ex-governors and their wives were
in the Exceptional procession, and many
other high dignitaries were there.
Three thousand invitations were sent
out. The new governor, Robert b. Smith,
was elected as a populist on a fusion
ticket Of %populists and democrats.
Retiring Governor Richards leaves Iii
rectly for California, ito spend the winter
With his family at Pacific Grove.
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ACCUSES HIS FATHER OF MURDER.
Startling Act of IL MAN in Jail fer
killing His Wife.

Wilmington. Ohio, Jan. 4.-James Har-
vey, now confined in the county tail,
charged with the murder of his wife, Fla,
on December rs, this afternoon filed an
affidavit before the mayor charging his
father, William p. Harvey, 50 years old
and a Quaker preacher, with being her
murderer. He has shown signs of weak
ening for several days and wished to make
q confession a week ago, but was prevent
ed by his attorney. His father was lodged
in Jail tonight, but denies being implicated
in the crime. Great excitement prevails
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JOPLIN MINERS FOR COLORADO.
Will PrOba bly, Cause Il General
Strike of Union Miners.

Denver, Jan. 4,-The owners Of the Vir-
ginius mine and the Revenue tunnel, near
Ouray have engaged 400 to 600 miners
around Joplin, Mo-, to take the places Of
strikers. 1t is believed the importation
of non-union labor will cause a general
strike of the union miners of Ouray and
San Miguel counties, who number about
25O.
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COILS P. HUNTINGToN's SCHEME.
Is Making Surveys for n Railroad
In HfeNico.

City of Mexico, Jan. At is said that
Coils p. Huntington has a corps of en-
Sineers in the field making Il preliminary
survey for a railroad from the port of
Alvarado, south of Vera Cruz, to the port
of Salina Cruz, on the Pacific coast, and
that If he can secure an advantageous
route he will ask the government for a
concession for the purpose of operating
the line in connection with the Pacific
Mail steamers, thus doing away with the
present Pan-America route.
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Court of Appeals Decides
in Their Favor.

Dover, Del, Jam. 4.-The decision today
of the court of appeals in the Kent county
mandamus proceedings reversed the ac-
ton of the superior court. which latter
body had rendered an opinion that the
Kent county board of canvassers should
CONVEX and recount the votes in Kent
county of several hundred republicans
whose votes, 1t is alleged, We're unlaw-
fully thrown out by the board. This is
a victory for the democrats, and gives
them a majority.
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CHIEF WAS CAPTURED AND HANGED
A British Force Parishes an ARMY
OF Hostile Zulus.

London, Jan 4-Advices from Blantyre
Mission, a town in British South Africa,
announce that the British force sent last
month against the Angoni Zulus, under
Chief Chikusi, who had invaded south
west N~yassaland and burned a British
station, besides massacring the inhab-
itants of a number of villages, has rout-
ed the Angonis with heavy losses, after
some sharp fighting. Chief Chikusi was
captured and hanged. Five men in the
British force We're wounded.
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fight is the all-absorbing topic of conversa-
ton about the headquarters of the law
makers. If mems signatures amount to
aught, then the fight is all over and the
supporters of Perkins nave nothing left TO
do but the shouting. This afternoon SIS
names had been attached to the petition
which was circulated today among tle
members Of both houses by the Perkins
forces.
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ONTARIO WHEAT FOR EXPORT
Large Stocks Are bought for Shin
nient to England,

New York, Jan. "A Montreal disDatch
TO the Evening Post says: Large stocks OF
Ontario wheat are being bought for ex-
pert. James Caruthers has bought 1t an
average of from 81 to 81 cents about q. 900
or 10000 bushels and has begun to send it
to the seaboard. Messrs. Crane & Baird
have bought to II similar extent. The de-
mand in England is partly attributed to
the fact that American winter wheat is
being all taken up by the millers. These
shipments are said to be the first wheat
exports from Ontario for almost W years.
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PLANS FOR INAUGURAL CEREMONY
Governor Rogers VIII BE Installed
Wednesday. l3.

Governor Rogers VIII BE Installed
Wednesday,. l3.
Olympia, Jan. 4.-PlanS for the inaugu,
ration ceremonies are practically com.
pleted. Governor Rogers Will be installed
Wednesday, January 13, and a public re,
ception, banquet and ball will take plact
at the Olympia hotel on the evening OF
that day.
The goyernor-elect and his secretary, j
e. Ballaine, arrived here today, and Mr.
Rogers paid his respects to Governor Nc.
Graw and other retiring state officers.
Lieutenant Governor-elect Daniels is
also here, and it Is reported he is con
tident of developing considerable strength
in the senatorial fight, with hope for III
innate success.
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ON COMPULSORY VACCINATION.
Great Britain Will Probably AhoIisb
the Law.

London, Jan. Sit is understood, upon
the highest authority, THAI the govern
ment has caused to be prepared a bill
which practically abolishes compulsory
vaccination, and which will be introduced
shortly after the assembling of parlia-
ment. The measure, it is reported, pro-
vides for the continuation of the present
system of gratuitous vaccination, the COM
pulsory feature being gotten rid of by al
lowing parents opposed to vaccination to
make before a magistrate a statutory dec
laration of conscientious objections. Par
ents, moreover, are given authority to de-
mand the use of calf lymph, and provision
is made for the establishment of calf
lymph vaccination stations on a large
scale.
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WAS AN EXPERT DIAMOND THIEF.
Belle Morgan. Who Committed Sui
eide i'm Cincinnati.

New York, JAN. 1.-THE police today gave
out a statement concerning Belle Morgan,
who committed suicide in Cincinnati yes
terday. Captain O'Brien said she WAS
known all over the country as an expert
diamond thief. Ia Europe she was qaite
as well known. She had Travelled under
the names of Mary Stuart, Mabel Stanley
and Mabel Millett.
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BOWERS THE ORIGINAL INVENTOR.
An Important Decision by the Cour,
nf AnnpnIS.

An ortnnt Decision by the Court
of Appeals.
San Francisco, jar. 4.-After two years,
the court of appeals today affirmed Judge
McKenna's decision in the suit OF Bow
ers VS.. Van Schmidt, declaring Bowers
the original inventor of the hydraulic
system Of dredging, his patents entitled to
a broad construction, and Van Schmidt's
machine an infringement of the inven-
ton.
The decision will affect II similar suits
now pending in the lower courts of vari-
Gus states.
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Ne MINERS INSTANTLY KILLED,
FrigAtfui Gas Explosion in an In
dian Territory Mine,

South McAllister. L. T., Jan. Alive
miners, Martin Roy and Joe Cox, white,
and Tom Curry, w. a. Bishon and Simon
Pity, colored, were instantly killed in
a mine explosion at Anderson this morn
ing. The explosion is supposed to have
been caused by the fire boss unscrewing
a safety lamp, which ignited gas.
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RAILROAD OFFICIALS ON TRIAL.
Cha with violations of the In
terstate Omnler Act.

Chicago, Jan. An the United States
district court today Judge Grosscup over
ruled the demurrer of Joseph w. Reinhart.
ex-president, and John A. Hanley, ex-
traffic manager of the Santa Fe road.
They are charged with breaches of the in
t~erstate act, and the case was
ordered to trial. The court will take up
the trial tomorrow.
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WYOMING STATE HOSPITAL BURNED
Filled With Patients. But all Were

FiTIcH With THticnTs. hut All We're
Safely Removed.
Denver, Jan. A special to the News
from Rock Springs, Wyo., says: The
Wyoming state hospital, a state ~institu-
ton and a magnificent, strong structure,
was totally destroyed by fire his morn
ing, entailing a loss TO the state of about
$50, 900, with about 1000 insurance.
AT the time of the fire the building was
we'll filled with patients from all over
the state, who We're all safely removed.
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NO DOUBT OF ULTIMATE VICTORY.
Mr.. Bryan Says the Gold Standard
Mnst proNe Disapnninting.

Araeshury, Mass. Jan. i.-William ]. BRYAN
has written this letter TO James l.. Tibbetts of
Ameshury, Il prominent democrat:
II am confident that the gold standard will
disaTfoint those who expect it to restore per.
fmancnt and general prosperity. The conscious
ness of duty done must sustain us until we see
the triumph of our cause. I have no doubt of
ultimate victory"
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FORMER BUREAU CHIEF INDICTED.
A Shortage in His Accounts VIII!
Aggregate Sl3O, 900.

Washington. Jan. 4.-The grand jury to-
day filed three Indictments for embezzla-
ment against Francis j. Kieckhoffer. for
merly chief of the bureau of accounts of
the state department. Kieckhofrer WAS
dismissed October 2S, 1886, when Irregular
tiles in his accounts We're discovered. The
shortage will aggregate $4,000.
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Chicamo Ex-on;c;ol sbor.

Chicago, Jan. IA shortage of over $50, Oh
has been found in the accounts of Samuel +
Chase, eX-county recorder, and the county al
torney, Mr., Hes, has ecommended that Grim
inal proceedings and a suit to recover tn
shortage be Instituted.
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A BIG STRIKE OF COAL MINERS.
About Twelve Hundred Men Out and
Nearly Every Mine Closed.

Pittsburg, Jan. A big strike of coal
miner occurred today on the Wheeling
division of the Baltimore & Ohio road, as
a result of the refusal of the operators
to pay the 60-cent rate as promised at
the late Joint convention of miners and
operators. About 1900 men are out. Near
ly every mine is closed.
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| center of excitement. President William
Bickell, Jr., is the son of the first vice
| president of the Allemania. This morn
ing the bank was open for business, but
at 8 o'clock was taking advantage of the
rule allowing 60 days notice before al
lowing Withdrawals of deposits.
A few minutes before 9 o'clock the West
Side bank organized in 1896 with a capital
of $100, 900, closed. President c.. F. Sta
| pes told the Associated Press representa-
tive that the bank cleared through the
Allemania. The West Side bank had suf-
fered considerably from the general shaky
condition of financial affairs. The bank
is considered strong, though a small in
stitution, and loss to the depositors is not
thought possible. The official statement
to the state bank examiner December II
was as follows: Total assets, s217, O24.17.
OF this $150,000 is in loans and discounts
and sos, 600 in real estate. Total deposits,
$113, SAG.
Devils Luke Bank.
st. Paul, Jan A Devils Lake special
to the Dispatch says: The Merchants
National bank closed today, pending the
action of the comptroller Of the currency.
The bank was organized in 1887 with $50, 900
capital stock. Several years later Fash
ley Mears bought a controlling interest
and increased the capital to 500, 600. In
1892, when Mears' string of banks went
down, affairs were put in the hands of
John A. Percival, the stock being re-
duced to $50, 900. The last statement show
ed $45, 200 deposits.
An Iowa Bank.
Mason CITY, Iowa, Jan. 4,-Ihe First
City bank of Nora Springs has failed. An
assignment was made to Byron Gam
ming.
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FRENCH SENATORIAL ELECTIONS.
Result VIII Not Modify the Policy of

Paris. Jan. 4.-0fficial returns of the election
yesterday to replace a third of the members
of the senate show So republicans, 13 radicals.
3 socialist radicals and 10 reactionists elected
Most of the newspapers agree that the result
will not modify the policy of the senate.
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Trcn.mrx Statement.


| Washington, Jan. t.-Today's statement of
| the condition of the treasury shows: Available
cash balance, $22S, 29&, Gel; gold reserve, $137,-
) S63, 297.