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Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-08-03
A USEFUL PROPOSITION"

"The use of the word proposition out
in this country has occasioned me con-
siderable amusement" remarked j. c.
Cough of Buffalo. N. Y, to a Salt Lake
Tribune man. Il have just come from
Shoshone where a miner with a spralned
ankle referred to it, in conversation with
me, as "a lame proposition And IN gen
eral, here in the west, that term seems to
be applied to everything from coping a
steer to selling a gallon of molasses. If
a man likes a thing, it is a good PROPOSE
tion.' If he is given a cup of slumgulllon
coffee at a restaurant, 1t is a very bad
proposition.' A mining claim Is a pro-
position so is a sore thumb or a cold in
the head.
Il suppose if a man is sectionized by a
freight train or a baby swallows a paper
Of brass headed lacks, in either case it is
"a fatal proposition A man at my hotel
table today upset his soup into his lap.
and from the depths of his disgust eJacu-
lated that this was the worst proposition
he had struck in six months. He applied
proposition not 20 mute afterWard to
a custard pie and half an hour later used
it in a drug store in asking for a mustard
plaster. l shall certainly refer to my
western trip, on returning to New York
state, as a most pleasant and agreeable
proposition"
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-08-03
ACCIDENTAL DEATH.
THE CORONER'S INVESTIGATION OF
DEATH OF SEMOND RODLIN.

An inquest was held last evening on
the remains of 6-year-old Semond A.
Rodlin, who was killed Tuesday after
noon by being run over by a B., A. & P.
car at the North Wyoming street cross
ing.
Inc witnesses who were examined We're
Mrs. kobacebich, who told the story of
the accident, which she witnessed,
and T. OShea, A. Matthews, Patrick Car
mody. Martin McManus and E. j. Burke,
the train crew. Their testimony was to
the effect that they were busy with their
duties n had no knowledge of the chill
dren riding on the rain. The fireman
was first appraised of the accident by
the fact that he noticed a child's hat fall
out from under a car and Immediately
stopped the engine. All of the train crew
testified that the children in that locality
We're a source of great to them
owing to their habit Of jumping on and off
moving trains. Some of the parents had
old the trainmen to whip the children
when they attempted to do so, but the
children We're hard to catch.
The jury returned the following YER
dict:
That deceased came to his death b!
being run Owe and killed by a car on the
Butte, Anaconda 4 Pacific railroad, M
from the evidence we, the jury, find the
said railroad company was in no wise re
sponsible for the death of said deceased
We further find from the testimony thai
much blame attaches to parents who per
nit children to play about the railroad
tracks, endangering their lives by jump
ing on and off cars"
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-08-03
IN A BAD FIX.
SEVERAL MEN CHARGED WITH
FRACTURING THE LAW.

r. Pruver, w. E. Johns and another
man whose name is booked in a fictitious
title, because his real name is not yet
known, are under arrest on a charge of
interfering with an officer in the dis
charge of his duty. and a warrant is out
for the arrest of Con Murphy on three
charges, that of exhibiting a deadly
weapo malicious mischief and disturb
ance. Murphy was seen in the city yes
terday afternoon, but could not be found
when an officer went after hlm. last night.
Murphy was the proprietor of a saloon
near the Butte, Anaconda g. Pacific de-
pot, but is not acting in that capacity
just now. A few days ago the Montana
Liquor company attached his stock or
goods to satisfy an Indebtedness for liq-
quors, and Charles G. Rhoades, who lew
led the execution, placed James Baldi-
siero in charge of the place as custodian.
Monday evening the custodian stepped
out for a few minutes, and during his alb
sence Murphy took possession or the
house and refused to allow the custodian
to enter. Then he invited Johns and
Pruver to come in and have something.
Tn custodian ~telephoned the status of
the situation to Constable Rhoadcs, and
! the latter repaired to the saloon but Muir
! ply refused to let him in. Murphy
threatened 20 shoot the officer. and the
latter returned to the city and had a war
rant issued for his arrest. On the way
back to the saloon Rhoades picked up
Officer Schmidt and took him along.
When they arrived at the saloon Murphy
had disappeared, but Johns and Pruver
were tat homc,'' and the officer arrested
them.
The man whose name does not appear
in legitimate form on the books is an at
torney and is accused of having advised
Murphy to take possession of the saloon.
| He has not yet been served with the war
rant, and will probably not be molested
unless Murphy is captured. 1t is believed
that Murphy has left the city. Besides
being accused of having threatened to
shoot the constable, malicious mischief
and disturbance, he is also thought to be
the man that struck Billy Patterson, and
of having served drinks to Gilllgan, the
! man tina killed Cronln.
Last evening Pruver pleaded not guilty.
and his ease was set for trial at 10 o'clock
tomorrow. This morning Johns entered
a like plea, and will be tried at 2 O'Clock
Saturday.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-08-03
A SOLDIERS LETTER.

c. E. Alsop Of this city is in receipt of
a letter from his friend, II. Il Stack, a
member of the Montana volunteers in the
Philippines. The letter is dated from
San Fernando, June 10. Mr.. Stack says
that he ppo the people back here
think the Montana volunteers are lacking
in patriotism, because they wish to re-
turn home. but explains that the volun-
teers consider they have done their share
and if kept much longer, their constltu-
tions would be broker down. The trou-
BILE. he thinks, is not near at an end.
"Th.s is the finest country l have ever
seen" he writes. 1.-The entire country be-
tween here and Manila is as level as a
floor, and every foot is or was under Gull
tiyation. But everything is 1000 years be-
hind the age"
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-08-03
SPRINGS.

You miss the opportunity Of u life
IL YOU do not give Crystal Springs a call.
nne who has been there once will always
cali again. Only five miles from Butte.
Einest bicycle road in the country. Elec-
trio fountain display every evening. The
only one in the state. Best cafe and bar.
cary;ce strictly first-class. Most modern
;mnroyed plunge and private baths.
Omen all day and night. Boating on the
lake.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-08-03

John N. Olson, Music Teacher and Or
1876 West Granite.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-08-03

II you desire goods Of the highest quail
lty, visit us. We can supply you with
the best Fruits and Vegetables in cans
and glass. The wants Of the public have
been considered in the selecting of our
stock. and whether you are buying for
hotel, restaurant or private family, your
best interest might be served by calling
and examining u stool n learning
our prices.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-08-03

Commencing Sunday, July 3. the Butte.
Anaconda & Pacific railway will make
a rate of sl.oO for the round trip Butte
to. Anaconda and return. This rate Will
be in effect Sundays only. Tickets will
also be sold from Butte to Mountain
View park at above rate Sundays only.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-08-03
AT THE HOTELS.

The Butte-Thomas Couch. Thomas
Couch, Jr., E. G.. Couch. Great Falls; Mrs,
James Glass, Basin; J. l.. Cohen. Ash
land, Wis: George d. Headrick, st.
Louis: F. p. Cullen, Glendale: A.. l.. HUI
lick, Salt Lake; w. H. McWilliams, Phil
ipsburg: Frank D.. Brown, P~hilipsburg;
T.. D.. Bannister, Colorado; George a.
Clark, Portland.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-08-03
COLUMBIA GARDENS TIME CARD.

Cars leave corner of Park and Main as
follows: 10 a. m, II a. m, II moor ! p. m.
and every 20 minutes thereafter until 10
p. m.
Open air concerts by Rossner's orches-
fire., Tuesday and Thursday afternoons
and evenings. Special music Sunday. 3
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-08-03

The McDermott-J. C. Pattison, A. G.
Long, B. p. McNair, Great Falls; 7. T.
Lyon and wife, Boulder; Mrs. John Bal
lev, Mrs. Lew Thompson, Miss Thomp-
son, Canton, ILL.,: Miss Thorp. Havana,
H.; J.. G. Robert, Minneapolis; j. E. Toll
man, Hamilton; T.. w. P~oindexter. Dill
lon; George B. Jordan, Chicago; II. ID.
Benson, Spokane; e. Sharpe, Helena; NJ
J, Carmichael, Whitehall.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-08-03

You can make nan a dollar in junk
when you gel the right prices and cor
rect weights. Send US a trial shipment Of
scrap brass, copper, iron, rubber. ETC.,
and you wiz be satisfied.
334 and 1886 South Arizona. Butte.
ZEEVE JUNK Co,
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-08-03
NOTICE.

Boring of artesian We'll at. Crystal
Springs will be commenced this week.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-08-03
tailor shop

DpreorD Suits and Pants spongad
fNESSEU and leaned. g. F. Fi5her.
tailor shon No. 8 w. Calena. Prices easy.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-06-24

The Y. M. I. announce for the Fourth
of July excursion and picnic at Ana
conda an old-fashioned and exciting
sngle-handed drilling contest Two
hundred dollars will be paid in four
prizes. An entrance fee of $40 is
charged, and some nine entries have
SO far been made, so the success of the
project is assured. More than $500 will
be given in prizes for the games and
sports on that occasion
A leading feature will be the base
ball game between picked mines from
the court houses of Butte and Anacon-
da. For this, the d. j. Hennessy Mer
camille company have offered "a cash
prize of $25 to the winning nine. The
complete programme of exercises and
of games and sports will be published
in day or two.
Chief Deputy County Attorney KEEL
ley will deliver the Grafton at the park.
and Edgar M. Andrieux will read the
Declaration of Independence. The Bos-
ton & Montana band will render spe-
cial new programme on that occa-
sion ~
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-06-24

agent; Thomas Powers, as Squire Hill
ton, the father of Marmaduke, and III.
l.. Connolly, as the English major, We're
the most essential characters in the
cast. Mr.. Lynch's Interpretation of the
prosecuted son, the victim of the fiend-
ish Vaccinations of the land agent, won
him unstinted applause. While Mr.
Connelly's voice is hardly powerful
enough, yet his manners and clean-cut
portrayal of the part made up to de-
gree for what he lacked in enuncia-
ton.
1t was probably the first drama ever
staged in Butte where a female does
not appear. Mary O'Connell the fiancee
of the hero, was lacking. She ought
to have been there. The fact that the
company carries no ladies doubtless
had the effect of keeping away the reg
ular patrons of the bald-headed row,
which for the occasion was occupied
by the orchestra. The parquet and
dress circle were nearly sold out, but
the gallery was not large enough to
make a noise. The music of the or
chestra was first-class and the violin
solo Of Master Arthur Petersen told of
a new wonder. The 10-year-old violin
ist is the wonder He was applauded
back again onto the stage for another
selection.
The performance will be repeated at
matinee this afternoon and concluded
to-nipbt
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-06-24
CREDITABLE PERFORMANCE.
All Hallows' Students Give a Fine Rendi-
ton of CarIeton's Irish Drama.

Father LarRin's boys from All Hal
lows college are all right. They are
d gentlemanly lot of young students,
and as actors-well, they have a whole
deck of spades that they can give to
some of the alleged actors that have
come to Butte.
More Sinned Against Than Shining, -
John l.. Cartoons Irish drama. was
very ably presented at the Grand last
night by the students. The audience
was just a little bit surprised by the
manner of the presentation. 1t is not a
pretentious display of histrionic talent;
the author intended it for amateurs
The boys gave a creditable perform
ance. T. j. Lynch, as Marmaduke, the
hero; Professor F. E. Murrin, as Teddy
O'Neil, the Tipperary sprig; J. p. Fam
ming, as Belhaven, the villainous land
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-06-24
THE COBBAN ADDITION.
The Commissioners Decide to Ignore the
Notice of Withdrawal

Notice of Withdrawal
In answer to the notice served on the
county commissioners a few days ago
by S. c. f. Cobban and George A. Cob
ban that they intended to withdraw
the plat of the Cobban addition, south
of the city, and vacate the streets and
alleys, the BOARD yesterday received the
following protest from Joseph Will
Jams, proprietor of the Glencoe road
house:
i understand that C. F. Cobban and
George A. Cobban are seeking to with
draw from the Cobban addition to the
city of Butte and also from the county,
certain lots which have heretofore been
plotted. I have purchased from Mr..
Cobban and the corporation lots II, ~,
10 and IA, in block No 6 of the S. C. f.
and G. A. Cobban addition to the city
of Butte, and my description is by lot
and block number. If Mr.. Cobban be
permitted to withdraw this plot, I will
be practically without any title to my
property. | suppose other parties are
in the same position, so / ask that be-
fore Mr.. Cobban be permitted to with
draw his plots that we be protected.
We are willing to pay the taxes on our
property and think Mr.. Cobban, after
selling lots in our neighborhood, should
not be allowed to withdraw the whole
addition in order to avoid the payment
of the taxes on lots which he cannot
sell"
The commissioners decided to ignore
the notice of the Cobbans.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-06-24

A. J. Walker brought suit yesterday
against Isabella Longstrof for 1869 and
to foreclose a lien on lot s. black 2, of
the Moonlight addition, and an attor-
ney's fee of $500 is also. asked for.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-06-24
Rock Drillers, Attention.

The rock drilling contest at Anaconda
Lake park on July 4. under the auspices
of the Y M l., will be an important
feature of the programme. Valuable
cash prizes will be.awarded. Those de-
sirous of entering the contest may call
en- or address M. A. Griffin, 406 East
Park, Butte.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-06-24

Your price is ours for shoes until the
Fourth. Sale now on. Tassell's, rs w.
Park
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-06-24
Crnwded All the Time.

Be sure and see the wonderful NOV
ing war scenes, as this is the last week.
The Edison company will put on new
scenes Monday. Only 10c. 20 e. Broad
way. y..
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-06-24

For catarrh of the head, throat and
stomach, try Clarke's Rocky Mountain
Mineral. 1t cures. All druggists.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-06-24

For perfect fitting pair of glasses
go to the Butte Optical Company, 7 and
Owsley. Examination free.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-06-24

Memorial service of the knights of
Pythias will be held in Renshaw hall
sunday eve, June 25th. All knights
are invited Committee.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-06-24
DRS. MURRAY & FREUND

Hospital and offices corner Quartz and
Alaska streets, Butte, Mont. Telephone
80 and 116 for Ambulance.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-06-24

The following matters are set for
hearing on Judge Clancy's calendar
this morning: The state of Montana
VS.. Theodore Lawrence. demurrer; the
state of Montana VS.. LleWellyn ).
Hatch. citation: Charles Smith VS., Fred
f. Sterling, demurrer; James Duffy VS..
Haggerty. Hennessy and Marcus DAILY,
demurrer; the state of Montana eX rel.
Edward Brethermer VS.. Patrick H. Re-
gan sheriff, applieation for mandamus.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-06-24

OUR DELICIOUS BUTTER
(None quite so good. Spe-
cial to-day, pounds. ........S As
FANCY PLUMS, large basket. .95
QUAKER BREAD, loaves
15c; 4 loaves. -. ............ rs
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-06-24

Try the California cafe for meal
You will be pleased New management.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-09-20

Congressman McCleary. Of Minneso-
ia, said in an interview at Seattle that
congress would next winter probably
more firmly establish the gold standard
and take action to protect the gold re-
serve from the endless chain.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-09-20

Congressman Dalzell, of Pennsylva-
MIA. a member of the house caucus COM
mittee on currency reform, admits that
the house and senate are still far apart
on the question of financial legislation.
We can not tell" he said, rin detail.
what the legislation on finance will be.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-09-20

increased valuation Of $50 per acre over
Iowa land.
The Iowa farmer, handicapped by a
greater distance from Chicago, also
suffers periodical mud blockades, often
occurring at time grain or stock
brings fancy prices. Illinois country
roads in the section under discussion,
are largely macadamized, enabling the
farmer there to haul immense loads to
the railroads at any time of year, and
reach Chicago markets at a few hours
notice.
This advantage alone means many
dollars per acre increased valuation
over Iowa land.
Again the Illinois farm will bring q
cash rental of So to SO more per acre
than the Iowa land. Figure this out
on a five per cent basis also.
The usual Improvements on Illinois
farms within an average distance of
100 miles of Chicago, will exceed inn
prover1ents on Iowa farms in this Sec
ton from $50 to s25 per acre. and these
extra improvements are made to pay
on the Illinois farms.
We have in mind a choice quarter
section situated about one and one half
miles from a railroad town, within two
and a half hours ride of Chicago. Be-
sides being located on a gravel road
and thoroughly tile drained, the farm
has improvements which could not be
replaced for $500.
This land can be bought at $50 per
acre. This is only a fair sample of
Illinois farm lands and valuations.
On an income paying basis alone, this
I1on n ic al off oft chi fnC 1r1xy
a figure or our Iowa lands are already
too high in price, to expect an early ad-
vance.
We believe the facts will show that
considering Improvements, distance
from Chicago. lack of macadamized
roads, ETC.. Iowa farm lands in this sec
ton are already at the top notch; that
investors in our lands can only safely
count on a low rate of interest on such
Investments, and that material adj
vances will not occur in the near flu
ture. w. NJ.
Grinnell, Sept. 1s.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-09-20

worthy OF serious consideration unless
the party is satisfied that another de-
feat in the battle for 16 to l would be
preferable to sacrificing that issue for q
chance to win a victory.
1t is impossible to determine at this
date with any degree of accuracy just
what shape the new issues may have
assumed before the campaign will be
under way, but it is by no means im-
probable that the party in power will
be damaged by the trust agitation.
There are possibilities of injury to the
same party in questions growing out of
the war of 1898 and it's sequel of 1899
and possibly of 1900.
There are also thousands of republic
cans whose loyalty to their party has
been severely strained by failure to get
offices, civil or military. No adminis-
tration since Lincoln's time has dis
pensed so much patronage as that of
President Mckinley. 1t was inevitable
that enemies should be made in such
grand distribution of prizes. We sus-
pect that there is scarcely county IN
the United States in which some of
those bruised spirits are not contem-
plating revenge for their disappolnt-
ment.
The democratic party, reunited on
platform that would not offend 1.-The
enemys country" might gather many
republican recruits in New York and
other close states. 1t would not lose
single electoral vote in the south. where
free silver sentiment is strongest, but
it is scarcely presumable that the south
will consent to the shelving of that
issue. So it seems morally certain at
this time that the candidate and issue
of 1895 will be again at the fore. And
while we do not believe that 16 to | can
carry the country, it is a noticeable
fact that some of the boiling organs
have already got back into the traces.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-09-20

The convention Of municipal REFORM
ers now in progress in Syracuse may
not attract as much attention as did
the recent Trust conference, but should
be of even greater Importance in Its
effective results.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-09-20
NEW AND OLD ISSUES.

With Bryan but another name for
free silver it is utterly out of reason to
talk of Cancellation next year. But
with new man who is equal to the
new and grave issues victory may be
won. "-Davenport Democrat.
The Washington Post copies the
above and comments as follows:
Democratic organs in such strong
holds of republicanism as iowa, Penn
sylvania and Massachusetts may be as
wise as their contemporaries of that
faith in states that are absolutely sure
to give their electoral votes to the dem
ocratic candidate, but their influence in
shaping policies and making nominal
tions is necessarily restricted. The
party feels that it would be useless to
cater to their views for if they had
their own way in platform and candi-
date their value in the general round
up would not be enhanced in the slight
est degree. But the opinions of demo-
cratic papers-the boiling papers OF
1896-in states that are in the doubtful
list that went republican in 1896 and
cannot possibly be carried for Bryan
and the issue for which he stands, the
issue with which he is identified beyond
any possibility of separation-the opin-
ions OF such papers ought to be deemed
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-09-20
HoNoRED OLD MEN.

[Cedar Rapids Republican,
Mr.. 7. S. Parvin, OF this city, is now
past eighty. He is still hale and
hearty Recently he called upon Judge
Shiras of the United States district
court in this city. Mr.. Parvin has
known Judge Shiras for many years.
In 1898 the supreme court of the terri
tory of Iowa was organized at Burling-
ton. Mr.. Parvin was admitted to prac-
tice before that court. He is the only
survivor of that band of lawyers. In
1s47 the first United States district court
was organized at Iowa City for the
state of Iowa. Judge Dyer presided.
Mr.. Parvin was the first man admitted
TO practice before that court. He was
made clerk of the court and as such
administered the oath of the court to
the rest of the lawyers who We're adj
mitted to practice before that court
Judge Shiras was one of the men who
took the oath to practice before the
court. Mr.. Parvin served as clerk for
twelve years. Judge Dyer was sue
ceeded by Judge Love, and Judge Love
by Judge Shiras, who is now three
score and ten, but Still as hale as most
men are at sixty or even less.
Iowa has a lot of grand old men and
many of them are still in its public SER
vice. The retention of tried men in
office has given this state reputation
for stability in politics and finances
which has been of the greatest bene-
| fit to all the interests of Iowa.