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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-10
GENERAL WOOD PRAISES CUBANs.

pIsCREDITs REPORTS THAT THEY ARE fNcENsED
OVER THE PRESIDENTS MESSAGE.
Washington. Dec. 9.-General Leonard WOOD was
In conference with President Mckinley Tor some
time to-day. Later he commented on dlspa'cn
from Santiago representing the colored Cubans In
Santiago Province as incensed at President Nc
Kinley's Message. General Wood said:
I'have received many kilograms from Santiago
Province since the appearance OK the Messag age
some OF them came last night. saying that the peo-
ple are delighted with the Message Even the men
Of ultra radical tendencies express pleasure 9pen
The blacks especially show that they are pleased
The keynote OF the sentiment IL that the CuDans
surrendered to in the last month $500 arms anu
that ali OF them are friendly. There are too rev
arms i'm the province TO cause trouble II IL was
desired but the truth is that the blacks are coiI-
tented and are growing happier ana more Piospe'
GUS every day. -, .,oo,, ,aodor
General Quentin Bandera. the noted black iee e
Is one OF the employees of this Government az san
tiago and Is well satisfied with the CONDITION OIL
pf
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-10
CUBAN EXHIBIT AT PARIS.

Washington Dec. 9.-Secretary Root has made
an order appropratng $4,000 from the revenues of
Cuba to defray the expense OF an exhibit Of the
products. manufactures and industries Of that
island at the Paris Exposition next year. The or
der places the exhibit under the direction OF MT
Quesada special commissioner OF Cuba here with
n suitable force OF employees He will receive no
additional compensation, but is allowed expenses
The Secretary OF War will name a citizen OF each
province OF Cuba TO collect the exhibits and rep
resent It. These will be nominated by the CIVIL
Governors OF the provinces. and also will receive
only their expenses. Ricardo Albertini has been
appointed secretary to the commission, Mt salary
OF $3.50 a month and his expenses.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-10

This is an increase Of 2sl,9s bales over tne pre-
cedine year OF the total crop I,12l.T4 bales were
un,and averaging 5l5 pounds a bale, gross weight
and e77s1 were Sea Island. averaging $50 POUNDS
a bale. gross weight. The average production an
acre was .44s OF bale.
The estimate OF production Is based mainly on
official statements as to the movement OF cotton
iron, the plantation to points OF shipment or con-
sunption on returns made by officials OF cotton
mills and on reports OF special agents The esti-
mate OF acreage is based mainly on reports OF
special agents The total value OF the crop, esti-
mated on the basis OF the average prices curing
the first six months OF the cotton year at the Vari-
go, iorga markets. nearest TO the different centres
~ nrodncton was 1906, 467 OIL. the average price
pound being 81 cents for upland ana Ia cents lor
The Geographic report to be issued on Des aae
II az noon VIII relate the present year, lo9s-lV,
a,d will comprise an estimate OF the acreage by
states and the Indicated yield OF lint cotton an
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-10
COMING PROMOTIONS IN THE ARMY.

Washington. Dec. s.-The appointment OF colonel
T. r. Kellogg 9Th Infantry, and Colonel g. g.
Carpenter 18th Infantry as brigadier generals Of
Regulars, will result I'm the promotion OF Leuten-
ant Colonel Charles Minor. 9Th Infantry. 20 be
colonel OF the 9th Infantry and Lieutenant Colonel
j. NJ. j. Sanno. 4th Infantry, to be colonel OF the
18th Infantry. Other promotions will result In the
lower grades, and Majors Charles l.. Davis. 18th
Infantry and Frank y. Baldwin. Sd Infantry. will
be made lieutenant colonies. The retirement of
Lieutenant Colonel Robert Craig. OF the Signal
Corps viii result in the promotion OF Major James
Allen and Captain X. +. Thompson grade each
in that corps and will leave vacancy in the grade
OF first lieutenant which will be filled by transfer
from the line OF the Army.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-10
RECIPROCITY TREATIES OPPOSED

Los Angeles. Cal, Dec. 9.-The Secretary Of the
Merchants and Manufacturers Association has
been instructed TO telegraph 10 the President the
United States and Senator Perkins vigorous pro-
test against the passage OF the proposed reciprocity
treaties with Jamaica and France, the ground
tina these treaties seriously affect the prosperity Of
Southern California and injure one OF tina greatest
industries OF this region.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-10

state Department TO discuss with the omc'ais ,ne
French reciprocity treaty now pending oeiore 'he
Senate The Californians. basing their action OH
,eysnaner publications as to the character OF the
treaty are vigorously opposing 80 much OF II as APP
pears TO threaten the California wine and fruit m
terests Secretary Hay referred the deiegation TOT
accurate Information as the scope of the treaty
TO Mr. Knsson who negotiated the instrumenl
for the United States and they spent halt an h0ur
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-10
FIRST BRIGADE SHOOTING.

The report OF the seasons target shooting by the
National Guard. made by Colonel ~ Il. Thurston
as published. shows that the First Brigade fell far
behind the other brigades and the criticism which
followed called forth explanation from General
Butt. in which he shows that his brigade mace
better showing than the cold figures indicated. All
the regiments in the First Brigade, the 9th. 18th
and ed were In the volunteer service during the
war with Spain. and had TO be reorganized. and
consequently made Q poor showing OF Creedmoor
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-10
SURGEON RAFTERS PAY STOPPED.
ACTION TAKEN IN THE CASE OF THE TRANSPORT
TARTAR

Washington. Dec. 9.-One OF the results OF the
investigation made In the case OF the troopship
Tartar is the stoppage OF the pay Of Major John A
Rafter. surgeon, 10Th Kansas Volunteers This ac-
ton was taken at the request Of General Smarter
and was seconded by Secretary Root General
shafter, who has direction Of the inquiry, sug-
gested that Surgeon Rafter's pay be suspended
until certain accounts for the provisioning OF SICK
soldiers on board the transport are settled. In a
nrotest which Surgeon Rafter has filed at the war
Department he represents that he is not responsible
Tor the conditions which prevailed on the Tartar.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-10
LARGE CONSIGNMENT OF ARMS.

The Phoenix Line steamship st. Cuthbert. from
Antwerp. which arrived here yesterday brought
large consignment OF munitions OF war These are
said to be bound to the South American Republic
OF Colombia Among other things are 200 cases
OF arms and 1861 cases OF cartridges.
1t is reported that the Atlas Line steamship
Alene will carry this consignment to South Amer
lea. The Alene left Pier No. g. North River yes,
terday noon. and came TO anchor in GraVesend
BAY She Is bound for Kingston. JamaIca.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-10
YELLING HOUSE IN WASHINGTON BURNED

Washington Dec s-Eary to-day fire destroyed
the yelling mansion. at Fourteenth-st. and yelling
Place this city The loss the house was 10000
and on the contents about $4,000. The house
taned costly statuary, many fine paintings and
tapestries and beautiful furnishings. DR.. l.. II.
French occupied the house. and, with his
wants escaped Just as the roof fell In. In his eff
forts to save the female servants DR. French was
somewhat burned.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-10
MR. VAN CoTT GOING TO WASHINGTON.

Postmaster Van Colt will go 10 Washington to-
day 10 see First Assistant Postmaster General
Heath ana explain the needs OF the postal service
here lie says that the Washington authorities
must be mistaken when they say that sl5ooo.0o
will be required to put the New-York Department
In proper working order. He says that two story
structure covering a block near the Grand Central
Station will give all the space required for sorting
the malls.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-10
COMNANDER z. p. WOOD III.

Washington Dec. 9.-Commander e. p. Wood Is
seriously Ill at his home IN this city. with typhoid
fever He commanded the little Petrol which ran
IN and snenced the Cavite forts in the battle OF
Manila Bay DIT. =. NJ. Rixey the physician at
tending Commander Wood and Lieutenant Brum-
bv reDorts the condition OF both officers TO be as
favorable as can be expected at the present stage
o.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-10
SEED DISTRIBUTION BEGINS EARLY.

washington. Dec. s-The Department OF Agri-
culture will begin Its distribution OF seeds a little
earlier this year than last. shipping them south
the beginning Of January. and perhaps sending
few shortly before that time. This year the seeds
for distribution TO all parts OF the country will
consist OF 3000C0 packets OF vegetable and 155S00
of flower seeds besides field and lawn grass seeds.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-10
LONDON HEARS OF A HITCH.

London. Dec. 9.-The storm raised by Mr.
Chamberlans premature announcement APP
pears to have made hitch in the negotiations
between the Powers regarding the open door:
Whether they indefinitely shelved or merely
temporarily held in allegiance Is at present UNI
ascertanabe.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-10

.If only those regiments in the other bnss.
.,,., ,,ent TO the front taken into account
said General Butt. at will be found that the IN
800 the Second and the Fifth brigades ~
au,,rae u the 7th and 23d Regiments are anoweu
count the First Brigade is at disadvantage "a
o.use those regiments kept their organization M.
had all chances to maintain their shoo'i"s
ard" ,. .Ao, .ayy seryS
are as follows
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-10
LAST YEARS COTTON CROP.

o,.r,,c,., vrc1rRrs OF THE DEPARTMENT OF
AGRICULTURE.
washington, Dec. e.-The final report Oh 'ne
.tst,stic,an of the Department OF Agriculture on
49, ac-aao. and production OF cotton in tho United
states for the year ended August 81 1899, is ready
for the press 1t shows the acreage In the princpa
States to have been as follows:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-10
FIRST BRIGADE.

BY this calculation the First Brigade -. rs
Second by II experts. 80 sharpshoo'e's a,ts
marksmen and the Fifth Brigade by cay
sharpshooters and ~ marksmen. ,,asA three
The First Brigade headquarters qu va ali e,hw
experts and Ave sharpshooters. w,aea too ~
brigade headquarters combined qusi'ns~
perts and three sharpshooters
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-10
WONDERS WILL NEVER CEASE.

REFORM THD CURRENCY.
Tahleouah I. T. Dec. e.-The Cherokee Legtslat-
IRE has passed an act employing Judge William NJ
Springer of Illinois. resident attorney for the
Cherokees at Washington for one year. An act was
also passed authorizing delegation OF four per-
sons two OF whom must be full-bloods, TO go to
Washington In the interest OF the Cherokee Ma
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-10
TROUBLE EXPECTED IN SANTA MARIA.
AMERICAN INTERESTS TO BE PROTECTED BY THE
DETRoIT-CoM WITH BoGoTA
RE-ESTABLISHED.

Washington Dec. s.-The cruiser Detroit has
sailed from Colon for Santa Marta, point on the
coast of Colombia about eighty miles east OF Carta
gena Notwithstanding the reassuring reports re-
ceived a few days ago from Commander Hemphili
as to the termination OF the revolution In COLOMBIA
If has been concluded that the situation In the
eastern part of the country is threatening as to
demand the presence of an American warship 10
look after our interests in that section hence this
movement by the Detroit. 49,,
United States Minister Hart at Bogota, Colombia,
has been in cable communication with the state
Department respecting some routine matters, IN
dicating that communication IS again open.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-10
OPPOSING THE FRENCH TREATY.

Washington, Dee. s.-An but two members Of the
&c uforuia delegation In Congress called 1t the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-10
TURKS AND CAIcos ISLANDS.

The agreement covering these islands provides
for a reduction Of l2r per cent In the duty Imposed
upOn manufactured sponges and undressed sisal
grass Imported from the Islands into the United
States. The list Of articles OF United States origin
which are TO be admitted free and at reduced rates
into the islands IL similar 10 that OF the same list
for Barbados and Guiana.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-10
FAIRY CREATION IN CHINA

In anticipation OF a lively holiday trade D. 3.
Bedell q Co. No 256 Fifth-ave laid in a very large
stock OF china and brc-a-brac They have the
largest assortment OF bouillon cups and teas" In
and Rock Crystal glass they being the only house
here carrying the Waldorf pattern In cut glass.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-10
THE PIPES THE THING.

Gus Stehr No BAT Broome-st.. makes the finest
pipes In the United States Mr.. Stehr does the very
highest class OF artistic work He is the only
man In this country who learned the business from
childhood up His father was In the same bust
ness-the head of the oldest house in Europe. Mr..
Stehr has been established in business thirty-two
years Everything he sells can be depended upon
absolutely. He carries full line OF meerschaum
and amber goods and French briar pipes. Coats of
arms. portraits and monographs he engraves TO or
Il. LII h rArInna ,LAln
Daily inter mountain., 1899-03-23
BEN. E. CALKINS,

Lieut. Ben. e. Calkins, the standard
bearer of the republicans for the position
of city treasurer, is personally known to
more than half the voters of the city. The
best years of Mr.. Calkins' life have been
spent here and democrats, republicans
and populists will rally to his support on
election day. He has been a lifelong re-
publican and his political enemies can
not find a single flaw in his honorable
record. When Uncle Sam called for volun-
teers he was one of the first to respond.
He accompanied the Montana volunteers
to Manila but firing of the inactive life
in the Philippines before the troubles with
the natives began, returned home to give
his attention to his business.
Mr.. Calkins was born in Troy. Pa. De-
cember 25, 1862. He received his early
education in the schools of Troy and
Mansfield. Leaving home at the early
age of Is years, he located at Elmira, n.
Y, where he was employed in the station
cry business for two years. He removed
to Corning, N. Y, where he remained in
the same business for five years and in
1884 came to Butte. He has built up a
successful business in this city since his
residence here and will devote the same
care and attention to the matter of city
finances when elected. He is very popu-
lar with all classes of people and his elec-
tiOn is assured.
Daily inter mountain., 1899-03-23
220 N. Main St. Phone 1876.
1HOS. F. COURTNEY
CITY NEWS in BRIEE:

Try Tisseras Package Ceylon Tea.
J. g. Bates. piano suner. Montana
Music Co. .a.r.
w. Y. Pemberton, attorney, room "a,
Silver Bow Block.
Have some good pictures taken. Nc
Claire's studio, "a North Main.
Gene bloomington. was arrested today
charged with incorrigilibility.
Chemicals and assayers' supplies. Fair
Drug and Assay Supply company. 116
East Park street.
Full line of harnesses Of all kinds made
tc order if desired. Silver Bow Harness
Shop, 121 e Park street.
Mrs Hamrick of Chicago is now at O.
K. Lewis with display of embroidery.
Call at once and see the new brown
linens.
David Jacobs, we'll known travelling
man who frequently visits Butte was kill
ed in Seattle few days ago by the ex-
plosion of boiler.
A warrant was issued this morning for
the arrest of Charles Miller, an East
Park street saloon man, charged with as
saulting one Luce Lender.
Display of pattern hats and fine milli-
merry novelties Friday and Saturday,
March "a and 25. Miss v. Peters, Har-
ward block, 10 West Broadway.
The Catholic ladies of Walkerville and
Centerville will give a fair at Miners
Union hall Monday, April 10, the pro-
ceeds of which will go to the st. Lawrence
church fund.
Grand French bal masque and cake
walk at Renshaw hall on Sunday even
ing, March 26, 1899. Admission, gents,
sl.oo; ladies, under mask, free. Elegant
prize for cake walk.
On Friday and Saturday. March "a and
25 Miss Henault, at q West Granite
street, will show the most elegant of the
designs of the season in millinery and
novelties. An invitation is cordially eX-
tended to all.
The celebrated Anaconda bottled beer
IS on sale at Hennessy's store in Butte
and Centerville. An office Of the Ana
conda Brewing company has been estab-
lshed at % w. Park street. where or
ders for keg and bottled beer can be
placed. Family and store trade for bot
tied beer is solicited.
Daily inter mountain., 1899-03-23
E. D. ELDERKIN,

E. D: Elderkin, candidate for alderman
from the Eighth ward, was born in Will
county, Illinois. on March II, 1868, of
winch section his father was a pioneer.
When he was 10 years Of age he removed
with his parents to Colorado, and a few
years later to Montana loca ting in Butte,
OF which place Mr.. Elderkin has been
resident for the past 16 years. He is a
graduate of the Butte high school, and is
IN every sense a Butte product. He
studied law with George Haldorn. and
later With l.. j. Hamilton, and for five
years was deputy sheriff under Sheriffs
Lloyd and Reynolds. In 1896 Mr.. Elder
kin took a course in law at the Denver
university At present he is connected
with the j. E. Richards company He
Is heavily interested in Butte real estate
ana, consequently, in good municipal
government.
Daily inter mountain., 1899-03-23
JAMES c. SULLIVAN.

James G. Sullivan, the republican NOM
inee for police magistrate was born in
1S45. in County Kerry, Ireland. and eight
wears later arrived with his parents in
New York Shortly afterwards he had the
misfortune to lose his parents and was
compelled to start out in the world for
himself. Working at various occupations
in summer and attending school in winter
until the age of manhood he thus educat-
ed himself. When the war of the rebellion
broke out he enlisted in the United States
navy under Admiral D, D. Porter While
on the gunboat Usage he was promoted
for bravery In capturing, without orders
q boat filled with ammunition on it's way
to the enemy. He was one of the men
behind the guns at the siege of Vicks-
burg and was on Red River, Black river,
Washita river during numerous engage
ments After having received an honor
able discharge he resided successfully in
Michigan, Dakota and Butte, in his ca
pacity of chief engineer for the different
mining companies at those places. He
has been resident of our town for eigh-
teen years, has his home here, and is one
Of our heavy taxpayers. Mr.. Sullivan's
Daily inter mountain., 1899-03-23
JOHN N. KIRK.

John NJ Kirk, the standard bearer ol
the Republicans in the coming munlcl-
pal contest, is one of the brightest young
men in the northwest, and one VINO ny
his superior mental endoWments, IS oGS
tined to fill high places in the future he
is possessed of qualities that mt MIN pc
culiarly for the position of mayor or
great city like Butte; he is honest, Whlch
will insure an honest Administrations; ne
is vigorous and possesses great eXecutlV:
ability; he is capable, as the incidents VI
a career of continued successes eouhu-
antly testify, and he Is loyal to MS parry
and his friends.
Mr.. Kirk is the second son of w. G. and
Elinor Kirk, and was born on farm IN
Pepin county, Wisconsin, March II, lel.
He remained with his parents until hls
fifteenth year, attending country schooi
and working on the farm. At this age ne
went to Wabash county, Minnesota, to
continue his studies, spending his vaca-
tions in the employ of large lumper
concern. After completing his school
course he taught one winter term OF
school at Stockholm, Wis, and the next
winter found him as principal OF the
schools at Kellogg, Mimi.
State University at Madison, from which
institution he graduated with the law
class of June, 1898, and was admitted to
the bar Of the state and federal courts.
Returning to his native town, Durand,
Wis., he formed a copartnership with e.
A. Ingram, also young lawyer, and to-
gether they established a Republican
weekly newspaper, which they named the
Entering Wedge, the first issue appearing
July 6, 1898.
Under their joint management and ed
itorship the paper soon became strong
factor in local affairs, both social and po-
litical.
In the spring of 1894 Mr.. Kirk, being
desirous Of taking up the practice of his
chosen profession and devoting his entire
tie thereto, sold his interest in the news
paper business and started west in
search of location.
He visited Omaha, Denver and Salt
Lake City, and reached Butte August of
that year, and in the following month
was admitted before the supreme court
of this state. Since this time he has
been engaged in the practice of law in
Butte.
Last fall he was a candidate for county
attorney of Silver Bow county, on the Re-
publican ticket, and by dint of personal
popularity led his ticket by several hun
dred votes.
Mr.. Kirk is a lawyer Of acknowledged
ability, and enjoys a large practice, and
during his career in this county has been
counsel in number of the most import
ant cases, particularly the Chinese boy
colt case, in which he won golden opin-
ions for himself for the able manner in
which he championed the interests of or
ganized labor.
Daily inter mountain., 1899-03-23
JOSEPH ARCHAMBAULT

Joseph Archambault, candidate for al
derman from the Fifth ward, was born in
the province of Quebec, Canada, in 1860
leaving there when he was nine years of
age, when, with his parents, he removed
to Woonsocket, r. l., where he grew to
manhood, receiving a liberal education in
the common schools. In 1880 he came to
butte, and after the various experiences
which come to every young man who in
vades the west to grow up with the coun-
try. went into business for himself Mr.
Archambault has been in business in
Butte for about Is years, and is in every
way identified with the interests Of the
cityi1 In general and the Fifth ward in
parf1cular. He has always been an active
member of the republican party, and has
done yeonlan service in the ranks for it's
success. r
Daily inter mountain., 1899-03-23

the defense. The witnesses examined
were Miss Maud j. Smith, Deborah
Smith and w. D. Miner. The testimony
all hinged on the identification Of bat
tered silver thimble found on Newton
after his arrest and recognized by Miss
Smith as one stolen from the postof1ice on
the night of the robbery.
w. A. Clark and B. c. Talbot, bank
rupts Of South Butte, filed an amended
schedule of their assets today. The total
is given at $18,207.50. The bond of S. c.
Ashby as trustee was approved
The bonds of Edwin H. Ellingsen,
charged with having unlawfully fenced
in a portion of the public lands of Sweet
Grass county, were fixed at $500.
Daily inter mountain., 1899-03-23
IN THE U. S. COURT

The trial of John Newton. charged with
breaking into the Garrison postoffice and
stealing 30 cents of Uncle Sans money,
was taken up by Judge Knowles and
jury today and had not been completed
at the hour of going to press. The Jurors
selected We're: Peter Conway, S. W.
Graves, N. GenereauX, Evan Herbert. J.
J. Haggerty. John Ingram, S. b. Kenyon,
d. c. Lynch S. l.. Lagro, Sig Schilling
and c. w. Sammis.
United States Attorney Rodgers and
Deputy Attorney English represented the
prosecution and Chancellor ODonnell